ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 17-12-1003-E ofthe Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Title 17 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago, is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-12-1003-E Sign Area and Height Table. The following standards apply to all permanent signs in B, C, M, DC, DX and DS districts:
Regulation |
Bl, B2 Districts |
DC, DX Districts |
B3, Cl, C3, DS Districts |
C2, M Districts |
Maximum Total Sign Area (square feet) |
3 x street frontage or 600 whichever is less |
5 x street frontage or 800 whichever is less |
4 x street frontage or 1,500 whichever is less |
5 x street frontage or 1,800 whichever is less |
For lots greater than 1 acre in area with multiple street frontages, the Maximum Total Sign Area standards of this section shall aoolv per street frontage. |
Max. Freestanding Sign Area |
50% of Maximum Total Sign Area Limit (above) |
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height (feet) |
24; or 35 if located on a zoning lot with more than 75 feet of street frontage on a single street that has a right-of-way width of more than 80 feet; or 50 if located on a zoning lot with more than 150 feet of frontage on a single street with a right-of-way width or more than 80 feet |
Minimum Guaranteed Wall Sign Area for Ground-floor Tenants |
32 |
Maximum Wall Sign Area |
33% of building wall area |
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and due publication.