# Planning and Development Committee Meeting 10-12-2026

The City of Evanston Planning and Development Committee met on October 12, 2026. The committee unanimously approved a subdivision plat for 1620–1640 Chicago Avenue. It also considered Ordinance 79-026, an amendment involving major variations for properties on Maple Avenue and Noyes Street; discussion noted the applicant would provide five affordable units rather than six while pursuing a 15% affordable-housing tax incentive. The transcript does not clearly capture the vote outcome on that ordinance. No procurement, contract award, or purchasing activity was identified.

The main discussion concerned Northwestern University’s vacant properties and property-maintenance violations. Residents urged the city to impose higher fines and enforce its codes consistently. City staff and counsel explained that the city had entered agreed orders totaling $63,000 for vacant-property registration violations, calculated at the maximum $1,000 per day for 63 aggregate days; property-maintenance fines were discussed separately, with residents disputing the city’s calculation. Committee members raised enforcement practices, inspection capacity, and the possibility of a public vacancy registry. Staff agreed to follow up on questions about submitted property plans, and the discussion is expected to continue before a December 10 hearing. No vote or spending action on these matters was recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning and Development Committee Meeting 10-12-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq8G4r_aXZ0) - City of Evanston, IL