B1-2

Neighborhood Shopping District

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

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.

38 ft

Max Building Height

2.2

Floor Area Ratio

1,000 sqft

Minimum Lot Size

Development Standards

Max Building Height 38 ft
Floor Area Ratio 2.2
Minimum Lot Size 1,000 sqft

Parking

Typically ranges from 2.5 to 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area, varying by B classification and store size.

Chicago Location

Permitted Uses

3 uses permitted in B1-2

Use Category
Retail storefronts Commercial
Service establishments Commercial
Artist Live/Work Space (above ground floor) Mixed-Use

Need a Zoning Variance in Chicago?

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