# Designation of 18th Precinct of 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [License and Consumer Protection](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/license-and-consumer-protection) › [23rd Ward: Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23)

- Record number: **SO2026-0027281**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Restricted Residential Zones
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23rd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on License and Consumer Protection](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/license-and-consumer-protection)
- Introduction Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C0BBC8FC-7E80-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA)

## Roll call: Passed Sep 23, 2026

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 23, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA).

**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), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [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)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [SO2026-0027281 23 Ward 18th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a8c84067-278b-4077-b245-037f7ea6f49c.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This ordinance makes the 18th Precinct of the 23rd Ward a Restricted Residential Zone. That means no new or additional shared housing units are allowed inside the precinct's boundaries. The rule starts once the ordinance is passed and published and lasts for four years.

- Designates the 18th Precinct of the 23rd Ward as a Restricted Residential Zone under Chapter 4-17 of the Municipal Code.
- Prohibits all new or additional shared housing within the precinct.
- Boundaries run roughly from S Pulaski Rd and W 55th St, east to the Grand Trunk Western RR, south along the railroad, west to S Central Park Ave, north to W 56th Pl, and west back to S Pulaski Rd.
- Takes effect upon passage and publication and remains in effect for four years.
- Sponsored by Alderman Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward) and handled by the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.

**Who**: Residents and property owners in the 18th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, including anyone seeking to operate new or additional shared housing there, are affected.

**Where**: 18th Precinct of the 23rd Ward, bounded by S Pulaski Rd, W 55th St, the Grand Trunk Western RR, S Central Park Ave, and W 56th Pl

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Sep 9, 2026: Substituted, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was substituted in Committee.
- Sep 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA). On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [SO2026-0027281 23 Ward 18th Precinct.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a8c84067-278b-4077-b245-037f7ea6f49c.pdf) (Legislation)
- [23rd Ward General Restricted Residential signed letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e03adee4-be03-4789-9c63-abe8219700bb.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w23 - o27281.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/8d43cf42-9dec-44ed-98ec-f7124c088d71.pdf) (Legislation)

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