# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for A&O Tires

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [40th Ward: Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40)

- Record number: **O2026-0027600**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/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](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A30423A9-F39B-F111-8076-001DD80FDA55)

## 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](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

- [O2026-0027600.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/661362f4-e653-4343-b8f2-d2a3df89e854.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [2651 W Peterson Ave Alley Access Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6cc0f21a-007a-4897-9bb4-7d4251229eae.pdf) (Legislation)

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