Chicago, Illinois

Last Reviewed
25th Nov 2025
Date Published
5th Mar 2025

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Chicago, IL Zoning Map and Planning Overview

Largest Zones in 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 TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Community73.91%197140.64
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure9.68%25824.05
    Medical32.01%85388.96
    Public, quasi-public, and government76.39%203742.58
    Schools and universities73.91%197140.64
    Lodging0.00%3.30
    Hotel/motel1.09%2917.89
    Bed & breakfast10.96%29242.33
    Short term rental0.00%3.30
    Commercial1.18%3138.96
    General commercial1.22%3260.01
    Professional office15.32%40862.27
    Research and laboratory facilities4.41%11767.85
    Automobile related uses13.94%37187.43
    Entertainment18.72%49918.42
    Non-retail sales1.18%3138.96
    Other0.59%1564.74
    Multiple28.73%76627.96
    Signage3.45%9193.18
    Accessory73.67%196491.54
    Temporary uses40.99%109330.86
    Uncategorized0.59%1564.74
    Retail22.37%59671.34
    Restricted retail7.19%19169.70
    Professional services21.18%56490.12
    Personal services13.95%37208.78
    General retail74.45%198563.93
    Eating and drinking establishments22.37%59671.34
    Parking32.99%87987.83
    Parking garage or lot32.99%87987.83
    Industrial13.77%36738.32
    Contractors office13.33%35544.95
    Hazardous materials handling or processing9.13%24349.62
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)13.44%35859.18
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction0.02%43.39
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities13.55%36145.68
    Storage and warehouses22.23%59291.35
    Manufacturing13.85%36942.82
    General industrial13.77%36738.32
    Agriculture72.95%194561.30
    Agricultural and hunting72.95%194561.30
    Residential52.31%139509.09
    Two family dwelling30.70%81876.19
    Dwellings (unspecified)50.99%136012.38
    Communal housing55.08%146909.90
    Mobile and floating homes0.07%194.63
    Accessory dwelling unit51.78%138096.97
    Multi family dwelling12.50%33344.01
    Single family dwelling52.31%139509.09
    Mechanical73.37%195703.26
    Utility structures73.73%196651.26
    Communication towers73.37%195703.26