Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-660
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The provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances shall regulate the type and size and the permissibility of signs and their supporting structures. (Added Coun. J. 11-3-99, p. 13842, § 3)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-660, the rules governing what types and sizes of signs—and their supporting structures—are allowed at any given location are determined by Chicago's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances. This provision does not itself set specific sign dimensions or permitted uses; instead, it directs readers to the zoning framework for those details. The effect is that sign permissibility is a zoning question, not solely a building-code question.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-660 generally consult Chicago's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances before installing, modifying, or maintaining any sign or its supporting structure on a property. Compliant operators verify that the type, size, and placement of any proposed sign conform to the zoning classification applicable to the site. Keeping documentation of zoning approvals on file is a common practice among operators who manage signage across multiple Chicago properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-660 establishes that sign-related restrictions—including what kinds of signs are allowed and how large they may be—flow from Chicago's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances. Tenants who believe a sign on or near their building may be improperly permitted can look to those zoning rules to understand what is and is not allowed. Tenant-rights organizations or the Chicago Department of Housing can be starting points for understanding how zoning sign rules may intersect with residential housing concerns.
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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