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§ 14X-12-1205.4.1.1 — Presumption

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-12-1205.4.1.1

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14X-12-1205.4.1.1 Presumption.

A structure is legally presumed to have been vacant for more than 30 days if either: 1. The building is vacant and has not been secured in accordance with Section 14X-12-1202.6. 2. The building is vacant and more than one window, door, or other opening, in any combination, is boarded up and (i) the yard contains grass or weeds more than 10 inches in height, or (ii) the yard contains an accumulation of junk and debris, or (iii) snow and ice have not been removed from the walk leading to the building’s main entrance and/or from the public sidewalk adjoining such building in the manner and within the period of time provided in Section 10-8-180 of the Municipal Code.