# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 526 N Western LLC

- Record number: **O2026-0027920**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: In Committee
- Sponsor: [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Sep 2, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=1AB6A1B5-EDA6-F111-B8DD-001DD80AA3CC)

## Impact report

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The City would let the business 526 N. Western, LLC at 536 N. Western Avenue skip the rule requiring physical barriers that would block cars from using the alley to enter and leave its property.

**Who it affects**

- **526 N. Western, LLC**: The business would not have to put up physical barriers between its property and the alley.
- **Neighbors who use the alley near 536 N. Western Avenue**: The alley next to this business would not be blocked off by required barriers.
- **Chicago Department of Transportation**: The Commissioner of Transportation would be directed to grant this exemption.

**What changes**

- 526 N. Western, LLC at 536 N. Western Avenue would be exempt from the City rule requiring barriers tied to alley access.
- No physical barrier would be required at this business's alley side.
- The Commissioner of Transportation would carry out the exemption.

**Where**: 536 N. Western Avenue; 36th Ward

**When**: Upon passage and publication

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