Chicago Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Chicago held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 42 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 42 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 439% compared to January (46 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Humboldt/Sacramento Logan Square Boulevards District Extension

Approved.

Historical landmark designation extending Logan Square Boulevards district through 26th Ward including 1600-1800 blocks of North Humboldt Boulevard, 1000-1100 block of North Sacramento, and east side of 900 block of North Sacramento Boulevard. Includes 108 mostly residential buildings, 90 contributing.

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3746-3766 South Michigan Avenue Residential PD

Approved.

Rezoning from RM5 to RM5.5 and residential planned development in 4th Ward for 90 dwelling units in four 4-story buildings on vacant 41,978 sq ft site. 18 units will be on-site ARO units. Developed by Capricorn Design and Build in four phases. Seeks rear setback reduction from 50 to 21 feet.

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1143-1155 North Wells Street Cannabis Dispensary

Approved.

Rezoning from C15 to DX5 in 2nd Ward for social equity cannabis dispensary at southeast corner of Wells and Division in existing condo building. 2,500 sq ft retail space, hours 9AM-10PM daily, 12-15 employees. Cameras wired to police, deliveries through internal garage. Social equity applicant includes member with prior cannabis offense and Hermine Hartman (Indigo founder).

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Waterway Residential Business PD 1439 Amendment (Foundry Park)

Approved.

Amendment to PD 1439 in 32nd Ward for approximately 30-acre mixed-use development along Chicago River. Phase D starting October 2025 includes 700+ units, condos, apartments, retail, hotel, and nearly 2 acres of public open space. Industrial quarter conversion fee over $18M, North Branch bonus fee over $12M. Projected $30M+ annual real estate taxes by 2031.

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1805 North Campbell Avenue Rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning from M11 to B23 in 1st Ward for new 4-story 21-unit residential building with 11 parking spaces on currently vacant property near the 606 trail and Western Blue Line.

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1414-1416 West 69th Street Type 1 Modification

Approved.

Modification of previously approved type one zoning change in 17th Ward, decreasing size and scale of proposed renovation and adaptive reuse project at B32 to B32.

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1247 North Clyburn Avenue Rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning from M12 to B23 in 27th Ward for new 3-story 6-unit residential building with 3 parking spaces. Includes rear setback reduction from 30 to 23 feet.

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1625 North Keeler Avenue Rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning from RS3 to RT4 in 26th Ward to allow 3 residential units in existing structure, deconversion from 4 smaller units to 3 total units.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 42 recorded zoning decisions. See all Chicago meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Not specified → Not specified in transcript, Portion of 53 acres at Northern section of former Lincoln Yards site (Foundry Park) (New developer (unnamed))
• Various → Various map amendments at Various locations in Wards 1, 3, 8, 14, 17, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 44, and 47 (Various)
• M11 → B23 at 1805 North Campbell Avenue, 1st Ward (1805 North Campbell LLC)
• B32 → B32 at 1414-1416 West 69th Street, 17th Ward (Bella Lucre LLC)
• M12 → B23 at 1247 North Clyburn Avenue, 27th Ward (Not specified)
• RM6 → RT4 at 2302 West Huron Street, 36th Ward (Not specified)
• RM6 → RM6 at 2300 West Huron Street, 36th Ward (Not specified)
• RS3 → RT4 at 1625 North Keeler Avenue, 26th Ward (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 67 instances
• residential: 67 instances
• mixed use: 29 instances
• commercial: 25 instances
• rezone: 11 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 294% from January.
• Residential is new this month with 67 mentions, not present in January.
• Mixed use is new this month with 29 mentions, not present in January.
• Commercial is new this month with 25 mentions, not present in January.
• Rezone is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in January.

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