Chicago Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Chicago held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 32% compared to March (66 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Missing Middle Housing Sale - Cluster G Morgan Park

Approved.

Sale of four city-owned parcels at 10726-10734 S Loomis St and 10717 S Glen Rd Ave in Morgan Park to Far South CDC for $4 total ($1 per parcel). Market value $59,326. Developer proposing four 3-flat buildings totaling 12 condo units (3BR/2BA each) at $235,000-$250,000 per unit. Total project cost $6.6 million with $1.8 million requested from Housing and Economic Development Bond.

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Market Rate Sale at 4451 S Vincennes Ave

Approved.

Sale of city-owned lot at 4451 S Vincennes Ave in Grand Boulevard to McBirdie Construction for $233,000 market value. Developer consolidating with adjacent owned lot to build nine total units: six-unit building with condos and three-unit owner-occupied building. Total project cost $2.9 million, approximately $325,000 per unit. Developer providing easement for two existing homes to access alley.

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Residential Sale at 1501 E 69th Place

Approved.

Sale of city-owned lot at 1501 E 69th Place in South Shore to Intensify Urban Development LLC for $133,612. Developer proposing four-story building with eight 3BR/2BA rental units at $1,900-$2,200/month. Total project cost $2,213,089. Rezoning from RT4 to RM5 required.

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Residential Sale at 1469 E 69th Place

Approved.

Sale of city-owned lot at 1469 E 69th Place in South Shore to Intensify Urban Development LLC for $292,500. Developer proposing four-story building with 16 rental units including 2 ARO affordable units. Mix of 2BR/1BA, 2BR/2BA, and 3BR/2BA units. Total project cost $4,317,940. Rezoning from RT4 to RM5 required.

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Residential Sale at 346 E 56th Street

Approved.

Sale of city-owned lot at 346 E 56th Street in Washington Park to Jack Properties LLC for $154,847. Developer subdividing into four parcels for four two-story buildings with eight total workforce housing units. Each building has 2BR/1BA workforce unit and 3BR/2.5BA owner-occupied unit. Total project cost $1,955,000.

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Hub 32 Development Financial Assistance

Approved.

Approved financial assistance and acquisition of 201 N Kedzie Ave, 3201 and 3209 W Lake St for Hub 32 LLC in 28th Ward, not to exceed $14.5 million in TIF and $10 million in multifamily loan money.

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Zoning Committee Reorganization

Approved.

Approved substitute resolution reorganizing committee leadership: Alderman Villegas as Chair and Alderman Lawson as Vice Chair of Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards; Alderman Curtis as Chair and Alderman Mosley as Vice Chair of Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development.

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City Asset Management Software Ordinance

Approved.

Substitute ordinance directing CDOT and DTI to identify and implement asset management software for tracking city infrastructure assets including sidewalks, light poles, streets, manhole covers, and ADA plates. CDOT has existing RFQ released summer 2025 for quality program management consultant services including asset management software. Award expected within next couple months.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Chicago meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RT4 → RM5, 7,032 sq ft acres at 1501 E 69th Place, South Shore, 5th Ward (Intensify Urban Development LLC)
• RT4 → RM5, 10,466 sq ft acres at 1469 E 69th Place, South Shore, 5th Ward (Intensify Urban Development LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 41 instances
• residential: 15 instances
• commercial: 8 instances
• industrial: 7 instances
• density: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 95% from March.

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