CHAPTER 10-40
CHICAGO HARBOR
Article I. Harbor Jurisdiction
10-40-010   Definition.
10-40-020   Vessels, craft and floats defined.
10-40-030   Motorboat defined.
10-40-040   Power under harbor improvement act.
10-40-050   Harbor district No. 1.
10-40-060   Harbor district No. 2.
10-40-070   Harbor district No. 3.
10-40-080   Harbor district No. 4.
Article II. Navigation of the Harbor
10-40-090   Control of vessels in harbor.
10-40-091   Insurance requirements.
10-40-100   Obstruction of harbor by vessels.
10-40-110   Obstruction of harbor by piles or stones.
10-40-120   Securing and removal of vessels.
10-40-130   Sunken or abandoned vessels.
10-40-131   Assistance to disabled vessels – Fees.
10-40-140   Raft of logs or lumber in harbor.
10-40-150   Tugs for vessels.
10-40-160   Towing – Permits.
10-40-170   Towing – Procedures.
10-40-180   Interference with dredging machine.
10-40-190   Assistance for fouled vessel.
10-40-200   Anchor dragging.
10-40-210   Moving vessel before bridge opening.
10-40-220   Names on boats.
10-40-230   Working vessel engines.
10-40-240   Smoking prohibited on waterfront.
10-40-250   Boat whistles.
10-40-260   Operation restrictions.
10-40-261   Restrictions on wake of vessels.
10-40-270   Interference with buoys.
10-40-280   Rules for vessels in harbor.
10-40-281   Advertising vessels.
10-40-290   Houseboats.
10-40-300   Tunneling under Lake Michigan.
Article III. Wharves and Docks
10-40-310   Reserved.
10-40-320   Maintenance of wharves and docks.
10-40-330   Construction and repair of structures in harbor.
10-40-340   Permit fees to construct or repair.
10-40-350   Bond for removal of old dock materials.
10-40-360   Dredging permits.
10-40-370   Encroachments and obstructions.
10-40-380   Discharge of cargo.
10-40-390   Vessels lying at docks.
10-40-400   Protection from fast-moving vessels.
Article IV. Bridges
10-40-410   Bridge opening authority.
10-40-420   Closed hours for bridges.
10-40-430   Time to remain open.
10-40-440   Signal for bridge opening.
10-40-450   Signal for opening of railroad bridges.
10-40-460   Signal to bridge tenders.
10-40-470   Obedience to bridge signals.
10-40-480   Signal equipment at bridges.
10-40-490   Obstruction of bridges by vessels.
10-40-500   Fireboats.
10-40-501   Removal or disabling of life preservers prohibited.
10-40-510   Fire apparatus crossing bridges.
10-40-520   Rule of the road.
10-40-530   Breaking line of traffic on bridge.
10-40-540   Unnecessary delay on bridge.
10-40-550   Obstruction of traffic over bridge – Prohibited.
10-40-560   Congregation on bridges or viaducts.
Article V. Violations of Chapter Provisions
10-40-570   Violation – Penalty.
ARTICLE I. HARBOR JURISDICTION (10-40-010 et seq.)
10-40-010 Definition.
   The harbor shall consist of the Chicago River and its branches to their respective sources and all slips adjacent to and connecting therewith. The Ogden Canal, the Calumet River and its branches and all slips connecting therewith, the waters of Lake Calumet and all slips and basins connected therewith and all piers, breakwaters, and permanent structures therein, the Drainage Canal and all piers and basins, and the waters of Lake Michigan, including all breakwaters, piers, and permanent structures therein, for a distance of three miles from the shore between the north and south lines of the city extended, to the extent that the above-named waterways are within the territorial limits of the city. The harbor as herein defined shall be subject to the control of the commissioner of transportation, and use thereof shall be governed by this Code.
(Prior code § 38-1; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832)
10-40-020 Vessels, craft and floats defined.
   The words "vessels, craft, and floats" shall include every kind of sailing, steam or other vessel lying or floating in, or navigating the harbor.
(Prior code § 38-2)
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