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Chicago’s Approves “Granny Flat” Expansion With Compromises

Chicago’s ADU expansion gutted by single-family carveouts

Labor won apprentice mandate, aldermen preserved veto power on backyard “granny flats”

Chicago City Council votes to allow ADUs citywide

Chicago City Council allows coach houses with key exceptions for single-family districts

Compromise reached after year-long stalemate, allowing ADUs with exceptions and aldermanic control

Mayor Johnson backs off progressive ally as Zoning Chair pick, selects Burnett instead

Mayor Johnson backs off progressive ally as Zoning Chair pick, selects Burnett instead

Shift by mayor follows business community opposition to Sigcho-Lopez

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