SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago Is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, Section 6 (a) of the Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, As a home rule unit of government, the City of Chicago may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, Place and manner regulation of signs Impinging onto the City's public ways Is a function pertaining to the government and affairs of the City; and
WHEREAS, The residents ofthe Near South Side have experienced tremendous success In recent years to Improve the quality of life and opportunities for all residents; and
WHEREAS, The historic business district of 35th Street (Project Area) from Martin Luther King Drive to Prairie Avenue has been celebrated, promoted and cleaned up by the dedicated volunteers of The GAP Community Organization thereby improving the appearance and quality of business and shopping opportunities in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, The City's Investment In lighting, street paving, greening and other area enhancements has been and will continue to be significant; and
WHEREAS, Designating the Project area as a special sign district, where special sign regulations and standards are imposed, helps to advance the objectives of the Project and promotes an attractive visual environment; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION I. Section 17-12-1100 of Title 17 ofthe Municipal Code, the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Is hereby amended by Inserting the language underscored, as follows:
17-12-1100 Special sign districts.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
17-12-1105 35th Street/GAP special sion district.
17-12-1105-A. Boundaries. The 35"1 Street/GAP special s/gn district consists of all parcels adjacent to 35th Street between Martin Luther King Drive on the east and Prairie Avenue on the west.
17-12-1105-B. Regulations and Standards. The following s/gn regulations and standards shall apply...
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