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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
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 8-4 PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE
8-4-010 Disorderly conduct.
8-4-015 Gang loitering.
8-4-016 Prostitution-related loitering.
8-4-017 Narcotics-related loitering.
8-4-018 Marijuana flavored candy.
8-4-020 Inciting riots, etc.
8-4-025 Reserved.
8-4-026 Threats or intimidation in public places.
8-4-030 Drinking in public ways - Exceptions.
8-4-035 Navy Pier - Restrictions on alcohol.
8-4-037 Vessels docked along Navy Pier - Restrictions on alcohol.
8-4-040 Defacing and injuring house of worship and cemeteries.
8-4-045 Unlawful representation of military honors.
8-4-050 Trespassing.
8-4-052 Unlocking wireless communication devices.
8-4-053 Stolen cell phone database.
8-4-054 Outdoor pay telephones prohibited.
8-4-055 Sound-emitting devices on public conveyances.
8-4-056 False burglar alarms.
8-4-058 Reserved.
8-4-059 Possession of scanners illegal.
8-4-060 Vandalism defined.
8-4-061 Disposition of certain fines.
8-4-065 Interference with utility equipment.
8-4-070 Responsibility of parent or legal guardian.
8-4-075 Threatening a community policing volunteer.
8-4-076 Assault against emergency workers.
8-4-077 Assault against City employees, officials, and contractors with enforcement authority.
8-4-080 Definitions - Assault defined - Mandatory sentence.
8-4-081 Public urination or defecation.
8-4-083 Threatening material on private property.
8-4-084 Bullying and harassment.
8-4-085 Hate crimes.
8-4-086 Prohibition against racial profiling.
8-4-087 Chronic illegal activity premises.
8-4-090 Drug and gang houses, houses of prostitution and other disorderly houses.
8-4-091 Prohibited manner of managing or controlling real estate.
8-4-100 Reserved.
8-4-110 Disturbing places of worship.
8-4-120 Damage to public property.
8-4-125 Use of cell phones/cameras/camera phones in public privacy areas.
8-4-126 Unauthorized video recording and live video transmission - "Upskirting" and other related offenses.
8-4-127 Cyberstalking and cyber-flashing.
8-4-130 Possession of etching materials, paint or marker unlawful.
8-4-135 Defacement of commercial vehicles.
8-4-140 Injuring or obstructing signal systems.
8-4-145 False alarms.
8-4-147 Unlawful threatening objects.
8-4-148 Sale or possession of body armor.
8-4-150 Use of sirens for air raid alarms only.
8-4-160 Reserved.
8-4-170 Security footprint.
8-4-180 Possessing burglar's tools.
8-4-190 Throwing objects on athletic fields.
8-4-195 Illegal conduct within sports facilities.
8-4-200 Objects on sills or railings.
8-4-210 Reserved.
8-4-220 Clay holes and excavations.
8-4-230 Use of flag - Misdemeanor.
8-4-240 Ragpicking - Peddling - Junk collection.
8-4-250 Trespassing on property.
8-4-260 Trespassing on elevated track.
8-4-270 Advertising and signs on buildings.
8-4-280 Removing sod or earth.
8-4-290 Removal of sod along public way.
8-4-300 Reserved.
8-4-305 Unlawful representation as transportation network driver.
8-4-310 Forging signatures.
8-4-315 Fraud relating to official documents.
8-4-320 Deceptive advertising.
8-4-321 International wire transfers - Posting of notice required.
8-4-325 Deceptive practices - Residential real estate.
8-4-330 Recruitment restrictions.
8-4-340 Charitable entertainments - Restriction on promotional materials.
8-4-350 Enhanced penalties for offenses committed in public transportation safety zones.
8-4-355 Enhanced penalties for offenses committed in student safety zones, parks or playgrounds.
8-4-356 Enhanced penalties for offenses committed in senior and nursing home safety zones.
8-4-360 Violation - Penalty.
CHAPTER 8-8 PUBLIC MORALS
CHAPTER 8-12 GAMBLING
CHAPTER 8-16 OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS
CHAPTER 8-20 WEAPONS
CHAPTER 8-24 FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS
CHAPTER 8-26 GUN OFFENDER REGISTRATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 8-28 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 8-30 EVICTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL USE OF PREMISES
CHAPTER 8-32 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL
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
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8-4-350 Enhanced penalties for offenses committed in public transportation safety zones.
   (a)   Definition. For purposes of this section, "public transportation safety zone" means:
      (1)   any bus, train, or other form of transportation operated by a transportation authority that is funded, in whole or in part, with public funds;
      (2)   in, or within 100 feet of, any building, real property, or parking area under the control of a public transportation authority that is funded, in whole or in part, with public funds; and
      (3)   within 100 feet of any bus shelter or sign designating the location of a bus stop utilized by a transportation authority that is funded, in whole or in part, with public funds.
   (b)   Penalties.
      (1)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Sections 8-20-075 and 8-20-085 of this Code that occur in public transportation safety zones:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 120 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 150 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
      (2)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-20-060 of this Code that occur in public transportation safety zones:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
      (3)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-24-020 of this Code that occur in public transportation safety zones:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $2,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(Added Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59905, § 1)
Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-3-01, p. 68130, § 4, repealed a former § 8-4-350, which pertained to promotion of marriage.
8-4-355 Enhanced penalties for offenses committed in student safety zones, parks or playgrounds.
   (a)   Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
      (1)   "Park" means any public park or playground that is not part of a school, during the times of allowed access pursuant to Section 10-36-110, and "playground" means any playground area that is part of a school, during the times of allowed access set forth in Section 10-36-120.
      (2)   "School" means any public, private, or parochial elementary, middle, or secondary school in the City of Chicago.
      (3)   "School zone" means:
         (A)   in a school or on its grounds; or
         (B)   within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school.
      (4)   "School activity" means any extracurricular event occurring in a school (the "host school") or on its grounds that is announced to the public via the Internet at least one day in advance. The online announcement shall state the starting and ending times of the event. If the event does not have a set ending time, the announcement shall state an estimated ending time. If an event is not announced online at least one day in advance, or if the online announcement does not state both the starting time and the set or estimated ending time, the event does not qualify as a "school activity" for purposes of this section.
      (5)   "Safe passage route" means any portion of the public way designated by the Mayor of the City of Chicago, or his designee, for use by students travelling to and from a particular school (the route's "associated school"). The locations of safe passage routes and the identities of their associated schools shall be made available to the public via the Internet.
      (6)   "Student safety zone" means:
         (A)   any school zone between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on any day the school is in session;
         (B)   the school zone of any host school during any school activity, and within 60 minutes before the starting time and 60 minutes after the set or estimated ending time of such school activity, as announced online pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of this section;
         (C)   any safe passage route between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on any day the associated school is in session;
         (D)   any safe passage route during any school activity at the route's associated school, and within 60 minutes before the starting time and 60 minutes after the set or estimated ending time of such school activity, as announced online pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of this section;
         (E)   inside any moving or stationary school bus being used to transport school children.
   (b)   Penalties.
      (1)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Sections 8-20-075 and 8-20-085 of this Code that occur in student safety zones, parks or playgrounds:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 120 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 150 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
      (2)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-20-060 of this Code that occur in student safety zones, parks or playgrounds:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
      (3)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of section 8-24-020 of this Code that occur in student safety zones, parks or playgrounds:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $2,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
   (c)   If a violation of Section 8-20-060, 8-20-075, 8-20-085, or 8-24-020 occurs in a location that meets both the definition of "school zone" in subsection 8-4-355(a)(3), and either the definition of "park" or "playground" in subsection 8-4-355(a)(1), during a time period that causes enhanced liability to apply under this section pursuant to only one of those definitions, the definition that results in enhanced liability shall apply.
(Added Coun. J. 7-17-13, p. 57257, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59869, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 1-21-15, p. 101918, § 1)
Editor's note – Coun. J. 7-21-04, p. 28443, § 3, renumbered a former § 8-4-355 as § 1-20-090, which pertained to failure to pay debt due and owing the city.
8-4-356 Enhanced penalties for offenses committed in senior and nursing home safety zones.
   (a)   Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
      (1)   "Senior Living Center" means:
         (A)   any elderly housing unit as defined in Section 17-17-0250;
         (B)   any adult family care center that is owned or rented for the purpose of providing care for three or more adults, ages 55 or older, as defined in Section 4-6-080;
         (C)   any assisted living establishment where sleeping accommodations are provided for at least three unrelated adults, at least 80 percent of whom are 55 years of age or older, as defined in Section 4-6-090;
         (D)   any supportive living facility for persons who are 65 years of age or older as defined in Title 89 III. Adm. Code 146, Subpart 8.
      (2)   "Nursing Home" means any long-term care facility as that term is defined in the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, 210 ILCS 45.
      (3)   "Senior and Nursing Home Safety Zone" means:
         (A)   the premises comprising a Senior Living Center or Nursing Home; or
         (B)   within 500 feet of the property line of any building, real property, or parking area, controlled by a Senior Living Center or Nursing Home.
   (b)   Penalties.
      (1)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Sections 8-20-075 and 8-20-085 of this Code that occur in senior and nursing home safety zones:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 120 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 150 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
      (2)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-20-060 of this Code that occur in senior and nursing home safety zones:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
      (3)   The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-24-020 of this Code that occur in senior and nursing home safety zones:
         (A)   the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
         (B)   the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $2,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
         (C)   the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(Added Coun. J. 5-25-18, p. 77907, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 93)
8-4-360 Violation – Penalty.
   Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, where no other penalty is specifically provided, shall be fined not more than $200.00 for each offense.
(Prior code § 193-35 (part))