Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Wells Automotive Service
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- Record number: O2026-0027563
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
- Submitted Date: Aug 7, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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Wells Automotive Service at 1317 N. Wells Street would be exempted from the city rule requiring physical barriers to block vehicles from entering or leaving through the alley.
Who it affects
- Wells Automotive Service: The business would not have to install physical barriers that would otherwise be required to block alley entry and exit at its location.
- Residents and alley users near 1317 N. Wells Street: The alley next to the business would not have the physical barriers the city code would normally require.
What changes
- The Commissioner of Transportation would exempt Wells Automotive Service from the barrier requirement in Section 10-20-430 of the Municipal Code.
- No physical barriers would be required to block alley entry and exit at 1317 N. Wells Street.
Where: 1317 N. Wells Street; 2nd 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. On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- O2026-0027563.pdf (Committee Letter)
- Alley access for WELLS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE.pdf (Legislation)
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