Alsip § 3.40 Zoning & Land Use Section Original permit fees This section outlines the permit fees for the initial erection or alteration of signs and billboards in Alsip. It also details the annual inspection fees for existing signs, with different rates based on type and size. View in Alsip’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.301 Zoning & Land Use Section Location This section outlines the location requirements for ground signs in Arlington Heights, including setback distances from rights-of-way and buildings, visibility at intersections, and landscaping around the base. Monument signs have specific exemptions. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.302 Zoning & Land Use Section Number This section limits the number of ground signs allowed per building frontage and specifies regulations for directional ground signs for parking areas. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.303 Zoning & Land Use Section Dimensions This section of the Arlington Heights municipal ordinance outlines the dimensional requirements for ground signs, including maximum height, required clearance for pedestrian and vehicular passage, and maximum allowable sign area based on right-of-way width and posted speed limit. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.304 Zoning & Land Use Section Construction View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.305 Zoning & Land Use Section Manual Change Bulletin Boards This section outlines regulations for manual change bulletin boards incorporated into ground or monument signs, restricting their size to 50% of the total sign area and limiting displayed messages to on-site business operations. It also provides design considerations for legibility and aesthetic contribution to the corridor. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.401 Zoning & Land Use Section Location This section establishes location restrictions for wall signs in Arlington Heights, prohibiting them in most zoning districts and setting limits on their coverage, projection beyond the wall, and height when suspended over thoroughfares. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.402 Zoning & Land Use Section Number This section outlines the regulations for the number of wall signs permitted for businesses in Arlington Heights. Generally, businesses can have one wall sign per street frontage, with specific provisions for multi-story buildings and businesses fronting parking areas. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.403 Zoning & Land Use Section Dimensions This section outlines the maximum allowable dimensions and placement for wall signs based on the characteristics of the building wall, including whether it has openings, its setback from the right-of-way, and the facade type. It also specifies limitations for directional wall signs. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.404 Zoning & Land Use Section Construction This section outlines material requirements for wall sign facings and specifies secure attachment methods for solid-faced wall signs to building walls, prohibiting insecure fastening methods. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.405 Zoning & Land Use Section Manual Change Bulletin Boards This section regulates manual change bulletin boards incorporated into wall signs, limiting their size to no more than 50% of the sign area or 30 square feet, whichever is less. It also specifies that messages must be related to the business operation and sets design considerations for legibility and aesthetic contribution. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.601 Zoning & Land Use Section Temporary Signs This section outlines regulations for temporary signs in Arlington Heights, specifying size limitations based on zoning district and property type, and setting requirements for safety, visibility, and content. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.602 Zoning & Land Use Section Authorization Required for Posting of Temporary Signs in the Public Rights-of-Way View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.603 Zoning & Land Use Section Removal Requirements for Temporary Signs This section mandates the removal of temporary signs, including those for garage sales and special events, within seven days of the event's conclusion. For real estate signs, removal is required after the property's sale closing. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.604 Zoning & Land Use Section Removal of Signs This section outlines the responsibilities for the removal of temporary signs. It establishes primary responsibility with the person who posted the sign, secondary responsibility with the property owner or occupant if the initial party fails to act, and authorizes the Village Manager to remove signs in violation and pursue cost recovery. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.701 Zoning & Land Use Section Electronic Message Signs This section permits electronic message signs, but only within designated major arterial commercial corridors as defined by attached maps. Their use must also comply with all other regulations in this Article. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.702 Zoning & Land Use Section Conditional Review Process and Criteria This section outlines the conditional review process and criteria for electronic message signs in Arlington Heights. Applications are reviewed by the Design Commission, which makes a recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees based on traffic safety, community impact, design compatibility, and demonstrated business need. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.703 Zoning & Land Use Section Applications This section outlines the application process for electronic message signs in Arlington Heights. It details the required submissions, including specific documentation and drawings, and specifies that applications are reviewed by the Design Commission before being forwarded to the Village Board. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.704 Zoning & Land Use Section Notification Requirements This section outlines the notification requirements for applicants seeking to install an electronic message sign. It mandates written notice to property owners within 250 feet of the proposed sign's location, specifying the method of delivery, timing, and required content of the notice. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.705 Zoning & Land Use Section Standards for Electronic Message Signs This section establishes specific standards for the installation and operation of electronic message signs in Arlington Heights, focusing on their placement on ground signs, display quality, size limitations, quantity, spacing, separation from residential areas, and orientation to minimize impact. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.11.300 Zoning & Land Use Section State Law Adopted This section of the Bartlett municipal ordinance incorporates by reference specific sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code related to traffic-control signs and signals. It adopts state laws concerning obedience to traffic devices, signal legends, pedestrian and lane control signals, flashing signals, and the display or damage of unauthorized signs and structures. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 6.11.401.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Damage To Village Property This section prohibits the intentional or negligent destruction, damage, or defacement of Village property by vehicles, with exceptions for authorized actions and written permission. Violators face fines in addition to civil liability for damages. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.8.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Definition This section provides a definition for "signboard" and "billboard" within the context of Bedford Park's ordinances. It specifies that these terms encompass any material used for advertisements or notices, regardless of whether they are illuminated or reflective. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.8.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Constructing, Erecting, Maintaining; Prohibited This section prohibits the construction, erection, maintenance, or placement of signboards or billboards on vacant property within 100 feet of any public street, roadway, or highway in Bedford Park. The measurement is taken from the centerline of the street to the nearest part of the sign. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.8.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Signs In Residential Districts This section regulates the placement and display of "For Sale" signs in residential districts in Bedford Park. It specifies limitations on the number, size, and location of signs, and requires a permit from the building coordinator without a fee. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.8.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section defines what constitutes a 'sign' for the purposes of this chapter, specifically relating to real estate for sale or inspection. It includes a list of common phrases that would trigger this definition. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bellwood § 111.55 Zoning & Land Use Section Distribution Prohibited; Exceptions This ordinance prohibits the indiscriminate distribution of advertising materials, including handbills and samples, on public streets and sidewalks in Bellwood. However, it allows for the sale or peddling of articles that include advertising if a charge is made for the article itself. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 111.56 Zoning & Land Use Section House To House Distribution Prohibited Without Permit This ordinance prohibits the indiscriminate distribution of advertising materials to the public at various locations within Bellwood unless a permit has been obtained. The prohibition does not apply to licensed peddlers selling articles. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 111.57 Zoning & Land Use Section Application For Permit This section outlines the application requirements for a permit to distribute handbills in Bellwood. Applicants must provide information about the material being distributed, their own name, and the name of the manufacturer or distributor of the advertised article or service. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 111.58 Zoning & Land Use Section Permit Fee This section establishes a $5 per day fee for permits required for distributing handbills. It also mandates that permits be issued only to individuals of good character, with the Chief of Police responsible for investigating applicant character. View in Bellwood’s full code →