- When: 2025/03/12
- Address: 5689-5693 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
- City: Chicago
- State: IL
- Category: Spot Rezoning
- Subcategory: Commercial Rezoning
- Asset Class: Commercial
- Property Type: Retail
Chicago City Council approved a zoning reclassification for the parcel at 5689–5693 N Lincoln Ave from B1-1 to C1-2. The zoning change enables broader commercial use of the property, allowing for uses such as auto-related services, contractor shops, or storage facilities that would not have been permitted under the prior B1 zoning. The transition to C1-2 increases the permitted FAR and expands the scope of development possibilities. The site is situated along a key commercial corridor in the West Ridge neighborhood, and this rezoning reflects efforts to modernize zoning for more flexible economic development. The approval supports active reinvestment and commercial revitalization in a transit-accessible location.
Why it Matters
This rezoning expands allowable uses and development intensity for a key commercial site. It aligns with Chicago's goals of promoting economic activity and revitalization in neighborhood corridors.
Source
Allowed Uses: C1-2 zoning permits a wide range of commercial uses including auto-related services, retail storefronts, restaurants, contractor offices, and more intensive uses than allowed under B1 zoning. These uses are detailed in Chicago Zoning Ordinance 17-3-0200 and 17-4-0200.
Density: C1-2 zoning allows an FAR of 2.2 (17-3-0405). For mixed-use buildings, minimum lot area per unit is 400 sq ft for efficiency units and 500 sq ft for one-bedrooms (17-3-0408).
Minimum Lot Size: 400 sq ft per efficiency unit; 500 sq ft per one-bedroom unit (17-3-0408).
Maximum Building Height: Typical maximum height in C1-2 is around 50–55 ft depending on lot and surrounding context (17-3-0403).
Lot Coverage: No explicit maximum lot coverage; governed through bulk, FAR, and setback regulations (17-3-0400 series).
Previous Zoning: B1-1 Neighborhood Shopping District