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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2-4 MAYOR
CHAPTER 2-8 CITY COUNCIL AND WARDS OF THE CITY
CHAPTER 2-12 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 2-14 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
CHAPTER 2-16 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL*
CHAPTER 2-20 DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
CHAPTER 2-21 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-22 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 2-23 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-24 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-25 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
CHAPTER 2-26 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-28 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
CHAPTER 2-29 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 2-30 MULTIAGENCY REGULATION OF IMPLOSIONS*
CHAPTER 2-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT*
CHAPTER 2-32 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS (2-32-010 et seq.)
ARTICLE II. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS (2-32-100 et seq.)
ARTICLE III. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS (2-32-250 et seq.)
ARTICLE IV. PAYMENT OF CURRENT OBLIGATIONS (2-32-350 et seq.)
ARTICLE V. MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORIES (2-32-400 et seq.)
ARTICLE VI. INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS AND MUNICIPAL BONDS (2-32-515 et seq.)
ARTICLE VII. ACQUISITION OF REALTY AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS (2-32-625 et seq.)
ARTICLE VIII. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (2-32-680 et seq.)
ARTICLE IX. WATER REVENUE BONDS (2-32-770 et seq.)
ARTICLE X. INTERIM NOTES (2-32-900 et seq.)
ARTICLE XI. FINANCING OF COST OF RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT (2-32-950 et seq.)
ARTICLE XII. FINANCING SEWER SYSTEM COSTS (2-32-1090 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIII. RIVERWALK FUND (2-32-1300 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIV. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (2-32-1400 et seq.)
ARTICLE XV. POLICE AND FIRE MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE (2-32-1500 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVI. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM* (2-32-1600 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVII. ADMINISTRATIVE DEBT RELIEF (2-32-1700 et seq.)
CHAPTER 2-36 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 2-38 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-40 CITYWIDE LANGUAGE ACCESS TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF CITY SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-44 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING*
CHAPTER 2-45 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 2-48 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-50 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAPTER 2-51 DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT*
CHAPTER 2-52 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-53 CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS*
CHAPTER 2-55 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-56 OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
CHAPTER 2-57 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-60 DEPARTMENT OF LAW
CHAPTER 2-64 MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 2-68 DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION*
CHAPTER 2-70 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-72 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-74 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES*
CHAPTER 2-76 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-78 CIVILIAN OFFICE OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAPTER 2-80 COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY*
CHAPTER 2-84 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
CHAPTER 2-92 DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-96 OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION*
CHAPTER 2-100 DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION*
CHAPTER 2-102 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 2-106 DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2-108 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-112 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 2-116 ZONING AND EXAMINATION BOARDS
CHAPTER 2-120 COMMISSIONERS AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 2-124 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-132 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-140 PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-148 CHICAGO COMMITTEE ON URBAN OPPORTUNITY
CHAPTER 2-150 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-151 EMPOWERMENT ZONE / ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL
CHAPTER 2-152 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 2-154 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN ENTITIES
CHAPTER 2-156 GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
CHAPTER 2-157 LARGE LOT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-158 SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
CHAPTER 2-159 ADJACENT NEIGHBORS LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-160 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-164 PRIVATIZATION - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE*
CHAPTER 2-165 DEBT TRANSACTIONS - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 2-168 CHICAGO FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
CHAPTER 2-172 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-173 WELCOMING CITY ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 2-176 MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
CHAPTER 2-178 PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION IN REGISTRY PROGRAMS
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)*
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Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
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2-32-095 Payments, permits and licenses – Investigations for compliance.
   The department of finance shall investigate and determine whether all persons required by the municipal code to pay any tax or secure any license, permit or franchise have complied with such provisions and, in cases of evasion of payment, the department shall serve notices of delinquency and upon advice, counsel and representation of the corporation counsel, shall request proceedings to be instituted to enforce such provisions and collections. Nothing in this section limits the powers of the department of business affairs and consumer protection provided for in Section 2-25-050.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 2)
2-32-096 Comptroller – Rules and regulations.
   The comptroller is authorized to make and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectively administer any of the powers granted the comptroller in this code. All such rules and regulations shall be adopted only after notice to the general public and publication of the rules and regulations proposed to be adopted in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the city, no fewer than ten and no more than 30 days prior to the effective date of such rules and regulations. Upon adoption, such rules and regulations shall be maintained on file in the department of finance and shall be made available for public inspection during regular business hours.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 2)
2-32-097 Succession – Transfer of powers.
   The comptroller and the department of finance shall assume all rights, powers, duties, obligations and responsibilities of the former director and department of revenue. The comptroller shall succeed to the rights and duties of the former director of revenue under existing contracts, agreements or other programs. Any matter pending before the director or department of revenue as of January 1, 2012 shall be continued under the jurisdiction of the comptroller and the department of finance. All books, records, papers, documents, property, real and personal, unexpended appropriations and pending business in any way pertaining to the rights, powers, duties, obligations and responsibilities transferred to or vested in the director or department of revenue shall be delivered and transferred to the comptroller and the department of finance. All rules or regulations issued by the former director or department of revenue, in effect as of January 1, 2012, shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the comptroller.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 2)
2-32-098 Effect of transfer on prior actions.
   The transfer of the powers and functions from the director of revenue and the department of revenue to the comptroller and the department of finance shall not affect any act done, ratified or confirmed, or any right accrued or established, or any action or proceeding had or commenced in a civil, administrative or criminal cause before such transfer takes effect, but such actions or proceedings may be prosecuted and continued by the comptroller or applicable department having jurisdiction of the subject matter to which such litigation or proceeding pertains.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 2)
ARTICLE II. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS (2-32-100 et seq.)
2-32-100 Fiscal and municipal year.
   The fiscal year and the municipal year of the city shall commence on the first day of January in each year.
(Prior code § 7-12)
2-32-105 Fund appropriation ordinances – Effective date.
   Notwithstanding any contrary provision of state law or prior ordinance, an ordinance appropriating funds for use by the city or any of its agencies shall take effect upon its passage and approval by the mayor. Approval by the mayor may be in any manner authorized in Article 3 of the Illinois Municipal Code, as amended.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 24273)
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