Supporting Information

2009 Water Main and Sewer Main Projects

2012 Financial Statements

A Guide to Getting Started: A Permit Overview A Guide to Getting Started: A Permit Overview

Accessible Housing Housing information services offered by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) are designed to promote and identify integrated, adaptable/accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Administrative Adjustments Administrative adjustments are intended to provide a streamlined approval procedure for minor modifications of selected zoning standards.

Blocking Rainwater and Preventing Sewer Backup

Building Board of Appeals Information

Building Code Scofflaws List of Building Code Scofflaws

Building Permit Overview: A Guide to Getting Started

Campaign Financing Ordinance Campaign Financing Ordinance of the City of Chicago

Carbon Monoxide Information Frequently Asked Questions about Carbon Monoxide Information

Certificate of Zoning Compliance A Certificate of Zoning Compliance certifies the number of residential dwelling units at the property that are legal under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.

Certified Plan Corrections Information

Chicago Energy Conservation Code Overview

Combined Sewers

Commission on Chicago Landmarks 2010 Annual Report

Committee on Standards and Tests This committee of building industry technical professional and City staff meets once a month to review the suitability of new systems and methods of construction, new types of equipment, or new combinations of materials not currently permitted or recognized by the Code.

Composting in Chicago Composting turns organic waste such as leaves, food scraps, and lawn clippings into a dark, soil-like natural fertilizer.

Conservation Inspection

Demolition Delay The Demolition-Delay Ordinance, adopted by City Council in 2003, establishes a hold of up to 90 days in the issuance of any demolition permit for certain historic buildings in order that the Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning can explore options, as appropriate, to preserve the building, including but not limited to landmark designation.

Department of Aviation Concessions

Department of Buildings Phone Numbers Department of Buildings Phone Numbers

Developer Services FAQ's The following is a list of questions frequently asked by our customers. Audience participants at DOB sponsored workshops also raised many of these questions.

Disconnect Your Downspout

Doing Business with Sister Agencies

Doing Our Share for Cleaner Air: Idling Reduction Information Regarding Cleaner Air through Idling Reduction

Downspouts, Rain Barrels and Cisterns

EZ Dec Helpful Points Paper-based Real Property Transfer Tax Declaration forms for Chicago, Cook County and State of Illinois are being replaced by EZ Dec. These points address questions users may have.

Easy Permit Process Overview The Easy Permit Process allows home and building owners to obtain a permit to REPAIR or REPLACE THE SAME OR EXISTING elements of a building, without making any changes to the structure of the building.

Electrical Inspections

Environmental Rules and Regulations CDPH enforces the Rules and Regulations in cooperation with other City departments where applicable

Ethics and Campaign Financing: A guide for persons or business entities that have or seek contracts with the City of Chicago Chicago’s Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances (Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of Chicago’s Municipal Code, respectively) impose restrictions on the interactions of persons and business entities who are City contractors or vendors (or who seek City contracts) with City employees or officials. This brochure summarizes these restrictions.

General Contractors License

Gift Restrictions Before they accept any gift, City employees and officials should consider not only whether the law permits them to keep the gift, but whether accepting it may create the perception that their independent judgment will be compromised.

Governmental Ethics Ordinance Chapter 2-156 (Prior Code §26.2) of the Municipal Code of Chicago as amended, effective November 1, 2012

Harbor Permit Review Process A City Harbor Permit is needed to perform construction within 40 feet of the waterway (shoreline, riverbank, dockwall/ riverwall, beach, etc.). CDOT will assist residential and business developments with the renovation of the City's shores.

Helpful tips for anyone applying for a Green Permit: Menu Items Green Permit Menu Items

Investigation of Discrimination Complaints The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

Job Order Contracts (JOC) Sub-Order Releases

Landscape Ordinance The City of Chicago's Landscape Ordinance requires landscape features to be incorporated into all new or substantially renovated business, commercial buildings and large residential buildings.

Learn when a Building Permit is needed Building permits give you, your insurance company, neighbors and the City assurance that specific minimum standards are met in constructing, repairing or altering your home or building by complying with the Chicago Building Code.

List of Contractors In accordance with the Governmental Ethics Ordinance, the Department of Innovation & Technology provides the following list of current and former contractors who, during the preceding four reporting years, received from the City of Chicago payments totaling $10,000 or more in any 12 consecutive months period.

Lobbyist Definitions Definition of a Lobbyist.

Lobbyist Filing Requirements The Governmental Ethics Ordinance requires persons who lobby City government to register with the Board of Ethics and regularly file activity reports (or termination notices, where appropriate).

Lobbyist Forms Please note that anyone may print or download these blank forms and the filing instructions that accompany them, but the Board of Ethics will not accept for filing any form that is returned to the Board's offices electronically. Only those forms delivered to the Board in person or by mail that contain hand-written signatures can be accepted by the Board of Ethics for filing in compliance with the relevant provisions of the City's Governmental Ethics Ordinance.

MOPD Pre-Plan Review Project Data Form The Pre-Permit Review Project Review Data form must be completed prior to meeting with MOPD's Accessibility Compliance Unit for Pre-Plan Review services.

Manhole installation requirements

Map and Text Amendments The offices of the Zoning Administrator and the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Economic Development receive and review applications for zoning amendments.

Mechanical Parking Lifts-requirements for submitting an application The requirements for submitting an application for Mechanical Parking Lifts

Nomination: Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District The Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Housing and Economic Development is preparing a nomination of Chicago’s historic Park Boulevard System to the National Register of Historic Places. The City’s park boulevard system is one of Chicago’s finest historic resources.

Nomination: West Loop-La Salle Street Historic District The Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Housing and Economic Development is preparing a nomination of Chicago’s historic West Loop to the National Register of Historic Places.

Office of the Zoning Administrator Information for sending correspondence to the Office of the Zoning Administrator

Ordinance, Publications and Additional Chicago Landmark Information A list of landmark-related publications by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, including the Landmarks Ordinance, Permit Review schedule and guidelines, and the "U.S. Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings."

Overview of the Contracting Process

Overview of the Standard Plan Review Permit Program An overview of the Standard Plan Review Program

Permit Applications

Plan Examination The Department of Housing and Economic Development reviews building permit applications to ensure plans are in compliance with the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.

Political / Campaign Contribution Information The following is an overview of the City's prohibitions and limitations regarding political contributions. The law on political contributions can be reviewed in the Campaign Financing Ordinance.

Porch FAQ Frequently asked questions about porch safety.

Post Employment Restrictions The Governmental Ethics Ordinance, Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, contains post-employment restrictions that apply to all former employees and officials of the City.

Private Drains

Procurement Fundamentals 2012 The City of Chicago's Guide to Procurement Fundamentals

Rebuild Letters

Requirements for Contractor Changes

Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations published by the City of Chicago, Department of Buildings

Rules and Regulations for Securing Vacant Buildings

Sign Contractor List

Solar Permit Guidelines Solar Permit Information

Standard Plan Review Program Overview The Standard Plan Review Program is designed for small to mid-sized construction or renovation projects requiring drawings. The design phase must be completed before the permit process can begin.

Structural Peer Review Program Overview The Structural Peer Review Program is designed to streamline the permit process at the City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) by reducing the time and effort required for structural plan examination by DOB personnel.

Subcontractor Payment Certification Requirements

Tax Information Bulletins Information Bulletins regarding various tax issues

Tent Permit Process The City of Chicago allows tents to be erected, but there are restrictions and requirements for these structures. Depending on the size of the structure, this may include receiving a permit.

Useful Green Links This page contains many useful links to Green sites

Vacant Property Guidelines Information for Securing and Registering Vacant Properties.

Vendor Helpful Tips To ensure a better chance of successful bidding please see the below tips.

Vendor Payment Inquiries

Who Is Not a Lobbyist? The following is representative of situations where a person is NOT lobbying.

Wrigley Field Neighborhood Protection Program Annual Report

Your Business Is Certified, Now What? Department of Procurement Services Newly Certified Booklet

Zoning Board of Appeals Information on the Zoning Board of Appeals