Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 2749 N Elston Ave - Permit No. 101076957
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Clerk's short name: rear
- Record number: Or2025-0021566
- Type: Order; category: Signs/Signboards
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Submitted Date: Dec 4, 2025
- Introduction Date: Dec 10, 2025
- Final Action Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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This order would have the City Council approve a large sign (over 100 square feet or more than 24 feet above ground), but the form's applicant, address, and sign details are left blank.
Who it affects
- Property owners or business tenants applying for large signs: They would get City Council approval for a sign over 100 square feet or over 24 feet high, as long as it follows city zoning and sign rules.
- Sign contractors and erectors: They would be named on the approval form as the company building or putting up the sign.
- Nearby residents and passersby: They could see a large sign at the location, but the text does not say where it would be.
What changes
- A large sign over 100 square feet or over 24 feet above ground would be approved by the City Council.
- The sign must follow Chicago's Zoning Ordinance and all other city rules for building, maintaining, and removing signs.
- If the applicant or later owners do not follow the rules, the sign permit could be canceled.
Timeline
- Dec 10, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Feb 17, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Feb 18, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- ZLB Letter 2-18-2026.pdf (Committee Letter)
- 2749 Elston Skechers Rear.pdf (Legislation)
- City Council Order - Skechers - 2749 N. Elston Ave - Rear.pdf (Legislation)
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- Stephanie Dunn: SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A REAR YARD APARTMENT (2 filings, Apr 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Katarina Karac; matched by semantic tfidf)
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