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Zoning Change to B3-1 Approved for Live Theatre at 1138 N California Ave

  • When: 2025/11/14
  • Address: 1138 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL
  • City: Chicago
  • State: IL
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Mixed-Use
  • Property Type: Low-Rise
  • Size (SF): 3,018 SF
  • Size (Units): 1 Unit
  • New Zoning: B3-1
  • New Zoning Description: Community Shopping District

The Chicago City Council approved a Type 1 Zoning Map Amendment for the property at 1138 N. California Ave, rezoning the property to B3-1 Community Shopping District. The change was initiated to allow the issuance of a Public Place of Amusement (PPA) license for an existing community live theatre, enabling it to charge admission fees. The project does not involve any new construction or modifications to the existing two-story mixed-use building, which includes a residential unit on the second floor. The decision allows the theater to operate commercially, formalizing its use within the community. The 3,018 SF property will continue to have zero off-street parking, consistent with zoning regulations for a venue of its size.

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