The 40th Ward office has received a request from Mackinaw Development LLC to rezone 5636–40 N. Ashland Avenue from RS-3 to B2-3 zoning. This zoning change would allow the construction of a new 5-floor residential building with brick facades and inset balconies. The building will contain 27 units, including ground floor units. There will be three units on the ground floor and six units per floor on the upper floors. All the units have two-bedrooms and two baths. Five affordable units will be provided on-site, and eight exterior parking spaces and four interior parking spaces will be provided from the rear alley.
Feedback is open now for the rezoning request at 5636 – 40 N. Ashland! If you missed the meeting on March 31st, you can view a recording. and submit feedback here before April 14th.
Zoning change requests may be submitted to the City at any time by property owners and/or developers. The 40th Ward is committed to a transparent zoning process that includes a public meeting and feedback period. Holding of a public meeting does not imply support or opposition from the Ward. Alderperson Vasquez does not issue letters of support or opposition until the public process is complete. To learn more about our zoning process, visit the Community-Driven Zoning page.