proceduralUnited States · Chicago, ILDifficulty: Medium
Alley Loading / Unloading Defense
Chicago Municipal Code allows parking in alleys for limited periods to load, unload, pick up, or deliver. Mike Brockway (Expired Meter blog, cited in CBS 2 reporting) successfully argues this defense by 'using the municipal code against the city.' Documentation of active loading or delivery activity at the time the ticket was issued can defeat the citation under §9-100-060(a)(5) (facts do not support a violation).
Legal basis
Chicago Municipal Code §9-64-130 (alley parking); §9-100-060(a)(5)
Sample appeal wording
TO: City of Chicago, Department of Administrative Hearings RE: Alley Violation [TICKET_NUMBER] Dismissal under §9-64-130 and §9-100-060(a)(5). On [DATE] at [TIME], my vehicle was actively engaged in [loading / unloading / delivery / pickup] in the alley behind [ADDRESS]. The Code permits parking in alleys for these purposes. Evidence: (1) delivery receipt / work order timestamped [TIME]; (2) photographs of loading; (3) witness statement; (4) signed delivery acknowledgment. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- Chicago Municipal Code §9-64-130
- Mike Brockway — Expired Meter blog (cited CBS 2)