- When: 2025/03/12
- Address: 1819 S May St, Chicago, IL
- City: Chicago
- State: IL
- Category: Spot Rezoning
- Subcategory: Residential Rezoning
- Asset Class: Multifamily
- Property Type: Affordable Housing
Chicago City Council approved a zoning reclassification at 1819 S May St, changing the designation from RS-3 to RM-5. The shift enables development of moderate-density multifamily housing on a lot previously limited to single-family dwellings. RM-5 zoning supports increased floor area, residential density, and height, creating new opportunities for affordable and diverse housing types in the Pilsen neighborhood. This zoning change supports the City's broader efforts to expand housing access, reduce displacement, and facilitate infill development near existing infrastructure. The reclassification also aligns with the area's mixed residential character and evolving urban landscape.
Why it Matters
This rezoning creates an opportunity to increase affordable housing supply in a rapidly evolving neighborhood. It helps address housing demand through modest densification and supports equitable development goals.
Source
Allowed Uses: RM-5 zoning permits moderate-density multifamily residential development such as apartments, flats, condominiums, and townhouses. Permitted uses are governed by Chicago Zoning Ordinance 17-2-0200.
Density: FAR of 2.2 is allowed in RM-5 districts (17-2-0312). Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is 400 sq ft for efficiencies and 500 sq ft for one-bedroom units (17-2-0311).
Minimum Lot Size: 400 sq ft per efficiency unit; 500 sq ft per one-bedroom unit (17-2-0311).
Maximum Building Height: 60 ft maximum in RM-5 zoning (17-2-0313).
Lot Coverage: No fixed percentage; determined by FAR and bulk/setback regulations (17-2-0300 series).
Previous Zoning: RS-3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District