# Designation of 1st Precinct of 29th Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units - Record number: **O2026-0027438** - Type: Ordinance; category: Restricted Residential Zones - Status: Final - Sponsor: Taliaferro, Chris - Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection - Introduced: Jul 22, 2026 - Final action: Sep 23, 2026 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=317A5AD4-8984-F111-AB0E-001DD80BE3C0) ## Roll call: Passed Sep 23, 2026 **50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 23, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA). **Yea (50)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [Designation of 1st Precinct of 29th Ward.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/bd126c95-ee48-426c-a08d-035031325fe3.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. This ordinance names the 1st Precinct of the 29th Ward as a Restricted Residential Zone under Chapter 4-17 of the city code. Inside this area, no new or additional shared housing units would be allowed. The rule would start once it is passed and published and would last for four years. - Designates the 1st Precinct of the 29th Ward as a Restricted Residential Zone. - Bans all new or additional shared housing within the precinct's boundaries. - Uses the opt-out process allowed under Chapter 4-17 (Sections 4-17-020 and 4-17-040) of the Municipal Code. - Takes effect upon passage and publication and stays in effect for four years. - Sponsored by Alderman Christopher Taliaferro of the 29th Ward and handled by the Committee on License and Consumer Protection. **Who**: Property owners and residents in the 1st Precinct of the 29th Ward, along with anyone seeking to add new shared housing units there, would be affected. **Where**: 1st Precinct of the 29th Ward, with boundaries beginning at W Wellington Ave and N Oriole Avenue, then east on W School St, south on W Melrose Street, west on W Belmont Avenue, south on N Nottingham Avenue, and west on W Wellington Ave back to the start. ## Timeline - Jul 22, 2026: Referred, City Council - Sep 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection - Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council ## Documents - [29th Ward General Restricted Residential signed letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cee342db-9fca-430d-a2df-3c099ed021dd.pdf) (Committee Letter) - [Designation of 1st Precinct of 29th Ward.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/bd126c95-ee48-426c-a08d-035031325fe3.pdf) (Legislation) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/317A5AD4-8984-F111-AB0E-001DD80BE3C0 · Chicago Politics, an independent, nonpartisan tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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