13-200-080 Type II construction – Location on lot.

   In all zoned districts throughout the city buildings of noncombustible (Type II) construction shall be located not less than three feet from an interior lot line and not less than six feet from another building on the same lot, unless the wall facing such lot line or adjoining building is constructed of materials providing fire resistance of not less than two hours and with all openings protected, as required in Section 15-8-110.

(Prior code § 78.1-8)

13-200-090 Building projections.

   In all zoned districts throughout the city eaves, cornices, ornamental projections, chimneys, buttresses, pilasters, and similar projections, shall not project beyond the main building wall more than one-third of the distance to the interior lot line.

(Prior code § 78.1-9)

13-200-100 Historic preservation.

   When authorized by the building commissioner, any repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building or structure may be made without conforming to all of the requirements of this Code when:

   (a)   The building or structure has been recommended for designation by the Commission of Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks as designated by the city council as a “Chicago Landmark” having special historical or architectural significance;

   (b)   Any unsafe conditions are corrected in accordance with approved plans. Unsafe conditions include those which in relation to the existing use constitute a hazard to safety, health, or public welfare, either within the building itself or to adjacent buildings, by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster damage, or abandonment;

   (c)   The restored building or structure will be no more hazardous based on life safety, fire safety and sanitation than the existing building.

(Prior code § 78.1-10; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 40; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-200-110 Commission on Chicago historical and architectural landmarks.

   The commission on Chicago historical and architectural Landmarks shall examine and advise the building commissioner whether the proposed work meets with its approval for all applications for building permits for alterations, additions, repairs or demolition of any building or structure designated as a “Chicago Landmark” or located within a Chicago landmark district. Such examination shall be made after application for the permit is filed but before review by the department of buildings. This examination shall be based on the appropriateness of the proposed work in relation to the spirit of the landmarks ordinance and consistent with the most recent guidelines available from the commission on Chicago historical and architectural landmarks. In cases where the proposed work would remedy conditions imminently dangerous to life, health, and property, the commission shall approve the permit application for emergency repairs not withstanding other considerations relating to its status as a “Chicago Landmark”.

(Prior code § 78.1-11; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 40; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-200-120 Change of occupancy.

   When the occupancy of an existing building or portion thereof is so changed as to transfer it from one occupancy classification to another, the provisions of Sections 13-200-130 to 13-200-200 inclusive shall apply.

(Prior code § 78.1-12)

13-200-130 Occupancy separations.

   When the occupancy of an existing building is changed in part the occupancy separations shall be provided in accordance with Table 13-56-280. The provisions of Sections 13-200-120 through and including 13-200-200 shall not apply to those portions of the building that have no change of occupancy.

(Prior code § 78.1-13)