Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – December 9, 2025
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The Committee considered multiple zoning text amendments, landmark designations, numerous zoning map amendments, and administrative adjustments to facilitate residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Chicago. Key items included allowing additional dwelling units in specified areas, prohibiting certain permits in RS districts, landmark designation of the Central YMCA Headquarters, and various rezoning requests to support housing, commercial projects, and institutional uses.
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- Passed a substituted ordinance amending Municipal Code Title 17 to allow additional dwelling units in specified areas and prohibit new conversion units and coach homes permits within RS districts.
- Re-referred an ordinance prohibiting sale of cannabinoid hemp products in Mid-North Branch Corridor Residential Area to the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.
- Referred landmark designation ordinance for Central YMCA Headquarters at 19 S LaSalle Street (Ward 34).
- Referred multiple zoning map amendment ordinances across various wards to change zoning classifications for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
- Referred several administrative adjustments and variations to permit construction of new residential buildings, mixed-use developments, and institutional facilities including DePaul University athletic practice facility.
- Approved amendments to Planned Developments to allow mixed-use residential, commercial, and recreational facilities.
- Authorized large signage permits exceeding 100 square feet in multiple locations.
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