- When: 2025/03/12
- Address: 422-448 W Root 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 for 422–448 W Root St, changing the zoning from M2-2 to B2-2 to enable moderate-density residential or mixed-use redevelopment. The M2-2 district previously limited use to light industrial and warehouse activities. With the new B2-2 classification, the property can support residential development and ground-floor commercial activity, marking a shift toward pedestrian-oriented, residential-focused land use. This change is aligned with City goals to transition obsolete industrial corridors into vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods. The reclassification enhances housing supply and promotes infill development within Bridgeport.
Why it Matters
This rezoning facilitates the transformation of former industrial parcels into housing opportunities, supporting community revitalization and expanding housing supply in a historically industrial zone.
Source
Allowed Uses: B2-2 zoning allows for residential units above ground-floor commercial uses and also permits mixed-use buildings, apartments, townhomes, and condominiums. The zoning supports moderate-density development in pedestrian-friendly corridors as per Chicago Zoning Ordinance 17-3-0200 and 17-4-0200.
Density: FAR of 2.2 permitted under B2-2 (17-3-0405). Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is 400 sq ft for efficiency and 500 sq ft for 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 50–55 ft depending on lot size and location (17-3-0403).
Lot Coverage: Controlled by FAR, bulk, and setback requirements; no fixed percentage (17-3-0400 series).
Previous Zoning: M2-2 Light Industry District