Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – May 21, 2024
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The Committee reviewed appointments, landmark designations, text amendments, and numerous map amendments for zoning changes across Chicago, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, as well as large sign permits.
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- Appointment of Adrian Soto to the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Appointment of Tania J. Kadakia and Kemena Brooks to the Chicago Plan Commission
- Adopt-a-Landmark grant funding agreement for 801 W Madison St/2 S Halsted St
- Historical landmark designation for John B. Murphy Memorial at 50 E Erie St
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-4-0404 regarding MLA Reduction for Downtown Floor Area Bonus
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-12-1005-D regarding occupancy rates for high-rise building signs
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 regarding permit specifications and location restrictions for cannabis business establishments
- Vote to not pass amendment to Section 17-4-0404 modifying minimum lot area reduction
- Approval of multiple zoning map amendments for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across various wards
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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Written public comment deadline May 20, 2024, 8:00 AM
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- Otherhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/53cb5e5a-87ff-47c4-9db6-62cc9a8570eb.pdf
- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/3e532317-eba6-4e18-8f9e-c0d2f7a998a5.pdf
- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/ee966037-1d0d-45d1-beb1-d2d1254e9b08.pdf
- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/adcb53f2-ad65-4a5b-8830-8001f538e7ed.pdf
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