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POS-1 Regional or Community Park

Chicago's major parks, including Lincoln Park, Humboldt Park, and Washington Park.


Specifications

Zoning Ordinance reference ยง 17-6-0202-A
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Floor area ratio Size, location, and design of all buildings must be approved by whichever local government owns the park or open space.
Maximum building height Size, location, and design of all buildings must be approved by whichever local government owns the park or open space.
Lot area per unit (density) Size, location, and design of all buildings must be approved by whichever local government owns the park or open space.
Minimum lot area
On-site open space N/A

Setbacks

Front yard None, unless property borders R-zoned lot that faces the same street. Then, front setback must be at least 50% of R lot's front setback.
Side 1 ft for each foot of building height.
Back yard 1 ft for each foot of building height.