# Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-32-065 by designating noise sensitive zones on portions of specified streets

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- Record number: **SO2023-0004088**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Public Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/public-safety)
- Introduction Date: Sep 14, 2023
- Final Action Date: Jun 12, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=BE5351ED-E250-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097F7D)

## Roll call: Passed Jun 12, 2024

**41 yea, 4 nay, 2 absent.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Conway, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 12, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D1A7A71C-7F18-EF11-9F89-001DD80972A9).

**Nay (4)**: [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45)

**Yea (41)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**Absent (2)**: [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Not voting (3)**: [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [O2023-0004088 Original Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2c5cb65e-0aaa-49ad-9225-b1c270faf6e1.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City Council changed the municipal code to create quiet zones on certain parts of downtown streets because hospitals and health clinics need low noise. These areas are now officially called noise-sensitive zones.

- Amends Section 8-32-065 to add designated noise-sensitive zones.
- Applies to specific stretches of East Chicago Ave, East Superior St, East Huron St, East Erie St, North Fairbanks Ct, West Washington Blvd, North Des Plaines St, and West Warren Ave.
- Targets areas near hospitals and a women’s health clinic.
- Effective immediately after passage and publication.
- Aims to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

**Who**: People needing health and social services, hospitals, the Family Planning Associates clinic, and residents or businesses on the listed streets are affected.

**Where**: Chicago (specific streets listed in the ordinance)

## Timeline

- Sep 14, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Nov 15, 2023: Held in Committee, Committee on Public Safety. The matter was Held in Committee.
- May 7, 2024: Substituted, Committee on Public Safety. The matter was substituted in committee.
- May 7, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Public Safety. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 22, 2024: Deferred and Published, City Council. On request of Alderperson Sposato and Alderperson Lopez, the matter was Deferred and Published.
- Jun 12, 2024: Passed, City Council (41 yea, 4 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D1A7A71C-7F18-EF11-9F89-001DD80972A9). On motion of Alderperson Conway, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [SO2023-0004088.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0386037a-7dae-426f-a466-f85b839aa8eb.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2023-0004088 Original Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2c5cb65e-0aaa-49ad-9225-b1c270faf6e1.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [SO2023-0004088 Recommendation Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/864ba960-b164-4567-961f-9281e711acbe.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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