Allender v. City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

Development Management Group, Inc. (applicant), filed application before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Chicago (Board), seeking a zoning variation with reference to a rear yard requirement on real estate on the south side of Chicago. The Board granted the requested variation. A group of citizens who live or own property in the vicinity of the premises (plaintiffs), filed an action against the Board and the applicant for administrative review. The trial court affirmed the decision of the Board. Plaintiffs have…