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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
CHAPTER 4-4 GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS*
CHAPTER 4-5 LICENSE FEES FOR TITLE 4 LICENSES
CHAPTER 4-6 REGULATED BUSINESS LICENSE
CHAPTER 4-8 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS*
CHAPTER 4-9 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-11 MAXWELL STREET MARKET
CHAPTER 4-12 FARMERS MARKETS*
CHAPTER 4-13 SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL INTERMEDIARIES AND ADVERTISING PLATFORMS
CHAPTER 4-14 SHARED HOUSING UNITS
CHAPTER 4-16 SHARED HOUSING UNIT OPERATOR
CHAPTER 4-17 RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
CHAPTER 4-24 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES*
CHAPTER 4-28 DRAIN LAYERS
CHAPTER 4-32 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-36 LICENSING OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 4-40 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-44 INCOME TAX PREPARERS*
CHAPTER 4-48 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-52 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-58 RESTRICTIONS ON BYOB
CHAPTER 4-60 LIQUOR DEALERS
CHAPTER 4-64 TOBACCO DEALERS*
CHAPTER 4-68 AMBULANCES*
CHAPTER 4-72 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-75 CHILDREN'S SERVICES FACILITY
CHAPTER 4-76 CHILD CARE INSTITUTION*
CHAPTER 4-80 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-83 HELIPORTS
CHAPTER 4-84 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-88 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-92 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-93 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-96 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-97 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-100 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-108 FILLING STATIONS
CHAPTER 4-115 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-128 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-144 WEAPONS DEALERS
CHAPTER 4-149 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-151 SHOOTING RANGE FACILITY LICENSE
CHAPTER 4-152 WHOLESALE DRUG, CHEMICAL OR PAINT STORES*
CHAPTER 4-156 AMUSEMENTS
CHAPTER 4-160 SPORTS PLAZAS*
CHAPTER 4-164 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-165 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-168 BICYCLE MESSENGER SERVICES
CHAPTER 4-180 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-184 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-188 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-196 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-204 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-207 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-208 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-209 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-210 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-212 POP-UP RETAIL USERS*
CHAPTER 4-216 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-220 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-224 MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 4-226 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-227 TOWING
CHAPTER 4-228 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOPS
CHAPTER 4-229 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-232 MOTOR VEHICLE STORAGE AND SALES
CHAPTER 4-233 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-236 PARKING LOT AND GARAGE OPERATIONS TAX
CHAPTER 4-240 PAWNBROKERS
CHAPTER 4-244 STREET PEDDLERS AND STREET PERFORMERS*
CHAPTER 4-250 COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VESSELS
CHAPTER 4-252 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-253 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-256 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-260 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-264 SECONDHAND DEALERS
CHAPTER 4-266 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL REPAIRERS*
CHAPTER 4-268 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-276 REGULATION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 4-280 CABLE COMMUNICATION
ARTICLE I. SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE (4-280-010 et seq.)
4-280-010 Short title.
4-280-020 Purposes.
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS (4-280-030 et seq.)
ARTICLE III. GRANT OF AUTHORITY (4-280-040 et seq.)
ARTICLE IV. FRANCHISE CONDITIONS (4-280-060 et seq.)
ARTICLE V. SUBSCRIBER AND USER FEES AND RECORDS (4-280-180 et seq.)
ARTICLE VI. SYSTEM OPERATIONS (4-280-200 et seq.)
ARTICLE VII. CHICAGO ACCESS CORPORATION (4-280-310 et seq.)
ARTICLE VIII. CABLE ADMINISTRATOR (4-280-380 et seq.)
ARTICLE IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS (4-280-390 et seq.)
ARTICLE X. PENALTIES AND CREDITS IMPOSED FOR MATERIAL BREACH OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PRIVACY PROTECTION STANDARDS OF THE CABLE AND VIDEO CUSTOMER PROTECTION LAW (4-280-530 et seq.)
ARTICLE XI. COLLECTION OF FEES FROM HOLDERS OF STATE-ISSUED AUTHORIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CABLE SERVICES AND VIDEO SERVICES (4-280-580 et seq.)
APPENDIX A TO CHAPTER 4-280
APPENDIX B
CHAPTER 4-284 CABLE ETHICS
CHAPTER 4-288 CRANE OPERATORS
CHAPTER 4-290 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 4-292 SUPERVISING ELECTRICIANS
CHAPTER 4-296 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-298 ELEVATOR MECHANIC CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 4-304 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-305 REMOTE SERVICE TERMINALS
CHAPTER 4-308 FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
CHAPTER 4-312 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-324 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-328 NEWS MEDIA CREDENTIALS
CHAPTER 4-332 PLUMBERS
CHAPTER 4-336 PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 4-340 SPECIAL POLICEMEN AND SECURITY GUARDS
CHAPTER 4-344 STATIONARY ENGINEERS*
CHAPTER 4-348 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-352 TELEGRAPH SERVICES
CHAPTER 4-360 VENDOR LICENSING AND REGULATION AT NAVY PIER
CHAPTER 4-364 WAREHOUSES*
CHAPTER 4-368 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-372 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-376 MASON CONTRACTORS*
CHAPTER 4-380 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-384 ANIMAL CARE
CHAPTER 4-388 ROOFTOPS IN WRIGLEY FIELD ADJACENT AREA
CHAPTER 4-392 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 4-400 RESERVED*
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
CHAPTER 4-280
CABLE COMMUNICATION
Article I. Short Title and Purpose
4-280-010   Short title.
4-280-020   Purposes.
Article II. Definitions
4-280-030   Definitions.
Article III. Grant of Authority
4-280-040   Franchise – Required.
4-280-050   Franchise – Initial applications.
Article IV. Franchise Conditions
4-280-060   Term and nonexclusivity.
4-280-070   Notice to grantee.
4-280-080   Review and modification.
4-280-090   Performance evaluation sessions.
4-280-100   Renewal.
4-280-110   Revocation conditions and procedures.
4-280-120   Arbitrary and capricious action – Remedies.
4-280-130   Franchise fee and other compensation.
4-280-140   Insurance – Bonds – Indemnity.
4-280-150   Letter of credit.
4-280-160   Remedies cumulative
4-280-170   Transfer of franchise.
Article V. Subscriber and User Fees and Records
4-280-180   Subscriber and user fees.
4-280-190   Books and records.
Article VI. System Operations
4-280-200   Franchise areas.
4-280-210   Primary service area.
4-280-220   Extension of service.
4-280-230   System description and service.
4-280-240   Operational requirements and records.
4-280-250   Tests and performance monitoring.
4-280-260   Service disruption.
4-280-270   Poles, conduits and other transmission facilities.
4-280-280   Construction schedule and reports.
4-280-290   Protection of privacy.
4-280-300   Areawide interconnection of cable systems.
Article VII. Chicago Access Corporation
4-280-310   Purpose.
4-280-320   Control of channels.
4-280-330   Funding.
4-280-340   Incorporation.
4-280-350   Directors.
4-280-360   Powers.
4-280-370   Restrictions.
Article VIII. Cable Administrator
4-280-380   Cable administrator.
Article IX. General Provisions
4-280-390   Limits on grantee's recourse.
4-280-400   Compliance with state and federal law.
4-280-410   Special license.
4-280-420   Franchise validity.
4-280-430   Failure to enforce.
4-280-440   Rights reserved to grantor.
4-280-450   Equal opportunity employment.
4-280-460   Timely performance by grantee.
4-280-470   Acceptance by written instrument.
4-280-480   Multiple-unit dwellings – Resale of services prohibited.
4-280-490   Violation – Penalty.
4-280-500   Promulgation of rules by grantee.
4-280-510   Delegation of powers.
4-280-520   Reserved.
Article X. Penalties and Credits Imposed for Material Breach of Customer Service and Privacy Protection Standards of the Cable and Video Customer Protection Law
4-280-530   Applicability.
4-280-540   Definitions.
4-280-550   Schedule of penalties.
4-280-560   Schedule of credits.
4-280-570   Reserved.
Article XI. Collection of Fees from Holders of State-Issued Authorizations to Provide Cable Services and Video Services
4-280-580   Definitions.
4-280-590   Payment of service provider fee.
4-280-600   Payment of fee to support public, education and government access.
4-280-610   Payment of applicable permit fees.
4-280-620   Application of Uniform Revenue Procedures Ordinance.
4-280-630   Reserved.
4-280-640   Reserved.
4-280-650   Reserved.
4-280-660   Reserved.
4-280-670   Reserved.
4-280-680   Reserved.
4-280-690   Reserved.
4-280-700   Reserved.
4-280-710   Reserved.
4-280-720   Reserved.
4-280-730   Reserved.
4-280-740   Reserved.
4-280-750   Reserved.
4-280-760   Reserved.
4-280-770   Reserved.
4-280-780   Reserved.
4-280-790   Reserved.
4-280-800   Reserved.
4-280-810   Reserved.
4-280-820   Reserved.
Appendix A to Chapter 4-280
ARTICLE I. SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE (4-280-010 et seq.)
4-280-010 Short title.
   This ordinance shall be known as the "Chicago Cable Communications Ordinance".
(Prior code § 113.1-1; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)
4-280-020 Purposes.
   The purpose of this chapter is to:
   A.   Provide for the franchising and regulation of cable systems within the City of Chicago; and
   B.   Provide for the payment of fees and other valuable consideration to the city for the use of city ways in the construction and operation of cable systems, and to compensate the city for other costs and activities associated therewith; and
   C.   Encourage the provision of advanced and competitive cable services on the widest possible basis to the businesses, institutions, and residents of the city; and
   D.   Provide for the development of cable systems as a means to improve communication between and among the citizens and public institutions of the city and as a vehicle for the participation of all segments of the city, including minorities and women, the economic opportunities created thereby, including ownership; and
   E.   Provide remedies and prescribe penalties for violation of this chapter and the franchise(s) granted hereunder.
(Prior code § 113.1-2; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1)
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS (4-280-030 et seq.)

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