# 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.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Aug 19, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A30423A9-F39B-F111-8076-001DD80FDA55)

## 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

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