# Designation of 26th Precinct of 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units

- Record number: **SO2026-0027285**
- 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=9291FA20-7F80-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: [SO2026-0027285 23 Ward 26th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/429bce44-46b6-42bd-a9a1-2db040dc6148.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This ordinance makes the 26th Precinct of the 23rd Ward a Restricted Residential Zone. That means no new or additional shared housing units are allowed inside the precinct's boundaries. The rule starts once the ordinance is passed and published and lasts for four years.

- Designates the 26th Precinct of the 23rd Ward as a Restricted Residential Zone under Chapter 4-17 of the Municipal Code.
- Prohibits all new or additional shared housing within the precinct boundaries.
- Uses the opt-out process allowed by Sections 4-17-020 and 4-17-040 of the Municipal Code.
- Takes effect upon passage and publication and remains in effect for four years.
- Sponsored by Alderman Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward and handled by the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.

**Who**: Residents and property owners in the 26th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, including anyone who wants to add new shared housing units there, are affected.

**Where**: 26th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, bounded roughly by W 64th Pl, S Lawndale Ave, W Marquette Rd, S Springfield Ave, W 66th St, and S Hamlin Ave

## 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

- [23rd Ward General Restricted Residential signed letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/37f4f05c-7ba5-4b24-a4d1-3ee1bb5dcb6c.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [SO2026-0027285 23 Ward 26th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/429bce44-46b6-42bd-a9a1-2db040dc6148.pdf) (Legislation)
- [w23 - o27285.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/074bddfc-8f05-4b7f-ad34-9c580ea6d131.pdf) (Legislation)

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