April 14, 2010 :: Business, Legislative

Chicago Sign Permit Amnesty Program

Chicago Sign Permit Amnesty Program

Does your business have a sign, canopy, awning, marquee or banner? Do you have all the required permits?  Is there a sign, canopy, awning, marquee or banner outside your business? If so, 2 types of permits may be required.
1. A Building Permit – to install
2. A Public Way Use Permit – if it hangs over the public way

If you don’t have these permits, you could be fined! But not during the Amnesty, you will actually save
money.

NO FEES

Apply for all the right permits during the Amnesty and have all your fees waived for the first year.

NO FINES

Avoid being fined in the future for not having the required permits.

What is the Amnesty Program?

The Amnesty program is for existing businesses with existing signs, canopies, awnings, marquees and banners that advertise the business at the business location, that do not have permits. The following do not qualify: businesses installing a new sign, businesses with existing permits and businesses with advertising signs located at another location.

For more information, call 312-74-GOBIZ (744-6249) or visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

Apply in person:
Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
121 N. LaSalle St. • Room 800, Business Assistance Center
Chicago, IL 60602
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Appointments are recommended