- When: 2025/03/12
- Address: 1355 W 16th St, Chicago, IL
- City: Chicago
- State: IL
- Category: Spot Rezoning
- Subcategory: Residential Rezoning
- Asset Class: Multifamily
- Property Type: Affordable Housing
The City Council approved a zoning change at 1355 W 16th St, reclassifying the site from RT-4 to RM-6 to permit high-density multifamily residential development. Previously restricted to low-density housing, the site can now support taller structures, more units, and a higher FAR, enhancing its suitability for affordable housing or mixed-income projects. Located in the Pilsen neighborhood, this rezoning aligns with citywide objectives to increase the housing supply near transit and job centers while supporting economic equity. The new designation allows for flexible infill development and higher-intensity land use that responds to community housing needs.
Why it Matters
This rezoning significantly increases the site's development potential for multifamily housing. It supports the City’s affordable housing, density, and equitable development goals in a high-demand neighborhood.
Source
Allowed Uses: RM-6 zoning supports high-density multifamily residential buildings, including apartments, condominiums, and senior or affordable housing complexes. This classification allows for greater FAR, more units, and taller buildings than RT-4, per Chicago Zoning Ordinance 17-2-0200.
Density: FAR of 3.0 in RM-6 districts (17-2-0312). Minimum lot area per unit: 400 sq ft for efficiencies; 500 sq ft for one-bedrooms (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: 70 ft maximum building height allowed in RM-6 (17-2-0313).
Lot Coverage: No fixed percentage; governed by setbacks, height, and FAR (17-2-0300 series).
Previous Zoning: RT-4 Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District