- When: 2025/03/12
- Address: 2007 E 71st St and 7109 S Jeffrey Blvd, Chicago, IL
- City: Chicago
- State: IL
- Category: Spot Rezoning
- Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
- Asset Class: Commercial
- Property Type: Retail
The City Council approved a zoning reclassification for the parcels located at 2007 E 71st St and 7109 S Jeffrey Blvd, changing the designation from B3-2 to B3-5. This rezoning significantly increases development capacity by raising the allowable FAR and enabling a greater variety of commercial and residential uses. The properties, located along a key corridor in South Shore, are well positioned for redevelopment into a high-density mixed-use project. The new zoning supports both commercial revitalization and increased housing density near transit and commercial services. This reclassification aligns with City priorities for equitable neighborhood growth and corridor activation.
Why it Matters
The rezoning promotes high-density, mixed-use redevelopment in South Shore. It enables strategic investment that supports economic revitalization and housing creation in an area with strong transit access and commercial potential.
Source
Allowed Uses: B3-5 zoning permits high-density mixed-use development including ground-floor retail, restaurants, offices, and residential units above. It supports transit-oriented and corridor-based development as defined in Chicago Zoning Ordinance 17-3-0200 and 17-4-0200.
Density: FAR of 5.0 permitted under B3-5 (17-3-0405). Residential development allows minimum lot area of 400 sq ft per efficiency and 500 sq ft per one-bedroom (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: Typically up to 80 ft; varies by context, design standards, and overlay zones (17-3-0403).
Lot Coverage: Controlled by FAR, setbacks, and other bulk regulations; no fixed maximum lot coverage (17-3-0400 series).
Previous Zoning: B3-2 Community Shopping District