Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for A&O Tires
Legislation tracker › Transportation and Public Way › 40th Ward: Andre Vasquez Jr.
- Record number: O2026-0027600
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Andre Vasquez Jr. (40th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
- Submitted Date: Aug 19, 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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The City would excuse A&O Tires at 2651 W Peterson Ave from a rule requiring physical barriers that block vehicles from entering and leaving the property through the alley.
Who it affects
- A&O Tires: The business would not have to install the physical barriers that the city code otherwise requires to block alley access to its property.
- Residents and drivers using the alley near 2651 W Peterson Ave: The alley next to the business would not be blocked off by required barriers, so vehicles may be able to use the alley to reach the property.
- Chicago Department of Transportation: The Commissioner of Transportation would be directed to grant this exemption.
What changes
- A&O Tires would be exempt from the city rule requiring barriers to block alley entry and exit at its property.
- No physical barriers would be required between the alley and 2651 W Peterson Ave.
Where: 2651 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659; 40th Ward
When: After the ordinance is passed and published
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
- O2026-0027600.pdf (Committee Letter)
- 2651 W Peterson Ave Alley Access Ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
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