Zoning Board of Appeals
Contacts:
312.744.3888
312.744.7091 / Victor.Resa@cityofchicago.org
312.744.8167 / Janine.Klich-Jensen@cityofchicago.org
312.744.9039 / Jeanette.Velazquez2@cityofchicago.org
ZBA Applications Online (New):
Intake Meeting Review (ONLY Required for Designated* Special Uses)
Effective immediately, a Special Use Intake Meeting/Review will be required prior to filing of specific Designated* Special Use applications: gas stations, drive-thrus and any use that requires compliance with Section 17-9-0117-G (Air Quality Ordinance — click here for adopted ordinance and specific review process requirements). ONLY applicants for one of these Designated Special Uses should contact Nancy Radzevich by emailing nancy.radzevich@cityofchicago.org to schedule an intake meeting.
All other applicants may proceed straight to filing. Any questions about the special use and/or variation applications, filing requirements and/or ZBA review process should be directed to the ZBA staff, listed under “Contacts” above.
Special Use
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Special Use Application Checklist |
Cannabis Supplemental |
Variation
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Variation Application Checklist/ Variation Public Hearing Packet / EXAMPLE - Variation / EDS & EDS Recertification |
Appeal
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Appeal Application Checklist / Appeal Public Hearing Packet / EDS & EDS Recertification |
The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews land use issues that pertain to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, including proposed variations from the zoning code, special uses that require review to determine compatibility with adjacent properties, and appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator. Established in 1923, the board has five members that are appointed by the Mayor with City Council consent. Staff services are provided by the Zoning Ordinance Administration Division of the Department of Planning and Development.
Meetings are held on the third Friday of every month, usually at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., in City Council Chamber. Meetings held in the Council Chamber, Room 201-A and Room 1003 will be available to watch online via livestream. (Please note there is no virtual participation in in-person meetings.)
Please also note that testimony forms and exhibits will no longer be accepted via email. All witnesses must be present and physically sign in on the day of the hearing. Any exhibits should be submitted to the Board while the matter is being heard, exhibits should not be submitted prior to the hearing.
An application is not filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals unless and until Zoning Board of Appeals staff is in receipt of a hard copy application and Zoning Board of Appeals staff has assigned the application an intake number.
Members
- Brian Sanchez, Chairman
- Angela Brooks
- Ann MacDonald, Alternate
- Vaishali Rao, Alternate
- Helen Shiller
- Adrian Soto
- Swathi Staley
2024 Meeting Schedule
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Jan. 19 Minutes Map Video |
April 19 Minutes Map Video |
July 19 Minutes Map Video |
Oct.18 Nov. 15 Dec. 20 |
2023 Meeting Schedule
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Jan. 20 Minutes Map Video |
April 21 Minutes Map Video |
July 21 Minutes Map Video |
Oct. 20 Minutes Map Video Nov. 17 Minutes Map Video Dec. 15 Minutes Map Video |
2022 Meeting Schedule
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Jan. 21 Minutes Map Video |
April 22 Minutes Map Video |
July 15 Minutes Map Video |
Oct. 21 Minutes Map Video Nov. 18 Minutes Map Video Dec. 16 Minutes Map Video |
2021 Meeting Schedule
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Jan. 15 Minutes Map Video |
April 16 Minutes Map Video |
July 16 Minutes Map Video |
Oct. 15 Minutes Map Video Nov. 19 Minutes Map Video Dec. 17 Minutes Map Video |
2020 Meeting Schedule
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Jan. 17 Minutes Map |
April 17 Postponed to May 15 |
June 5 Minutes Map Video |
Sept. 18 Minutes Map Video Oct. 16 Minutes Map Video Nov. 20 Minutes Map Video Dec. 18 Minutes Map Video |
2019 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 18 Minutes Map Feb. 15 Minutes Map March 15 Minutes Map |
April 19 Minutes Map May 17 Minutes Map June 21 Minutes Map |
July 19 Minutes Map Aug. 16 Minutes Map Sept. 20 Minutes Map |
Oct. 18 Minutes Map Nov. 15 Minutes Map Dec. 20 Minutes Map |
2018 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 19 Minutes Map Feb. 16 Minutes Map March 16 Minutes Map |
April 27 Minutes Map May 18 Minutes Map June 15 Minutes Map |
July 20 Minutes Map Aug. 17 Minutes Map Sept. 21 Minutes Map |
Oct. 19 Minutes Map Nov. 16 Minutes Map Dec. 21 Minutes Map |
2017 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 20 Minutes Map Feb. 17 Minutes Map March 17 Minutes Map |
April 21 Minutes Map May 19 Minutes Map June 16 Minutes Map |
July 21 Minutes Map Aug. 18 Minutes Map Sept. 15 Minutes Map |
Oct. 20 Minutes Map Nov. 17 Minutes Map Dec. 15 Minutes Map |
2016 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 15 Minutes Map Feb. 19 Minutes Map March 18 Minutes Map |
April 15 Minutes Map May 20 Minutes Map June 17 Minutes Map |
July 15 Minutes Map Aug. 19 Minutes Map Sept. 16 Minutes Map |
Oct. 21 Minutes Map Nov. 18 Minutes Map Dec. 16 Minutes Map |
2015 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 16 Minutes Map Feb. 20 Minutes Map March 20 Minutes Map |
April 17 Minutes Map May 15 Minutes Map May 28 Minutes Map June 19 Minutes Map |
July 17 Minutes Map Aug. 21 Minutes Map Sept. 18 Minutes Map |
Oct. 16 Minutes Map Nov. 20 Minutes Map Dec. 18 Minutes Map |
2014 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 17 Decisions Feb. 21 Decisions March 21 Decisions |
April 25 Decisions May 16 Decisions June 20 Decisions |
July 18 Minutes Aug. 15 Minutes Aug. 26 Minutes Sept. 19 Minutes |
Oct. 17 Minutes Nov. 21 Minutes Dec. 19 Minutes Map |
2013 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 18 Decisions Feb. 15 Decisions March 15 Decisions |
April 19 Decisions May 17 Decisions June 21 Decisions |
July 19 Decisions Aug. 16 Decisions Sept. 20 Decisions |
Oct. 18 Decisions Nov. 15 Decisions Dec. 20 Decisions |
2012 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 20 Agenda Feb. 17 Agenda March 16 Agenda |
April 20 Decisions May 18 Decisions June 15 Decisions |
July 20 Decisions Aug. 17 Decisions Sept. 21 Decisions |
Oct. 19 Decisions Nov. 16 Decisions Dec. 21 Decisions |
2011 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 21 Agenda Feb. 18 Agenda March 18 Agenda |
April 15 Agenda May 20 Agenda June 17 Agenda |
July 15 Agenda Aug. 19 Agenda Sept. 16 Agenda |
Oct. 21 Agenda Nov. 18 Agenda Dec. 16 Agenda |
2010 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 15 Agenda Feb. 19 Agenda March 19 Agenda |
April 16 Agenda May 21 Agenda June 18 Agenda |
July 16 Agenda Aug. 20 Agenda Sept. 17 Agenda |
Oct. 15 Agenda Nov. 19 Agenda Dec. 17 Agenda |
2009 Meeting Schedule
| Jan. 16 Agenda Feb. 20 Agenda March 20 Agenda |
April 17 Agenda May 15 Agenda June 19 Agenda |
July 17 Agenda Aug. 21 Agenda Sept.r 18 Agenda |
Oct. 16 Agenda Nov. 20 Agenda Dec. 18 Agenda |
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Public Meeting Rules:
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- No profane, vulgar, threatening, abusive, or disruptive language.
- No demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior.
- No disruptive behavior or disrespectful conduct during others' presentations.
- No banners, flyers, and signage.
- No backpacks, large bags and sharp objects larger than 12"x6"x12". (Small, clear bags are subject to search.)
- No food and beverages.
- Cell phones must be placed on silent prior to entering.
- Individuals must remain seated. Public comment speakers are permitted to stand only when providing public comment.
- Small hand-held devices may be used only while seated and the user must refrain from interfering with the ability of others to see or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these rules will be asked to cease the disruptive conduct and failure to comply will result in their removal by the Sergeant-At-Arms.