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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary - April 15, 2025

ChicagoApr 15, 20255 min read

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The Committee reviewed text amendments, fee waivers, map amendments, and planned developments, including changes to zoning regulations, landmark fee waivers, and requests for administrative adjustments and variations.

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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

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VariationsAdministrative adjustmentsPedestrian street designationPlanned developmentsLandmark fee waiversFee waiversText amendmentsMap amendmentsHousingResidential conversionsMixed-use projects

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Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-6-0403-F to require special use permits for daycares and community centers and gardens, and by-right permits for artist work space, food/beverage retail, and medical services in PMD No. 10.
Voted not to pass amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-9-0112 regarding definition of beauty shop.
Waiver of permit fees for landmark Rector Building at 79 W Monroe St.
Multiple map amendments approved for various wards, including changes from industrial to residential and commercial districts, and designation/de-designation of pedestrian streets.
Several administrative adjustments and variations approved for property redevelopment, including residential conversions and mixed-use projects.

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