Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards summary
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Committee referred a multi-title Building Code text amendment and an ordinance authorizing static roof signs near Wrigley Field; issued multiple permits for large signs; and referred numerous aldermanic and map amendments proposing rezoning for new residential and mixed‑use projects across several wards.
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The committee summary records that proposed changes to the City building code and a request to allow static roof signs facing Wrigley Field were forwarded for further action. The file also lists many rezoning requests and map amendments that would allow new housing, conversions, or mixed‑use development, plus permits issued for large commercial signs (including multiple permits for locations such as 1101 W Jackson Blvd and 838 W Kinzie St). Residents in affected neighborhoods may see proposals for new buildings, added dwelling units, or larger storefront signage as those items move through the approval process.
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- Referred: Text amendment (Document O2026-0024930) to amend multiple Municipal Code titles on Building Code provisions (sponsored by Mayor Brandon Johnson).
- Referred: Ordinance (Document O2026-0025414) authorizing the zoning administrator to install static roof signs on W Waveland Ave and N Sheffield Ave facing into Wrigley Field (sponsored by Alder Bennett Lawson).
- Issued permits for multiple large signs (over 100 square feet, 24 feet above grade) to businesses including Target at 1101 W Jackson Blvd and Chicago Fire Football Club, LLC at 838 W Kinzie St.
- Referred numerous aldermanic map amendments (e.g., 5001 S Michigan Ave; several 79th St. area parcels in the 7th Ward) requesting rezoning to neighborhood mixed‑use or residential districts.
- Referred multiple map amendment cases proposing new residential or mixed‑use development (examples: 2428 N Clybourn Ave; 2553-2565 W Madison St); several items are noted as 'PASS AS REVISED' in the summary (e.g., 3301-3315 S Justine St; Pilsen Gateway amendment).
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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Written Public Comment Deadline: June 15, 2026, 8:00 AM
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- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/39e16bcb-eae1-4499-a02a-e424f830d813.pdf
- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/286c22ca-a82a-4446-87a8-fd8fa6d0b48c.pdf
- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/96a481bd-f202-40f2-a332-dc04b45ac883.pdf
- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/9e5b341a-f5ff-4b40-893b-296a05982758.pdf
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