Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Xpress Auto Repair, Inc.
Legislation tracker › Transportation and Public Way › 16th Ward: Stephanie D. Coleman
- Record number: O2026-0027875
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
- Submitted Date: Sep 1, 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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This ordinance would excuse Xpress Auto Repair at 5847-5849 S. Halsted Ave. from the city rule requiring physical barriers that block alley entry to and exit from its parking area.
Who it affects
- Xpress Auto Repair, Inc.: The business would not have to install barriers between its parking area and the alley, so alley entry and exit would not be blocked.
- Residents and drivers using the alley near 5847-5849 S. Halsted Ave.: The alley next to the business's parking area would not be separated from it by required barriers.
- Chicago Department of Transportation: The Commissioner of Transportation would be directed to grant this exemption for the address.
What changes
- Xpress Auto Repair would be exempt from the barrier rule in Section 10-20-430 of the Municipal Code.
- No physical barrier would be required to block alley access to the business's parking area.
Where: 5847-5849 S. Halsted Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60621; 16th Ward
When: Upon 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
- O2026-0027875.pdf (Committee Letter)
- Alley Access - Xpress Auto .docx.pdf (Legislation)
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