Demolition.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-4-404.5
in effect14A-4-404.5 Demolition.
A demolition permit must be obtained in accordance with Section 14A-4-407 before work begins for the demolition of an entire building or structure, for the demolition of all or substantially all of the above-grade portion of a building or structure, or for an alteration that will permanently reduce the building area of an existing building. A demolition permit must be separate from any permit for subsequent construction on the site.
Exceptions:
1. Demolition of a detached private garage or carport subject to Section 14A-4-412.1.
2. A permit may be obtained after work begins for emergency work authorized pursuant to Section 14A-3-311 or 14A-3-315.
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. I, § 8; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 32180, Art. I, § 3)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2661056Fetched: 10/24/2026