Notice The Chicago City Clerk changed its ordinances database in June and we are still finding new ways that it's different. There may be duplicate ordinances and we are working to remove these from our system. (Last updated September 13, 2023.)
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Zoning changes, city-owned land sales and acquisitions, property tax incentives, and historic landmarks considered by Chicago City Council. Every month dozens of new land-related ordinances are proposed by City Councillors and property owners, which we map here. We also summarize zoning changes so it's easy and quick to peruse. Learn more
Chicago Cityscape's database of these zoning changes and ordinances has data from 2011 to the present. Summaries and annotated ordinances data exists from 2015 to the present. New ordinances are proposed every month except August, when City Council takes a break.
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