Record #: SO2015-1435   
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Intro date: 3/18/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Budget and Government Operations
Final action: 4/15/2015
Title: Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18 regarding City Government and Administration, Health and Safety, Public Chauffeur Licenses, Chicago Building Code, Chicago Zoning Code, and Chicago Electrical Code
Sponsors: Austin, Carrie M.
Topic: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 2 - City Government & Administration - Ch. 92 Dept. of Purchases, Contracts & Supplies, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 2 - City Government & Administration - Ch. 120 Commissioners & Commissions, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 2 - City Government & Administration - Ch. 160 Human Rights, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 7 - Health & Safety - Ch. 38 Food Establishments-Sanitary Operating Requirements, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 9 - Vehicles, Traffic & Rail Transportation - Ch. 104 Public Chauffeurs, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 13 - Building & Construction - Ch. 20 Building Inspection, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 13 - Building & Construction - Ch. 172 Natural Light & Ventilation, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 15 - Fire Prevention - Ch. 26 Fume & Flammable Compressed Gases, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 17 - Chicago Zoning Ordinance - Ch. 2 Residential Districts, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 17 - Chicago Zoning Ordinance - Ch. 8 Planned Developments, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 17 - Chicago Zoning Ordinance - Ch. 9 Use Regulations, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 18 - Building Infrastructure - Ch. 27 Chicago Electrical Code, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 18 - Building Infrastructure - Ch. 29 Water Service Charges & Plumbing Requirements
Attachments: 1. SO2015-1435.pdf, 2. O2015-1435.pdf
SUBSTITUTE ORDIN A~N C E
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-92-010 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-92-010 Establishment - Composition - Chief procurement officer.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
The chief procurement officer is authorized to: (i) administer Article II of Chapter 1 -23 of the Code, as supplemented by Section 2-92-320: (ii) implement standards for ineligibility under said Article II comparable to those set forth in Section 8-10-11 of the Municipal Purchasing Act; and (iii) promulgate rules to administer and enforce the foregoing code provisions and standards.
SECTION 2. Section 2-92-230 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-92-230 Bills for materials and services - Certification and payment.
 
The chief procurement officer shall receive all bills for supplies, materials, services and labor furnished upon orders issued by him, and shall certify to their correctness as to prices, extensions, totals and conformity to contract or purchase order. Where the supplies, materials, services and labor have been requisitioned by a department or office he shall certify to their conformity to such requisition. He shall present such certificate to the comptroller. When in the judgment of the chief procurement officer, it would be more appropriate in a given instance for another department head to perform such certification, the chief procurement officer may delegate certification authority to such department head heard.
SECTION 3. Section 2-120-480 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-120-480 Purpose and intent.
 
The city council finds that prejudice and the practice of discrimination against any individual or group because of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, lawful source of income, or credit history or criminal history (as to employment only) menace peace and public welfare. The city council further finds that it is necessary to promote peace and good order and to eliminate such prejudice and discrimination by establishing an agency that will investigate complaints of discrimination, enforce civil rights ordinances, and promote harmony and understanding among various segments of society by gathering information on matters of human relations and providing education and counseling thereon to the various agencies of city government and to interested groups and individuals. The city council further finds that the function of such an agency can be enhanced by the creation of advisory councils on matters of special concern to groups that historically have been the subject of discrimination and bias, and provide a point of contact between such groups and the city government.
SECTION 4. Section 2-160-020 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
2-160-020 Definitions.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(dd) "Employer" means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or any person or group of persons that provides employment for one or more employees in the current or preceding calendar year, and any agent of such an entity or person. To qualify as an employer for purposes of this-ebapter-Section 2-160-054. such individual, group, or entity must: (1) be subject to one or more of the license requirements in Title 4 of this Code; and/or (2) maintain a business facility within the geographic boundaries of the City. The City of Chicago and its sister agencies qualify-qualifies as employers an employer for purposes of this-chapter Section 2-160-054.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
Gbieago Transit Authority, tho City Colleges of Chicago, the Chicago Housing-Afcrther-ity, arid the Publie Building Commission.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 5. Section 2-160-054 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
2-160-054 Criminal record or criminal history.
  1. Employers that are not subject to the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, including the City of Chicago-and its sister agencies, may not inquire about or into, consider, or require disclosure of an applicant's criminal record or criminal history until after the applicant has been determined qualified for the relevant position and notified that he has been selected for an interview, or, if there is no interview, until after a conditional offer of employment is extended to the applicant.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
  1. If the City of Chicago or a sister agency, subsequent to interviewing or extending a conditional offer of employment to ah applicant, determines that he has a criminal conviction, that fact, standing alone, shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment. Instead, the decision whether to employ the applicant shall take into account the following factors:
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 6. Section 2-160-120 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
2-160-120 Violation - Penalty.
Unless another fine or penalty is specifically provided in this Code, any person who violates any provision of this ordinance as determined by this commission shall be fined not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for each offense. In addition, any city licensee who
 
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violates any provision of this section-chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder may be subject to license discipline pursuant to Section 4-4-280 of this Code. Every day that a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
SECTION 7. Section 7-38-530 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
7-38-530 Method of condensation.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
A condenser of the spray, jet or other suitable pattern shall be connected with all dryers, and a fan or pump shall draw the vapors from the dryer and force them through such condenser, the water from such condenser, the water form which shall pass into the sewer, and a sufficient quantity of water shall be used to condense thoroughly any and all vapors and odors conveyed thereto.
SECTION 8. Section 9-12-060 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
9-12-060 Bus lanes.
  1. The commissioner of transportation, subject to the review and approval of the executive director of emergency management and communications, is hereby authorized to designate portions of the roadway as bus lanes where in his judgment a separation of traffic is necessary to expedite the flow of traffic and shall indicate such designated lanes and the type of bus authorized to use them with appropriate signs or markings.
  2. When a bus lane is designated and indicated by appropriate signs or markings, it shall be unlawful for any vehicle other than an authorized bus or a vehicle servicing a bus to enter or use such lane, except when making a right hand turn, or to access a driveway or other allowable curbside parking or loading location.
SECTION 9. Section 9-104-040 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
9-104-040 License - Suspension and revocation.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(b)     Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, whenever the Illinois driver's license of a licensee has been revoked or suspended by the Secretary of State, the licensee's public chauffeur license shall be subject to automatic suspension for the period that the driver's license is suspended or revoked. The suspension shall not be subject to any of the procedures described in this section. A suspension under this subsection (b) shall be in addition to and shall not affect effect any disqualification, suspension, revocation, fine or other penalty or sanction that otherwise may be applicable.
 
SECTION 10. Section 11-4-3020 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
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11-4-3020 Regulated invasive species.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(b)     The provisions of this subseGtioft-This section's prohibitions shall not apply to the following:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 11. Section 13-20-540 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
13-20-540 Permit inspection fees.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
(g)     The fee for cancellation of er any sign permit shall be $20.00 and shall be deducted before the remaining amount is refunded.
SECTION 12. Section 13-172-140 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
13-172-140 Obstruction of courts and yards.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
(b)     Maximum encroachment. A part of any building or structure shall not extend into side courts, inner courts or yards required for light and ventilation of habitable and occupiable rooms unless permitted by Section 5.7-5 of Title 17 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chicago Zoning Ordinance. The encroachment shall not exceed 20 percent ofthe legal area of the yard or of court which is required for light and ventilation purposes.
SECTION 13. Section 15-26-710 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
15-26-710 Temporary container storage - Safety clearances.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
  1. lbs. or less      None      10      10 100
See Note 1 and 2
  1. to 6,000 lbs. 25      25      25      250
6,001 to 10,000+ lbs. 50      50      50      250
Over 10,000 lbs.                        75      75      75      250
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 14. Section 17-2-0304 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
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17-2-0304 Floor Area Ratio.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
District
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
RSI
0.50
RS2
0.65
RS3
0.90
RT3.5
1.05
RT4
1.20 (See accessible dwelling unit exceptions, Sec. 17-2-0304-B)
RT4A
1.50 for multi-unit buildings that contain no more than 19 dwelling units and in which at least 33% of the units are accessible dwelling units 1.2 for all other buildings
RM4.5
1.70
RMS
2.00
RM5.5
2.50
RM6
4.40; premium may apply - See Sec. 17-2-03 04-CB
RM6.5
6.60; premium may apply - See Sec. 17-2-0304-CB
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
SECTION 15. Section 17-8-0400 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
17-8-0400 Ownership, control and designated control.
 
All planned development applications must be at the time of filing tilting be under single ownership, or control or single designated control. Provided, however, that after the adoption of an ordinance wherein the property is divided into specifically delineated subareas or subparcels, each having its own bulk and density standards, or similar subarea specific or subparcel specific development controls or requirements, the owners of or designated controlling party for each subarea may seek amendments, changes, or modifications for that subarea without the consent of the owners or designated controlling party of the other subareas.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 16. Section 17-8-0516 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
17-8-0516 Floor Area Increases for Transit- Served Locations. Planned development review and approval is required for any development in B dash 3 and C dash 3 districts requesting a floor area increase under Se©7 Section 17-3-0403-B. Planned development review and approval is also required for any development in D dash 3 districts requesting a floor area increase under Seer 17 3 O105 C Section 17-4-0405-C.
SECTION 17. Section 17-9-0111-G of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-9-0111-G The minimum lot area for a new gas station may be reduced to not less than 10,000 square feet, when approved as a variation (see Seer 17 131101 T Section 17-13-1101-G).
SECTION 18. Section 17-9-0119-B ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-9 0119 B 17-9-0117.7-B Review and Approval Procedure. Each applicant requesting a permit for a wind energy meteorological tower must submit with the application a scaled site plan and a scaled elevation view and other supporting drawings, calculations and other documentation, signed and sealed by appropriate licensed professionals, showing:
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 19. Section 18-27-430.91 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
Tabic 18-27-430.91 Motor Controller Enclosure Selection
 
For Outdoor Use
Provides a Degree of Protection
Enclosure Type Number 1
Provides a Against the Following
Environmental
Conditions
3
3R
3S
4
4X
6
6P
Incidental contact with the enclosed equipment
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Rain, snow, and sleet
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sleet 2
-
-
X
 
-
-
-
Windblown dust
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
Hosedown
-
-
-
X
X
X
X
Corrosive agents
-
-
-
-
X
-
X
Occasional temporary submersion
-
-
-
-
-
X
X
Occasional prolonged submersion
-
-
-
-
-
-
X
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
 
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SECTION 20. Section 18-27-551.47 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby-amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-27-551.47 Wiring methods.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
(I)      Metal Faceplates. Metal faceplates shall be of ferrous metal not less than 0.030 in. (0/762 pm mm) in thickness or of nonferrous metal not less than 0.040 in. (1.02 mm) in thickness. Nonmetallic faceplates shall be listed.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 21. Section 18-27-560.13 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-27-560.13 General lighting.
 
The demand factors specified in Table 18 27 560.12 18-27-560.13 shall apply to that portion ofthe total branch-circuit load computed for general illumination. They shall not be applied in determining the number of branch circuits for general illumination.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 22. Section 18-27-690.31 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-27-690.31 Methods permitted.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
Table 18-27-690.31(c) Correction Factors
 
Ambien t
Temper a-ture
°C
Temperature Rating of Conductor
Ambient Temperature (°F)
75°C (167°F )
90°C (194°F )
105°C (221°F )
 
1SUBSTITUTE ORDIN A~N C E
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-92-010 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-92-010 Establishment - Composition - Chief procurement officer.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
The chief procurement officer is authorized to: (i) administer Article II of Chapter 1 -23 of the Code, as supplemented by Section 2-92-320: (ii) implement standards for ineligibility under said Article II comparable to those set forth in Section 8-10-11 of the Municipal Purchasing Act; and (iii) promulgate rules to administer and enforce the foregoing code provisions and standards.
SECTION 2. Section 2-92-230 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-92-230 Bills for materials and services - Certification and payment.
 
The chief procurement officer shall receive all bills for supplies, materials, services and labor furnished upon orders issued by him, and shall certify to their correctness as to prices, extensions, totals and conformity to contract or purchase order. Where the supplies, materials, services and labor have been requisitioned by a department or office he shall certify to their conformity to such requisition. He shall present such certificate to the comptroller. When in the judgment of the chief procurement officer, it would be more appropriate in a given instance for another department head to perform such certification, the chief procurement officer may delegate certification authority to such department head heard.
SECTION 3. Section 2-120-480 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-120-480 Purpose and intent.
 
The city council finds that prejudice and the practice of discrimination against any individual or group because of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, lawful source of income, or credit history or criminal history (as to employment only) menace peace and public welfare. The city council further finds that it is necessary to promote peace and good order and to eliminate such prejudice and discrimination by establishing an agency that will investigate complaints of discrimination, enforce civil rights ordinances, and promote harmony and understanding among various segments of society by gathering information on matters of human relations and providing education and counseling thereon to the various agencies of city government and to interested groups and individuals. The city council further finds that the function of such an agency can be enhanced by the creation of advisory councils on matters of special concern to groups that historically have been the subject of discrimination and bias, and provide a point of contact between such groups and the city government.
SECTION 4. Section 2-160-020 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
2-160-020 Definitions.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(dd) "Employer" means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or any person or group of persons that provides employment for one or more employees in the current or preceding calendar year, and any agent of such an entity or person. To qualify as an employer for purposes of this-ebapter-Section 2-160-054. such individual, group, or entity must: (1) be subject to one or more of the license requirements in Title 4 of this Code; and/or (2) maintain a business facility within the geographic boundaries of the City. The City of Chicago and its sister agencies qualify-qualifies as employers an employer for purposes of this-chapter Section 2-160-054.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
Gbieago Transit Authority, tho City Colleges of Chicago, the Chicago Housing-Afcrther-ity, arid the Publie Building Commission.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 5. Section 2-160-054 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
2-160-054 Criminal record or criminal history.
  1. Employers that are not subject to the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, including the City of Chicago-and its sister agencies, may not inquire about or into, consider, or require disclosure of an applicant's criminal record or criminal history until after the applicant has been determined qualified for the relevant position and notified that he has been selected for an interview, or, if there is no interview, until after a conditional offer of employment is extended to the applicant.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
  1. If the City of Chicago or a sister agency, subsequent to interviewing or extending a conditional offer of employment to ah applicant, determines that he has a criminal conviction, that fact, standing alone, shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment. Instead, the decision whether to employ the applicant shall take into account the following factors:
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 6. Section 2-160-120 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
2-160-120 Violation - Penalty.
Unless another fine or penalty is specifically provided in this Code, any person who violates any provision of this ordinance as determined by this commission shall be fined not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for each offense. In addition, any city licensee who
 
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violates any provision of this section-chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder may be subject to license discipline pursuant to Section 4-4-280 of this Code. Every day that a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
SECTION 7. Section 7-38-530 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
7-38-530 Method of condensation.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
A condenser of the spray, jet or other suitable pattern shall be connected with all dryers, and a fan or pump shall draw the vapors from the dryer and force them through such condenser, the water from such condenser, the water form which shall pass into the sewer, and a sufficient quantity of water shall be used to condense thoroughly any and all vapors and odors conveyed thereto.
SECTION 8. Section 9-12-060 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
9-12-060 Bus lanes.
  1. The commissioner of transportation, subject to the review and approval of the executive director of emergency management and communications, is hereby authorized to designate portions of the roadway as bus lanes where in his judgment a separation of traffic is necessary to expedite the flow of traffic and shall indicate such designated lanes and the type of bus authorized to use them with appropriate signs or markings.
  2. When a bus lane is designated and indicated by appropriate signs or markings, it shall be unlawful for any vehicle other than an authorized bus or a vehicle servicing a bus to enter or use such lane, except when making a right hand turn, or to access a driveway or other allowable curbside parking or loading location.
SECTION 9. Section 9-104-040 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
9-104-040 License - Suspension and revocation.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(b)     Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, whenever the Illinois driver's license of a licensee has been revoked or suspended by the Secretary of State, the licensee's public chauffeur license shall be subject to automatic suspension for the period that the driver's license is suspended or revoked. The suspension shall not be subject to any of the procedures described in this section. A suspension under this subsection (b) shall be in addition to and shall not affect effect any disqualification, suspension, revocation, fine or other penalty or sanction that otherwise may be applicable.
 
SECTION 10. Section 11-4-3020 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
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11-4-3020 Regulated invasive species.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(b)     The provisions of this subseGtioft-This section's prohibitions shall not apply to the following:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 11. Section 13-20-540 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
13-20-540 Permit inspection fees.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
(g)     The fee for cancellation of er any sign permit shall be $20.00 and shall be deducted before the remaining amount is refunded.
SECTION 12. Section 13-172-140 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
13-172-140 Obstruction of courts and yards.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
(b)     Maximum encroachment. A part of any building or structure shall not extend into side courts, inner courts or yards required for light and ventilation of habitable and occupiable rooms unless permitted by Section 5.7-5 of Title 17 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chicago Zoning Ordinance. The encroachment shall not exceed 20 percent ofthe legal area of the yard or of court which is required for light and ventilation purposes.
SECTION 13. Section 15-26-710 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
15-26-710 Temporary container storage - Safety clearances.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
  1. lbs. or less      None      10      10 100
See Note 1 and 2
  1. to 6,000 lbs. 25      25      25      250
6,001 to 10,000+ lbs. 50      50      50      250
Over 10,000 lbs.                        75      75      75      250
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 14. Section 17-2-0304 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
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17-2-0304 Floor Area Ratio.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
DistrictMaximum Floor Area RatioRSI0.50RS20.65RS30.90RT3.51.05RT41.20 (See accessible dwelling unit exceptions, Sec. 17-2-0304-B)RT4A1.50 for multi-unit buildings that contain no more than 19 dwelling units and in which at least 33% of the units are accessible dwelling units 1.2 for all other buildingsRM4.51.70RMS2.00RM5.52.50RM64.40; premium may apply - See Sec. 17-2-03 04-CBRM6.56.60; premium may apply - See Sec. 17-2-0304-CB
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
SECTION 15. Section 17-8-0400 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
17-8-0400 Ownership, control and designated control.
 
All planned development applications must be at the time of filing tilting be under single ownership, or control or single designated control. Provided, however, that after the adoption of an ordinance wherein the property is divided into specifically delineated subareas or subparcels, each having its own bulk and density standards, or similar subarea specific or subparcel specific development controls or requirements, the owners of or designated controlling party for each subarea may seek amendments, changes, or modifications for that subarea without the consent of the owners or designated controlling party of the other subareas.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 16. Section 17-8-0516 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
 
17-8-0516 Floor Area Increases for Transit- Served Locations. Planned development review and approval is required for any development in B dash 3 and C dash 3 districts requesting a floor area increase under Se©7 Section 17-3-0403-B. Planned development review and approval is also required for any development in D dash 3 districts requesting a floor area increase under Seer 17 3 O105 C Section 17-4-0405-C.
SECTION 17. Section 17-9-0111-G of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-9-0111-G The minimum lot area for a new gas station may be reduced to not less than 10,000 square feet, when approved as a variation (see Seer 17 131101 T Section 17-13-1101-G).
SECTION 18. Section 17-9-0119-B ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-9 0119 B 17-9-0117.7-B Review and Approval Procedure. Each applicant requesting a permit for a wind energy meteorological tower must submit with the application a scaled site plan and a scaled elevation view and other supporting drawings, calculations and other documentation, signed and sealed by appropriate licensed professionals, showing:
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 19. Section 18-27-430.91 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
Tabic 18-27-430.91 Motor Controller Enclosure Selection
 
For Outdoor UseProvides a Degree of ProtectionEnclosure Type Number 1Provides a Against the Following
Environmental
Conditions33R3S44X66PIncidental contact with the enclosed equipmentXXXXXXXRain, snow, and sleetXXXXXXXSleet 2--X---Windblown dustX-XXXXXHosedown---XXXXCorrosive agents----X-XOccasional temporary submersion-----XXOccasional prolonged submersion------X(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
 
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SECTION 20. Section 18-27-551.47 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby-amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-27-551.47 Wiring methods.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
(I)      Metal Faceplates. Metal faceplates shall be of ferrous metal not less than 0.030 in. (0/762 pm mm) in thickness or of nonferrous metal not less than 0.040 in. (1.02 mm) in thickness. Nonmetallic faceplates shall be listed.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 21. Section 18-27-560.13 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-27-560.13 General lighting.
 
The demand factors specified in Table 18 27 560.12 18-27-560.13 shall apply to that portion ofthe total branch-circuit load computed for general illumination. They shall not be applied in determining the number of branch circuits for general illumination.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 22. Section 18-27-690.31 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-27-690.31 Methods permitted.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
Table 18-27-690.31(c) Correction Factors
 
Ambien t
Temper a-ture
°CTemperature Rating of ConductorAmbient Temperature (°F)
60°C (140°F )75°C (167°F )90°C (194°F )105°C (221°F )
30
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
86
31 -35
0.91
0.94
0.96
0.97
87-95
36-40
0.82
0.88
0.91
0.93
96-104
41 -45
0.71
0.82
0.87
0.89
105 - 113
46-50
0.58
0/74 JA
0.82
0.86
114- 122
51 - 55
0.41
0.67
0.76
0.82
123 - 131
56-60
-
0.58
0.71
0.77
132- 140
7
 
 
61 - 70
-
0.33
0.58
0.68
141 - 149
71 - 80
-
-
0.41
0.58
150- 158
 
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 23. Section 18-27-700.6 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
18-27-700.6 Illumination required.
 
(a)     General. In general, every portion of a building devoted to the use or accommodation ofthe occupants, including all assembly rooms, all means of egress leading to the streets, open courts, corridors, stairways, exits, emergency exit stairways, or any other part of the building used by the occupants, shall be well illuminated in accordance with requirements for the general illumination.
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
 
Such buildings shall have an emergency system as called for in Table 18-27-700.5. In addition, ifthe auxiliary source is one ofthe sources listed in Section 18-27-700.33(a) through (g), an additional on site source of power for emergency illumination and exit signs shall be required. This source of power shall be permitted to be:
  1. A generator in conformance with Section 18-27-700.33(h);
  2. An inverter system installed in accordance with Sections Section 18-27-
700.33(i); or
 
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
SECTION 24. Section 18-29-1106.6 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and inserting the language underscored, as follows:
 
18-29-1106.6 Size of roof gutters.
 
The size of semicircular gutters shall be based on the maximum projected roof area in accordance with Table 18-29-1106.6.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2
SECTION 25. This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication.
 
 
 
Carrie M. Austin Alderman, 34th Ward
 
 
 
 
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CHICAGO, April 15,2015
 
 
 
To the President and Members of the City Council:
 
 
Your Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, having had under consideration an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Municipal Code of Chicago necessary to correct various sections; and having been presented with a proposed Substitute Ordinance by the Department of Law and Alderman Carrie M. Austin (34); and having had the same under advisement, begs leave to report and recommend that Your Honorable Body pass the Substitute Ordinance transmitted herewith.
 
This recommendation was concurred in by a viva voce vote ofthe members of the Committee.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carrie M. / Chairman