Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards - October 14, 2025
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The Committee reviewed and referred 3 appointments, 1 text amendment, 2 landmark designations, multiple aldermanic map amendments across 17 wards, numerous individual map amendments for rezoning and development projects, and large sign permits. Key initiatives included the Broadway Land Use Framework affecting wards 46-48 to promote pedestrian-focused development and housing, and widespread rezoning applications to facilitate mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects throughout Chicago.
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- Appointment of Alicia Blakely to Commission on Chicago Landmarks
- Appointment of Nakisha Hobbs to Zoning Board of Appeals
- Appointment of Pasquale Gianni to Zoning Board of Appeals
- Amendment allowing building height increases in B-3 and C-3 zoning districts for projects meeting Affordable Requirements Ordinance
- Historical landmark designation for New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church at 1400 N Laramie Ave (Ward 37)
- Historical landmark designation for Erie Street Row at 161 E Erie St (Ward 42)
- Broadway Land Use Framework ordinance referred to designate North Broadway segment as Pedestrian Street (Wards 46-48)
- Multiple aldermanic map amendments across 17 wards to facilitate residential, commercial, and mixed-use development
- Approval of 60+ individual rezoning applications for properties citywide
- Approval of large sign permits for 40+ locations across multiple wards
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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Written Public Comment deadline: October 10, 2025, 8:00 A.M.
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- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/5ab3154c-d0ea-4aae-bbd6-d3ed19e1f9a7.pdf
- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/ce0d765d-6d41-4536-b58a-7a74b756a2b2.pdf
- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/b8ed2597-e39d-42be-9144-3c3273b4e541.pdf
- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/a6e24878-475e-4aa5-b39a-4cb1a2da8563.pdf
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