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Committee Members

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is responsible for reviewing applications for zoning changes, planned developments, and landmark designations in Chicago.

Leadership

Burnett, Jr., Walter

Burnett, Jr., Walter

Committee Chair

Ward 27

Lawson, Bennett R.

Lawson, Bennett R.

Committee Vice Chair

Ward 44

Committee Members

La Spata, Daniel

La Spata, Daniel

Committee Member

Ward 1

Hopkins, Brian

Hopkins, Brian

Committee Member

Ward 2

Dowell, Pat

Dowell, Pat

Committee Member

Ward 3

Hall, William E.

Hall, William E.

Committee Member

Ward 6

Harris, Michelle A.

Harris, Michelle A.

Committee Member

Ward 8

Beale, Anthony

Beale, Anthony

Committee Member

Ward 9

Ramirez, Julia M.

Ramirez, Julia M.

Committee Member

Ward 12

Moore, David H.

Moore, David H.

Committee Member

Ward 17

Mosley, Ronnie L.

Mosley, Ronnie L.

Committee Member

Ward 21

Sigcho-Lopez, Byron

Sigcho-Lopez, Byron

Committee Member

Ward 25

Fuentes, Jessica L.

Fuentes, Jessica L.

Committee Member

Ward 26

Cruz, Ruth

Cruz, Ruth

Committee Member

Ward 30

Conway, William

Conway, William

Committee Member

Ward 34

Quezada, Anthony J.

Quezada, Anthony J.

Committee Member

Ward 35

Villegas, Gilbert

Villegas, Gilbert

Committee Member

Ward 36

Reilly, Brendan

Reilly, Brendan

Committee Member

Ward 42

Knudsen, Timothy R.

Knudsen, Timothy R.

Committee Member

Ward 43

Clay, Angela

Clay, Angela

Committee Member

Ward 46

About the Committee

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards has jurisdiction over land use policy, the operation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Zoning Administrator's office, and the Landmarks Commission.

The Committee reviews all proposals that would change how land can be used in Chicago, including zoning map amendments, planned developments, and landmark designations.

Committee meeting in progress

Committee Meetings

The Committee meets regularly to consider zoning changes and other matters under its jurisdiction.

Committee Jurisdiction

  • Zoning matters and the Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Land use policy recommendations
  • Building code ordinances
  • Historical and architectural landmarks
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Ward Representatives

Committee members represent wards throughout Chicago, bringing diverse perspectives to zoning decisions.