DX-5

Downtown Mixed-Use District

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

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.

5

Floor Area Ratio

Development Standards

Floor Area Ratio 5

Parking

Reduced parking requirements to reflect greater public transit access and pedestrian traffic; varies by use and transit proximity.

Chicago Location

Permitted Uses

4 uses permitted in DX-5

Use Category
Commercial uses Commercial
Office uses Commercial
Retail Commercial
High-density residential Residential

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