Zoning Information

Upon taking office, I established the 35th Ward Zoning Advisory Committee, or ZAC. The voting members of the committee consist of established block clubs and community organizations geographically based in the 35th Ward. I invited each group to provide one representative to serve on the ZAC; it currently consists of more than a dozen people.

The ZAC members are your neighbors. They live in the Ward and reflect the concerns and aspirations of our community. The ZAC also includes non-voting technical experts such as architects, advocacy groups, developers and real estate agents. These members provide invaluable insights to our discussions.

ZAC meets monthly; it reviews all requests for zoning changes in the 35th Ward, conducts open public meetings and makes zoning recommendations to my office.

If your organization is not currently represented on the ZAC, please contact Mike Jaskula at mike@michaeljaskulalaw.com This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it about becoming a member organizations. Requirements are that your organization (1) is based in the 35th Ward; (2) subscribe to the principle that ethnic, religious and economic diversity are good for the Ward; (3) hold regular meetings; and (4) have members who live or work in the Ward.


History of the 35th Ward Zoning Advisory Committee

Rey Colón and others worked to have a referendum put on the ballot of the 2002 general election.

Here's the actual language from the referendum on Nov. 5, 2002 General Election: "Shall the alderman of the 35th Ward hold open public meetings on all proposed zoning changes to get input from residents, business owners and community organizations before deciding whether to support of oppose a zoning proposal?" Yes: 6,126 No: 238


ZAC formed to fulfill Alderman Colón’s promise of community input into spot-up zoning decisions.

Formed as a six month experiment.

First meeting held June 3, 2003.


City of Chicago Zoning Map – look up any property

35th Ward Zoning Application

2008 ZAC Report

35th Ward Zoning Amendments - January - December 2007 This report includes the number of business, residential and affordable units proposed and approved in 2007.

SUMMARY OF ZONING CHANGES - January 2007 - December 2007

35th Ward Zoning Amendments 2003-2006

SUMMARY OF ZONING CHANGES- May 2003- November 2006

Up-zoned 32 properties 13%

Down-zoned 164 properties 68%
No change 38 properties 16%

Pending
7 properties 3%
Total Applications
241 properties

- Approved projects of 10 units or more are required to provide 15% affordable housing.

ZAC Members

ZAC Committee Handbook