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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting - November 3, 2025

ChicagoNov 3, 20258 min read

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The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on November 3, 2025, to review landmark designations, fee waivers for landmarked buildings, aldermanic map amendments, map amendments, and large sign permits. The meeting addressed historical landmark designations for the Fred C. Beeson House and Bankers Building, fee waivers for landmarked properties, zoning changes across multiple wards to facilitate residential and mixed-use development, and permits for large signage.

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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

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Zoning map amendmentsMixed-use districtsResidential developmentAffordable housingPlanned developmentsCommercial signageCommerceFee waiversHousingLandmark designations

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Historical landmark designation for Fred C. Beeson House No. 4 at 5830 W Midway Park (Ward 29)
Historical landmark designation for Bankers Building at 105 W Adams St (Ward 34)
Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 310 W Concord Place (2nd Ward)
Permit fee waiver for Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (5th Ward)
Multiple aldermanic map amendments to rezone properties from residential to mixed-use districts across Wards 6, 8, and 21
Map amendments to facilitate residential and commercial development, including affordable housing projects
Large sign permits approved for multiple locations including retail and commercial establishments

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