Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 5124 S Pulaski Rd - Permit No. 101079946
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- Record number: Or2026-0024612
- Type: Order; category: Signs/Signboards
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Submitted Date: Apr 2, 2026
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: May 20, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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The City Council would approve a large two-sided sign, about 303 square feet and 24 feet tall, for Dream Clean Car Wash at 5124 S Pulaski Rd.
Who it affects
- Dream Clean Car Wash: The business would get approval for a large sign over 100 square feet on the east side of its property facing S Pulaski Rd.
- People walking or driving on S Pulaski Rd: They would see a two-sided sign that hangs over the public way, with its front edge reaching 8 feet over it.
- Residents of the 23rd Ward: A sign that may show changing images would go up at a car wash in their ward.
- IC Signs & Graphics LLC: The company is listed as the contractor that would build and put up the sign.
What changes
- A two-sided sign about 15 feet 2 inches long and 20 feet tall, totaling 303 square feet, would be allowed at 5124 S Pulaski Rd.
- The top of the sign or its structure would be 24 feet above the ground.
- The sign would hang over the public way, with its front edge reaching 8 feet over it.
- Plans describe the main sign as having a video board, and the order marks it as both static and dynamic-image display.
- The sign permit can be canceled if the owner does not follow city zoning and sign rules.
Where: 5124 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632; S Pulaski Rd; Ward 23; C2-1 Zoning District
Timeline
- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 19, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 20, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- ZLB 5-19-2026.pdf (Committee Letter)
- 101079946_Sign Council Order_complete.pdf (Legislation)
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- Dccw Pulaski LLC: PUBLIC WAY USE AND SIGNAGE APPROVALS FOR 5124 SOUTH PULASKI (2 filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Liz Butler; matched by street address)
Alderpersons who received money from these interests
| Member | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Dowell | $500 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Bennett R. Lawson | $300 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Nicole T. Lee | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Jeylú B. Gutiérrez | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Stephanie D. Coleman | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Jason C. Ervin | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Ruth Cruz | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Felix Cardona Jr. | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Andre Vasquez Jr. | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Angela Clay | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
| Samantha Nugent | $150 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Dccw Pulaski LLC) |
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