Summary

Summary of Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection Reports for January 22, 2024 Meeting

ChicagoJan 22, 20244 min read

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The Committee reviewed multiple ordinances amending the Municipal Code of Chicago related to zoning restrictions on shared housing and vacation rentals, package goods licenses, alcoholic liquor licenses, and cannabis zones in various wards. The Committee also approved monthly Rule 45 reports and considered amendments concerning small-box retailers and ground transportation vehicles.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection

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Restricted Cannabis ZonesShared Housing and Vacation RentalsSmall-Box RetailersRule 45 reportsGround Transportation VehiclesMunicipal code amendmentsAlcoholic liquor licensesRestricted Residential ZonesCommercePackage goods licensesHousing

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Designated the 21st precinct of the 13th Ward as a Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing and vacation rentals.
Disallowed additional package goods licenses on a portion of South Ashland Avenue (17th Ward).
Designated precincts of the 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zones prohibiting additional shared housing and vacation rentals.
Designated precinct of the 23rd Ward as a Restricted Cannabis Zone.
Lifted restrictions to allow additional package goods licenses on portions of Albany Avenue and Montrose Avenue (33rd Ward).
Allowed additional alcoholic liquor licenses on a portion of Damen Avenue (47th Ward).
Disallowed additional alcoholic liquor licenses on a portion of Clark Street (48th Ward).
Approved November and December 2023 Rule 45 Reports.
Considered amendments to Municipal Code regarding small-box retailers and ground transportation vehicles, with the latter re-referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Jan 22, 2024, 8:00 PMCity Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602completed

Written public comment deadline January 18, 2024, 2:00 PM

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