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Chicago, Illinois

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28th Apr 2026
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Planning and Zoning for Chicago, IL

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Chicago, Illinois?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Chicago, Illinois as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Community
    92.82%247777.53
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure9.84%26265.49
    Medical47.35%126405.40
    Public, quasi-public, and government91.67%244702.84
    Schools and universities89.17%238021.53
    Lodging
    23.12%61709.42
    Hotel/motel9.96%26596.70
    Bed & breakfast22.06%58885.28
    Short term rental0.02%52.00
    Commercial
    39.56%105596.32
    General commercial5.81%15516.29
    Professional office30.45%81286.89
    Research and laboratory facilities4.42%11788.96
    Automobile related uses26.60%70998.28
    Entertainment33.89%90463.43
    Non-retail sales12.32%32884.58
    Other
    95.47%254831.16
    Multiple44.01%117480.46
    Signage3.52%9404.29
    Accessory88.92%237360.54
    Temporary uses55.70%148681.29
    Uncategorized0.73%1943.35
    Retail
    90.52%241621.58
    Restricted retail21.85%58336.41
    Professional services36.28%96856.79
    Personal services29.07%77591.51
    General retail89.66%239329.02
    Eating and drinking establishments37.53%100172.24
    Parking
    48.01%128162.04
    Parking garage or lot48.01%128162.04
    Industrial
    38.00%101446.40
    Contractors office27.34%72979.64
    Hazardous materials handling or processing9.13%24372.23
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)24.49%65359.23
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction0.02%43.44
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities26.23%70009.80
    Storage and warehouses35.11%93721.38
    Manufacturing26.74%71375.16
    General industrial26.51%70762.55
    Agriculture
    87.99%234866.03
    Agricultural and hunting87.99%234866.03
    Residential
    72.79%194310.85
    Two family dwelling41.19%109942.99
    Dwellings (unspecified)61.92%165279.71
    Communal housing70.23%187465.63
    Multi family dwelling mixed use11.23%29978.40
    Mobile and floating homes0.07%194.63
    Accessory dwelling unit62.43%166646.85
    Multi family dwelling23.71%63279.32
    Single family dwelling62.92%167951.61
    Mechanical
    89.81%239722.76
    Utility structures88.92%237348.80
    Communication towers88.55%236362.12

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