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PARKING REGULATIONS

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 9, ch. 9-64
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Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-010 Applicability - Exemptions.

9-64-010 Applicability - Exemptions. (a) The provisions of the traffic code prohibiting the standing or parking of vehicles shall apply at all times or at those times therein specified or as indicated on official signs, where required, except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer, traffic control aide or official traffic-control device. (b) The provisions of any ordinance imposing a time limit on parking shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the traffic code, a motor vehicle is hereby exempt from any ordinance or regulation which imposes a time limitation for parking when the motor vehicle is: (i) bearing state registration plates issued to a person with disabilities or a disabled veteran pursuant to Section 3-616 or Section 3-609 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; (ii) bearing a handicapped parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-616 or 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; or (iii) registered in another jurisdiction, state, district, territory or foreign country upon which is displayed a registration, special decal or device issued by such other jurisdiction designating the vehicle is operated by or for a person with disabilities. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of the traffic code, a motor vehicle bearing a handicapped parking decal or device issued pursuant to subsection (c-5) of Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code is hereby exempt from the payment of fees generated by parking in a metered space, a parking area subject to paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Section 11-209 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, or a publicly owned parking area. (3) The exemptions granted under this subsection (c) shall apply only when the motor vehicle is operated by the person to whom the handicapped or disabled veteran registration plate, or handicapped parking decal or device, was issued or by a qualified operator while the person with disabilities is present. (4) The exemptions granted under this subsection (c) shall not be construed to authorize the parking of any vehicle during hours when parking is otherwise prohibited or where the vehicle constitutes a traffic hazard and must be moved at the instruction and request of a law enforcement officer to a location designated by such officer. (d) When a provision of the traffic code prohibits both standing and parking, the more restrictive prohibition shall apply. (e) The violations set forth in this chapter shall apply to the public way and to Sister Agency or Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority property subject to an intergovernmental agreement entered into pursuant to Section 2-32-093(b)(6). (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-19-90, p. 27910; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. II, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11514, Art. IV, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 6-18-25, p. 29762, § 4)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-020 Parallel parking - Obstruction of traffic.

9-64-020 Parallel parking - Obstruction of traffic. (a) It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle, except for a motorcycle or motor scooter, in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the curbside wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway; provided, however, this prohibition shall not apply to the parking of any vehicle in a designated diagonal parking zone or space. (b) It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle upon any street in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than 18 feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic on a two-way street or less than ten feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic on a one-way street. (c) It shall be unlawful to park any motorcycle or motor scooter other than perpendicular (meaning at a 90-degree angle) to the curb or edge of the roadway; provided, however, if such perpendicular parking of a motorcycle or motor scooter would violate subsection (b) of this section, then such motorcycle or motor scooter shall be parked diagonally within the pavement markings, at an angle that is as close as possible to a 90-degree angle to the curb or edge of the roadway while still complying with subsection (b) of this section. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 4-11-07, p. 102914, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-030 Diagonal parking zones.

9-64-030 Diagonal parking zones. (a) The Commissioner of Transportation is hereby authorized to establish diagonal parking zones and to designate such zones by placing and maintaining suitable signs and markings. Such diagonal parking zones shall be established only after appropriate engineering studies have indicated that diagonal parking will not be hazardous and at all times will leave not less than 20 feet of available roadway for the ingress and egress of vehicles between the rows of parked vehicles. Diagonal parking zones shall be established only on streets at their termini beyond the last cross-street intersection, on streets which serve only as service drives, or on streets designated as service drives by ordinance. The Commissioner shall consult with the Traffic Compliance Administrator in the selection of locations for diagonal parking zones. (b) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in any designated diagonal parking zone or space except diagonally to the edge of the roadway and within the pavement markings. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-040 Temporary and permanent signs - Street cleaning.

9-64-040 Temporary and permanent signs - Street cleaning. (a) For the purpose of facilitating street cleaning, the commissioner of streets and sanitation is authorized to post temporary signs and the commissioner of transportation is authorized to erect and maintain permanent signs, designating the day or days of the week and hours of the day and the part of the street or streets in which the parking of vehicles is prohibited because of such street cleaning and to further designate such street or streets as "tow zones". (b) It shall be a violation of this section, and shall subject the violator to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020, to park any vehicle on any street in violation of a sign posted, erected or maintained pursuant to this section. (c) Where signage has been posted or erected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the commissioner of streets and sanitation is authorized to tow any vehicle parked in such designated portion of the public way to an authorized facility or, if practical, to the nearest lawful parking space or to move the vehicle temporarily during such street cleaning. (d) No towing or storage fees shall be assessed in those instances in which a vehicle is towed to an authorized facility pursuant to this section, unless the sign posted or erected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section has been in place for 24 hours. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 7-10-96, p. 25130; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-01, p. 75777, § 5.1; Amend Coun. J. 6-19-02, p. 88761, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 6)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-041 Temporary signs - Other uses.

9-64-041 Temporary signs - Other uses. (a) For the purpose of facilitating temporary uses of the public way requiring the absence of parked vehicles, including but not limited to athletic events, parades and special events, and for the purpose of effectively regulating traffic during days and times that concerts and other non-regularly recurring events take place at Wrigley Field (for purposes of this section, "Wrigley Field concerts"), the commissioner of streets and sanitation and the superintendent of police are authorized to post temporary signs designating the day or days of the week and hours of the day and the part of the street or streets in which the parking of vehicles is prohibited because of such temporary uses of the public way and to further designate such street or streets as "tow zones." Before any posting of temporary signs for Wrigley Field concerts, the commissioner of transportation shall first determine that establishment of a temporary tow zone is necessary in light of expected congestion, and shall further determine whether the Zone 383 and LV2 permit exception to towing provided for in Sections 9-68-022 and 9-68-023 should apply. If applicable, any such Wrigley Field concert-related temporary signs shall include a notice of the Zone 383 and LV2 permit exceptions to towing. It shall be a violation of this section, and shall subject the violator to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020, to park any vehicle on any street in violation of a sign posted, erected or maintained pursuant to this section. (b) [Reserved.] (c) Where signage has been posted or erected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the commissioner of streets and sanitation is authorized to tow any vehicle parked in such designated portion of the public way to an authorized facility or, if practical, to the nearest lawful parking space or to move the vehicle temporarily during such temporary uses of the public way. (d) No towing or storage fees shall be assessed in those instances in which a vehicle is towed to an authorized facility pursuant to this section, unless the sign posted or erected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section has been in place for 24 hours. (Added Coun. J. 6-19-02, p. 88761, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 6-11-08, p. 29530, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 7-9-08, p. 32453)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-050 Parking restrictions - Parking for persons with disabilities.

9-64-050 Parking restrictions - Parking for persons with disabilities. (a) The Commissioner of Transportation, subject to the approval of City Council, is authorized to erect signs on any residential street in an RS1, RS2, RS3, RT3.5, RT4, RM4.5, RM5, or RM5.5 district to prohibit parking except by vehicles displaying a person with a disability or disabled veterans state registration plate or a person with a disability parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The Traffic Compliance Administrator is authorized to determine the specific times and days that the restrictions shall be in effect. Fees for the installation and maintenance of signs erected pursuant to this section shall be $35.00 for erection of the signs and maintenance for the first year; an annual surcharge of $3.50 per lineal foot of curb space in excess of 25 feet; and $12.50 annually for continued maintenance. These fees shall be paid in the same manner as fees charged pursuant to Section 9-68-030; provided, however, that the installation and maintenance fee shall be waived by the comptroller for any person holding a valid, current disabled veterans state registration plate. (b) An application shall be required for an initial authorization and revocable permit for a restricted parking space created pursuant to subsection (e) of this section. The initial application shall be made to either the alderman of the ward in which the sign is being sought or to the department of finance. If the application is made to the alderman of the ward, the office of the alderman shall forward a copy of the application to the department of finance for processing compliant with subsection (d) of this section. If the application is made to the department of finance, the department of finance shall forward a copy of the application to the alderman of the ward in which the sign is being sought. The department of finance shall collect the required application fee. The application fee requirement may only be waived if the applicant holds a valid, current disabled veterans state registration plate or provides a certification of approval under the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act, 320 ILCS 25/1, et seq., as amended. The applicant shall provide proof of assurances satisfactory to the city, that the applicant has met and shall continue to meet all of the following conditions as long as restricted parking is authorized pursuant to subsection (e) of this section: (1) That the applicant holds a valid, current disabled veterans state registration plate or permanent person with a disability license plate, parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. (2) That any vehicle that will be parked by or for the applicant in the parking space applied for bears the license plates, parking decal or device issued to the applicant pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. (3) That the applicant resides at the primary residence that is accessible to the parking space for which application is made. An applicant for, or user of, a restricted parking space issued pursuant to subsection (d) of this section shall immediately notify the department of finance of any change in one or more of these conditions (1) through (3). (c) Subject to subsection (e)(2) of this section, all restricted parking spaces created pursuant to this section shall require approval by a vote of the city council to be effective. Upon receiving an initial application, the alderman of the ward in which the restricted parking space will be located may introduce an ordinance proposing approval of the creation of a restricted parking space. However, the city council shall not take action on the ordinance to create a restricted parking space during the 30 day period required for the comptroller to complete the parking study. (d) After introduction of an ordinance described in subsection (c), the comptroller shall arrange for a parking study if: (1) the applicant has tendered the required fee for restricted parking, and (2) the comptroller concludes that the above conditions (1) through (3) of subsection (b) of this section are met and the application is otherwise acceptable. Such parking study shall be completed within 30 days after the conditions in subsections (d)(1) and (d)(2) are met and shall include a determination regarding the feasibility and, if appropriate, the proposed location of a proposed restricted parking space. The determination shall be based upon the number of restricted parking spaces currently installed on the residential street; the proximity of the requested restricted parking space to crosswalks, curb cuts, alleys, intersections and fire hydrants; and any other information concerning the applicant’s needs and local traffic restrictions. However, an application for a restricted parking space shall only be rejected on the basis of the number of pre-existing restricted parking spaces currently installed on the residential street if more than 15% of the residential street is already designated as restricted parking spaces. The determination may also be based upon the extent of the alternative accessible off-street parking at the applicant’s primary residence; provided, however, that in the event that the applicant does not have access or cannot otherwise reasonably utilize alternative accessible off-street parking at the applicant’s primary residence, the applicant may submit a certification from the owner of the property or other comparable evidence confirming that the applicant does not have access or cannot reasonably utilize such alternative accessible off-street parking. (e) (1) Upon completion of the parking survey and the recommendation that a restricted parking space be installed, the comptroller shall inform the applicant of the proposed location of the proposed parking space and shall report such recommendation to the alderman of the ward in which the restricted parking space will be located and to the city council committee on pedestrian and traffic safety. Upon determining that an application for a restricted parking space should not be recommended, the comptroller shall provide written notice to the person submitting the application and shall report to the alderman of the ward in which the application was made. Any person whose application has not been recommended because the city has determined that a restricted parking space cannot be situated in a location accessible to the applicant’s primary residence or was not recommended on the basis of the extent of the alternative accessible off-street parking at his or her primary residence may, within 30 days of the date of denial, respond in writing to the mayor’s office for people with disabilities requesting a review of the findings and stating reasons in support of reconsideration. The mayor’s office for people with disabilities shall conduct such review and shall make a determination within 30 days of the date the request for reconsideration was made. The mayor’s office for people with disabilities shall report its determination to the comptroller, who shall follow, and, if appropriate, reevaluate the application in light of, such determination. (2) Upon completion of the parking survey and a recommendation by the comptroller that a restricted parking space be installed: (1) the comptroller is authorized to issue a revocable permit evidenced by a decal indicating the permit number for the restricted parking space; and (2) the commissioner of transportation is authorized to install a sign to prohibit parking except by the applicant; provided that if the proposed ordinance is not passed within four months after its introduction, the permit shall be revoked and the commissioner of transportation shall immediately remove the restricted parking sign. The issuance of the permit and installation of the sign under this subparagraph does not confer any property rights to the applicant and the sign may be removed and the permit may be revoked at any time without consent of the applicant. (3) Upon approval of the city council of the designation of a restricted parking space under this subsection, the comptroller shall issue to the applicant a revocable permit evidenced by decal or other device indicating the permit number for the restricted parking space. (4) In the event that (1) the department of finance does not recommend the creation of a restricted parking space, (2) a request for review with the mayor's office for people with disabilities is not timely made, (3) a request for review with the mayor's office for people with disabilities is timely made but a determination is issued consistent with the earlier findings of the comptroller, and/or (4) the city council fails to approve creation of a restricted parking space, the department of finance shall refund the applicant his or her application fee directly. (f) If the city determines, as to a pending application, that the applicant has falsely represented any one or more of conditions (1) through (3) of subsection (b) of this section, the applicant shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 and the application shall be denied. If the city determines, either at the time of a renewal or at any other time, that a person who applied for and is using a restricted parking space issued pursuant to subsection (e) of this section is not in compliance with any one or more conditions (1) through (3) of subsection (b) of this section, the comptroller, 30 days after providing written notice to the person and the alderman of the ward in which application was made or in which the sign was installed, and an opportunity to respond, is authorized to revoke the permit issued under subsection (e) and the restricted parking space, and the commissioner of transportation is authorized to remove the sign designating such parking space. Any person not in compliance with any one or more of conditions (1) through (3) of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00. In addition, the permit and restricted parking space issued and created under subsection (e) shall be deemed revoked whenever the commissioner of transportation removes the sign for reasons of public convenience or necessity under subsection (d) of 9-68-030. Upon death of an applicant, there shall be a revocation of the permit issued hereunder, except in the case of a spouse or child of an applicant meeting the qualifications set forth in subsection (b) of this section. Application shall be made pursuant to subsection (b) of this section without additional fees or the removal of existing signs, and the permit shall be reissued to the spouse or child of the decedent subject to subsection (e) of this section. (g) A renewal fee for a permit and restricted parking space issued and created pursuant to subsection (e) of this section shall be required annually. The renewal fee requirement may only be waived if the applicant holds a valid, current disabled veterans state registration plate or provides a certification of approval under the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act, 320 ILCS 25/1, et seq., as amended. The comptroller shall provide written notice of the renewal fee requirement annually to each person using such restricted parking space. Upon a person's failure to submit the required fee in a timely fashion, the comptroller shall provide a second written notice to the person and an opportunity to respond. If the fee, along with any prior unpaid fees, is not received by the city within 30 days from the date the second notification is mailed, the comptroller is authorized to revoke the permit issued under this section and the restricted parking space, and the commissioner of transportation is authorized to remove the sign designating such restricted parking space. (h) Any space designated as an on-street person with a disability parking space pursuant to this section shall be a maximum of 25 feet in length. Any such space shall be indicated by two signs, one located at each end of the parking space, unless conditions in the public way dictate the placement of a single sign located at one end of the parking space. The signs indicating a restricted parking space created under subsection (e) of this section shall indicate that parking in that space is restricted to the holder of the permit for such space, and shall indicate the permit number for such space; provided further, that if the restricted parking space is created for a person that holds a valid, current disabled veterans state registration plate, the sign also shall indicate that the restricted parking space is for a disabled veteran. (i) The Traffic Compliance Administrator is authorized to designate certain areas on business streets in which parking is prohibited except by vehicles displaying person with a disability or disabled veterans state registration plate or a person with a disability parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Such areas shall comprise at least two percent of the available on-street parking spaces on any street within the area bounded by Roosevelt Road to the south, Halsted Street from Roosevelt Road to Chicago Avenue and LaSalle Street from Chicago Avenue to Division Street on the west, Chicago Avenue from Halsted Street to LaSalle Street and Division Street from LaSalle Street to Lake Michigan on the north and Lake Michigan on the east. The Traffic Compliance Administrator is authorized to determine the specific times and days that the restrictions shall be in effect. The Traffic Compliance Administrator shall consult with the Commissioner of Transportation in the selection of locations. All locations selected by the Traffic Compliance Administrator pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the review and approval of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities. The Commissioner of Transportation and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities shall develop a comprehensive plan for designating areas of restricted parking pursuant to this subsection. The Commissioner of Transportation shall install appropriate signs at areas designated pursuant to this section. (j) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in any space designated by signage as a person with a disability parking space or in any parking stall of a private or public parking lot designated by the lot owner or his agent as reserved for person with disability parking unless the vehicle clearly displays valid person with a disability or disabled veteran state registration plates or a valid person with a disability parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, and such vehicle is operated by the person to whom the special registration plates, special decal or device was issued or a properly licensed driver acting under the express direction of the person with a disability while the person with a disability is present at the time the parking privileges are being used. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on or in which there is displayed an expired, or otherwise invalid person with a disability or disabled veteran state registration plate or a person with a disability parking decal or device issued pursuant to Section 3-609, 3-616 or Section 11-1301.2 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. In addition, it shall be unlawful to park in a restricted parking space created under subsection (e) of this section unless the vehicle clearly displays a valid decal or other device issued under that subsection, and the vehicle is operated by the permit holder, or by a properly licensed driver acting under the express direction of the permit holder while the permit holder is present at the time the parking privileges are being used. (k) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any motor vehicle bearing a valid person with a disability license plate or a person with disability parking decal or device containing the international symbol of access issued to persons with disabilities by any local authority, state, district, territory or foreign country shall be recognized as a valid license plate or device and receive the same parking privileges as provided in this section. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 3-11-98, p. 63463; Amend Coun. J. 9-5-01, p. 66166, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-1-02, p. 83018, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-03, p. 14216, § 6.1; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-05, p. 66648, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-26-06, p. 75403 § 1; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-11, p. 17753, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 162; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-10-25, p. 36140, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-060 Snow removal.

9-64-060 Snow removal. For the purpose of facilitating snow removal, the commissioner of transportation is authorized to erect and maintain signs prohibiting the parking of vehicles on any street or streets within the city between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1st of any year to March 31st of the following year and to further designate such street or streets as "tow zones." It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any street in violation of a sign erected or maintained pursuant to this section. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 6)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-070 Parking on snow routes.

9-64-070 Parking on snow routes. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than three minutes for the loading and unloading of passengers or 30 minutes for the loading, unloading, pick-up or delivery of materials from commercial vehicles, whether such location has been designated as a loading zone or not, on any street that has been designated by appropriate signs as a "Snow Route" at any time the snow on the street exceeds two inches in depth and until the snow stops falling and for the necessary period of time until all snow removal operations have been completed. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-080 Parking restricted on certain days or hours.

9-64-080 Parking restricted on certain days or hours. (a) The commissioner of transportation is authorized, based on traffic need supported by an engineering study, to erect and maintain on any through street or street on which a bus line is operated appropriate signs indicating no parking between designated hours on either side of the street Monday through Friday. It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle in violation of a sign erected or maintained pursuant to this subsection. (b) The commissioner of transportation is authorized to determine, subject to the approval of the city council, those streets or parts of streets upon which standing or parking shall be prohibited within certain hours or permitted for a limited time and to erect and maintain appropriate signs giving notice of the restrictions. The commissioner of transportation is authorized to determine, upon 20-day prior notice to the alderman of the affected ward, those locations within the central business district, south of the south line of West Kinzie Street between Halsted Street and the Chicago River, and south of the south bank of the Chicago River between West Kinzie Street and Lake Michigan, at which full time standing or parking restrictions shall be modified to limit the prohibition on standing or parking to Mondays through Fridays or Mondays through Saturdays and to erect and maintain appropriate signs giving notice of the restrictions. It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle in violation of a sign erected or maintained pursuant to this subsection. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-91, p. 5008; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-98, p. 78566, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 6)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-085 Review of existing residential parking permit.

9-64-085 Review of existing residential parking permit. (a) The comptroller shall review, according to a schedule to be determined by the comptroller, all residential parking permit zones created before the effective date of this ordinance that either: (1) are less than three blocks in size, or (2) restrict parking for 24 hours a day. (b) Upon initiating such a review, the comptroller shall notify and solicit comments from each alderman in whose ward part or all of the residential parking permit zone under review is located, and shall also notify the residents in the residential parking permit zone under review who are holders of the city wheel tax license emblem issued pursuant to Section 3-56-070 of this Code. Such notice shall describe the geographical area and time periods of parking restriction of the zone under review, and shall describe the petition procedure set forth in subsection (c) of this section for voluntary revocation or time period reduction of the zone. In conducting his review, the comptroller shall determine whether: (1) At least 80 percent of the occupied frontage, at ground level, of each block in the residential parking permit zone under review is in use for residence purposes. (2) At least 75 percent of available on-street parking in the residential parking permit zone under review is being used during the time periods that parking is restricted, as determined by a parking study. If the comptroller concludes that both of the above conditions are met, the comptroller shall recommend to the city council that the zone be continued. If the comptroller concludes that both of the above conditions are not met, the comptroller shall recommend to the city council that the zone be revoked or modified. A vote of the city council shall be required to revoke or modify a residential parking permit zone pursuant to this section. (c) Subject to the approval of the city council, a residential parking permit zone created before the effective date of this ordinance may be voluntarily revoked by submitting to the comptroller a petition, requesting revocation of part or all of the zone and signed and dated by at least 51 percent of the residents in the zone who are holders of the city wheel tax license emblem issued pursuant to Section 3-56-070 of this Code. If the petition requests revocation of only part of a residential parking permit zone, the size of the remaining zone must be at least a block, and if more than one block, all blocks in the remaining zone must be contiguous. Any signature on the petition, to be valid, must be dated within a year of the date the petition is submitted to the comptroller. Subject to the approval of the city council, the time periods that parking is restricted in a residential parking permit zone created before the effective date of this ordinance may be voluntarily reduced by submitting to the comptroller a petition, requesting a reduction in such time periods and signed and dated by at least 51 percent of the residents in the zone who are holders of the city wheel tax license emblem issued pursuant to Section 3-56-070 of this Code. Any signature on the petition, to be valid, must be dated within a year of the date the petition is submitted to the comptroller. (d) Upon the revocation or modification of a residential parking permit zone pursuant to this section, the commissioner of transportation shall remove or modify the pertinent parking zone signage, as appropriate. (e) As used in this section, the term "block" shall mean both sides of any street between street intersections. (Added Coun. J. 3-11-98, p. 63453, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-07, p. 16793, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34890, § 3; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-090 Residential parking permit.

9-64-090 Residential parking permit. (a) Subject to the approval of the city council, the commissioner of transportation is authorized to erect and maintain signs on any block of any residential street in an R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5 zoning district indicating resident permit parking only when all of the following conditions have been met: (1) An application, which clearly states the cause(s) of the parking problems creating the need for the proposed residential parking permit zone, and the time periods of parking restriction that are requested (stated in hours, days and months), is submitted to the comptroller. The application must be accompanied by a petition requesting the proposed residential parking permit zone and signed and dated by at least 65 percent of the residents in the proposed zone who are holders of the city wheel tax license emblem issued pursuant to Section 3-56-070 of this Code. Any signature on the petition, to be valid, must be dated within a year of the date the petition is submitted to the comptroller. (2) The size of the proposed residential parking permit zone is a minimum of one block, and if more than one block, all blocks in the proposed zone are contiguous. (3) At least 80 percent of the occupied frontage, at ground level, of each block in the proposed residential parking permit zone is in use for residence purposes. (4) A parking study determines that at least 45 percent of the vehicles parked in the proposed residential parking permit zone during the time periods requested for the permit are not owned by residents of the proposed zone. (5) A parking study determines that at least 85 percent of available on-street parking in the proposed residential parking permit zone is occupied during the time periods requested for the permit. The comptroller shall prepare and make available the form of application required by this subsection. (b) As used in this section, the term "block" shall mean both sides of any street between street intersections. (c) Upon receiving an application for a proposed residential parking permit zone, the comptroller shall notify and solicit comments from each alderman in whose ward part or all of the proposed residential parking permit zone will be located, and shall also take such measures as are necessary to determine whether the conditions of subsection (a) of this section have been met. Before approving an application, the comptroller shall determine the time periods, stated in hours, days and months, when the parking restrictions of the residential parking permit zone shall be effective. Such parking restrictions shall be limited to the times during which the parking study determines the parking problems exist. However, no resident permit parking shall be permitted on any part of a block located on a "Snow Route" that is 50 feet or less from any B or C zoning district in the 44th Ward only. Upon approving an application, the comptroller shall report his approval to each alderman who previously was notified pursuant to this subsection, and to the city council committee on pedestrian and traffic safety. Upon denying an application, the comptroller shall so notify each alderman who previously was notified pursuant to this subsection, and the person who submitted the application. All residential parking permit zones created pursuant to this section shall require approval by a vote of the city council to be effective. The description of all residential parking permit zones shall be maintained by the city clerk. (d) When official signs are erected indicating resident permit parking only, parking shall be restricted to service and delivery vehicles, and to home health care provider vehicles whose operators are doing business with residents of the residential parking permit zone and to vehicles displaying resident or visitor parking permits or other permits issued pursuant to Section 9-68-020. In addition, a vehicle not in these categories may park legally for up to 15 minutes in a 24 hour period in a residential parking permit zone if its hazard indicator lights are flashing. However, the parking restriction provided in this subsection shall not apply during any consecutive 48-hour period beginning from noon of the day before a holiday and continuing until noon of the day after the holiday. (e) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, it shall be unlawful to park any unauthorized vehicle in violation of signs erected or maintained pursuant to this section or any other ordinance or city council order which establishes and defines a residential parking permit zone for which permits are issued pursuant to Section 9-68-020 or other ordinance. (f) After consultation with the department of transportation and the applicable alderman, the city clerk shall designate an area adjacent to, and within a 200-number range of street addresses of, a residential parking permit zone, if the city clerk has determined that the zone has created conditions that result in insufficient available parking in the designated area. Any person residing in the designated area shall qualify to acquire a permit to park in the residential parking permit zone. The owner of property with a business address located on either side of a block immediately adjacent to a residential parking permit zone shall qualify to acquire a permit to park in such adjacent zone, and shall be limited to one permit for each qualifying business address. Such designated areas shall be known as "Buffer Zones." (g) Residential parking daily permits issued pursuant to Section 9-68-020 shall be valid for a 24 hour period from the time of posting. A residential parking daily permit purchased electronically shall be valid for a 24 hour period from the time of activation of such permit. The display requirement for residential parking daily permits may be met through electronic receipt. (h) Reserved. (i) Subject to the approval of the city council, a residential parking permit zone created pursuant to this section, or part thereof, shall be revoked upon occurrence of both of the following conditions: (1) A petition, requesting revocation of part or all of the zone and signed and dated by at least 51 percent of the residents in the zone who are holders of the city wheel tax license emblem issued pursuant to Section 3-56-070 of this Code, is submitted to the comptroller. If the petition requests revocation of only part of a residential parking permit zone, the size of the remaining zone must be at least a block. Any signature on the petition, to be valid, must be dated within a year of the date the petition is submitted to the comptroller. (2) A parking study determines that less than 75 percent of available on-street parking in the residential parking permit zone, or part thereof sought to be revoked, is occupied during the time periods that parking is restricted. Upon receiving a petition for revocation of part or all of a residential parking permit zone, the comptroller shall notify and solicit comments from each alderman in whose ward part or all of the residential parking permit zone is located. If the comptroller concludes that both of the above conditions are met, the comptroller shall recommend to the city council that the zone be revoked or modified. If the comptroller concludes that both of the above conditions are not met, the comptroller shall recommend to the city council that the zone be continued. (j) Upon the creation, revocation or modification of a residential parking permit zone pursuant to this section, the commissioner of transportation shall install, remove or modify the pertinent parking zone signage, as appropriate. (k) Any person alleged to have violated subsection (e) of this section may raise as an affirmative defense that (1) such person resided in the city for less than 30 days at the time he or she was cited for violation, or (2) the cited vehicle was purchased less than 30 days prior to the issuance of the violation. If the alleged violator can demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, that he or she resided in the city for less than 30 days or owned the vehicle for less than 30 days at the time the citation was issued, and that the appropriate fee was paid in accordance with Chapter 9-68 no later than 30 days following the commencement of city residence or purchase of the vehicle, no liability shall exist. A showing of recent residency may be made by a lease, utility billing records, or other appropriate documents. A showing of recent vehicle purchase may be made by applicable vehicle registration or title documents issued by the Secretary of State or other appropriate documents. Any person who knowingly provides inaccurate information in asserting the affirmative defense set forth in this subsection (k) shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $500.00. (l) The city clerk is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement any subsection of this section conferring powers or duties on the city clerk, including, but not limited to, subsections (e), (f), (g) and (k). Such subsections and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder may be enforced by designated employees of the office of the city clerk or by members of the police department. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 5-22-91, p. 823; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 10-2-91, p. 6608; Amend Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26937; Amend Coun. J. 11-20-96, p. 34815; Amend Coun. J. 3-11-98, p. 63453; Amend Coun. J. 5-12-99, p. 2258; Amend Coun. J. 3-9-05, p. 44095, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-28-06, p. 79275, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-06, p. 93239, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-07, p. 16793, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-08, p. 34890, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-09, p. 72740, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-6-10, p. 102614, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-13-11, p. 111023, § 1; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 26746, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-14, p. 85534, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 4-15-15, p. 106592, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-13-16, p. 17133, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-14-16, p. 31402, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. III, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-17, p. 59342, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-28-18, p. 68012, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14103, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-20, p. 22520, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-20-25, p. 38352, § 9)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-091 Industrial permit parking.

9-64-091 Industrial permit parking. (a) Owners or managers of industrial businesses may apply to the Traffic Compliance Administrator for designation of an industrial permit parking zone that includes the applicant's businesses, in accordance with the procedures set out in this section. The application shall be in form approved and supplied by the Traffic Compliance Administrator, and shall include applicable rules and other relevant information. A zone may be established only on streets devoted primarily to industrial use. The completed application shall identify the boundaries of the proposed zone, the types of property uses located in the zone, and the hours of the day, days of the week or months of the year during which the proposed zone shall be effective. The application shall also indicate that 60 percent or more of the vehicles parked in the proposed zone that are continuously parked for a consecutive eight hour period are parked in connection with businesses located in the zone. The applicants shall circulate application forms to businesses located in the proposed zone. Owners or managers of at least 60 percent of businesses located in the proposed zone must sign the application indicating their consent to industrial parking designation in order for the application to be considered. The application must identify the person or persons circulating it and must be notarized. After presenting the required number of signatures to the Traffic Compliance Administrator, the applicant or applicants shall give notice of the proposed industrial permit parking designation in a newspaper of general or local circulation. Proof of notice by publication must be submitted to the Traffic Compliance Administrator. Upon receipt of all requested information, the Traffic Compliance Administrator shall notify the Departments of Finance, Transportation, and Planning and Development that a representative of one or more businesses have requested designation of industrial permit parking. Within 60 days after receipt of notification from the Traffic Compliance Administrator, the Department of Finance shall verify the information contained in the petitions and the Department of Transportation shall analyze the traffic conditions, traffic area impacts within the proposed zone and parking conditions of the proposed zone. Within the same time period, the Department of Planning and Development shall analyze the economic or other impact of the zone upon businesses or other institutions located within or adjacent to the zone. The Departments of Finance, Transportation, and Planning and Development shall report their findings and any recommendations to the Traffic Compliance Administrator. Upon consideration of the revenue, transportation and planning and development studies, the Traffic Compliance Administrator shall issue to the appropriate committee of the City Council his or her recommendations on the advisability of designating the zone for industrial permit parking and as to the hours of the day, days of the week or months of the year when such regulations shall be effective. If the City Council approves creation of an industrial permit parking zone, the Commissioner of Transportation shall erect and maintain signs on the applicable blocks indicating industrial permit parking only. When official signs are erected indicating industrial permit parking only, parking shall be restricted to service and delivery vehicles whose operators are doing business with businesses located in the zone and to vehicles displaying permit issued pursuant to Section 9-68-028 of this Code. (b) It shall be unlawful to park any unauthorized vehicle in violation of signs erected or maintained pursuant to this section. (c) Any business located on either side of a commercial block that is immediately adjacent to an industrial permit parking zone shall qualify for permits to park in the adjacent zone. (Added Coun. J. 11-2-94, p. 58616; Corrected 12-21-94, p. 64484; Amend Coun. J. 6-11-08, p. 29530, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 7-9-08, p. 32453; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 6; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 20; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-100 Parking prohibited - Fire hydrants, firelanes and various locations.

9-64-100 Parking prohibited - Fire hydrants, firelanes and various locations. In addition to the restrictions set forth in subsection (c) of Section 9-64-170, it shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in any of the following places: (a) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; (b) In a firelane; (c) At any place where the vehicle will block vehicular access to or use of a driveway, alley or firelane; (d) At any place where the vehicle will block the use of a curb cut access for handicapped pedestrians; (e) Under the lowest portion of any fire escape; (f) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk where official signs are posted; (g) Within 30 feet of an official traffic signal or stop sign on the approaching side; (h) On the same side of the public way in front of any entrance or exit of any building primarily used for theatrical performances and containing a "stage" as that term is defined in Chapter 14B-2 of the Municipal Code of Chicago. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 5-28-14, p. 81917, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 95)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-110 Parking prohibited - Roadways, sidewalks, bridges and similar locations.

9-64-110 Parking prohibited - Roadways, sidewalks, bridges and similar locations. It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle in any of the following places: (a) (1) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street outside of the Central Business District; (2) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street within the Central Business District; (3) Solely for the purposes of this subsection (a), the term "Central Business District" shall be defined as provided in Section 9-4-010, but excluding the area bordered by: Interstate 90 to the west; the centerline of West Roosevelt Road to the south; the east side of (extended) South Wells Street to the east; and West Congress Parkway, extending west along Interstate 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) to Interstate 90, to the north; (b) Within an intersection, except on the continuous side of a "T" intersection; (c) On a crosswalk; (d) On a sidewalk; (e) On a parkway, except in case of an emergency, or as provided in Section 9-64-113; (f) Upon any bridge, except those located on North Stockton Drive between North Avenue and Diversey Parkway; (g) In a viaduct or underpass; (h) On any railroad tracks or within a distance of ten feet from the outer rails thereof. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 4-29-92, p. 15384; Amend Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 24880; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-12, p. 42201, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-18-18, p. 76374, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-25-18, p. 77873, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-23-19, p. 94409, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-113 Parking prohibited on a parkway - Exceptions.

9-64-113 Parking prohibited on a parkway - Exceptions. Vehicles may park with two wheels on a parkway curb or carriage walk in the following locations, which shall be identified by signs indicating that such parking is allowed: (a) West Juneway Terrace (north side) from 1416 to 1546 and (south side) from 1415 to 1547. (b) North Lawler Avenue (west side) from 4014 to 4142 and (east side) from 4019 to 4141. (c) West 107th Street (north side) from 1616 to 1838 and (south side) from 1619 to 1863. (d) West Beverly Glen Parkway (north side) from 1628 to 1748 and (south side) from 1615 to 1755. (e) South Wood Street (east side) from 10701 to 10843. (f) South Damen Avenue (west side) from 9700 to 9756 and (east side) from 9701 to 9757. (g) South Talman Avenue (west side) from 10500 to 10558 and (east side) from 10501 to 10559. (h) South Damen Avenue (west side) from 9400 to 9442 and (east side) from 9401 to 9441. (i) South Hale Avenue (east side) from 11501 to 11659 and (west side) from 11500 to 11658. (j) West Grace Street (north side) from 1800 to 1848. (Added Coun. J. 1-23-19, p. 94409, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-20, p. 22522, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-23, p. 7143, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-16-25, p. 30651, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-115 Parking in a vacant lot - Prohibited.

9-64-115 Parking in a vacant lot - Prohibited. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in a vacant lot. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020(b). Each day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense to which a separate fine shall apply. The last registered owner of the vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be prima facie responsible for the violation and shall be subject to the penalty set forth in Section 9-100-020(b) for the violation of this section. For purposes of this section, the term "vacant lot" has the meaning ascribed to this term in Section 7-28-780. (Added Coun. J. 11-7-22, p. 55595, Art. III, § 4) Editor's note – Coun. J. 7-26-17, p. 53470, § 1, repealed former § 9-64-115, which pertained to parking prohibited for commercial vehicles in residential zones.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-120 Parking on city property.

9-64-120 Parking on city property. (a) Except in parking lots and garages that are explicitly held out for the use of the public, it shall be unlawful to park any vehicle upon any property owned by the City; provided, this section shall not apply to City-owned vehicles or to other vehicles whose operation is useful or essential to the proper functioning of the Department, Board or Commission occupying the property. The custodian of the property shall post "No Parking" signs indicating the foregoing prohibition. Where "No Parking" signs are not posted, a notice of prohibited parking shall be affixed to any vehicle parked in violation of this section. Said affixed notice shall be deemed to give the vehicle owner notice of the parking prohibition, and seven days after the notice was affixed the City may treat the vehicle as if a "No Parking" sign were posted and enforce accordingly. (b) It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle upon the premises of a Chicago Housing Authority Development except in such areas designated by official signs or other markings as parking lots. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 82019, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-125 Display of wheel tax license emblem.

9-64-125 Display of wheel tax license emblem. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 3-56-020(b) or Section 3-56-125(d) of this Code, no person shall park or stand on any portion of the public way, or on any City-owned property, or in a public parking garage as defined in Chapter 4-232, or in any parking lot open to pedestrian traffic any vehicle requiring a wheel tax license under Chapter 3-56 of this Code, unless the wheel tax license emblem is displayed in the manner required by subsection (d) of this section. Pursuant to Section 3-56-021, any person alleged to have violated this section may raise as an affirmative defense that (1) such person resided in the City for less than 30 days at the time the individual was cited for the violation, or (2) the cited vehicle was purchased less than 30 days prior to the issuance of the violation; (3) in the case of a renewal of a valid and current wheel tax license, such person obtained a current wheel tax license within the grace period provided for under Section 3-56-043(b); or (4) the violation has been corrected prior to adjudication of the citation pursuant to subsection (e) of this section. (b) It shall be a violation of this section for a vehicle of under or equal to 16,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight to fail to comply with subsection (a) of this section. (c) It shall be a violation of this section for a vehicle of over 16,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight to fail to comply with subsection (a) of this section. (d) If display is required by this section, the wheel tax license emblem shall be (1) affixed in accordance with the instructions printed thereon or accompanying the emblem, which are made a part hereof, and (2) affixed without the use of supplemental adhesives, and (3) positioned to be clearly visible, (4) and maintained in a clearly legible condition on the front windshield in the lower right-hand corner farthest removed from the driver's position; provided, however, that if the wheel tax license emblem takes the form of a license tag, such license tag shall be affixed to the vehicle's rear license plate in a manner that does not obstruct the visibility of the license plate or any information set forth on such plate. (e) Any individual cited for violation of subsections (a), (b) or (c) of this section may raise as an affirmative defense that the violation has been corrected prior to adjudication of the citation. The affirmative defense provided in this subsection shall apply to all citations issued within a 30 day period prior to the date of compliance for the same violation, and it shall be limited to only one such defense per a permanent vehicle license plate number of a vehicle registered in the name of an individual defendant as a sole or joint owner. (f) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this section, the violation of this section shall subject the violator to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020. (Added Coun. J. 1-14-92, p. 11643; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-03, p. 14216, § 6.2; Amend Coun. J. 12-8-04, p. 38063, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-8-06, p. 69782, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-07, p. 16793, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 7-28-11, p. 5048, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-15-12, p. 20533, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-13, p. 51189, § 12; Amend Coun. J. 4-15-15, p. 106576, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 9-18-19, p. 4521, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 10-27-21, p. 40504, Art. I, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-23, p. 6700, Art. I, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-130 Parking in alleys.

9-64-130 Parking in alleys. (a) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in any alley for a period of time longer than is necessary for the expeditious loading, unloading, pick-up or delivery of materials from such vehicle. (b) It shall be unlawful to park a vehicle in an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic or to block the entrance to any abutting property. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-140 Common-carrier vehicle stops and stands.

9-64-140 Common-carrier vehicle stops and stands. (a) The Commissioner is authorized to establish bus stops upon 20-day prior notice to the alderman of the ward in which the bus stop is to be located and, subject to the approval of the City Council, is authorized to establish bus stands, taxicab stands, and stands for other passenger common-carrier motor vehicles on such public streets and in such number as shall be determined to be of the greatest benefit and convenience to the public, and every such stop or stand shall be designated by appropriate signs or curb markings or both. The Commissioner is authorized to determine, upon 20-day prior notice to the alderman of the affected ward, those locations within the Central Business District where the restriction on parking at any such stop or stand shall be modified to limit the prohibition on parking of unauthorized vehicles to Mondays through Fridays or Mondays through Saturdays. (b) It shall be unlawful to stand or park a vehicle, other than the type of vehicle for which the stop or stand is reserved, in violation of signs posted, in any stop or stand described in subsection (a) that has been officially designated by appropriate signs or markings. The limits of any such zone shall extend from the location of a sign designating the beginning of the zone to either: (1) the location of a sign designating the end of the zone; or (2) if no such end sign is posted, to the nearest intersection. This paragraph shall not apply to a vehicle engaged in the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers when such loading or unloading does not interfere with any bus or taxicab waiting to enter or about to enter such zone. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-91, p. 5008; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 6-18-25, p. 29762, § 5)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-150 Parking prohibited - Fire stations, railroad crossings and hazardous locations.

9-64-150 Parking prohibited - Fire stations, railroad crossings and hazardous locations. (a) The commissioner of transportation is authorized to erect and maintain signs indicating no parking at any place within 20 feet of the entrance to any fire station, on the side of any street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of the entrance, or within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle in violation of any sign erected or maintained pursuant to this subsection. (b) The commissioner of transportation is authorized to determine places in which the standing or parking of vehicles would create an especially hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic and those streets or parts of streets upon which parking shall be prohibited, and to erect and maintain appropriate signs giving notice that standing or parking is prohibited. It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle in violation of any sign erected or maintained pursuant to this subsection. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 6)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-160 Curb loading zones.

9-64-160 Curb loading zones. (a) (1) The commissioner is authorized to determine the location of a permanent or temporary curb loading zone upon an application by an owner, agent or lessee of any building or parcel of property seeking a designation for a curb loading zone, and shall place and maintain appropriate signage indicating the zones and the hours during which standing, stopping or parking is restricted. In making the determination, the commissioner shall consider: whether the location of the proposed curb loading zone would (i) interfere with or impede the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or ingress or egress from any surrounding building or property; or (ii) further public convenience or safety. The application shall be in a form and format prescribed by the commissioner. The applicant shall pay a non-refundable application fee of $55.00 at the time the application is submitted. Additional applicable fees shall be governed by Section 9-68-030. Prior to the approval or disapproval of an application, the commissioner shall notify the affected alderman and solicit a recommendation based on the alderman's analysis of any relevant factors. For purposes of this section, "curb loading zone" includes a curb loading zone used solely by patrons of a licensed day care center, as defined by Section 4-75-010, for the expeditious picking up or dropping off of children under the age of seven. (2) The commissioner is authorized to determine, upon the commissioner's initiative, the location of permanent or temporary curb loading zones, and shall place and maintain appropriate signage indicating the zones and the hours during which standing, stopping or parking is restricted. In making the determination, the commissioner shall consider whether the location of a proposed curb loading zone would further public convenience or necessity. (b) It shall be unlawful to park, stand, or stop any vehicle in any place designated as a curb loading zone during the days of the week or hours of the day when the restrictions applicable to such zones are in effect except for the loading and pick-up or unloading and delivery of materials from commercial vehicles for the lesser of: (i) a thirty-minute period from arrival to the zone, or (ii) the time limitation posted on the signage. The vehicle’s hazard indicator lights must be flashing while the vehicle is using the zone. Provided that the operator of a motor vehicle of the first division may stand in a curb loading zone for the purpose of and while actually engaged in the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers when such standing does not interfere with any vehicle used for the transportation of materials which is waiting to enter or about to enter such zone. (c) The commissioner is authorized to issue special permits to allow the backing of a vehicle to the curb for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise or materials subject to the terms and conditions of such permits. Such permit may be issued to the owner of the vehicle and shall grant to such person the privileges as therein stated and authorized therein, provided that such permit shall be either in the possession of the operator or on the vehicle at the time such vehicle is backed against the curb to take on or discharge a load. It shall be unlawful for any permittee or other person to violate any of the special terms or conditions of any such permit. (d) The comptroller may issue a curb loading zone permit to the owner or lessee of a passenger vehicle normally used to transport property in the furtherance of a commercial or industrial enterprise in accordance with this subsection. Application for such permit shall be made to the comptroller on forms provided for that purpose. The application shall indicate: the applicant's name, address and occupation; the name, address, telephone number and nature of the commercial or industrial enterprise served by the vehicle; the state license number of the vehicle for which the permit is sought; the types of property typically carried in the vehicle; and such other information as the comptroller may require. The applicant shall sign the application and submit it with a semiannual fee of $125.00. If the applicant is a corporation, the application may be signed by an officer of the applicant; if the applicant is a partnership, a partner may sign the application. If the application discloses that the vehicle meets the requirements of this subsection, the comptroller shall issue the permit. The permit shall include the name of the commercial or industrial enterprise and the state vehicle license of the vehicle. A valid permit displayed in the lower left corner of the windshield of the vehicle qualifies the vehicle as a commercial vehicle for purposes of subsection (b) of this section. Each permit issued under this subsection shall expire six calendar months after its issuance. No such permit shall be transferable. (e) (1) The commissioner is authorized to: (i) modify the duration of parking, standing or stopping restrictions, provided that no such modification shall take effect until the commissioner has installed appropriate signage indicating the modified parking restrictions; (ii) amend the length of or hours of operation of a curb loading zone; or (iii) remove the designation as a curb loading zone. (2) Any curb loading zone previously established by ordinance pursuant to this section shall be subject to this section. (f) Not less than annually, the commissioner shall make a report to the city council on all new installations, modifications, and removals of curb loading zones during the period. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 9-11-91, p. 5008; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 7-7-92, p. 18778; Amend Coun J. 10-7-98, p. 78566, § 5; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 11951, Art. II, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-26-17, p. 53468, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 82357, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-165 Commercial loading zones.

9-64-165 Commercial loading zones. (a) A commercial loading zone program is created as provided in this section. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the Comptroller is authorized to convert any existing curb loading zone established pursuant to Section 9-64-160 to a commercial loading zone, and to install meters at that zone. Any commercial loading zone established by this section shall be a "designated parking meter zone" subject to Section 9-64-190. The Comptroller shall cause appropriate signage to be installed and maintained in any location designated as a commercial loading zone pursuant to this section. (c) Curb loading zones for which a valet parking operator license has been issued or which are adjacent to day care centers, government buildings, hospitals, hotels, houses of worship, nursing homes, private residences, and schools shall not be eligible for conversion to commercial loading zones. If the use of the adjacent facility changes, the Comptroller may change the zone accordingly. (d) If a curb loading zone is converted to a commercial loading zone pursuant to this section, the owner, agent or lessee of any building or parcel of property who has paid the annual fee charged under Section 9-68-030(a) in connection with the designation of the curb loading zone shall be given 30-days' notice of the conversion and shall be reimbursed, on a pro rata basis, for the remaining months of the designation of the location as a curb loading zone. (e) The Comptroller is authorized to establish a commercial loading zone permit program, which in the Comptroller's discretion may include individual vehicle permits, or fleet permits, or both. Once the program is established, the Comptroller may issue a commercial loading permit to the owner or lessee of a commercial vehicle or commercial vehicle fleet in accordance with this subsection. Application for such permit shall be made to the Comptroller on forms provided for that purpose. The application shall indicate: (1) the applicant's name, address and occupation: (2) the name, address, telephone number and nature of the commercial or industrial enterprise served by the vehicle: (3) the state license number of the vehicle(s) for which the permit is sought: (4) the types of property typically carried in the vehicle(s); and (5) such other information as the Comptroller may reasonably require. The applicant shall sign the application and submit it with a reasonable fee to be determined by the Comptroller. The permit period shall be for one year or such longer time as the Comptroller may set. After receiving an application, the Comptroller shall issue the permit if the application is complete and the vehicle(s) meets the definition of a commercial vehicle as set forth in section 9-4-010. The permit shall include the name of the commercial or industrial enterprise and may include the state vehicle license of the vehicle(s). A valid permit displayed in a clearly legible condition on the front windshield in the lower left-hand corner closest to the driver's position of the windshield of the vehicle qualifies the vehicle as a commercial vehicle for purposes of subsection (f) of this section. Each permit issued under this subsection shall expire six calendar months after its issuance. No such permit shall be transferable. (f) (1) The Comptroller is authorized to set the hours for when a commercial loading zone is operating as such, and also authorized to set the rates for when it is not. (2) Commercial vehicles remitting payment in accordance with Section 9-64-190 or properly displaying a commercial loading permit may park in a commercial loading zone, subject to applicable restrictions governing maximum length of stay and the hours of operation of the area as a commercial loading zone. (3) Non-commercial vehicles may not park in a commercial loading zone, except: (A) for service vehicles that: (i) have been issued a service vehicle permit under Section 9-68-060; or (ii) are performing professional duties pursuant to a concession agreement approved by the City Council for the operation, maintenance, improvement, installation and removal of, and the collection of fees from, certain designated parking meters. (B) during hours where the area is not designated a commercial loading zone. (g) The Traffic Compliance Administrator is authorized to promulgate rules as he deems necessary or appropriate for the proper administration and enforcement of this section. (h) Section 9-64-190(c) provides for the enforcement of this section. (i) The Mayor, the Chief Financial Officer, the City Comptroller, the Director of the Office of Budget and Management and the Corporation Counsel (the "Authorized Officers"), and any other City officer as shall be designated by the Authorized Officers are each authorized, individually or jointly, to execute and deliver any and all agreements, documents, instruments or certificates as the executing officer shall deem necessary, advisable or appropriate in connection with the implementation of the commercial loading zone program created by this section, including one or more amendments to that certain Amended and Restated Chicago Metered Parking System Concession Agreement dated as of June 5, 2013, between the City and Chicago Parking Meters, LLC, and to take all additional actions as necessary or appropriate to carry out the commercial loading zone program. (Added Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. VIII, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-170 Parking restrictions - Special types of vehicles - Exceptions.

9-64-170 Parking restrictions - Special types of vehicles - Exceptions. (a) (1) Residential streets – Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (a), or in subsections (f)(2) or (g) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to park at any time, including overnight, any truck, van, tractor, truck tractor, semi- trailer, trailer, recreational vehicle more than 22 feet in length, self-contained motor home, bus, taxicab, commercial vehicle, limousine (whether for hire or not for hire) or livery vehicle on any residential street within the City. (2) Residential streets – Exception for expeditious loading or unloading of a vehicle – When authorized. The prohibition set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) shall not apply to any vehicle described therein when the vehicle is actually and expeditiously being loaded or unloaded of passengers, merchandise or other contents. (3) Residential streets – Exception for delivery, service or repair vehicles – When authorized. The prohibition set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) shall not apply to any delivery, service or repair vehicle, if such vehicle (i) is actually being used to perform deliveries, service or repairs at a particular address for a particular customer when that customer's address is clearly displayed on the vehicle's dashboard; and (ii) is emblazoned with the name and business license number of its owner; and (iii) is lawfully parked in accordance with the general parking requirements of this Code. Provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to any vehicle for which a service vehicle permit is required under Section 9-68-060. Provided further, that nothing in this subsection (a)(3) shall be construed to permit overnight parking by any delivery, service or repair vehicle, except in the case of, and only for the duration of, emergency delivery, service or repairs at a particular address for a particular customer when that customer's address is clearly displayed on the vehicle's dashboard, or unless overnight parking is permitted pursuant to a valid permit issued under Section 9-68-060. (4) Residential streets – Exception for buses – When authorized. The driver of a bus may park or stand the bus in a designated bus stand in accordance with Section 9-48-050. (5) Residential streets – Exception for non- commercial pickup trucks and vans weighing less than 8,000 pounds – When authorized. The prohibition in paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) shall not apply to the owner of a pickup truck or van that: (i) is lawfully parked at the curb in accordance with the general parking requirements of this Code, and (ii) bears a valid and current City wheel tax license emblem, and (iii) has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,000 pounds, and (iv) is not a commercial vehicle. (6) Residential streets – Exception for taxicabs – When authorized. In the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 29th, 35th, 40th, 46th and 50th wards, and on that portion of 108th Place from South Wentworth Avenue on the east to the perpendicular railway line on the west, the prohibition set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection (a) shall not apply to the owner of a taxicab if all of the following requirements are met: (i) the owner of the taxicab has no outstanding debt to the city for parking violations or has satisfied or otherwise resolved any such debt within the meaning of Section 2-32-094, and (ii) the taxicab is not in service, and (iii) the taxicab is lawfully parked at the curb adjacent to the taxicab owner's place of residence in accordance with the general parking requirements of this Code, and (iv) the taxicab bears a valid and current city wheel tax license emblem, and (v) the taxicab bears a valid and current special parking permit issued by the alderman of the ward in which the taxicab owner resides, and (vi) the taxicab is in apparent compliance with this subsection and other applicable requirements of this Code. (7) Residential streets – Penalty for violation. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this subsection (a) shall be subject to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020. (b) (1) Business streets – Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (b), or in subsections (f)(2) or (g) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to park at any time, including overnight, any truck, truck tractor, semi-trailer, trailer, self-contained motor home, commercial vehicle, limousine (whether for hire or not for hire) or bus on any business street in the City. (2) Business streets – Exception for expeditious loading or unloading of a vehicle – When authorized. The prohibition set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection (b) shall not apply to any vehicle described therein when the vehicle is actually and expeditiously being loaded or unloaded of passengers, merchandise or other contents. (3) Business streets – Exception for delivery, service or repair vehicles – When authorized. The prohibition set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection (b) shall not apply to any delivery, service or repair vehicle, if such vehicle (i) is actually being used to perform deliveries, service or repairs at a particular address for a particular customer when that customer's address is clearly displayed on the dashboard; and (ii) is emblazoned with the name and business license number of its owner; and (iii) is lawfully parked in accordance with the general parking requirements of this Code. Provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to any vehicle for which a service vehicle permit is required under Section 9-68-060. Provided further, that nothing in this subsection (b)(3) shall be construed to permit overnight parking by any delivery, service or repair vehicle, except in the case of, and only for the duration of, emergency delivery, service or repairs at a particular address for a particular customer when that customer's address is clearly displayed on the vehicle's dashboard, or unless overnight parking is authorized pursuant to a valid permit issued under Section 9-68-060. (4) Business streets – Exception for buses – When authorized. The driver of a bus may park or stand the bus in a designated bus stand in accordance with Section 9-48-050. (5) Business streets – Taxicabs. (i) Parking permitted after 7:00 A.M. and before 2:00 A.M. – Exceptions. Taxicabs are allowed to park in a lawful manner on any business street in the city after 7:00 A.M. and before 2:00 A.M., except on: (both sides) of North Knox Avenue, from West Addison Street to West Roscoe Street (30th Ward), and (both sides) of West Cornelia Avenue, from North Knox Avenue to North Kilpatrick Avenue (30th Ward). (ii) Parking restricted to two hours between 2:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M. – Exceptions. Except as otherwise provided herein or in item (iii) of this subsection (b)(5), it shall be unlawful for any person to park any taxicab on any business street in the city for a period longer than two hours between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M.; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to taxicabs parked on business streets in the 23rd ward; 40th ward only on the (north side) of North Lincoln Avenue, from North California Avenue to West Peterson Avenue, (south side) of North Lincoln Avenue, from North California Avenue to West Foster Avenue, (both sides) of North Western Avenue, from West Glenlake Avenue to West Peterson Avenue, (east side) of North Western Avenue, from West Balmoral Avenue to West Peterson Avenue and (south side) of West Peterson Avenue, from North Lincoln Avenue to North California Avenue; 46th ward; 49th ward; and in the 50th ward on Devon Avenue between Ridge Boulevard and Hoyne Avenue, and on Western Avenue from Granville Avenue to Pratt Boulevard. (iii) Parking prohibited between 2:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any taxicab between 2:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M. on: (both sides) of North Knox Avenue, from West Addison Street to West Roscoe Street (30th Ward), and (both sides) of West Cornelia Avenue, from North Knox Avenue to North Kilpatrick Avenue (30th Ward). (6) Business streets – Exception for non- commercial pickup trucks weighing less than 8,000 pounds – When authorized. The prohibition in paragraph (1) of this subsection (b) shall not apply to the owner of a pickup truck that: (i) is lawfully parked at the curb in accordance with the general parking requirements of this Code, and (ii) has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,000 pounds, and (iii) is not a commercial vehicle. (7) Business Streets – Exception For Mobile Vendors. The prohibition in paragraph (1) of this subsection (b) shall not apply to the owner of either a mobile food vehicle, or a mobile merchant vehicle, that is lawfully parked at the curb while conducting retail operations. (8) Business streets – Penalty for violation. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this subsection (b) shall be subject to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020. (c) Citywide restriction – Parking near crosswalks, alleys, driveways or firelanes – Penalty for violation. It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle six feet or greater in height within 20 feet of any crosswalk, alley, commercial driveway or firelane. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this subsection (c) shall be subject to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020. (d) Impoundment – When authorized. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any commercial vehicle, truck tractor, semi-trailer or trailer that is parked on any residential or business street in violation of this section shall be subject to immobilization and impoundment, without prior notice or placement on an immobilization list. (e) [Reserved.] (f) (1) Pickup trucks and vans weighing less than 8,000 pounds – Parking on residential streets by persons exempt from City wheel tax license under Chapter 3-56 – When authorized. Notwithstanding the parking prohibitions set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the city council may from time to time, subject to the conditions and procedures described in this subsection (f), allow a person who is not required to obtain a city wheel tax license under Chapter 3-56 of this Code to park a pickup truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,000 pounds on a residential street in a specific area of the city, when there is sufficient parking in such area; provided, however, that this subsection (f) shall not apply to a junk vehicle. The ordinance authorizing such parking shall: (i) identify in subsection (f)(2) of this section the area by boundaries and be numbered for convenient identification with a ward-based prefix; and (ii) cover an area including no less than four contiguous city blocks. (2) Subject to the provisions of this subsection (f), parking of a pickup truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,000 pounds on a residential street by persons who are not required to obtain a city wheel tax license under Chapter 3-56 of this Code is allowed in the following areas: 19.1 Within an area bounded by 88th Street on the north, the east side of Western Avenue on the west, 105th Street on the south and Charles Street on the east. 19.2 Within an area bounded by 105th Street on the north, the east side of Western Avenue on the west, the city limits on the south and Vincennes Avenue on the east. 19.3 Within an area bounded by 99th Street on the north, Pulaski Road on the west, the city limits on the south and the west side of Western Avenue on the east. (g) (1) Commercial pickup trucks and vans weighing less than 8,000 pounds – Limited neighborhood parking exemption – Authorizing ordinance and special parking permit required. Notwithstanding the parking prohibitions set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the City Council may from time to time establish by ordinance an area within which owners of certain commercial vehicles who reside within such area, and who obtain the special parking permit described in this subsection (g), may park such vehicles. Provided, however, that this subsection (g) shall not apply to junk vehicles, as defined in Section 9-4-010. Provided further, that if a residential parking zone restriction is in effect on any street within the ordinance-designated area, a residential parking permit shall also be required to park the vehicle on such street. (2) Authorizing ordinance – Required. The ordinance required under subsection (g)(1) of this section: (i) shall identify, in subsection (g)(3) of this section, the area where permitted parking under this section is authorized. Each such area shall be numbered for convenient identification with a ward-based prefix and include the number of permits authorized for that area, if a cap is included; and (ii) shall cover an area including no less than two contiguous city blocks; and (iii) may place a cap on the number of special parking permits allowed to be issued in such area. In such case, special parking permits in such area shall be issued by the applicable alderman on a first-come non-discriminatory basis. (3) Designated areas. Parking of a commercial vehicle that is a pickup truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,000 pounds shall be allowed if the owner of the commercial vehicle has obtained the permit required by this subsection (g) and resides anywhere within the following areas: 26.1 Both sides of the street on North Campbell Avenue, from 800 North to 900 North, inclusive, and on both sides of the street on Rice Street from 2400 West to 2500 West inclusive. 26.2 Both sides of the street on the 1600 and 1700 blocks of North Albany Avenue. 33.1 Both sides of the street on the 4800 and 4900 blocks of North Albany Avenue. 35.1 South side of Elston Avenue, between Christiana Avenue and Addison Street. (4) Special parking permit – Required. On or after the effective date of the ordinance required under this subsection (g), any person seeking a special parking permit shall submit an application for such permit to the alderman of the ward in which such person resides. Except as otherwise provided herein or in subsection (g)(2)(iii), the local alderman shall issue a special parking permit to such person if all of the following requirements are met: (a) the commercial vehicle owner’s legal primary residence is located in the ordinance-designated area; and (b) the commercial vehicle is a pickup truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,000 pounds; and (c) the commercial vehicle is not a junk vehicle as defined in Section 9-4-010; and (d) the commercial vehicle bears a valid and current City wheel tax license emblem; and (e) the Department of Finance has determined that the vehicle owner has no outstanding debt to the City for parking violations or has satisfied or otherwise resolved any such debt within the meaning of Section 2-32-094; and (f) the commercial vehicle is in compliance with applicable requirements of this Code. An eligible vehicle owner shall be limited to one special parking permit for one eligible commercial vehicle only. A special parking permit issued under this subsection (g) shall be: (i) valid for one year from the date of its issuance; and (ii) issued by the applicable alderman using the form designed by the City Clerk for such purpose, with the applicable required information to be inserted on the permit in a legible manner using ink or other non-erasable marker, by the local alderman or such alderman’s designee. Such permit shall: (A) include text which reads "Special Parking Permit"; (B) identify the applicable commercial vehicle’s license plate number; (C) identify the ordinance-designated area on which the commercial vehicle is authorized to park; (D) identify the date on which the special parking permit will expire; and (E) be signed and dated by the applicable local alderman. Such permit may include a City of Chicago logo or ward identifier. (5) Recordkeeping – Required. The local alderman shall maintain a current written record of all persons to whom a special parking permit has been issued under this subsection (g). Such record shall include the: (i) permittee’s name and residence address; (ii) applicable commercial vehicle’s license plate number; and (iii) date on which the special parking permit was issued. Within five business days of issuing a special parking permit under this subsection (g), the local alderman shall provide a copy of such record to the City Clerk and Comptroller or to their respective designees. (6) Posting – Required. The special parking permit issued under this subsection (g) shall be clearly displayed by the vehicle’s owner on the applicable vehicle’s dashboard. (7) Forging or altering a special parking permit – Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to forge or alter any special parking permit required or issued under this section. Any person who violates this subsection shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (h) Construction of section. The prohibitions and requirements of this section shall be in addition to the general parking requirements of this Code and the wheel tax license emblem requirements of Chapter 3-56 of this Code. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 5-22-91, p. 820; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 6-17-92, p. 17772; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-92, p. 20108; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-93, p. 28533; Amend Coun. J. 5-19-93, p. 32400; Amend Coun. J. 6-9-93, p. 33613; Amend Coun. J. 9-15-93, p. 37922; Amend Coun. J. 5-4-94, p. 49835; Amend Coun. J. 6-16-94, p. 52041; Amend Coun. J. 8-3-94, p. 54293; Amend Coun. J. 10-5-94, p. 57791; Amend Coun. J. 11-2-94, p. 58619; Amend Coun. J. 7-13-95, p. 4618; Amend Coun. J. 1-10-96, p. 14753; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15684; Amend Coun. J. 7-10-96, p. 25132; Amend Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26937; Amend Coun. J. 3-19-97, p. 41408; Amend Coun. J. 4-16-97, p. 42644; Amend Coun. J. 6-4-97, p. 46452; Amend Coun. J. 9-10-97, p. 51660; Amend Coun. J. 12-10-97, p. 59054; Amend Coun. J. 2-5-98, p. 61943; Amend Coun. J. 4-29-98, p. 67052; Amend Coun. J. 11-3-99, p. 14238, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-13-00, p. 48221, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-01, p. 75777, § 5.2; Amend Coun. J. 9-4-03, p. 7165, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-8-04, p. 38063, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-11-05, p. 48120, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-8-06, p. 70060, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-06, p. 84342, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-06, p. 84343, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-5-07, p. 6918, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-5-07, p. 6919, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-07, p. 16793, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 1-9-08, p. 18945, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-6-08, p. 20741, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-12-08, p. 22786, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-11-08, p. 29528, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-9-08, p. 32643, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-10-08, p. 36764, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-5-08, p. 43713, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-18-09, p. 56175, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-22-09, p. 58608, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-3-09, p. 63986, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-18-09, p. 76738, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-10, p. 84656, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-12-10, p. 91386, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-6-10, p. 102612, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-3-10, p. 104699; Amend Coun. J. 3-9-11, p. 113757, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3042, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3044, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3046, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-28-11, p. 5072, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-5-11, p. 8817, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-11, p. 17757, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-11, p. 17759, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-15-12, p. 20645, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-6-12, p. 28356, § 25; Amend Coun. J. 7-25-12, p. 31361, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-12-12, p. 33058, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-12, p. 44031, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 3-13-13, 48766, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-8-13, p. 52921, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-5-14, p. 74265, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-28-14, p. 81917, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-5-14, p. 95818, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3655, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-24-15, p. 6993, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-13-16, p. 17135, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-13-16, p. 22593, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-22-17, p. 43586, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. VIII, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 9-20-18, p. 84327, §§ 1, 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-18, p. 92580, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-23-19, p. 94380, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-15-20, p. 13000, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14143, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-23, p. 7175, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-12-24, p. 13335, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-18-26, p. 40521, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-175 Smart loading zone pilot program.

9-64-175 Smart loading zone pilot program. (a) Establishment. The Chicago Department of Transportation and Department of Finance are authorized to establish and administer a pilot program to be known as the Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program as provided in this section. The Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program shall be administered in a pilot area consisting of the streets or parts of streets within the area bounded by a line, inclusive of both sides of the street, as follows: the easternmost point of North Avenue extended to Lake Michigan; then west on North Avenue to Ashland Avenue; then south on Ashland Avenue to Roosevelt Road; then east on Roosevelt Road to its easternmost point extended to Lake Michigan. (b) Purpose. The purpose of the Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program is to: (i) test technological and operational solutions for managing the performance and compliance of curbside commercial and passenger loading zones; (ii) increase compliance with the City's laws to enhance the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit user; (iii) test the effectiveness of new technologies for consideration for City-wide deployment; (iv) reduce congestion by improving curbside management; (v) enhance the livability of the City's streets; and (vi) better understand the impacts of such a program on social and economic equity, City revenue, and the business community. (c) Implementation. The Commissioner and the Traffic Compliance Administrator are authorized to implement the following measures: (1) to test solutions that improve the management of the following loading zone uses: (i) commercial and delivery loading and unloading; (ii) passenger vehicle loading and unloading; (iii) short-term vehicle standing; and (iv) taxi, bus, or paratransit operations; (2) to manage differing loading zone uses at different hours of the day or days of the week; (3) to cause appropriate signs or markings to be posted and maintained within the pilot area; and (4) to cause appropriate equipment to be installed and maintained within the pilot area. (d) Authority to institute fees. The Traffic Compliance Administrator, in consultation with the Commissioner, is authorized to institute a reasonable fee for the use of curb space in the pilot area. The Traffic Compliance Administrator is authorized to set rates for use and may vary rates for different uses at different hours of the day or days of the week. The Traffic Compliance Administrator may institute fees for the use of curb space in locations already established as commercial loading zones pursuant to Section 9-64-165 of this Code. (e) Authority to promulgate rules. The Commissioner and the Traffic Compliance Administrator are authorized to promulgate rules as may be necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this section. (f) Authority to enter into agreements. The Mayor, the Chief Financial Officer, the Comptroller, and the Commissioner are each authorized, severally or jointly, to negotiate, execute, and deliver any and all agreements, contracts, revenue-sharing partnerships or instruments as the executing officer shall deem necessary, advisable or appropriate in connection with the implementation of the pilot program established under this section, and to take all additional actions as necessary or appropriate to carry out the Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program. (g) Notification. The Commissioner shall notify the alderman of each ward that is located or partially located within the pilot area 30 days prior to the implementation of the Smart Loading Zone Program. (h) Report to City Council. No later than 120 days prior to the expiration of the Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program, the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Department of Finance shall jointly submit a written report to the City Council Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety regarding the performance of the Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, information to assess the impact of the pilot program and the future potential of smart loading zones on the following components: traffic safety, especially impacts affecting the most vulnerable road users; vehicle idling and emissions; traffic flow, bus service operations, cycling mobility, and pedestrian mobility; compliance with the City's laws; curb use and efficiency; and other relevant outcomes. The report shall also make recommendations to the City Council regarding the establishment of a permanent smart loading zone program. (i) Term. This section shall be repealed, and the Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program shall expire and be terminated, without further action by the City Council, on June 30, 2025. (Added Coun. J. 3-15-23, p. 61150, Art. II, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-180 Restricted parking - Area bounded by Chicago River, Michigan Avenue and Harrison Street.

9-64-180 Restricted parking - Area bounded by Chicago River, Michigan Avenue and Harrison Street. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it is unlawful to park any vehicle at any time on the following streets: Garvey Court, from Lake Street to Wacker Drive; State Street and Michigan Avenue, from Wacker Drive to Ida B. Wells Drive. Except as provided in subsection (b), it is unlawful to park any vehicle during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for days established as holidays in Section 9-4-010 on any of the following streets: Washington Street, Madison Street and Monroe Street, between State Street and Michigan Avenue; Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard, between Canal Street and Michigan Avenue; Dearborn Street, Clark Street and LaSalle Street, between Washington Street and Jackson Boulevard; and Wacker Drive, from Franklin Street to Van Buren Street. (b) The restrictions in this section shall not apply to any designated handicapped parking area or to any ambulance, any emergency vehicle owned by a governmental agency, any vehicle owned by a public utility while the operator of the vehicle is engaged in the performance of emergency duties, any mobile food vehicle legally operating at any officially designated mobile food vehicle stand, any taxicab at an officially designated taxicab stand and/or engaged in the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers with disabilities, any passenger vehicle engaged for not more than three minutes in the loading or unloading of passengers, or to the parking of any commercial vehicle engaged in the expeditious loading, unloading, pick-up or delivery of materials in a designated loading zone, or to any bus at a designated bus stop or bus stand. Nothing in this section prohibits or prevents more restrictive regulation of parking on any street designated in subsection (a). Where the provisions of subsection (a) conflict with more restrictive regulations contained in another ordinance and appropriate signs indicating those regulations have been erected, the more restrictive regulations shall apply. (c) No parking meters shall be installed on those portions of streets listed in subsection (a) where parking is prohibited at all times. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 7-7-92, p. 18778; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-93, p. 28535; Amend Coun. J. 5-4-94, p. 49835; Amend Coun. J. 11-1-95, p. 9066; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-00, p. 46957, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-25-12, p. 31326, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-20-19, p. 9510, Art. I, § 8)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-190 Parking meter zones - Regulations.

9-64-190 Parking meter zones - Regulations. (a) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in a designated parking meter zone or space: (1) without depositing United States currency of the denomination indicated on the meter or by otherwise making payment by electronic, mobile pay, or other forms of payment and putting the meter in operation or otherwise legally activating the meter; (2) if the meter is of the type that issues a ticket or other token, or activates a display device, without displaying in a publicly visible location on the dashboard or inner windshield of the vehicle or affixing to a motorcycle or a motor scooter a ticket, token, or display device, issued or activated by the meter; (3) for a period longer than is designated by the meter or on the ticket, token, display device or electronic receipt for the value of the currency deposited in the meter, or the value otherwise registered by the meter; (4) displaying a stolen, altered, defaced or otherwise tampered with or counterfeited ticket, display device or electronic receipt; or (5) displaying a ticket bearing a different plate number from the plate number of the vehicle parked in such zone or space. It is not a violation of this section to park a vehicle at a zone or space served by a meter that does not function properly, provided that the meter is inoperable or malfunctioning through no fault of the vehicle's operator; and the vehicle's operator reports the meter, in compliance with the posted directions on the meter as inoperable or malfunctioning within 24 hours of parking the vehicle in the parking meter zone or space served by the inoperable or malfunctioning meter. A ticket, token, display device or an electronic receipt issued or activated by a multiple-space parking meter may be used to park the purchaser's vehicle at a different multiple-space parking meter which has the same or a lesser hourly rate prior to the expiration of time on the ticket, token, display device, or electronic receipt and such ticket, token, display device , or electronic receipt shall be considered as putting the multiple-space parking meter where such person parks into operation; provided that this provision shall not apply to parking meters located in city parking lots. For purposes of this section, a "multiple-space parking meter" means a parking meter for a parking meter zone in which there is space for more than one vehicle to park. Except as provided in Section 9-64-010(c)(1) and subject to Section 9-64-207, upon the expiration of the time thus designated by the meter, or on the ticket, token, display device or electronic receipt, the operator of the motor vehicle shall then immediately remove such vehicle from the parking meter zone. No operator of any motor vehicle shall permit such vehicle to remain in the parking meter zone for an additional consecutive time period. These provisions shall not apply to service vehicles performing professional duties pursuant to a concession agreement approved by the city council for the operation, maintenance, improvement, installation and removal of, and the collection of fees from, certain designated parking meters. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) and (c) of this section, any person violating any requirement of this subsection (a) shall be subject to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020(b) for violations of Section 9-64-190(a). (b) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in the Central Business District, as defined in Section 9-4-010, in violation of any requirement set forth in subsection (a) of this section. Any person violating any requirement of this subsection (b) shall be subject to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020(b) for violations of Section 9-64-190(b). (c) It shall be unlawful to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a commercial loading zone, as defined in Section 9-64-165, in violation of any requirement set forth in subsection (a) of this section. A validly issued and displayed commercial loading permit shall satisfy the requirements of Section 9-64-190(a)(1) and (2). Any person violating any requirement of this subsection (c) shall be subject to the fine set forth in Section 9-100-020(b) for violations of Section 9-64-190(c). (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-97, p. 54839; Amend Coun. J. 6-4-03, p. 2489, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-11-07, p. 102914, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-08, p. 50506, § 10; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-10, p. 84658, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 14596, Art. IV, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54082, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. II, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-200 Parking meters - Installation and signs.

9-64-200 Parking meters - Installation and signs. (a) The Comptroller shall cause parking meters to be installed in parking meter zones in such numbers and at such places as established by the City Council. The Comptroller shall inform the Commissioner of Transportation about the installation of parking meters, and shall cause signs to be installed and maintained that indicate the area is a parking meter zone or space for those parking meter zones and spaces not subject to a concession agreement approved by the City Council for the operation, maintenance, improvement, installation and removal of, and the collection of fees from, certain designated parking meters. (b) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in any designated parking meter zone or space except entirely within the area for that space. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 6-16-94, p. 52043; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-97, p. 54839; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-08, p. 50506, § 10; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-205 Parking meter rates.

9-64-205 Parking meter rates. Notwithstanding any prior ordinance establishing a different rate, the rates for parking in a parking meter zone or space or a City-owned lot comprised of parking meters that are controlled by the Department of Finance or subject to any concession agreement approved by the City Council for operation, maintenance, improvement, installation and removal of and collection of fees from, certain designated parking meters, shall be as follows: (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), within the area bounded by the south side of Ida B. Wells Drive on the south, Lake Michigan on the east, the north side of Wacker Drive on the north, and the west side of Wacker Drive on the west, the fee shall be $7.00 per hour. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d), the fee shall be $4.50 per hour within the area bounded as follows: beginning at the center point of the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street, then continuing east on the south side of Roosevelt Road, to the shoreline of Lake Michigan, thence north to the north side of North Avenue, thence west to the west side of Halsted Street, thence south to the north side of Grand Avenue, thence west to the west side of Ashland Avenue, thence south to the south side of Van Buren Street, thence east to the west side of Halsted Street, thence south to the south side of Roosevelt Road, excluding the area within the boundaries designated in subsection (a) of this section. (c) Except as provided in subsections (d), (e), and (g), within all areas of the City, except for the areas within the boundaries designated in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the fee shall be $2.00 per hour. (d) Within any area where a parking meter operates 24 hours per day, the rate shall be fifty percent of the applicable rate set forth in subsections (a), (b) and (c) above and subsection (e) below during the following hours: (1) Within the boundaries of the area set forth in subsection (a), between 9:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.; (2) For the 400 and 500 blocks of North Kingsbury Street, between midnight and 8:00 A.M.; (3) For all other areas, between 10:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. (e) Notwithstanding the above, the rates shall be: (1) at the following locations, the rate shall be $.50 per hour: 1.1 the 2800 block of South Wabash Avenue, both sides of the street; 1.2 the 1200 block of West Greenleaf Avenue, north side of the street; and 1.3 Recreation Drive, from 3869 through and including 4000. (f) For parking meter fees set forth in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, each year the Comptroller shall raise, if necessary, the following year’s respective parking meter rates – effective each January 1 – to an amount of one plus the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers for all items published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, from the base measure of December 31, 2013, to the August of the current year, multiplied by the respective parking meter rate in effect at the base measure, rounded to the nearest quarter ($0.25). (g) The rate in a commercial loading zone established in Section 9-64-165 shall be $3.50 per 15 minutes. (h) Notwithstanding the above, if, in the determination of the Comptroller, a reduction in the parking meter rates for certain locations of the City would result in more efficient traffic flow or reduction of traffic congestion in that location, the Comptroller may reduce the parking meter rates for that particular location; provided that the reduction shall not be greater than twenty-five percent of the applicable rate for that location. (i) This section shall not apply to Chicago Park District parking meters. (Added Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99931, § 6.1; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-08, p. 50506, § 10; Amend Coun. J. 4-22-09, p. 58610, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-09, p. 72742, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-8-10, p. 99301, § 1; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 163; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-13, p. 51239, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54082, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. V, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-29-17, p. 44811, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61913, § 9; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 91294, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-20-19, p. 9510, Art. I, § 9; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11514, Art. IV, § 4)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-206 Parking meters - Hours of operation.

9-64-206 Parking meters - Hours of operation. Notwithstanding any prior ordinance establishing different hours of operation, the hours of operation for a parking meter, except as provided by subsections (g), (h), (i), and (j) shall be as follows: (a) In addition to the hours provided in subsection (d), on residential streets, parking meters shall operate from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, except that meters shall operate 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Sunday, within the areas set forth in Section 9-64-205(a) and (b). (b) In addition to the hours provided in subsection (d), on all other streets that are not residential streets (non-residential streets), parking meters shall operate from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, except meters shall operate: (1) Twenty-four hours per day, Monday through Sunday: 1.1 within the boundaries of the area set forth in Section 9-64-205(a); (2) From 8:00 A.M. to midnight, Monday through Sunday, within the area bounded on the east by Lake Michigan, on the north by the north side of Division Street, on the west by the west side of Halsted Street running south to the east bank of the North Branch Canal and then running south to the east bank of the Chicago River, and on the south by the north bank of the Chicago River, and at such other locations as the City Council may select. (3) From 8:00 A.M. to midnight, Monday through Saturday, within the area bounded on the north by the north side of Division Street, on the east by Halsted Street (but excluding Halsted Street), and on the west by the east bank of the North Branch Canal. (4) The following lots shall operate 24 hours per day, Monday through Saturday and from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., on Sundays: (i) 3120 North Greenview Avenue; (ii) 1530 West Barry Avenue; (iii) 1635 West Melrose Street. (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) and in addition to the hours provided in subsection (d), parking meters on the following streets shall operate according to the following day- and night-time categories: (1) From 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: 1.1 7500 block of North Paulina Street. (2) From 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 2.1 2600 block through and including 2900 block of West 26th Street. 2.2 2500 block of South Francisco Avenue. 2.3 2500 block through and including 2800 block of South California Avenue. 2.4 2500 block through and including 3000 block of South California Boulevard. 2.5 2700 block of West 28th Street. 2.6 2600 block through and including 2700 block of South Washtenaw Avenue. (3) From 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 3.1 1900 block through and including 2000 block of North La Crosse Avenue. 3.2 2000 block of North Leclaire Avenue. (4) From 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 4.1 1400 block of West 19th Street. 4.2 2800 block of North Kostner Avenue. 4.3 4800 block of West Fletcher Street. (5) From 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 5.1 1200 block through and including 1300 block of South Halsted Street. (6) From 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M., Monday through Sunday, at: 6.1 219 West Chicago Avenue. (7) From 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: 7.1 4400 and 4500 blocks of West 59th Street. (8) From 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, at: 8.1 West Tilden Avenue (north side) from South Jefferson Street to South Clinton Street. 8.2 South Jefferson Street (east side) from West Tilden Avenue to West Van Buren Avenue. 8.3 500 and 600 blocks of North Ogden Avenue. (9) From 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 9.1 6900 block of North Glenwood Avenue. 9.2 1800 (west side), 1900 (both sides) and 2000 (west side) blocks of South Michigan Avenue. 9.3 0 and 100 blocks of East 18th Street. 9.4 1800 block of South State Street, west side of the street. 9.5 209 West Chestnut Street. 9.6 216 West Institute Place. (10) From 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 10.1 1700 block of West Cermak Road. 10.2 2200 block of South Wood Street. (11) From 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 11.1 9400 block of South Charles Street. 11.2 4200 block of South Whipple Street. 11.3 4200 block of South Sacramento Avenue. 11.4 4100 block of South Richmond Street. 11.5 4100 block of South Francisco Avenue. 11.6 3900 block of West School Street. 11.7 2400 block of West Homer Street. 11.8 2900 block through and including 3000 block of East 92nd Street. 11.9 3000 block of North Wilton Avenue. 11.10 4000 block of North Sawyer Avenue. 11.11 4000 block of North Spaulding Avenue. 11.12 4000 block of North Bernard Street. 11.13 4000 block of North Central Park Avenue. 11.14 3500 block of North Lawndale Avenue. 11.15 1000 block through and including 1100 block of West Glenlake Avenue. 11.16 1200 block of West Hood Avenue. 11.17 1200 block of West Norwood Avenue. 11.18 1200 block of West Rosedale Avenue. 11.19 1500 block of West Catalpa Avenue. 11.20 4800 block of North Winchester Avenue. 11.21 4400 block of North Campbell Avenue. 11.22 700 block of East 80th Street. 11.23 4500 block of South Ashland Avenue. 11.24 0 block of East Cullerton Street. 11.25 1900 block of South Archer Avenue. 11.26 1800 (east side only) and 1900 blocks of South State Street. 11.27 100, 200, and 300 blocks of East 47th Street. 11.28 1800, 1900, and 2800 blocks of South Wabash Avenue. 11.29 600 block through and including 1100 block of South Desplaines Street. 11.30 1200 block of West Greenleaf Avenue, north side of the street. 11.31 500 block of West Melrose Street, south side of the street. 11.32 900 block of West Roscoe Street, north side of the street. 11.33 0 block of North Pulaski Road, west side of the street. 11.34 2600 block of West Division Street. (12) From 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Sunday, at: 12.1 415 West Ontario Street. 12.2 757 North Kingsbury Street. 12.3 723 North Kingsbury Street. 12.4 680 North Kingsbury Street. 12.5 712 North Kingsbury Street. 12.6 756 North Hudson Avenue. 12.7 460 West Superior Street. 12.8 453 West Superior Street. 12.9 724 North Hudson Avenue. 12.10 450 West Huron Street. 12.11 668 North Hudson Avenue. 12.12 671 North Hudson Avenue. 12.13 441 West Erie Street. 12.14 442 West Erie Street. 12.15 375 West Erie Street. 12.16 461 West Huron Street. 12.17 371 West Ontario Street. 12.18* North Larrabee Street, west side, from East Erie Street to East Huron Street. *Editor's note – As numbered in Coun. J. 1-26-22, p. 43405, § 2; future legislation will correct if needed. 12.18 Both sides of West Erie Street, between North Kingsbury Street and North Larrabee Street. 12.19 West side of North Kingsbury Street, between West Ontario Street and West Erie Street. 12.20 Both sides of West Ohio Street, from North Kingsbury Street to the cul-de-sac to the east. 12.21 Both sides of South Springfield Avenue, from West 26th Street south to 2611. (13) From 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Sunday, at: 13.1 1300 block through and including 1400 block of North Wells Street. 13.2 700 block of East Solidarity Drive. 13.3 West Argyle Street, between North Sheridan Road and North Broadway. 13.4 North Kenmore Avenue, between West Winona Street and West Ainslie Street. 13.5 North Winthrop Avenue, between West Winona Street and West Ainslie Street. 13.6 East side of North Wells Street from West Elm Street to West Goethe Street. 13.7 East side of North Clybourn Avenue from North Ogden Avenue to West Weed Street. 13.8 West side of North Clybourn Avenue from North Halsted Street to the start of the bike lane south (approximately 180 feet). 13.9 East side of North Clybourn Avenue from West Division Street to North Cleveland Avenue. 13.10 West side of North Union Avenue from West Fulton Market to West Wayman Street. 13.11 West side of South State Street, from East 11th Street to East Roosevelt Road. (14) From 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 14.1 1300 block of West Belmont Avenue, north side of the street, from North Lakewood Avenue to North Southport Avenue. 14.2 North Clark Street, from West Lawrence Avenue to West Ainslie Street. 14.3 7500, 7600, 7700, and 7800 blocks of South Cottage Grove Avenue. 14.4 7100 block of South State Street. 14.5 500 block of West Melrose Street, north side of the street. 14.6 500 block of West Drummond Place. 14.7 900 block of West Roscoe Street, south side of the street. (15) From 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 15.1 3500 and 3600 blocks of South State Street. 15.2 0 block of West 35th Street. (16) From 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 16.1 0 block of North Pulaski Road, east side of the street. (17) From 9:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 17.1 100 block of North Pulaski Road. (18) From 9:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M., Monday through Sunday, at: 18.1 1126 and 1129 North State Street. 18.2 350 and 353 West Erie Street. (19) From 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight, Monday through Sunday, at: 19.1 0 block through and including 100 block of East Oak Street. (20) From 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Saturday and Sunday, at: 20.1 9 West Ontario Street. (21) From 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 21.1 1000, 1100, and 1200 blocks of North California Avenue. 21.2 West North Avenue, north side, from North Central Park Avenue to North Lawndale Avenue. 21.3 2400, 2500, and 2700 blocks of West Division Street. (22) From 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 22.1 1900 block of West Augusta Boulevard. (23) From 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, at: 23.1 1200 block of South Wolcott Avenue. 23.2 1900 block of West Washburne Avenue. (24) 24 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, at: 24.1 except as provided in (c)(20.1) and (20.2), the area bounded by the Eisenhower Expressway on the north, 15th Place on the south, Ashland Avenue on the east and Damen Avenue on the west. 24.2 5600 block through and including 5700 block of North Ashland Avenue. 24.3 1200 and 1300 blocks of South Union Avenue, east side of the street. (25) 24 hours per day, Monday through Sunday, at: 25.1 400 and 500 blocks of North Kingsbury Street. 25.2 300 block of East Randolph Street (upper level only). 25.3 100 south to 100 north blocks of Clark Street. (26) From 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., Monday through Friday, and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday, at: 26.1 West Lake Street between North Dearborn Street and North Clark Street. (27) During the period beginning on Memorial Day and ending on Labor Day, from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Fridays, and from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Saturdays and Sundays: 27.1 North Recreation Drive, from 3860 through and including 4000. (28) From 4:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., on Saturday at: 28.1 1500 block of West Fillmore Street. 28.2 900 block of South Laflin Street. (29) From 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday at: 29.1 1400 block of West Fillmore Street. (30) From 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Sunday, at: 30.1 South side of West Ontario Street, between North Wells Street and North Franklin Street. (31) From 8:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M., Monday through Sunday, at: 31.1 North Milwaukee Avenue, from California Street to Sacramento Avenue. (32) From 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., Monday through Sunday, at: 32.1 Both sides of West Montrose Harbor Drive from West Montrose Avenue to the cul-de-sac. 32.2 Both sides of West Montrose Avenue from Lakefront Trail to North Simonds Drive. 32.3 Both sides of North Simonds Drive from West Montrose Avenue to West Wilson Avenue. 32.4 Both sides of West Lawrence Avenue from North Simonds Drive to West Wilson Avenue. (33) From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at: 33.1 West side of South Federal Street, from West Harrison Street to Printers Row Park. 33.2 West side of South Plymouth Court, from West Harrison Street to West Polk Street. 33.3 Both sides of West Polk Street, from South State Street to South Clark Street. (d) In addition to the hours provided in subsections (a), (b) and (c), parking meters on the following streets shall operate on Sundays according to the following day- and night-time categories: (1) From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at: North Broadway, from Diversey Parkway to Cuyler Avenue. North Halsted Street, from Barry Avenue to Dakin Street. North Clark Street, from Diversey Parkway to Byron Street. North Sheffield Avenue, from Belmont Avenue to Clark Street. West Roscoe Street, from Clark Street to Sheffield Avenue. North Southport Avenue, from Belmont Avenue to Byron Street. West Addison Street, from Wilton Avenue to Sheffield Avenue. West Waveland Avenue, from Clark Street to Racine Avenue. West Irving Park Road, from Claredon Avenue to Kenmore Avenue. North Sheridan Road, from Byron Street to Cuyler Avenue. West Belmont Avenue, from Racine Avenue to Broadway. West Wellington Avenue, from Southport Avenue to Greenview Avenue. North Clybourn Avenue, from Lakewood Avenue to Webster Avenue. West Fullerton Avenue, from Southport Avenue to Lakewood Avenue. West Fullerton Avenue, from North Greenview Avenue to North Southport Avenue, north side of street. West Fullerton Avenue, from North Bosworth Avenue to North Southport Avenue, south side of street. West North Avenue, from Ashland Avenue to Winchester Avenue. North Damen Avenue, from North Avenue to Bloomingdale Avenue. North Winchester Avenue, from North Avenue to Wabansia Avenue. North Wolcott Avenue, from North Avenue to Wabansia Avenue. North Milwaukee Avenue, from North Avenue to Western Avenue. West Division Street, from Hoyne Avenue to Leavitt Street. North Clybourn Avenue, from North Avenue to Willow Street. North Clybourn Avenue, from Webster Avenue to Dickens Avenue. North Lincoln Avenue, from Diversey Parkway to Belmont Avenue. North Greenview Avenue, from Barry Avenue to Belmont Avenue. North Ashland Avenue, from Nelson Street to Belmont Avenue. North Southport Avenue, from Wellington Avenue to Nelson Street. North Milwaukee Avenue, between North Western Avenue and North Sacramento Avenue. 1447 to 1459 West Barry Avenue, south side of the street. 1505 to 1511 West Barry Avenue, south side of the street. 1506 to 1514 West Barry Avenue, north side of the street. 2003 to 2005 West Churchill Street, south side of the street. 1630 to 1648 West Cortland Street, north side of the street. 1639 to 1651 West Cortland Street, south side of the street. 1702 to 1718 West Cortland Street, north side of the street. 1604 to 1606 North Hermitage Avenue, west side of the street. 2002 to 2024 West Roscoe Street, north side of the street. 2005 to 2023 West Roscoe Street, south side of the street. 2033 to 2055 West Roscoe Street, south side of the street. 2034 to 2056 West Roscoe Street, north side of the street. 2004 to 2010 West St. Paul Avenue, north side of the street. 2005 to 2009 West St. Paul Avenue, south side of the street. 1954 to 1960 West Wabansia Avenue, north side of the street. 1603 to 1609 North Wood Street, east side of the street. 1606 to 1608 North Wood Street, west side of the street. North Clybourn Avenue from West Webster Avenue to North Ashland Avenue. West Webster Avenue from North Clybourn Avenue to North Dominick Street. North Richmond Street, from North Milwaukee Avenue to the first alley north. North Clybourn Avenue, both sides, from North Racine Avenue to North Southport Avenue. North Southport Avenue, both sides, from West Fullerton Avenue to the alley south. North Southport Avenue, both sides, from West Wellington Avenue to West Oakdale Avenue. North Broadway, both sides, from West Cuyler Avenue to West Buena Avenue. West Belmont Avenue, south side, from North Racine Avenue to North Greenview Avenue. North Clybourn Avenue, west side, from North Ashland Avenue to West Fullerton Avenue. West Addison Street, from the first driveway west of North Clark Street to the first alley west. East side of North Sheffield Avenue, starting 30 feet from West Addison Street, south to 3551 North Sheffield Avenue. (2) From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at: 2.1 West Argyle Street between North Sheridan Road and North Broadway Avenue. 2.2 North Kenmore Avenue between West Winona Street and West Ainslie Street. 2.3 North Winthrop Avenue between West Winona Street and West Ainslie Street. (e) Notwithstanding the days and hours of operation in subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section, parking meters shall operate: (1) From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Monday through Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays on: 25.1 South Archer Avenue, both sides of the street, from West Cermak Road to South Stewart Avenue. 25.2 2000 through 2500 South Wentworth Avenue, both sides of the street. 25.3 100 to 200 West 24th Street, both sides of the street. 25.4 200 block of West Cermak Road, both sides of the street. 25.5 200 block of West 22nd Place, both sides of the street. 25.6 200 block of West 23rd Street, both sides of the street. 25.7 200 block of West Alexander Street, both sides of the street. 25.8 200 block of West 23rd Place, both sides of the street. 25.9 200 block of West 24th Street, south side of the street. 25.10 1900 South through 2600 South Archer Avenue, both sides of the street. 25.11 2000 block of South Wentworth Avenue (Archer Avenue Service Drive). 25.12 2100 block of South Princeton Avenue, both sides of the street. 25.13 2100 block of South China Place, both sides of the street. 25.14 2000 block of South Wells Street, south side of the street. 25.15 2100 block of South Tan Court, south side of the street. (f) In city-owned parking lots comprised of parking meters that are controlled by the Department of Finance or subject to any concession agreement approved by the city council for the operation, maintenance, improvement, installation and removal of and collection of fees from, certain designated parking meters, the parking meters shall operate 24 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, except that parking meters in city lots located within: (1) the areas set forth in Section 9-64-205(a) and (b) shall operate 24 hours per day, Monday through Sunday; and (2) the following lots shall operate 24 hours per day Monday through Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays: (i) 3120 North Greenview Avenue; (ii) 1530 West Barry Avenue; and (iii) 1635 West Melrose Street. (g) All commercial loading zones established in Section 9-64-165 shall operate 24 hours per day unless otherwise posted. (h) [Reserved.] (i) The time limits set forth above shall not replace any other more restrictive parking or standing restrictions and do not relieve a person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (j) This section shall not apply to Chicago Park District parking meters. (Added Coun. J. 12-4-08, p. 50506, § 10; Amend Coun. J. 4-22-09, p. 58610, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-09, p. 72742, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 4-14-10, p. 88458, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 9-8-10, p. 99301, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 9-8-10, p. 99304, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-8-10, p. 109662, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 3-9-11, p. 113759, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 10-5-11, p. 8825, § 1*; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 26756, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-13, p. 51239, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54082, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 10-16-13, p. 61810, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-30-14, p. 79795, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-18-15, p. 14023, § 3*; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2 ; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-16, p. 40023, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-29-17, p. 44811, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-17-18, p. 65193, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-17-18, p. 65199, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 82257, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 82263, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 91294, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-19, p. 8974, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11514, Art. IV, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 12-18-19, p. 12030, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-24-20, p. 24619, Art. II, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 3-24-21, p. 28847, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 5-26-21, p. 30411, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-21, p. 41332, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-15-21, p. 42528, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 1-26-22, p. 43405, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-23-22, p. 45038, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 5-23-22, p. 47807, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 3-12-25, p. 25491, § 2) * Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-5-11, p. 8825, § 1, states that it amends 9-64-205. Coun. J. 11-18-15, p. 14023, § 3, also states that it amends 9-64-205. The intended section for revision is 9-64-206, which has been so revised at the discretion of the editor.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-207 Parking meter increments and maximum periods for parking.

9-64-207 Parking meter increments and maximum periods for parking. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the Comptroller shall determine the minimum time increment that may be purchased at a parking meter; provided, however, that the minimum time increment shall not be more than twenty minutes. (b) Notwithstanding any prior ordinance establishing maximum periods that a vehicle may park or stand at a meter, the Comptroller shall determine and post, or cause to be posted, on the meter the applicable maximum periods that may be purchased at a parking meter. (c) When payment is made by mobile pay, the minimum time increment that may be purchased at a parking meter shall be 15 minutes, except that in the boundaries of the areas set forth in Section 9-64-205(a) and (b), the minimum time increment shall be 30 minutes. (d) This section shall not apply to Chicago Park District parking meters. (Added Coun. J. 12-4-08, p. 50506, § 10; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54082, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11514, Art. IV, § 6)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-208 Monthly parking for city parking lots.

9-64-208 Monthly parking for city parking lots. (a) Notwithstanding section 9-64-205, metered parking spaces in the city parking lots designated below are authorized to be used for monthly parking at the following rates: Rate for Monthly Parking | Designated City Lot Rate for Monthly Parking | Designated City Lot (1) $85.00 | 3120 North Greenview Avenue (2) $85.00 | 1530 West Barry Avenue (3) $85.00 | 1635 West Melrose Street (4) $75.00 | 2630 North Emmett Street (5) $40.00 | 4030 North Laporte Avenue (6) $40.00 | 1752 West 95th Street (7) $40.00 | 1938 West Monterey Avenue (8) $40.00 | 1835 West 95th Street (b) The Comptroller shall notify the general public of the availability of monthly parking permits for the designated city lots. The number of permits issued for any designated city lot shall not exceed the number of parking spaces located in that lot. The purchase of a monthly parking permit does not reserve or guarantee any parking space in the lot. (c) The Comptroller, or his designee, is authorized to issue such permits on a first-come non-discriminatory basis. The permit shall evidence the required payment and shall be considered as putting the parking meter where such person parks into operation, pursuant to section 9-64-190. The person shall display the permit in a publicly visible location as directed by the Comptroller. (d) This section shall not replace any other more restrictive parking restrictions and does not relieve a person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (e) Any revenue collected pursuant to this section that is from parking meters that are subject to a concession agreement approved by the City Council for the operation, maintenance, improvement, installation and removal of, and the collection of fees from, certain designated parking meters, shall be allocated to the extent provided by such agreement. Any revenue collected from parking meters not subject to any such agreement shall be deposited into the corporate fund. (f) The Comptroller is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this section. (Added Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 54082, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11514, Art. IV, § 7)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-210 Television news permit parking areas.

9-64-210 Television news permit parking areas. (a) A television news permit parking area for vehicles used to transport filming equipment and for transmitting and receiving television news signals shall be established on the west side of North Clark Street from a point 85 feet south of Lake Street to a point 52 feet north of Randolph Street, excluding the distance of 15 feet north and 15 feet south of any fire hydrant located within such area. (b) The Traffic Compliance Administrator is authorized to issue television news parking permits to television news stations. Each permit shall be individually numbered and shall indicate the name of the television news station and the authorized location where the vehicle is permitted to park. The permit shall be issued annually and without charge. (c) The commissioner of transportation shall place and maintain appropriate signs indicating the area in which parking is restricted to vehicles displaying a television news parking permit. (d) No television news station may park more than one vehicle in the television news parking permit area at any time. (e) It shall be unlawful to stand or park any vehicle that does not display a television news parking permit at a location established pursuant to subsection (a) and marked with signs erected pursuant to subsection (c). Any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to an immediate tow to a city vehicle pound. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 38042, Art. IV, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-220 Reserved. Editor’s note – Coun. J. 6-18-25, p. 29762, § 6, repealed § 9-64-220, which pertained to parking violations – enforcement – prima facie responsibility designated.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-230 Standing or parking violations punishable by fine.

9-64-230 Standing or parking violations punishable by fine. The violation of any provision of the traffic code prohibiting or restricting vehicular standing or parking shall be a civil offense punishable by fine, and no criminal penalty, or civil sanction other than that prescribed in this Code, shall be imposed. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-64-250 Violation - Towing and storage fees.

9-64-250 Violation - Towing and storage fees. (a) Any vehicle parked, stopped, or standing in violation of any provision of Sections 9-12-060, 9-64-020, 9-64-050, 9-64-060, 9-64-070, 9-64-100, 9-64-110, 9-64-120, 9-64-130(b), 9-64-140(b), 9-64-150(b), 9-64-165(f), 9-64-160(b), 9-64-170 or 9-64-210 shall be subject to an immediate tow as provided in Section 9-92-030. (b) Any vehicle parked illegally in an officially designated and marked "tow zone" shall be subject to an immediate tow as provided in Section 9-92-030. (c) Any towing or storage fees imposed pursuant to the traffic code shall be separate from and in addition to any fine or penalty imposed for the parking violation. (Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634; Amend Coun. J. 9-1-99, p. 10503, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-01, p. 75777, § 5.3; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-03, p. 6166, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61755, Art. VIII, § 4)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2645970Fetched: 10/24/2026

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