ZONING & LAND USE
$1.5 million is allocated from the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) general obligation bonds to each Ward in the City dedicated to addressing specific local needs.
Projects chosen by the Aldermen include the repair and upgrade of streets, alleys, curbs, sidewalks, traffic signals, and street and alley lighting.
Please feel free to contact our office with suggested projects.
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) are projects that maintain, upgrade, or replace public infrastructure and public service facilities. Examples of Capital Improvement Projects are: major streetscape improvements, water & sewer main replacement or repair, sewer lining, road reconstruction and more.
The initially proposed project was approved by the City’s Commission on Chicago Landmarks on October 1st, 2020, but thanks to our combined efforts and advocacy, we were able to negotiate with the Developer and the City and approve some modifications to the original project. The object of this compromise was to preserve the gateway to the Triangle the best we could under the circumstances.
The impact of that compromise in the proposed project is:
The proposed addition to 1810 is much smaller than approved by the Landmark Commission and in particular is set back 20 feet further the alley.
The proposed addition would be built with brick, not steel and glass, and the window openings would be more consistent, though not identical, with the window openings on Wells Street.
Please click the button below to see the 03/09/2021 Compromise Plans.
All prospective developers looking to meet with the Alderperson to discuss a potential development project in the ward must complete the “New Development Intake Form”.
What we are looking for in new developments:
On-Site Affordable Housing
New market-rate buildings in the ward seeking zoning relief must include 20% on-site affordable housing.
Environmental Sustainability
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Energy Efficiency
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All Electric or All Electric Ready Buildings
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Link stuff about all-electric
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ComEd contact information for liaison between developers
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Nature Based Solutions
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Sidewalk Tree Planting
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Permeable Pavers
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Bioswales
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Native Plantings
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Hyperlinking educational materials
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Green Building Certifications
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Adaptive Reuse
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Use of recycled or reused materials
Historic Preservation
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Preservation of existing building facades that the community values.
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Sophisticated design that adds character to the community and creates green open community spaces where possible
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Human Scale Design
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Building Design In-keeping with the character of adjacent buildings.
In-Building Bicycle Storage
Community Process
All forms of Zoning Relief, including but not limited to, applications for Business Signage, Administrative Adjustments, Variations, Zoning Map Amendments, and Planned Developments, require varying degrees of community engagement.
We strive to ensure that we always engage the appropriate stakeholders while also ensuring that the applicant does not face undue delays during their application process.
Please reach out to the office if you have any specific questions about the community process.
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For general information on building permits please see the City of Chicago’s “Permits” page here.
For homeowners and small business owners, for guidance on building permits please see “Guide to Building Permits”. This guide offers a concise overview of the permit processes available for small and mid-sized projects.
Lincoln Park is home to many beautiful historic buildings and homes, and as such we strive to always put historic preservation as a top priority in the ward. While we do what we can to incentivize and fight for preservation and restoration over demolition, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, a division staffed by the Department of Planning and Development, is responsible for reviewing any proposed alteration, demolition, or new construction affecting individual landmarks or properties in landmark districts as part of the permit review process. Because of this, our office advises that for any questions regarding Landmarks you reach out to the Commission on Landmarks directly at landmarks@cityofchicago.org or (312) 744-3200.
Please see our General Information and Living in a Landmark section below for online resources that you may find useful.
General Information
1) For general information on Chicago Landmarking please proceed to the city’s Landmarks website here.
2) For information on Chicago’s Landmarking Designation Process, please click here.
3) For detailed information on the Chicago Historic Resources Survey you may click here. If you would like to check the Landmark status/rating of a building you can visit the city’s interactive zoning map here.
4) For questions regarding Landmarks please reach out to the City of Chicago’s Landmarks department at landmarks@cityofchicago.org or (312) 744-3200.
Living in a Landmark
Do you live in a historic building or in one of our many historic districts? Confused about the rules for renovating or enlarging a historic home? We understand the unique challenges and rewards that living in a historic district presents.
Below are resources that homeowners living in a landmark may find valuable:
3) Local Historic Preservation Guidelines – Commission on Chicago Landmarks
4) Living in a Landmark – City of Chicago Historic Preservation Division
