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Planning and Zoning for Chicago, IL
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The Zoning Map for the City of Chicago in IL divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.
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What is the Land Use Allocation in Chicago, IL?
The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Chicago, IL as defined by city ordinances.
| Permitted Use Type | Permitted Use Sub Type | Percentage | Area(sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | 78.18% | 208520.49 | |
| Transportation facilities and infrastructure | 9.69% | 25830.60 | |
| Medical | 36.23% | 96627.79 | |
| Public, quasi-public, and government | 80.66% | 215128.86 | |
| Schools and universities | 78.18% | 208520.49 | |
| Lodging | 0.00% | 3.29 | |
| Hotel/motel | 1.09% | 2909.33 | |
| Bed & breakfast | 10.89% | 29056.09 | |
| Short term rental | 0.00% | 3.29 | |
| Commercial | 1.18% | 3137.11 | |
| General commercial | 1.22% | 3258.70 | |
| Professional office | 19.60% | 52274.46 | |
| Research and laboratory facilities | 4.44% | 11848.43 | |
| Automobile related uses | 18.22% | 48605.91 | |
| Entertainment | 23.00% | 61331.58 | |
| Non-retail sales | 1.18% | 3137.11 | |
| Other | 0.59% | 1564.94 | |
| Multiple | 32.99% | 87988.88 | |
| Signage | 3.45% | 9194.26 | |
| Accessory | 77.94% | 207859.54 | |
| Temporary uses | 45.23% | 120627.21 | |
| Uncategorized | 0.59% | 1564.94 | |
| Retail | 26.65% | 71076.62 | |
| Restricted retail | 11.47% | 30587.48 | |
| Professional services | 25.46% | 67892.47 | |
| Personal services | 18.23% | 48620.34 | |
| General retail | 78.71% | 209929.15 | |
| Eating and drinking establishments | 26.65% | 71076.62 | |
| Parking | 37.19% | 99186.40 | |
| Parking garage or lot | 37.19% | 99186.40 | |
| Industrial | 18.06% | 48157.05 | |
| Contractors office | 17.61% | 46963.62 | |
| Hazardous materials handling or processing | 9.16% | 24440.30 | |
| Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles) | 13.50% | 35994.75 | |
| Mining, excavation and resource extraction | 0.02% | 43.38 | |
| Mills, plants, and other processing facilities | 17.83% | 47564.31 | |
| Storage and warehouses | 26.51% | 70704.27 | |
| Manufacturing | 18.13% | 48361.47 | |
| General industrial | 18.06% | 48157.05 | |
| Agriculture | 77.22% | 205950.64 | |
| Agricultural and hunting | 77.22% | 205950.64 | |
| Residential | 52.30% | 139486.71 | |
| Two family dwelling | 30.69% | 81849.33 | |
| Dwellings (unspecified) | 50.99% | 135995.62 | |
| Communal housing | 59.32% | 158209.37 | |
| Mobile and floating homes | 0.07% | 194.63 | |
| Accessory dwelling unit | 51.77% | 138073.95 | |
| Multi family dwelling | 12.41% | 33111.26 | |
| Single family dwelling | 52.30% | 139486.71 | |
| Mechanical | 77.65% | 207092.84 | |
| Utility structures | 78.01% | 208063.25 | |
| Communication towers | 77.65% | 207092.84 |
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What is Zoning Code?
Zoning codes have shaped major U.S. cities for over a century, serving as the backbone of urban development by defining the permissible land uses and activities within neighborhoods. Zoning regulations enable cities to exercise control over the use and development of land, establishing clear guidelines for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural purposes. Planning and Zoning determines the possibilities and limitations for construction on a property.
What is a Zoning Map?
A zoning map is a visual representation used by local governments to display and define zoning and permitted land uses within specific areas of a region. It is an important tool for planning and zoning, and development and clearly depicts zoning designations. In addition to hard-copy versions, some city offices provide PDF zoning map documents and in some rare cases, a digital map. Zoneomics collects planning and zoning data directly from the source to create standardized and searchable digital zoning maps.
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How Does Planning and Zoning Impact Real Estate Values?
Planning and Zoning plays a pivotal role in the entire lifecycle of a home and significantly influences various stages. Extensive research conducted by Zillow has underscored the importance of zoning regulations, showing their impact on home values. According to Zillow Research, housing markets with stricter land use regulations experienced the highest growth in home values. The most restrictive metropolitan areas witnessed an average appreciation of 23.4%, more than double that of the least restrictive metros. It's worth noting that zoning regulations are determined locally, and different cities may have varying degrees of restrictiveness. Furthermore, even within a city's planning and zoning, individual zones can vary in their level of restrictions, including different types of single-family zones. Zoneomics offers the most detailed coverage of zoning data, providing valuable insights and zoning maps for you to integrate and grow your business. These insights encompass zone codes, permitted land uses, re-zonings, variances, density controls, built-form controls, envelopes, housing supply data, employment generation, underutilized parcels, short-term rental permissibility, and information on proponents and developers. With Zoneomics, you gain access to extensive planning and zoning information to enhance your understanding and decision-making.