Arlington Heights § Section 30.801 Zoning & Land Use Section Canopies, Awnings and Marquees This section of the Arlington Heights zoning ordinance outlines regulations for the construction, placement, and signage of canopies, awnings, and marquees. It specifies minimum height clearances above pedestrian and vehicular thoroughfares, limits their extension over public rights-of-way, and details acceptable materials and structural requirements. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Beecher § 10.11.13 Zoning & Land Use Section Maintenance This section mandates that all signs, retractable canopies, and awnings must be maintained in a safe, neat, and orderly condition. Permit holders are required to periodically repaint or otherwise maintain these elements to prevent weather-related deterioration and ensure their continued good appearance and safety. View in Beecher’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.7.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Awnings And Canopies This section outlines regulations for awnings and canopies in Berkeley's business districts, covering their construction, placement, maintenance, and appearance, including specific material and color restrictions. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Blue Island § 150.130 Zoning & Land Use Section Permit Required; Fee This section requires a permit for any awning, canopy, marquee, or sign over public ways in Blue Island, subject to fees, bonding requirements, and annual inspections. Temporary permits are also available. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 150.131 Zoning & Land Use Section Construction Requirements This section outlines construction and safety requirements for awnings, canopies, marquees, and signs that extend over public rights-of-way in Blue Island. It specifies minimum height clearances, material fire-proofing, secure fastening, and limits on projection from property lines. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Braceville § 154.03 Zoning & Land Use Section Temporary Permits This section outlines the process for obtaining temporary permits for signs or canopies. A fee of $5 per week or fraction thereof is required for the maintenance of these temporary installations. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 154.04 Zoning & Land Use Section Construction This section mandates that all signs and canopies extending over public areas in Braceville must be securely fastened and constructed to prevent them from falling due to ordinary winds or other causes. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 154.06 Zoning & Land Use Section Height Above Walk This ordinance requires that signs, canopies, and nonrigid awnings extending over public ways must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of nine feet above the sidewalk or vehicle way, and restricts their horizontal projection from the sidewalk's edge to a maximum of two feet. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 154.99 Zoning & Land Use Section Penalty This section establishes a penalty for violating any section of Chapter 154. Violators will be fined between $25 and $750 for each offense, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense. View in Braceville’s full code →
Chicago § 14B-31.3101 Buildings & Construction Section General. This section adopts Section 3101 of the International Building Code (IBC) by reference for special construction, with a specific modification to the scope of Chapter 31. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 14B-31.3105 Buildings & Construction Section Awnings And Canopies. This section adopts and modifies specific sections of the International Building Code (IBC) regarding awnings and canopies. It introduces requirements for awnings and canopies over the public way and alters the specifications for their coverings. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 14B-7.705 Buildings & Construction Section Exterior Walls. This section of Chicago's municipal ordinance adopts and modifies Section 705 of the International Building Code (IBC) regarding exterior wall projections. It establishes specific requirements for the distance of projections from fire separation lines and dictates material choices based on building construction types. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 9.124.370 Traffic & Vehicles Section Station Enclosures. This section mandates that elevated railroad operators must equip station platforms with incombustible roofs and storm enclosures on three sides to protect passengers from inclement weather. Specific requirements apply to island platforms and those with multiple passenger sides, including end enclosures and a longitudinal partition. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 37.143 Zoning & Land Use Section Safety requirements This section mandates that all signs and canopies over public areas in Chicago Heights must be securely fastened and constructed to prevent them from dislodging due to ordinary winds or falling for any other reason. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 37.144 Zoning & Land Use Section Height requirements This section establishes minimum height requirements for signs, canopies, and awnings that extend over public ways. It differentiates between pedestrian walkways and roadways used by vehicles, with stricter height limits for the latter. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 37.155 Zoning & Land Use Section Temporary permits This section allows for the issuance of temporary permits for temporary signs or canopies. A fee of $2.00 per week or fraction thereof is required for the maintenance of such signs or canopies. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 37.156 Zoning & Land Use Section Bond required This section requires individuals maintaining signs or canopies to file a $5,000 bond or indemnity policy with the city clerk. This bond indemnifies the city against any loss or damage resulting from the construction or maintenance of the sign or canopy, unless the city has secured a blanket insurance policy. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Ridge § 38.253 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section defines "awning" and "canopy" for the purposes of the article, specifying their construction and placement relative to a building and a thoroughfare. View in Chicago Ridge’s full code →
Chicago Ridge § 38.255 Zoning & Land Use Section Location This section of Chicago Ridge's municipal ordinance outlines location-specific requirements for awnings and canopies, including minimum height above the sidewalk, setback from the curbline, and maximum width for canopies. View in Chicago Ridge’s full code →
Chicago Ridge § 38.256 Zoning & Land Use Section Erection This section outlines regulations for the structural support and attachment of awnings and canopies. Awnings must be securely attached to the building, with no posts beyond the building line and specific restrictions on attachment to wood members near public property. Canopy frameworks require structural engineer design, building commissioner approval, and must be made of metal designed to withstand specific wind pressures. View in Chicago Ridge’s full code →
Chicago Ridge § 38.257 Zoning & Land Use Section Advertising This section prohibits most advertising on awnings and canopies in Chicago Ridge. However, it permits the owner's name and business identification to be painted or permanently placed on the front and side portions of awnings/canopies, not exceeding eight inches in height. View in Chicago Ridge’s full code →
Chicago Ridge § 38.258 Zoning & Land Use Section Permits and inspection This section mandates that permits are required for awnings and canopies according to Article II of the chapter. Additionally, these awnings and canopies are subject to annual inspections as outlined in Section 38-2. View in Chicago Ridge’s full code →
Crete § 21.36 Zoning & Land Use Section Inspections and correction of unsafe conditions This section authorizes the building inspector to inspect signs, canopies, or awnings that extend over public ways. If found to be insecure, the owner has ten days to correct the condition, or the fire department may remove it. View in Crete’s full code →
Crete § 21.37 Zoning & Land Use Section Bond or insurance This section requires individuals maintaining signs, canopies, or awnings over public ways in Crete to file a $5,000 bond or indemnity policy with the village clerk. This is to protect the village from any loss or liability arising from these structures, unless a blanket village policy is in place. View in Crete’s full code →
Crete § 21.38 Zoning & Land Use Section Construction This section requires all signs, awnings, and canopies that extend over public spaces to be securely fastened and constructed to prevent dislodgement by wind or falling. View in Crete’s full code →
East Hazel Crest § 16.141 Zoning & Land Use Section Bond, insurance This section requires individuals controlling marquees or fixed awnings to file a surety bond or liability insurance policy with the village clerk to protect the village from potential claims arising from the installation or maintenance of these structures. Existing structures must comply within 30 days of enactment. View in East Hazel Crest’s full code →
East Hazel Crest § 16.142 Zoning & Land Use Section Right to remove This section clarifies that the village retains its right to remove a marquee or fixed awning, regardless of any regulations within the division or fees paid. View in East Hazel Crest’s full code →
East Hazel Crest § 16.157 Zoning & Land Use Section Attachment This section dictates how awnings must be attached to buildings, prohibiting external posts and specific attachment methods to wooden structures under certain conditions to ensure structural integrity and prevent encroachment on public property. View in East Hazel Crest’s full code →
Forest Park § 8.6.13 Zoning & Land Use Section Maintenance Standards This section mandates that owners of signs, canopies, and awnings must maintain them in a safe, neat, and orderly condition. Owners are required to periodically repair these structures to prevent deterioration from weather, age, or other factors. View in Forest Park’s full code →
Forest View § 10.5.14 Zoning & Land Use Section Accessory Buildings This section of the Forest View municipal ordinance outlines regulations for various types of accessory buildings in Residential Zoning Districts. It specifies permitted accessory uses, dimensional limitations, and setback requirements for private garages, sheds, gazebos/covered patios, and carports. View in Forest View’s full code →