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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)*
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Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
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13-96-070 Height and location limitations.
   (a)   Open Ground Signs. The face of open ground signs as defined in Section 13-96-030(b) shall not exceed 60 feet in height.
   (b)   Ground Signs.
      (1)   Ground signs other than open ground signs shall not exceed 15 feet six inches in height measured from the adjoining street level or from the ground level if such ground level is above the street level. The distance to a public way from such ground signs shall be not less than the height of the sign above such public way.
      (2)   The bottom of the face of every ground sign shall be constructed at least three feet six inches above the ground or sidewalk level, whichever is the highest. The space below the face may be filled with a decorative lattice or similar light construction having not less than 50 percent open area.
   (c)   Roof Signs.
      (1)   The height of a roof sign shall not exceed 60 feet above the roof on which it is erected nor 25 feet above the height limitations of the building as established in Section 13-48-010.
      (2)   The bottom of the face of a roof sign shall have a clear space of not less than five feet between the sign and the roof on which it is erected, unobstructed except for necessary vertical supports and bracing.
      (3)   The face of a roof sign shall be located not less than six feet back from any wall fronting on a public way.
   (d)   Projecting Signs. The height of a projecting sign shall not exceed 70 feet, and the area of one face of a projecting sign shall not exceed 250 square feet. Signs projecting over public property shall be in accordance with requirements of Section 14E-6-600.
(Prior code § 61-2.5; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. II, § 31)
13-96-080 Approved combustible materials.
   Approved combustible materials as applied to outdoor signs shall include:
   (1)   Wood or materials not more combustible than wood;
   (2)   Combustible plastics which, when tested in accordance with ASTM Standard Method Test for Flammability of Plastics over 0.050 inch in thickness (D635-44) burn no faster than 2.5 inches per minute in .060 inch thickness.
(Prior code § 61-2.6)
13-96-085 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 7-24-13, p. 58318, § 1, repealed § 13-96-085, which pertained to the replacement of certain nonconforming signs.
ARTICLE II. ELECTRIC SIGNS AND SIGNBOARDS (13-96-090 et seq.)
13-96-090 General requirements.
   Electric signs and signboards shall comply with the provisions of Title 14E.
(Prior code § 61-3; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. II, § 32)
ARTICLE III. PORTABLE AUDIOVISUAL RIGGING (13-96-100 et seq.)
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 12, repealed all remaining sections in this Article III, which formerly pertained to coal pockets.
13-96-100 Portable audiovisual rigging.
   No person may perform, or employ, direct, or allow a person to perform, portable audiovisual rigging outdoors unless the person performing such work holds a valid rigger's certification issued by the Entertainment Technician Certification Program. "Portable audiovisual rigging" means the temporary installation or operation of portable mechanical rigging and static rigging for the overhead suspension of portable audiovisual equipment, including, but not limited to: audio, video, lighting, backdrops, scenery, tresses, and other effects. Portable audiovisual rigging does not include freight handling or the transportation of heavy equipment.
(Added Coun. J. 5-23-22, p. 47798, § 9)
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 12, repealed former § 13-96-100, which pertained to definition.
13-96-110 Reserved.
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 12, repealed § 13-96-110, which pertained to construction.
ARTICLE IV. RESERVED (13-96-120 et seq.)
Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. XXII, § 12, repealed all remaining sections in this Article IV, which pertained to fences.
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