Chicago Zoning Change Completed, Next Steps?

[Timothy Taylor]

Hello,

I have a property that was a RS3 that we converted to a RT4 where city council passed the ordinance/zoning change at the December 2023 meeting.  Prior to this zoning change we gut rehabbed the 3 unit property along with the basement that was completed to meet the guidelines (2 means of e-gress, larger windows in basement, etc.).

We tried to get a new zoning certificate and were told it's still a 3 unit property at this time.  Does anyone have any idea on timeline of when the zoning change will be completed and/or what we need to do next (if anything).  

We need to show some sort of documentation to the lender that the property is now 4 units (was 3 units).

If anyone has completed a zoning change in Chicago any advice would be helpful on next steps.

Thank you!