Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for A&O Tires

• Record number: O2026-0027600
• Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
• Status: In Committee
• Sponsor: Andre Vasquez Jr. (40th Ward)
• Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
• Submitted Date: Aug 19, 2026
• Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
• Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Impact report

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The City would excuse A&O Tires at 2651 W Peterson Ave from a rule requiring physical barriers that block vehicles from entering and leaving the property through the alley.

Who it affects

• A&O Tires: The business would not have to install the physical barriers that the city code otherwise requires to block alley access to its property.
• Residents and drivers using the alley near 2651 W Peterson Ave: The alley next to the business would not be blocked off by required barriers, so vehicles may be able to use the alley to reach the property.
• Chicago Department of Transportation: The Commissioner of Transportation would be directed to grant this exemption.

What changes

• A&O Tires would be exempt from the city rule requiring barriers to block alley entry and exit at its property.
• No physical barriers would be required between the alley and 2651 W Peterson Ave.

Where: 2651 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659; 40th Ward

When: After the ordinance is passed and published