# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 926 Oak, Inc.

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- Record number: **O2026-0023207**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Feb 11, 2026
- Introduction Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Final Action Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=1BD8000B-6F07-F111-8406-001DD8071528)

## Timeline

- Feb 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Mar 13, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Mar 18, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D73FA92F-100D-F111-8406-001DD80F9592). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [4943 N Damen alley access ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/83aa6521-1a6f-4543-b6a2-b631ded11a31.pdf) (Legislation)

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**More on Alley**

- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Pilsen Studios](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029482-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029482, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for TNT Car Wash & Detailing, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029454-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029454, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2928 S Wentworth Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029374-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029374, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)

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