The Three Zones at a Glance
event days only
LV2 is a Level 2 permit zone that overlays the Wrigleyville neighborhood. It does not operate every day. It activates only when there is a Cubs home game or a major event at the stadium.
Residents in the zone who have an LV2 permit can park normally. Anyone without a permit cannot park on LV2-designated streets from 5 PM to 10 PM on event days.
check posted hours
Zone 383 is the standard residential permit zone for most of Lakeview. Unlike LV2, it operates year-round and is not tied to events. Residents with a Zone 383 permit can park in designated areas at any time.
Most of the blocks in the broader Wrigleyville neighborhood that are not inside the LV2 boundary fall under Zone 383. If your block has a Zone 383 sign, you need that permit for daily parking, regardless of whether there's a game.
check posted hours
Zone 143 covers parts of Lincoln Park and the western edge of the Lakeview area, south and west of the immediate Wrigleyville neighborhood. Less commonly encountered by game-day visitors but relevant for residents in that broader area.
If you live on a block with a Zone 143 sign, you need that permit for standard residential parking. Your block is not LV2 restricted, but you still need the Zone 143 permit for year-round parking.
How the Zones Overlap
This is where it gets confusing for residents. The LV2 zone sits inside the larger Zone 383 area. A resident living on a block inside the LV2 boundary may technically be in both LV2 and Zone 383 territory.
| Zone | Active when? | Applies to | How to get a permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV2 | Game days/events, 5–10 PM | Residential streets inside the LV2 boundary | 44th Ward Alderman's office |
| Zone 383 | Daily (check posted hours on your block) | Lakeview residential streets | City of Chicago permit portal |
| Zone 143 | Daily (check posted hours on your block) | Lincoln Park / west Lakeview | City of Chicago permit portal |
For game-day visitors: LV2 is the only zone you need to worry about. It's the one that activates on event days and gets people ticketed. Zone 383 and Zone 143 don't change on game days.
Check Your Block
The most reliable way to know which zone your block is in: walk to the nearest parking sign. Chicago uses green-and-white signs for permit zones. The sign will say "RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING" followed by the zone code (LV2, 383, 143, or another number).
You can also use the LV2 address checker to see if your address falls inside the LV2 zone boundary.
Enter your address to check if it falls inside the LV2 zone. For Zone 383 and Zone 143 boundaries, check the City of Chicago permit parking portal.
How to Get Each Permit
LV2 Permit
- Contact the 44th Ward Alderman's office (chicago44.org)
- Proof of residency required (utility bill, lease, or ID with address)
- Vehicle registration required
- Annual renewal, typically issued before the baseball season
Zone 383 or Zone 143 Permit
- Apply at chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/permits/svcs/residential_parkingpermit.html
- Online application, proof of residency required
- Annual permit, costs approximately $25 per vehicle
- Renew each year in the same month you first applied
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a Zone 383 permit during LV2 hours?
No. LV2 is a separate enforcement overlay. During LV2 hours on event days, only an LV2 permit is valid on LV2-designated streets. A Zone 383 permit does not substitute.
If I have an LV2 permit, do I also need Zone 383?
Possibly. Check the signs on your block. If your block shows both LV2 and Zone 383 signs, you technically need both permits for full coverage. In practice, most 44th Ward residents in the LV2 zone are also issued Zone 383 permits at the same time. Confirm with the alderman's office.
Does Zone 383 enforcement increase on game days?
Zone 383 enforcement hours don't change on game days. LV2 is the additional overlay that activates. Zone 383 stays consistent year-round.