- When: 2025/03/12
- Address: 1317 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
- City: Chicago
- State: IL
- Category: Spot Rezoning
- Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
- Asset Class: Commercial
- Property Type: Retail
The City Council approved the rezoning of 1317 N Ashland Ave from B1-2 to B3-3 to enable greater commercial and residential development capacity. The change increases the allowable FAR and expands the range of permissible uses to include more intensive commercial and mixed-use activity. Located within a vibrant stretch of the Wicker Park neighborhood, the site benefits from excellent transit access and pedestrian traffic. The new B3-3 designation supports higher-density construction, aligning with ongoing efforts to intensify development along mixed-use corridors and accommodate residential growth. The reclassification fosters economic reinvestment while maintaining urban form compatibility.
Why it Matters
This rezoning allows for denser, mixed-use redevelopment in a well-connected commercial corridor. It supports economic vibrancy, increased housing options, and enhanced land use efficiency.
Source
Allowed Uses: B3-3 zoning permits a range of commercial and residential mixed uses, including ground-floor retail, offices, restaurants, and upper-story residential units. It supports pedestrian-oriented development with greater intensity compared to B1-2, per Chicago Zoning Ordinance 17-3-0200 and 17-4-0200.
Density: FAR of 3.0 allowed under B3-3 (17-3-0405). Minimum lot area for residential: 400 sq ft per efficiency and 500 sq ft per one-bedroom unit (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 65 ft in B3-3 zoning depending on site conditions and overlays (17-3-0403).
Lot Coverage: Regulated by FAR and setback requirements; no specific maximum percentage (17-3-0400 series).
Previous Zoning: B1-2 Neighborhood Shopping District