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Selecting your Site

While the Zoning department provides the final approval to determine if your business is appropriately zoned, there are several tools that you can use to assess where you can conduct your business.

Zoning Map
Check to see if your location falls under the right zoning classification

Liquor Moratorium and Vote Dry Areas
Check to see if your site is located within a "dry precinct" or a moratorium area

Department of Buildings Online Violations
Check to see if the site has any outstanding violations, as you may be responsible for correcting it

Available Sites in your Neighborhood
Please reach out to your Alderman’s Office for assistance on potential sites that are currently available for your restaurant

Main Office

Business Center

Phone: 312.74.GOBIZ
(312.744.6249)
restaurant@cityofchicago.org
Business Center on 8th floor
City Hall