# Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-6-0403-F by requiring special use approval for religious assembly permits [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards) › [25th Ward: Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) - Record number: **SO2024-0007343** - Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments - Status: Final - Sponsor: [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25th Ward) - Committee: [Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards) - Introduction Date: Jan 24, 2024 - Final Action Date: Feb 21, 2024 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=B4BA58E5-DABA-EE11-A568-001DD806999B) ## Roll call: Passed Feb 21, 2024 **50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Feb 21, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/BEF8F039-3DCC-EE11-9078-001DD806E058). **Yea (50)**: [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), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [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), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [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), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [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), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [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), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [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), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Jan 24, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - Feb 20, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - Feb 20, 2024: Substituted, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was substituted in committee. - Feb 21, 2024: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/BEF8F039-3DCC-EE11-9078-001DD806E058). On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. ## Documents - [February 21 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/263bf15b-259e-4e59-afa9-f123e2eda2f5.pdf) (Committee Letter) - [W25 - O7343.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/67ff2fca-ab53-4405-9436-3bef591af8c2.pdf) (Legislation) - [SO2023-0007343 Sub.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/80fbf0c9-c565-40f2-afb2-7693d23911dd.pdf) (Legislation) ## Related legislation **More from Byron Sigcho-López** - [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) - [Call on Illinois Governor J.B. 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