Does the Commission on Chicago Landmarks (CCL) review apply to my project?
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Short answer
CCL review applies to ~400 individually landmarked Chicago buildings and 66+ landmark districts — Old Town Triangle, Pullman, Wicker Park, Astor Street, Gold Coast, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and others. Any visible exterior alteration requires a Permit Review Certificate before CDOB will issue the underlying permit. Plan 4-12 additional weeks for CCL review on top of the CDOB track.
In detail
CCL review applies to ~400 individually landmarked Chicago buildings and 66+ landmark districts — Old Town Triangle, Pullman, Wicker Park, Astor Street, Gold Coast, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and others. Any visible exterior alteration requires a Permit Review Certificate before CDOB will issue the underlying permit. Plan 4-12 additional weeks for CCL review on top of the CDOB track.
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