§ 13-20-690 — Obstruction of streets

13-20-690 Obstruction of streets.

Permits for the obstruction of streets or sidewalks during construction of signs shall be obtained by the general contractor or registered electrical contractor from the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation. Where a general contractor or a registered electrical contractor installs, alters, erects, or repairs a sign, signboard, or illuminates a signboard without a required street or sidewalk obstruction permit first being issued, the department of building sign permit privileges of such general contractor or registered electrical contractor may be suspended pursuant to Section 13-8-130 or 13-20-600 and shall not be reinstated until such time as all applicable provisions of Chapter 10-28 and this chapter have been complied with; and, in the case of a registered electrical contractor, the applicable registration may also be suspended or revoked under Section 13-8-140; and, in the case of a licensed general contractor, the applicable license may be suspended or revoked under Section 4-4-280 or 13-8-140. (Added Coun. J. 11-3-99, p. 13842, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. IV, § 19)