Record #: O2014-4896   
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Intro date: 5/28/2014 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Final action: 5/28/2014
Title: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-12-1003-E by modifying permanent sign area standards in business, commercial, downtown and manufacturing districts
Sponsors: Solis, Daniel
Topic: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 17 - Chicago Zoning Ordinance - Ch. 12 Signs
Attachments: 1. O2014-4896.pdf
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.