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(a) In the case of larger developments which are processed as planned developments, developers are encouraged to:
(i) provide open space and recreational facilities on-site to serve new residents instead of paying open space impact fees;
(ii) incorporate nature plant species in their open spaces pursuant to the Department of Planning and Development’s Sustainable Development Policy; and
(iii) incorporate suitably designed dog-friendly areas on-site.
For purposes of this Section, “dog-friendly area” means a designated section of land where dogs are allowed to run and play off-leash. In addition to complying with applicable laws, a dog-friendly area must abide by applicable dog-friendly area guidelines set forth by the Chicago Park District, as adopted by the Department of Planning and Development with necessary adjustments. The size of the dog-friendly area shall reflect the amount of available land and the licensed dog population in the community area and shall be a minimum size of no less than 0.10 acres (4,356 square feet).
(b) Credit may be given for open space or recreational facilities within a planned development that satisfy all or most of the goals of the City Space Plan and adequately serve the needs of the proposed new development.
(Added Coun. J. 4-1-98, p. 65269; Amend Coun. J. 9-18-24, p. 16622, § 1)
Open space impact fees shall be earmarked for open space acquisition and capital improvements which provide a direct and material benefit to the new development from which the fees are collected. Fees may not be used to cure existing park deficiencies. Open space impact fees must be expended within the same or a contiguous community area from which they were collected after a legislative finding by the city council that the expenditure of fees will directly and materially benefit the developments from which the fees were collected. Community areas are geographic areas which are identified in the City Space Plan and designated pursuant to Chapter 1-14 of the Municipal Code of the City of Chicago.
(Added Coun. J. 4-1-98, p. 65269)
Any funds not expended or encumbered for planning, engineering, acquisition or construction within seven years from the date on which the fees were collected shall be returned to the current property owner. Refunds shall be paid no later than six months after the seventh year triggering the refund.
(Added Coun. J. 4-1-98, p. 65269)
The department of planning and development and any of the affected city departments are hereby directed and authorized to issue administrative regulations and procedures as necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter by the effective date of this chapter, and to periodically review and update such regulations and procedures.
(Added Coun. J. 4-1-98, p. 65269; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. VII, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 10; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 29)
The Paulina Street Corridor shall consist of all property within the area defined by West Wellington Avenue; North Paulina Street; a line 565 feet south of West Wellington Avenue; a line from a point 565 feet south of West Wellington Avenue and 344 feet east of North Paulina Street to West Wolfram Street, at a point 224 feet west of North Ashland Avenue; West Wolfram Street to a point 130.3 feet east of North Paulina Street; from this point a line parallel to North Paulina Street to the alley next south of and parallel to West Wolfram Street; North Paulina Street; the alley next south of and parallel to West Wolfram Street; North Paulina Street; a line 541 feet south of West Diversey Parkway; the alley next east of and parallel to North Paulina Street; the alley next north of and parallel to West Wrightwood Avenue; North Marshfield Avenue; West Wrightwood Avenue; a line 365.65 feet west of and parallel to North Paulina Street; a line 99.41 feet north of and parallel to West Wrightwood Avenue; a line 409.06 feet west of and parallel to North Paulina Street; a line 141.84 feet north of and parallel to West Wrightwood Avenue; a line 45.04 feet east of and parallel to the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right-of-way. Notwithstanding the fee formula set forth in Section 16-18-040 of this chapter, open space impact fees for the Paulina Street Corridor shall be charged according to the following fee schedule:
Size Of Unit (Square Feet) | Open Space Impact Fee (Per Dwelling Unit) |
0 – 799 | $1,044 |
800 – 1,599 | $2,088 |
1,600 – 2,999 | $3,132 |
3,000 and up | $4,176 |
The Developer's share is 100 percent, except units which qualify as "affordable housing", which shall be charged a flat nominal fee of $100.00 regardless of size.
All other provisions of Chapter 16-18 shall apply to the Paulina Street Corridor, except that no credit will be given for open space or recreational facilities on-site.
(Added Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88042; Amend Coun. J. 9-18-24, p. 16622, § 1)