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This agency passes 8 of the 11 categories for a score of 73%.

Chicago City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Development

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards has jurisdiction over all zoning matters and the operation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the office of the Zoning Administrator; land use policy generally and land use recommendations of the Chicago Plan Commission and the Department of Planning and Development; building code ordinances and matters generally affecting the Department of Buildings; and designation, maintenance and preservation of historical and architectural landmarks. The Committee works in cooperation with public and private organizations similarly engaged in matters affecting landmarks.

Grades are based on information from December 2019

Information

The first step toward participating in a public meeting is knowing when and where it is, and getting context on the decisions it’s been making.

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Public Comment

The Illinois Attorney General has said that all public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act must provide an opportunity for members of the public to address public officials at open meetings. Public comment periods offer an avenue for people to support or oppose policy decisions and provide information that might not otherwise be represented in a meeting.

Read the public comment policy

Scheduling

Knowing the time and location of a meeting is one thing, but it doesn’t necessarily make getting there any easier. Varying meeting times and locations can reduce barriers for attendees.

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