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Dec 13, 2024 - Eight TIF Districts Approved for Extensions
Dec 11, 2024 - Diversey/Chicago River TIF District Expansion Proposed
Nov 18, 2024 - State-of-the-Art Recording Facilities Proposed for Stockyards Bank Site
Nov 7, 2024 - DPD Selects Mixed-Use Developer for Madison and Hamlin, Advances Loop Conversion Proposal for Community Development Commission Review
Oct 31, 2024 - Western Avenue Zoning Changes Support High-Density Community Vision
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Oct 31, 2024
Western Avenue Zoning Changes Support High-Density Community Vision
May 22, 2024
High-Rise Sign Amendment Reduces Occupancy Thresholds for Office Tenants
Mar 24, 2021
Zoning Code Amendment Would Expand Residential Uses in Fulton Market Area
Oct 7, 2020
Zoning Amendment Will Enhance Special Character Overlay Districts
Jun 17, 2020
Zoning Proposal to Redevelop Former Michael Reese Hospital Site Into Life Sciences Complex and Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Community
Apr 27, 2020
Guidelines Established for Virtual Board and Commission Meetings
Jan 23, 2020
New Plan Commission Procedures Will Improve Transparency, Enhance Public Comment and Input
Oct 28, 2019
Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals Releases Rules for Upcoming Cannabis Special Use Permit Lottery
Oct 17, 2019
‘Master Planned Development’ Guidelines Would Enhance Zoning Procedures for City’s Largest Development Sites
Oct 4, 2019
City of Chicago to Host Community Meetings on Proposed Zoning Rules for Recreational Cannabis Sales
Jan 23, 2019
City Council Approves Mayor Emanuel's Plan to Expand the City's Transit Oriented Development Policy to Eight Bus Corridors Across Chicago
Feb 21, 2017
Proposed North Branch Framework Would Coordinate Growth and Investment Along the Chicago River
Jan 26, 2017
City Launches New Online Zoning Map
Jul 29, 2015
Mayor Emanuel Introduces Transit Oriented Development Reform Ordinance to Accelerate Development Near Public Transportation Stations
May 28, 2014
Zoning Changes Will Reflect New Uses for The 606 and Adjacent Properties
Apr 30, 2014
Changes Approved to Zoning Notification Process for The 606 Trail and Park
Nov 26, 2013
Zoning Regulations Proposed For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Cultivation Centers
Dec 14, 2011
Height Restrictions Approved For Buildings Around Midway Airport
May 17, 2011
Revised Zoning Amendment Application now available
May 17, 2011
Revised Zoning Amendment Application now available