# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Simple Auto Financing LLC

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- Record number: **O2026-0028468**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Sep 17, 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=339F23E4-D8B2-F111-AAAC-001DD80EFCF5)

## Impact report

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This ordinance would excuse Simple Auto Financing, LLC at 4100 N Elston Ave. from the city rule requiring physical barriers that block cars from entering and leaving its parking area through the alley.

**Who it affects**

- **Simple Auto Financing, LLC**: The business would not have to put up barriers that block alley access to its parking facility.
- **Residents and users of the alley near 4100 N Elston Ave.**: Vehicles may be able to enter and leave the business's parking area through the alley because no barrier would be required.

**What changes**

- Simple Auto Financing, LLC would be exempt from the city's barrier requirement for alley access to its parking.
- The Director of Finance is directed to grant this exemption.
- No physical barrier would be required between the business's parking facility and the alley.

**Where**: 4100 N Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618; 39th 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](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

- [O2026-0028468.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0ac26c85-cb71-4f0b-80c3-b5dcd4b71167.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Alley Access Ordinance 4100 N Elston Ave.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fd17cd31-9372-4e25-98a1-435defe23f54.pdf) (Legislation)

## Related legislation

**More from Samantha Nugent**

- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Keeston LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0025610-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0025610, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for DoorDash Essentials LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026007-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0026007, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for M&P Vending Co., Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026037-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0026037, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed)

**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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