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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
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)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHAPTER 2-120
COMMISSIONERS AND COMMISSIONS
Article I. Commission on Animal Care and Control
2-120-010   Commission established – Terms of members.
2-120-020   Duties.
Article II. Electrical Commission
2-120-050   Establishment – Composition.
2-120-060   Powers and duties.
Article III. North Park Village Commission
2-120-100   Establishment and composition.
2-120-110   Meetings.
2-120-120   Powers and duties.
Article IV. Board of Health
2-120-130   Establishment and composition.
2-120-140   Meetings and organization.
2-120-150   Powers and duties.
2-120-160   Terms of service.
Article V. Reserved
Article VI. Reserved
Article VII. Reserved
Article VIII. Board of Underground
2-120-300   Establishment – Powers and duties.
2-120-310   Cooperation with office.
Article IX. Reserved
Article X. Reserved
Article XI. Chicago Plan Commission
2-120-370   Establishment.
2-120-380   Membership, organization and meetings.
2-120-390   Powers and duties.
Article XII. Reserved
Article XIII. Reserved
Article XIV. Commission on Human Relations
2-120-480   Purpose and intent.
2-120-485   Definitions.
2-120-490   Establishment and composition.
2-120-500   Advisory councils.
2-120-510   Powers and duties.
2-120-511   Adjudicatorial proceedings.
2-120-515   Investigations, research and publications.
2-120-518   Hate crimes and hate incidents.
Article XV. Chicago Pullman Committee
2-120-525   Establishment and composition.
2-120-530   Powers and duties.
Article XVI. Reserved
Article XVII. Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks
2-120-580   Purpose of provisions.
2-120-590   Commission – Creation, composition and officers.
2-120-600   Commission membership and meetings.
2-120-610   Commission – Powers and duties.
2-120-620   Landmarks – Criteria for designation.
2-120-630   Landmarks – Preliminary determination.
2-120-640   Preliminary determination – Request for planning report.
2-120-650   Request for owner consent.
2-120-660   Buildings owned or used by religious organizations.
2-120-670   Public hearing – Notice requirements.
2-120-680   Public hearing – Presentation of evidence.
2-120-690   Commission recommendation following hearing.
2-120-700   City council consideration of designation – Plaques.
2-120-705   Time in which recommendation may be considered.
2-120-710   Preservation easements for landmarks.
2-120-720   Landmarks – Notice of designation.
2-120-730   Amendment, recision, and reconsideration of designation.
2-120-740   Alteration, relocation or demolition of landmarks – Permit review requirements.
2-120-750   Permit review – Preexisting work.
2-120-760   Application for permit – Preliminary decision by commission.
2-120-770   Application for permit – Preliminary approval by commission.
2-120-780   Application for permit – Preliminary disapproval by commission.
2-120-790   Preliminary disapproval – informal conference on alternative procedures.
2-120-800   Application for permit – Public hearing.
2-120-810   Application for permit – Final commission decision.
2-120-815   Permit fee waivers.
2-120-820   Expedited consideration of designation and permit.
2-120-825   Permits for demolition of landmarks – City council approval required.
2-120-830   Economic hardship exception – Application.
2-120-840   Economic hardship exception – Public hearing.
2-120-850   Economic hardship exception – Commission determination.
2-120-860   Economic hardship exception – Appeal from commission decision.
2-120-870   Economic hardship exception – Report to city council.
2-120-880   Economic hardship exception – Finance committee consideration.
2-120-890   Economic hardship exception – City council decision.
2-120-900   Hearings and hearing officers.
2-120-910   Penalties and remedies for violations.
2-120-920   Severability.
ARTICLE I. COMMISSION ON ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (2-120-010 et seq.)
2-120-010 Commission established – Terms of members.
   There is hereby established a commission to be known as the "Commission on Animal Care and Control, City of Chicago". Said Commission shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Mayor, three of whom shall be members, respectively, of the Police Department, Health Department, and the Department of Streets and Sanitation; with the remaining six members to include at least one representative of a humane society as hereinafter defined, at least one veterinarian licensed under the laws of the State of Illinois, and at least three private citizens. All Commission members shall be residents of the City of Chicago and shall serve without compensation.
   The Commission shall function as an advisory body to the Mayor and to Chicago Animal Care and Control with regard to animal-related matters in the City of Chicago. The Mayor shall designate one of its members to act as chairman for a term of 12 months, subject to redesignation for any number of additional terms of two years. The Commission shall meet at least once every three months, unless otherwise determined by the Commission or when called upon to do so by the chairman.
   Each Commission member shall serve for a period of two years from date of appointment subject to reappointment by the Mayor for any number of additional terms of two years, except that four of the initial appointments as designated by the Mayor shall be for a term of only one year. Each Commission member shall serve until a successor has been appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint members to fill vacancies which may occur due to death, resignation or incapacity.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. I, § 2)
2-120-020 Duties.
   The Commission shall have the duty to provide an annual report to the Executive Director of the Department that makes recommendations for the continual improvement of operations and live outcomes.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. I, § 2)
ARTICLE II. ELECTRICAL COMMISSION (2-120-050 et seq.)
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