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Committee on License and Consumer Protection — Summary of Reports (September 11, 2024)

ChicagoSep 11, 20242 min read

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The committee passed a set of ordinances to be submitted to City Council, including a substitute ordinance establishing lithium‑ion battery safety standards for micromobility devices; restrictions on peddling in parts of the 8th Ward; designation of precincts in the 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zones (prohibiting additional shared housing and vacation rentals) and as Restricted Cannabis Zones; adjustments to alcoholic liquor license availability on portions of Clark Street, Lawrence Avenue, and Western Avenue; and approval of the June–August 2024 Rule 45 reports.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection

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Alcoholic liquor license restriction — Western AvenuePeddling prohibition (8th Ward)Restricted Cannabis Zone designation (23rd Ward)Restricted Residential Zone designation (23rd Ward)Lithium-ion battery safety for micromobility devicesAlcoholic liquor license allowances — Clark StreetPublic SafetyCommerceMonthly Rule 45 reportsAlcoholic liquor license allowances — Lawrence AvenueHousing

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Pass substitute ordinance to add lithium‑ion battery safety standards for micromobility devices (02024-0007754).
Pass ordinance prohibiting peddling in portions of the 8th Ward (02024-0010865).
Pass three ordinances designating precincts of the 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing and vacation rentals (02024-0010346; 02024-0010356; 02024-0010870).
Pass two ordinances designating precincts of the 23rd Ward as Restricted Cannabis Zones (02024-0010348; 02024-0010361).
Amend code to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on a portion of Clark Street (02024-0010085).
Amend code to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on a portion of Lawrence Avenue (02024-0010981).
Amend code to disallow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on a portion of Western Avenue (02024-0010313).
Approve Monthly Rule 45 Reports for June 2024, July 2024, and August 2024.

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