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Municipal Code of Chicago
MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1-4 CODE ADOPTION - ORGANIZATION*
1-4-010 Municipal Code of Chicago adopted.
1-4-020 Adoption of chapter and section numbers.
1-4-030 Effective date.
1-4-040 Administrative copies - City clerk powers and duties.
1-4-050 Code revisions - Publication.
1-4-060 Publication of Code - Conditions.
1-4-070 Distribution of Code.
1-4-080 Numbering of Code sections - References to former Code provisions.
1-4-090 Definitions for Code provisions.
1-4-100 Interpretation of language.
1-4-110 References to sections include penalty references - Exceptions.
1-4-120 Penalty for violation of Code.
1-4-125 Restitution - License or permit violations.
1-4-130 Maximum fine or penalty.
1-4-140 Offenses having two penalties.
1-4-145 Reserved.
1-4-150 Zoning ordinance adopted.
1-4-160 Scope of repeal.
1-4-170 Reference to statutes.
1-4-180 Repeal shall not revive any ordinance.
1-4-190 Liberal construction of provisions.
1-4-200 Severability.
CHAPTER 1-8 CORPORATE SEAL AND EMBLEMS
CHAPTER 1-12 OFFICIAL CITY TIME
CHAPTER 1-14 OFFICIAL NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY AREAS
CHAPTER 1-16 NUCLEAR WEAPON FREE ZONE
CHAPTER 1-19 DEBT DUE AND OWING TO THE CITY
CHAPTER 1-20 COST RECOVERY - LIABILITY FOR COSTS OF PROVIDING SERVICES*
CHAPTER 1-21 FALSE STATEMENTS
CHAPTER 1-22 FALSE CLAIMS
CHAPTER 1-23 QUALIFICATIONS RELATING TO CITY BUSINESS OR CITY BENEFITS
CHAPTER 1-24 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 1-25 RESERVED*
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE AND LAND USE ORDINANCE
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
1-4-180 Repeal shall not revive any ordinance.
   No ordinance that repeals an ordinance repealing a former ordinance, clause or provision shall be construed to revive the original ordinance, clause or provision.
(Added Coun. J. 6-27-90, p. 17764)
1-4-190 Liberal construction of provisions.
   All general provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this Code shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the city council may be fully carried out.
(Added Coun. J. 6-27-90, p. 17764)
1-4-200 Severability.
   If any part, section, sentence, clause or application of this Code shall be adjudged invalid, void and of no effect for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the titles, chapters, sections or other provisions of this Code, or their application to other circumstances.
(Added Coun. J. 6-27-90, p. 17764)

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