CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Lakeview Pantry Zoning Application

Original title: JOHN J LAWLOR for LAKEVIEW PANTRY @ ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (2014-07-01)

July 1, 2014

zoning lobbying food security administrative procedure

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The Frame

What this does

This document confirms that Lakeview Pantry is formally pursuing a special use permit through the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals, a process required to legally operate or expand their services at a specific location.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Lakeview Pantry

The organization is seeking a special use permit to operate or modify their facility.

Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals

The board is responsible for reviewing and processing the special use application.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist John J. Lawlor filed a disclosure regarding his work for Lakeview Pantry before the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals. The filing covers administrative tasks related to a for the pantry.

Key Facts

John J. Lawlor acted as the lobbyist for Lakeview Pantry.
The lobbying activity took place between July 1, 2014, and September 30, 2014.
The specific action sought was the submission of an affidavit of sign posting to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The affidavit relates to a 'special use application' for the food pantry.
The activity occurred within the jurisdiction of Chicago, Illinois.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a special use application?

It is a formal request to the city to allow a specific type of land use that is not automatically permitted by right in a particular zoning district.

Why was a sign posting affidavit required?

Zoning boards typically require applicants to post signs on the property to notify the public of a pending application and provide proof (the affidavit) that this notification has occurred.