Permitted under BUILD Act
The BUILD Act would require these uses to be allowed by right in this district if enacted.
Banned
Special Use Required
Requires a public hearing and fees before the Zoning Board of Appeals. The process typically takes 3–4 months from application to decision.
Conditional
Permitted in some configurations, restricted in others (e.g. existing use allowed but new construction banned).
Permitted by right
These uses are allowed without special approval. Some uses may require special use review above certain size thresholds.
Transit Proximity Exception
This parcel is within ½ mile of a CTA/Metra rail station (or ¼ mile of a qualifying bus corridor). Under the 2022 Connected Communities Ordinance, a project with 3+ units may qualify for RT-4 density standards (allowing 3-flats and 4-flats) if at least 20% of units are affordable.
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