Credit for on-site open space within planned developments.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 16-18-080
in effect16-18-080 Credit for on-site open space within planned developments.
(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)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2701894Fetched: 10/24/2026