The ordinance amends Section 17-6-0400 of the Chicago Municipal Code to regulate eating and drinking establishments in Planned Manufacturing District 2 (PMD 2). The amendment restricts the size of such establishments to a maximum of 8,000 square feet unless approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals under specific special-use provisions, allowing expansion up to 12,000 square feet. These restrictions aim to balance commercial and industrial uses within PMD zones.
This amendment helps maintain the integrity of Planned Manufacturing Districts by limiting non-industrial uses while allowing flexibility for certain commercial activities. It supports balanced land use planning to sustain industrial activity alongside commercial growth.