Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-170
– 13-20-230 Reserved (Chicago Building Inspection Code (Chapter 13-20))
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Editor's note - Coun. J. 11-3-99, p. 13842, § 4, repealed §§ 13-20-170 - 13-20-230, which pertained to billboards, signboards and outdoor signs.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-170 through § 13-20-230 no longer contains active regulatory text. The Chicago City Council repealed these sections on November 3, 1999 (Coun. J. 11-3-99, p. 13842, § 4), removing the rules that had previously governed billboards, signboards, and outdoor signs. The sections are now reserved, meaning they carry no current legal requirements or prohibitions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers researching sign-related regulations should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-170 through § 13-20-230 were repealed in 1999 and no longer impose any obligations regarding billboards, signboards, or outdoor signs. Compliant operators typically look to other active provisions of the Chicago Municipal Code when determining what sign-related rules currently apply to their properties. Consulting the current Chicago Municipal Code or the Chicago Department of Housing for up-to-date requirements is a common practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who encounter references to Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 13-20 § 13-20-170 should know that this section and those through § 13-20-230 were repealed by the City Council in 1999 and no longer establish any rights or obligations related to billboards, signboards, or outdoor signs. Because these sections are reserved and contain no active text, they do not provide a basis for complaints or defenses under current Chicago law. Tenant-rights organizations or the Chicago Department of Housing may be able to point to the provisions that currently govern any sign-related 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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