Ordinance SO2024-0007801 Passed

Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code


Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-12-1005-D regarding occupancy rates of principal tenants utilizing high-rise building signs

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Chicago's City Council, including Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. of the 27" Ward, amended the Zoning Ordinance, defining 'principal tenant' as one with a signed lease for 5436% of the building's total floor area or 3250,000 square feet. An 'alternate principal tenant', the largest tenant with 1,000 employees and a primary office in the building, can apply for a high-rise sign for business identification to the Zoning Administrator with building owner support. The ordinance takes effect upon approval.

Alternate identifiers: O2024-0007801

Sponsors

Sponsor Ward
Burnett, Jr., Walter
Burnett, Jr., WalterPrimary Sponsor Ward 27

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2024-05-22 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Passed

On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.

Votes for Votes against Other votes
Votes for Yes: 48

Beale, Anthony
Burnett, Jr., Walter
Cardona, Jr., Felix
Chico, Peter
Clay, Angela
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Conway, William
Cruz, Ruth
Curtis, Derrick G.
Dowell, Pat
Ervin, Jason C.
Fuentes, Jessica L.
Gardiner, James M.
Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
Hadden, Maria E.
Hall, William E.
Harris, Michelle A.
Hopkins, Brian
Knudsen, Timothy R.
La Spata, Daniel
Lawson, Bennett R.
Lee, Nicole T.
Lopez, Raymond A.
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
Martin, Matthew J.
Moore, David H.
Mosley, Ronnie L.
Napolitano, Anthony V.
Nugent, Samantha
O'Shea, Matthew J.
Quinn, Marty
Ramirez, Julia M.
Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos
Reilly, Brendan
Robinson, Lamont J.
Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana
Rodriguez, Michael D.
Scott, Monique L.
Sigcho-Lopez, Byron
Silverstein, Debra L.
Sposato, Nicholas
Tabares, Silvana
Taliaferro, Chris
Taylor, Jeanette B.
Vasquez, Jr., Andre
Villegas, Gilbert
Waguespack, Scott
Yancy, Desmon C.

Votes against

Other votes Absent: 2

Absent: Mitchell, Gregory I.
Absent: Mitts, Emma

Date 2024-05-21 Legislative body Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Action Recommended to Pass
Date 2024-05-21 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Substituted
Date 2024-02-21 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2024-02-21 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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