# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 3040-42 N Lincoln LLC

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [32nd Ward: Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32)

- Record number: **O2026-0027529**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Jul 29, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=30220425-738B-F111-AB0F-001DD8020513)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fdb75bec-a3d5-4672-9b6f-cbfdb7940ba7.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The ordinance would excuse the owner of 3040-42 N Lincoln from having to put up barriers that block cars from using the alley to get into and out of its parking.

**Who it affects**

- **Property owner 3040-42 Lincoln LLC**: The owner would not be required to install barriers blocking alley entry to and exit from its parking facilities.
- **Residents and drivers using the nearby alley**: The alley next to the property would not have barriers that block cars from going to and from the parking there.
- **32nd Ward residents**: The exemption applies to a property in the ward represented by the alderman who sponsored it.

**What changes**

- The Department of Revenue would exempt 3040-42 Lincoln LLC from the barrier requirement under Section 10-20-430 of the Municipal Code.
- No barriers would be required at 3040-42 N Lincoln to stop cars from using the alley to reach its parking facilities.

**Where**: 3040-42 N Lincoln; 32nd Ward

**When**: Upon its passage and publication

## Timeline

- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 7, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 14, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39FE6EE4-2FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0027529.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/06b15b27-084f-47fd-956d-45e73ff51615.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [3040-42 N Lincoln - Alley Access - 3040-42 Lincoln LLC ord.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fdb75bec-a3d5-4672-9b6f-cbfdb7940ba7.pdf) (Legislation)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Pro Mc Properties: APPROVAL OF ZONING FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR 1324 WEST WRIGHTWOOD, AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL AND 3040 NORTH LINCOLN, CHICAGO, IL (3 filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Langdon Neal; matched by street address)

## Related legislation

**More from Scott Waguespack**

- [Approval of Foundry Park Resubdivision](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029223-approval-foundry-park-resubdivision) (O2026-0029223, introduced Oct 7, 2026, Passed)
- [Support of Class C Tax incentive renewal for property at 1825 W Webster Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029057-support-class-c-tax-incentive-renewal) (O2026-0029057, introduced Sep 29, 2026, Referred)
- [Approval of Riverward Resubdivision](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029056-approval-riverward-resubdivision) (O2026-0029056, introduced Sep 29, 2026, Referred)

**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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