Ordinance SO2023-0005958
Passed
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 14X-12 and 14A-3 regarding regulation and registration of vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts
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The Chicago City Council has passed an ordinance requiring the registration of buildings with vacant commercial storefronts. The ordinance mandates property owners to maintain their vacant structures, remove outdated business signage, and secure the premises to prevent unauthorized entry. Owners must also provide insurance coverage and register their vacant properties with the building official, with registration valid for six months. Failure to comply with the ordinance may result in penalties such as water supply shut off, fees, and potential incarceration. The ordinance, aimed at addressing issues related to vacant properties in the city, will take effect 10 days after its passage and publication.
Alternate identifiers: O2023-0005958
Sponsors
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Napolitano, Anthony V.Primary Sponsor | Ward 41 |
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Tabares, Silvana | Ward 23 |
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Lopez, Raymond A. | Ward 15 |
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Mitts, Emma | Ward 37 |
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Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni | Ward 48 |
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Waguespack, Scott | Ward 32 |
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Mitchell, Gregory I. | Ward 7 |
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Conway, William | Ward 34 |
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Gardiner, James M. | Ward 45 |
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Rodriguez, Michael D. | Ward 22 |
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Clay, Angela | Ward 46 |
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Curtis, Derrick G. | Ward 18 |
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Dowell, Pat | Ward 3 |
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Sposato, Nicholas | Ward 38 |
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Lawson, Bennett R. | Ward 44 |
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Cardona, Jr., Felix | Ward 31 |
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Nugent, Samantha | Ward 39 |
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Quinn, Marty | Ward 13 |
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Villegas, Gilbert | Ward 36 |
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O'Shea, Matthew J. | Ward 19 |
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Scott, Monique L. | Ward 24 |
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Yancy, Desmon C. | Ward 5 |
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Reilly, Brendan | Ward 42 |
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Knudsen, Timothy R. | Ward 43 |
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Taylor, Jeanette B. | Ward 20 |