# Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-12-1005-D regarding occupancy rates of principal tenants utilizing high-rise building signs [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards) - Record number: **SO2024-0007801** - Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments - Status: Final - Sponsor: Burnett, Jr., Walter - Committee: [Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards) - Introduction Date: Feb 21, 2024 - Final Action Date: May 22, 2024 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=D5FBF390-0AD0-EE11-9078-001DD806E542) ## Roll call: Passed May 22, 2024 **48 yea, 0 nay, 2 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of May 22, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C58B2651-AC00-EF11-A1FE-001DD809669D). **Yea (48)**: [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), [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), [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) **Absent (2)**: [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Feb 21, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - May 21, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - May 21, 2024: Substituted, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was substituted in committee. - May 22, 2024: Passed, City Council (48 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C58B2651-AC00-EF11-A1FE-001DD809669D). On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed. ## Documents - [SO2024-0007801.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/48bbef7d-999d-4446-91ee-c396d5529ad6.pdf) (Legislation) - [W27 - code amend.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0481f78c-c5bb-4bbe-bada-d96e85fedbaf.pdf) (Legislation) - [ZLB Letter 5-22-2024.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/560d0617-a201-4be3-9aff-498fc94e98e5.pdf) (Committee Letter) ## Related legislation **More from Burnett, Jr., Walter** - [Parking meters at 911-923 W Fulton Market - amend](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018929-parking-meters-w-fulton-market) (O2025-0018929, introduced Sep 25, 2025, Passed as Substitute) - [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Elston Materials](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018233-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2025-0018233, introduced Jul 16, 2025, Passed) - [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for TRG Van Buren](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018494-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2025-0018494, introduced Jul 16, 2025, Passed) **More on Municipal Code Amendments** - [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-24-065 regarding ability to pay pilot program](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029654-regarding-ability-pay-pilot-program) (O2026-0029654, introduced Dec 8, 2026, Council Introduction) - [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4 and 8 regarding technical and scriveners' corrections (2027 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029649-titles-3-4-8-regarding-technical) (O2026-0029649, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) - [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029644-titles-2-4-6-7-8) (O2026-0029644, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007801-d-regarding-occupancy-rates-principal-tenants · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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