Record #: O2022-3262   
Type: Ordinance Status: Failed to Pass
Intro date: 10/26/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Public Safety
Final action: 5/24/2023
Title: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 13-96 by adding new Section 13-96-120 regarding requirements for outdoor mailboxes and to prohibit cluster mailboxes
Sponsors: Curtis, Derrick G., Dowell, Pat, King, Sophia D., Sadlowski Garza, Susan, O'Shea, Matthew J., Taylor, Jeanette B. , Rodriguez, Michael D., Austin, Carrie M., Gardiner, James M. , Hadden, Maria E.
Topic: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 13 - Building & Construction - Ch. 96 Miscellaneous Buildings & Structures
Attachments: 1. O2022-3262.pdf
Related files: R2023-766

 

 

 

ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CHICAGO:

SECTION 1. Chapter 13-96 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:

ARTICLE IV. RESERVED OUTDOOR MAILBOXES AND CLUSTER BOXES (13-96-120 et

seq:)

13-96-120 Rcsorvodr Outdoor mailboxes requirements; ban on cluster boxes.

(aV Anv building that contains eight or more secondary address unit designations shall place all mailboxes, as that term is defined in Chapter 14B-2, located on the premises in an enclosed portion of the premises. Such enclosure must, at a minimum, provide reasonable protection from the weather, adequate nighttime lighting, and reasonable protection against the theft of mail, packages, or other deliveries. Anv building that contains 50 or more secondary address unit designations shall place all mailboxes in a separate secured room or enclosed space on the premises. The owner, manager, or other person in charge-of the building or parcel of property with a building subject to this Subsection (a) shall ensure that all existing mailboxes come into compliance With this subsection (a) no later than October 15. 2023.

(b)                     Exterior cluster mailboxes are prohibited for any building that contains eight or more
secondary address unit designations. The owner, manager, or other person in charge of the
building or parcel of property with a building that contain eight or more secondary address unit
designations shall remove anv existing cluster mailboxes no later than October 15.2023.

(c)                     Any person who violates.this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 nor
more than $100.00.for each offense. A separate and distinct offense is committed, for each
mailbox that is not in compliance, and each.day-that a violation continues.

DERRICK G.CURTIS Alderman, 18th Ward

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days after passage and publication.

 

CITY OF CHICAGO

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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ANNA M. VALENCIA

 

Chicago City Council Co-Sponsor Form

 

Document No.:

02022-3262

 

 

Subject- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 13-96 by adding new Section 13-96-120 regarding requirments for outdoor mailboxes and to prohibit cluster mailboxes

 

 

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Date Filed: OCTOBER 13, 2022                     Principal Sponsor:.

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