# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Alumitec LLC

- Record number: **O2026-0027918**
- 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=9F0F4FC5-EAA6-F111-B8DD-001DD80AA3CC)

## Impact report

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This ordinance would excuse Alumitec, LLC at 4115 W. Grand Avenue from the rule that requires physical barriers to block alley access to its business.

**Who it affects**

- **Alumitec, LLC**: The business would not have to put up physical barriers to block vehicles from entering and leaving its property through the alley.
- **Neighbors and alley users near 4115 W. Grand Avenue**: The alley next to this business would not be closed off by required barriers at the business address.

**What changes**

- Alumitec, LLC would be exempt from the city rule requiring barriers to prevent alley entry and exit at its address.
- The Commissioner of Transportation would be directed to grant this exemption.

**Where**: 4115 W. Grand Avenue; 36th Ward

**When**: Upon passage and publication

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