Moving Signs
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Email info@aldermanmartin.com for non-enforceable courtesy signs
How do non-enforceable courtesy moving signs work?
Our office provides non-enforceable “courtesy” no-parking moving signs for free. Please write the time of the move on these paper signs, and post them using string or, in the event of rain, plastic wrap on nearby trees and light poles. These moving signs should be posted 48 to 72 hours prior to the moving date. You can email us at info@aldermanmartin.com to receive a PDF to print, or you can visit our office at 4243 N Lincoln Ave to pick up copies.
How do I get Enforceable Signs?
For enforceable signs, moving companies can have TOW ZONE no-parking moving signs posted by the Chicago Department of Transportation. The application process is handled online. Note the application should be made far enough in advance to allow the City to post the signs prior to the moving date. For additional instruction, please read this online tutorial or contact CDOT permit office at 312-744-4652. Typically, a professional moving company will handle the permitting process for you.
What about PODS?
If you’re using a PODS (Portable on Land Storage) to move, please note that these must be placed on private property like a yard, driveway, or private garage. In order to be placed legally in the street, they should be placed on a moveable trailer. If placed in a public parking spot or the public way, it could result in a fine ranging from $50 to $250, with each additional day spent in the public way counting as a separate offense.