# Designation of 24th Precinct of 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units

- Record number: **SO2026-0027280**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Restricted Residential Zones
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Tabares, Silvana
- Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Introduced: Jul 15, 2026
- Final action: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=6D0356F0-7E80-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA)

## 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: [SO2026-0027280 23 Ward 24th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4bcf47d2-09e5-4c47-926c-354ac37adc4f.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This ordinance makes the 24th Precinct of the 23rd Ward a Restricted Residential Zone under Chapter 4-17 of the Chicago Municipal Code. It bans any new or additional shared housing units inside the precinct's boundaries. The rule starts once it is passed and published and lasts for four years.

- Designates the 24th Precinct of the 23rd Ward as a Restricted Residential Zone under Chapter 4-17 of the Municipal Code.
- All new or additional shared housing is prohibited within the precinct boundaries.
- The zone is created through an opt-out process allowed by Sections 4-17-020 and 4-17-040.
- Takes effect upon passage and publication and stays in effect for four years.
- Sponsored by Alderman Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward and referred to the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.

**Who**: Residents and property owners in the 24th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, along with anyone seeking to add new shared housing units there, are affected.

**Where**: 24th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, bounded by S Lawndale Ave and W 61st St, east on W 61st St to S Central Park Ave, south to W 64th St, west to S Pulaski Rd, north to W 63rd St, east to S Lawndale Ave, and north back to W 61st St.

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council
- Sep 9, 2026: Substituted, Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Sep 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council

## Documents

- [w23 - o27280.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2367088f-7afc-414f-ae22-e3e6ad661395.pdf) (Legislation)
- [23rd Ward General Restricted Residential signed letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/87d1d70e-b758-4eb4-b0a1-ea547811a751.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [SO2026-0027280 23 Ward 24th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4bcf47d2-09e5-4c47-926c-354ac37adc4f.pdf) (Legislation)

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