Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Best West Auto Repair, Inc.
- Record number: O2026-0027919
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: In Committee
- Sponsor: Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
- Submitted Date: Sep 2, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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This ordinance would excuse Best West Auto Repair, Inc. at 5835 W. Grand Avenue from the city rule requiring physical barriers that block alley access to the business.
Who it affects
- Best West Auto Repair, Inc.: The business would not have to put up barriers to block vehicles from entering or leaving through the alley.
- Residents and drivers using the alley near 5835 W. Grand Avenue: The alley behind the business would not be closed off from it by required barriers.
- Chicago Department of Transportation: The Commissioner of Transportation would be directed to grant this exemption.
What changes
- Best West Auto Repair, Inc. would not need to install barriers between its property and the alley.
- Alley entry and exit at this business address would not be blocked by required barriers.
Where: 5835 W. Grand Avenue; 36th Ward
When: Upon passage and publication