Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards
May 26, 2021 City Council Meeting
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17-9 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting new section 17-9-0120, as follows:
17-9-0120 Shared Kitchens Primarily Used for Take-out and Delivery.
17-9-0120-A Proximity to Residentially Zoned Property. Shared kitchens that are primarily utilized, leased, or rented for the preparation of food that will be sold directly to a consumer by means of take-out or delivery from such shared kitchen, whether directly through the shared kitchen, any of its tenants, or a third-party food delivery service, shall not be located within 660 feet of any residentially zoned property.
17-9-0120-B Site Plan Review. Shared kitchens located 660 feet or more from any residentially zoned property that are primarily utilized, leased, or rented for the preparation of food that will be sold directly to a consumer by means of take-out or delivery from such shared kitchen, whether directly through the shared kitchen, any of its tenants, or a third-party food delivery service, are subject to the Site Plan Review procedures of Section 17-13-0800.
17-9-0120-C Standards and Guidelines.
General. In addition to the Site Plan Review application, a shared kitchen subject to this section must submit a traffic study for review and approval by the Chicago Department of Transportation, who then must forward their written recommendation to the - Zoning Administrator following the community meeting held pursuant to this section.
Traffic.
Site plans required under this section must demonstrate safe and attractive accommodation of pedestrians, as well as vehicles.
Driveways must be located as far as possible from street intersections and adjoining residential properties.
The number and width of curb cuts should be kept to the minimum necessary for pedestrian and traffic safety.
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