# Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-3-0207 and 17-4-0207 removing by-right permit requirements for residential storage warehouses in B3, C1, C2, C3, and DX zoning districts [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards) › [21st Ward: Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) - Record number: **O2025-0016754** - Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments - Status: Final - Sponsor: [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21st Ward) - Co-sponsors (15): Burnett, Jr., Walter, [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2nd Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37th Ward), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41st Ward), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13th Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25th Ward), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38th Ward), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20th Ward) - Committee: [Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards) - Introduction Date: Apr 16, 2025 - Final Action Date: May 21, 2025 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=1DEEF455-EF1A-F011-9989-001DD830A299) ## Roll call: Passed May 21, 2025 **48 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Burnett, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of May 21, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1C5BF50A-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). **Nay (1)**: [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44) **Yea (48)**: [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), [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), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50) **Absent (1)**: [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Apr 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - May 20, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - May 21, 2025: Passed, City Council (48 yea, 1 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1C5BF50A-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderperson Burnett, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. ## Documents - [w21others - o16754.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/79e646f0-7127-4f52-876d-1a74796d3c01.pdf) (Legislation) - [Zoning Committee Letter 5-21.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/68a4e9e4-c1ef-4ef5-995e-8df6f7efbe3c.pdf) (Committee Letter) ## Related legislation **More from Ronnie L. Mosley** - [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying permitting requirements for specified Residential Use Group Living subcategories in…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029477-title-17-modifying-permitting-requirements-specified) (O2026-0029477, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred) - [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 11-12-532 allowing transferees of properties covered by Utility Billing Relief Program to remain in…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027231-allowing-transferees-properties-covered-utility-billing) (O2026-0027231, introduced Jul 15, 2026, Referred) - [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-4 by adding new Section 2-4-125 establishing Urban Flooding and Climate Resiliency Task Force](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027233-adding-new-urban-flooding-climate-resiliency) (O2026-0027233, introduced Jul 15, 2026, Referred) **More on Municipal Code Amendments** - [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-24-065 regarding ability to pay pilot program](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029654-regarding-ability-pay-pilot-program) (O2026-0029654, introduced Dec 8, 2026, Council Introduction) - [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4 and 8 regarding technical and scriveners' corrections (2027 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029649-titles-3-4-8-regarding-technical) (O2026-0029649, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) - [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029644-titles-2-4-6-7-8) (O2026-0029644, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016754-removing-right-permit-requirements-residential-storage · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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