Chicago Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Chicago held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 64 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 61 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Ford City Mall industrial redevelopment rezoning at 7601 South Cicero Avenue

Approved.

Rezoning in 18th Ward of ~67-acre Ford City Mall site from B3-2 to M2-2 and then to an industrial planned development, applicant Midwest RE Acquisitions LLC (affiliate of Curve Industrial). Proposes to demolish the vacant mall and construct four Class A industrial buildings totaling ~1.1 million sq ft, 216 loading spaces, 160 truck parking spaces, new CTA bus terminal, ~913 trees, Ford City Heritage Plaza. ~$200 million investment, ~185 permanent jobs. Aldermen Ciccio-Lopez and Ramirez recorded as no votes.

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Amazon fulfillment center PD at 2800-3156 West 51st Street (14th Ward)

Approved.

Industrial planned development in 14th Ward, M2-2 to planned development, for Amazon.com Services LLC and Venture One, at the ~69-acre former Central Steel and Wire site bounded by CTA Orange Line, California Avenue, 51st Street, and Kedzie Avenue. Single-story ~235,000 sq ft last-mile fulfillment center (44 feet tall) on ~30 acres; reduces impervious surface 51%; ~2 acres to be donated to Chicago Park District; 108 EV charging stalls; ~$105 million investment, ~350 construction jobs, ~200 permanent Amazon jobs at $21.50/hr. Supported by Alderwoman Gutierrez.

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Kedzie shopping center PD amendment at 5050 South Kedzie Avenue

Approved.

PD amendment in 14th Ward, BPD 272 to B3-1 and BPD 272 as amended, at 5050 South Kedzie Avenue, applicant LXG Kedzie Retail LLC (affiliate of Level Capital). Restores ~10-acre former Kmart shopping center with national retail tenants, a food hall, and two new outlot buildings. ~$30 million investment, 150-200 construction jobs, 150-200 permanent jobs. Supported by Alderwoman Gutierrez.

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Monroe Hotel office-to-hotel conversion TIF loan

Approved.

Substitute ordinance executing a redevelopment agreement with 111 West Monroe Hotel Landlord, LLC for a repayable term loan to support the Monroe Hotel office-to-hotel conversion at 111 West Monroe Street in the 34th Ward, not to exceed $50 million.

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Multifamily funds - TCB Humboldt 4 (1417 N Talman)

Approved.

Ordinance authorizing multifamily program funds to TCB Humboldt 4 LLC for the 4% project at 1417 North Talman Avenue and 2620 West Hearst Street in the 26th Ward, not to exceed $6,769,454 multifamily, $32,860,059 bond, and $22 million multifamily revenue bonds.

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Permit fee waiver at 30 North LaSalle Street

Approved.

Permit fee waiver for landmark property at 30 North LaSalle Street, 34th Ward. Conversion of lower 18 floors of office building into 349 apartment units. Owner plans to spend $99 million on renovations and seeks a permit fee waiver of $317,000.

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Permit fee waiver at 26 West Chestnut Street

Approved.

Permit fee waiver for landmark property at 26 West Chestnut Street, 42nd Ward, within Washington Square Historic District Extension. Interior renovation of a three-story single-family dwelling with detached garage and coach house. Owner plans to spend $500,000 and seeks a permit fee waiver of $1,800.

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Rezoning on 71st Street (Fifth Ward corridor) A-9139/9140/9141

Approved.

Three map amendments introduced by Alderman Yancey rezoning 71st Street from Stony Island to Yates Boulevard. A-9139: B1-2, B1-3, B3-3, C1-3 to B2-3 at 2132-2238 and 2135-2325 East 71st Street. A-9140: C2-2 and B3-2 to B2-3 at 1600-1820 East 71st Street. A-9141: B1-3, B3-2, B3-3 to B3-3 at 1834-2126 East 71st Street and adjacent. Response to South Shore Chamber Corridor Live plan.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 64 recorded zoning decisions. See all Chicago meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at 4013, 4019, 4031, and 4033 West Jackson Boulevard, 28th Ward
• B1-2 → B2-3 at 2132 to 2238 East 71st Street and 2135 to 2325 East 71st Street, Fifth Ward (Alderman Yancey)
• C2-2 → B2-3 at 1600 to 1820 East 71st Street, Fifth Ward (Alderman Yancey)
• B3-3 → B3-3 at 1834 to 2126 East 71st Street, Fifth Ward (Alderman Yancey)
• RS-3 → RT-4 at Greater Grand Crossing 69th to 75th Street area, Fifth Ward (Alderman Yancey)
• M1-2 → B2-3 at 7343 South Woodlawn Avenue, Fifth Ward (Alderman Yancey)
• RT-4 → B2-3 at 355 to 725 West 111th Street, 21st Ward (Alderman Mosley)
• RS-2 → RT-4 at 111-15 to 111-57 South Normal/Eggleston/Stewart Avenue, 21st Ward (Alderman Mosley)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 144 instances
• residential: 112 instances
• commercial: 41 instances
• industrial: 31 instances
• rezoning: 14 instances

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