Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Monday, April 17, 2023 · 2:00 PM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection reviewed several municipal code amendments affecting residential zones, package goods licenses, and public amusement spaces. Most proposed ordinances were recommended to pass, with measures aimed at regulating housing units, business licenses, and zoning restrictions in specific city neighborhoods.

Key Decisions

  • Restrict New Housing Units in 23rd Precinct Passed
  • Criminal History Code Modifications Passed
  • Block Additional Public Amusement Licenses in Certain Areas Did Not Pass
  • Expand Package Goods Licenses on Several City Streets Passed
  • Update Ward Redistricting Residential Zone Rules Passed

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Approval of March Rule 45 Reports
  3. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections regarding criminal history
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by inserting Sections 4-156-335 and 4-156-336 to prohibit issuance of additional public place of amusement licenses within specified areas
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Do Not Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended Do Not Pass.

  5. 3 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (27.417) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Noble St
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  6. 4 Designation of 23rd Precinct of 13th Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units and vacation rentals
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  7. 5 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-17 by adding new Section 4-17-045 regarding ordinances amending restricted residential zones due to ward redistricting
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  8. 6 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (13.72) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 63rd St
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  9. 7 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (23.531 and 23.533) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 63rd St and S Homan Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  10. 8 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (50.74) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Lincoln Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.