Chicago, IL

Designed for a broad range of small-scale retail and service uses, often embedded in residential neighborhoods. Setbacks are generally not required unless abutting a residential district.

The most permissive retail district, accommodating shopping centers and larger buildings, with provisions for dwelling units. Setbacks are generally not required unless abutting a residential district.

Primarily for auto-oriented commercial use types, serving neighborhood commercial needs. Rear setbacks may be required when adjacent to residential districts.

Accommodates retail, service, commercial, and manufacturing uses, acting as a buffer between industrial and other districts, with no residential uses permitted.

Designed for high-density mixed-use developments in the downtown core, allowing for the tallest buildings and significant concentrations of residential, commercial, and office uses.

Intended for low-impact manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing, and distribution activities primarily within enclosed buildings, promoting high-quality industrial development. Setbacks are generally not required, with exceptions for industrial parks and business parks.

Accommodates moderate-impact manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing, and distribution uses, including outdoor storage and work-related activities, generally more land-intensive than M1. Setbacks are generally not required, with exceptions for industrial parks and business parks.

Intended for moderate- to high-density multi-unit residential buildings, including detached houses, two-flats, and townhouses, in areas where such development exists or is desired.

Primarily for detached single-family homes, with provisions for two-flats under specific conditions, maintaining the character of single-unit neighborhoods.

Accommodates detached houses, two-flats, townhouses, and low-density multi-unit residential buildings, providing a transition between single-unit and higher-density residential districts.