Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-645
Procedure for revocation or rescission of a permit (Chicago Building Inspection Code (Chapter 13-20))
Operative Text
The procedures for revoking or rescinding a sign permit shall be established by rules promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to Sections 14A-1-104.4 and 14A-4-413.8 . (Added Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 25060, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 2-13-13, p. 47133, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. I, § 17; Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. VI, § 21)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-645, the City of Chicago does not spell out the exact steps for revoking or rescinding a sign permit directly in the municipal code. Instead, this provision delegates that authority to the Commissioner, who establishes the specific procedures through formal rulemaking under Sections 14A-1-104.4 and 14A-4-413.8. This means the operative rules governing how a sign permit can be taken away are found in the Commissioner's promulgated regulations rather than in the code section itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hold sign permits in Chicago should be aware that § 13-20-645 places the revocation and rescission process in the hands of the Commissioner, whose rules carry the force of law. Compliant operators generally stay informed of the Commissioner's current regulations under Sections 14A-1-104.4 and 14A-4-413.8 to understand what conduct or conditions could trigger permit revocation. Keeping signage in conformance with all applicable requirements is the standard practice for avoiding the revocation process established under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-645.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and residents affected by signage issues in Chicago may find it useful to know that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-645 authorizes the Commissioner to set the rules for revoking or rescinding sign permits, with those rules grounded in Sections 14A-1-104.4 and 14A-4-413.8. If a sign on or near a rental property appears to violate city standards, one general path is to file a complaint with the Chicago Department of Housing or the relevant city enforcement office, which can investigate whether a permit should be revoked under the Commissioner's procedures. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chicago's building and zoning codes can help explain how these administrative rules may apply in a given context.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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