# Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 5-12 empowering Department of Buildings to strengthen standards and enforcement mechanisms for residential buildings

- Record number: **SO2026-0027202**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Council Consideration
- Sponsor: Villegas, Gilbert
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Introduced: Jul 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=5F7645B9-7180-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA)

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