- When: 2025/03/12
- Address: 4456 S Hermitage Ave, 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 for 4456 S Hermitage Ave, reclassifying the parcel from RS-3 to RM-4.5 to permit the development of a low- to moderate-density multifamily residential building. The prior zoning restricted the property to single-family detached homes, while the new classification allows for small apartment buildings or condominiums. The rezoning supports infill development and increased housing supply in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, an area targeted for investment and revitalization. The new zoning designation enhances land use efficiency and supports affordability goals by enabling a higher number of units with a moderate floor area ratio.
Why it Matters
This rezoning helps increase affordable housing options in a transitioning neighborhood. It facilitates infill development that aligns with the City’s housing equity and density goals.
Source
Allowed Uses: RM-4.5 zoning permits low- to moderate-density multifamily residential uses including apartments, condominiums, duplexes, and townhouses. The zoning designation is defined under Chicago Zoning Ordinance 17-2-0200.
Density: FAR of 1.9 is allowed in RM-4.5 (17-2-0312). Minimum lot area per unit: 400 sq ft for efficiency 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 height in RM-4.5 districts (17-2-0313).
Lot Coverage: Lot coverage is regulated through setback and bulk standards rather than a fixed percentage (17-2-0300 series).
Previous Zoning: RS-3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District