ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 10-8-271 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
10-8-271 Distribution of commercial advertising matter on private property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute or to cause others to distribute, as defined in Section 10-8-325, commercial advertising matter of any kind on the premises of any residential dwelling in the city in such a manner that it the commercial advertising matter does or reasonably could (1) interfere with any security mechanisu^ or (2) cause any safety hazard, or (3) make a hole, remove paint or otherwise damage the surface of any structure or object where the commercial advertising material is placed. Unlawful methods of distribution include, but are not limited to, (0 hanging commercial advertising matter on the doorknob of any entrance door or gate, (ii) placing or wedging commercial advertising matter into or underneath any entrance door in such a manner that it interferes or could interfere with the door locking, er (iii) leaving a stack of commercial advertising matter on the premises, or (4) using a method of delivery that causes or reasonably could cause the commercial advertising matter to become dislodged and blown away or otherwise deposited by the elements upon any sidewalk, street, alley or other public place or private residence within the city. Such The distribution of commercial advertising matter shall not be unlawful under this section if it is hand to hand (A) the commercial advertising matter is placed in the hands of its intended recipient, or (B) if the property management or owners have owner or manager of the premises has posted express written consent authorizing the distribution of commercial advertising matter on the premises, or (C) if the commercial advertising matter is placed in a specific location, where ...
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