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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
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
CHAPTER 13-4 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 13-8 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-9 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-10 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-11 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-12 ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 13-14 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-16 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-20 BUILDING INSPECTION
CHAPTER 13-24 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-28 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-32 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-34 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-36 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-40 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-44 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-48 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-52 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-56 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-60 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-64 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-68 BUSINESS UNITS
CHAPTER 13-72 CONDOMINIUMS
CHAPTER 13-76 HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 13-78 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS - EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 13-80 INSTITUTIONAL UNITS
CHAPTER 13-84 ASSEMBLY UNITS
CHAPTER 13-88 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-92 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-96 MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 13-100 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-104 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-108 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-112 HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES*
CHAPTER 13-116 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-120 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-124 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-128 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-132 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-136 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-140 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-144 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-148 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-152 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-156 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-160 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-164 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-168 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-172 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-176 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-180 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-184 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-192 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-196 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-200 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-204 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-206 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 13-208 TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS
CHAPTER 13-212 TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS
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 13-20
BUILDING INSPECTION
Article I. Reserved
13-20-010   Reserved.
13-20-012   Reserved.
13-20-014   Reserved.
13-20-016   Reserved.
13-20-017   Reserved.
Article II. Reserved
13-20-020   Reserved.
13-20-030   Reserved.
13-20-040   Reserved.
13-20-050   Reserved.
13-20-051   Reserved.
13-20-060   Reserved.
Article III. Reserved
13-20-070   Reserved.
Article IV. Reserved
13-20-080   Reserved.
13-20-090   Reserved.
Article V. Reserved
13-20-100   Reserved.
13-20-110   Reserved.
13-20-120   Reserved.
13-20-130   Reserved.
13-20-140   Reserved.
Article VI. Reserved
13-20-150   Reserved.
13-20-160   Reserved.
13-20-170 – 13-20-230 Reserved.
Article VII. Reserved
13-20-240   Reserved.
13-20-250   Reserved.
Article VIII. Reserved
13-20-260   Reserved.
13-20-270   Reserved.
13-20-280   Reserved.
Article IX. Reserved
13-20-290   Reserved.
13-20-300   Reserved.
Article X. Reserved
13-20-310   Reserved.
13-20-320   Reserved.
Article XI. Reserved
13-20-330   Reserved.
13-20-340   Reserved.
13-20-350   Reserved.
Article XII. Reserved
13-20-360   Reserved.
13-20-370   Reserved.
13-20-380   Reserved.
13-20-390   Reserved.
13-20-400   Reserved.
13-20-410   Reserved.
13-20-420   Reserved.
13-20-430   Reserved.
13-20-440   Reserved.
13-20-450   Reserved.
13-20-460   Reserved.
13-20-470   Reserved.
13-20-480   Reserved.
13-20-490   Reserved.
Article XIII. Signs, Billboards, Signboards and Related Structures
Part A. General
13-20-500   Scope.
13-20-510   Definitions.
13-20-520   Penalties.
Part B. Sign Inspections
13-20-530   Original and subsequent inspections.
13-20-540   Permit inspection fees.
Part C. Permits
13-20-550   Permits required.
13-20-555   Public way use permits – Required.
13-20-560   Permit application.
13-20-565   Permits – Term.
13-20-570   Drawings.
13-20-580   Limitations.
13-20-590   Construction contrary to permit.
13-20-600   Suspension of permit privileges.
13-20-601   Unlawful transfer or use of registration or license.
13-20-605   Suspension or revocation of license, registration or certification.
13-20-610   Display of permits.
13-20-620   Display of permit numbers for off- premise signs.
13-20-625   Additional penalties for continued use of a sign without a permit or where the sign permit has been rescinded or revoked.
13-20-630   Permit rescission.
13-20-640   Permit revocation – Signs and sign elements.
13-20-645   Procedure for revocation or rescission of a permit.
Part D. Limitations to Signs
13-20-650   Height and location.
13-20-660   Restricted locations.
13-20-670   Dimensions.
13-20-675   Dynamic image display signs – additional standards.
13-20-680   Council approval.
Part E. Other Requirements
13-20-690   Obstruction of streets.
13-20-700   Insurance and indemnification.
13-20-710   Construction standards.
13-20-720   General restrictions.
13-20-730   Notice of non-compliance.
13-20-740   Posting non-compliance notice.
13-20-750   Demolition.
13-20-760   Abandoned signs and structures.
13-20-770   Removal of sign or structure.
13-20-780   Reserved.
Article XIV. Reserved
13-20-790   Reserved.
13-20-800   Reserved.
ARTICLE I. RESERVED (13-20-010 et seq.)
Editor’s note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXI, § 10, repealed all remaining sections in this Article I, which pertained to general provisions.
13-20-010 Reserved.
Editor’s note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXI, § 10, repealed § 13-20-010, which pertained to duty of commissioner.
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