Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-640

Permit revocation – Signs and sign elements (Chicago Building Inspection Code (Chapter 13-20))

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Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-640
The Building Commissioner may, pursuant to procedures established in Section 13-20-645 , revoke the permit for any sign or sign element constructed, altered, erected or maintained in violation of this chapter or Article I of Chapter 13-96 of this Code. The permit for any sign element that is voluntarily reported as abandoned, pursuant to Section 13-96-041 (b), may be revoked by the Commissioner without any further notice or action.


(Added Coun. J. 11-3-99, p. 13842, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 25060, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. I, § 16)
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