# Designation of 16th Precinct of 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units

- Record number: **SO2026-0027278**
- 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=E32FD9CB-7E80-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: [SO2026-0027278 23 Ward 16th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c45eeb3f-6117-4e22-acb0-4b35abd548fe.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This ordinance makes the 16th Precinct of the 23rd Ward a Restricted Residential Zone under Chapter 4-17 of the Chicago Municipal Code. Inside this area, no new or additional shared housing units are allowed. The rule starts once the ordinance is passed and published and lasts for four years.

- Designates the 16th Precinct of the 23rd Ward as a Restricted Residential Zone.
- Prohibits all new or additional shared housing within the precinct's boundaries.
- Uses the opt-out process allowed under Chapter 4-17 of the Municipal Code (Sections 4-17-020 and 4-17-040).
- Takes effect upon passage and publication and remains in effect for four years.
- Sponsored by Alderman Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward; handled by the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.

**Who**: People who own or want to operate new shared housing units in the 16th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, along with residents of that precinct, are affected.

**Where**: 16th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, roughly bounded by W 51st St on the north, the Grand Trunk Western RR on the east, W 53rd St and nearby alleys on the south, and S Lawndale Ave, S Hamlin Ave, and the alley west of S Avers Ave on the west.

## 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

- [w23 - o27278.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/999a5154-b6dd-4d00-8f06-431df7046061.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2026-0027278 23 Ward 16th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c45eeb3f-6117-4e22-acb0-4b35abd548fe.pdf) (Legislation)
- [23rd Ward General Restricted Residential signed letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2d9a6271-a04f-40e8-bc28-643880b5f0f6.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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