Alsip § 3.18 Zoning & Land Use Section Permits required; application This section requires a permit from the superintendent of buildings before any person can erect, structurally alter, or relocate a sign within Alsip. The application process involves submitting a written form with detailed information about the applicant, the sign's location and construction, and proof of ownership consent and liability insurance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 3.19 Zoning & Land Use Section Permit issued if application is in order This section outlines the duty of the superintendent of buildings to review sign permit applications. The permit will be issued if the proposed sign complies with the article's requirements and the Municipal Code regarding installation and structural integrity. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 3.20 Zoning & Land Use Section Denial of the permit application This section outlines the process for denying a permit application for signs. It mandates notification of denial and reasons within 14 days, and allows applicants to correct identified deficiencies. Crucially, it prohibits denial based on the content or message of the proposed sign. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 3.22 Zoning & Land Use Section Number, date and voltage to be on sign This section mandates that all newly erected illuminated business or advertising signs must display the date of erection, permit number, electrical voltage, and owner/agent information in a conspicuous location with letters at least one inch high. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 3.26 Zoning & Land Use Section Advertising and business signs This section requires individuals or contractors regularly erecting advertising and business signs in Alsip to file a $100,000 continuing bond or a liability insurance policy with the village clerk before permits are granted. This is to ensure compliance with the article and to indemnify the village against any damages or costs incurred due to permit issuance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 3.31 Zoning & Land Use Section Review of application denial, permit denial, permit revocation or order to remove sign This section outlines the administrative review process for denials of permit applications, permit renewals, contractor's licenses, or orders to remove signs in Alsip. It details the steps for filing an appeal, scheduling hearings, and the timelines for decisions, with a final provision for judicial review. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.14.19 Zoning & Land Use Section Sign Applications This section outlines the application requirements for sign permits in Antioch, detailing necessary information such as contractor and owner details, property zoning, and scaled drawings of the proposed sign. It also describes the criteria and process for the Community Development Director to approve or deny these applications based on compliance with various codes and regulations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.14.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Exempt Signs This section exempts certain types of signs from permit requirements in Antioch. However, these exempted signs must still adhere to the chapter's regulations regarding installation, maintenance, size, style, location, and illumination. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1101 Business & Licensing Section Definition This section defines the terms 'bill poster' and 'sign painter' to encompass individuals or businesses involved in distributing advertising matter on public ways. It outlines specific exclusions for charitable purposes, store/office signs, legal notices, and the distribution of circulars inside buildings. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1102 Business & Licensing Section License Required This section requires individuals to obtain a license to engage in billposting or sign painting in Arlington Heights. However, it clarifies that this license does not permit advertising on structures located in public spaces. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1103 Business & Licensing Section Application This section outlines the application process for a bill posting and sign painting license, requiring applicants to adhere to general code requirements and specify intended advertisement locations, including billboards and natural structures. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1107 Business & Licensing Section Refuse This section prohibits bill posters and sign painters from allowing refuse from their work to accumulate in Arlington Heights. It mandates that such individuals must properly dispose of all waste materials generated by their business operations. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1111 Business & Licensing Section Inspection This section mandates that the Director of Building regularly inspect bill posters and sign painters to ensure compliance with all relevant Village Code provisions. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.504 Zoning & Land Use Section Permits and Inspections This section outlines the requirements for banner permits in Arlington Heights, including annual permit validity, seasonal message limitations, maintenance standards, and revocation procedures for non-compliance. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Barrington § 3.11.2 Business & Licensing Section Application for permit This section outlines the requirements for applying for a permit to distribute advertisements in Barrington. Applicants must provide details about the advertisement, their identity, and the manufacturer or distributor of the advertised product or service. View in Barrington’s full code →
Bartlett § 10.12.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Scope This section establishes a permit requirement for most activities related to signs, including construction, erection, and alteration. An exception is made for "maintenance" as defined elsewhere in the ordinance. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.3.11 Buildings & Construction Section Signs This section outlines the permit fees and associated review fees required for erecting nonilluminated and illuminated signs in Bartlett. It also details fees for subsequent plan reviews, working without a permit, and reinspections. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Beecher § 10.11.18 Zoning & Land Use Section Permits And Fees This section establishes a permit requirement for the construction, erection, or maintenance of signs over three square feet, excluding temporary non-structural signs. It outlines application requirements, review and approval processes by the Building Inspector, and specifies conditions for permit issuance, including safety and zoning district compliance. View in Beecher’s full code →
Beecher § 10.11.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Sign Permits This section requires a sign permit from the Zoning Administrator for the erection, construction, alteration, or location of any sign in Beecher, with exceptions for routine maintenance and certain temporary signs. It also addresses non-conforming signage and mandates compliance with state and federal regulations. View in Beecher’s full code →
Bellwood § 156.207 Zoning & Land Use Section Off-Site Advertising Sign Regulations This section outlines regulations for off-site advertising signs in Bellwood, requiring permits, specifying size and height limitations, restricting their location to certain zoning districts near specific highways, and imposing an erection ban on new signs. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 156.217 Zoning & Land Use Section Signs That Require Sign Permit Approval; Procedures This section establishes a sign permit requirement for the erection, enlargement, expansion, alteration, relocation, or maintenance of signs in Bellwood, with specific exceptions for routine maintenance. It outlines the application process and the information required by the Building Commissioner. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 156.218 Zoning & Land Use Section Signs That Require Review By The Plan Commission This section outlines specific types of signs that require review and approval by the Bellwood Plan Commission before a sign permit can be issued. It also details the standards the Plan Commission must consider and the procedural steps for review. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.10.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Permanent Signs This section outlines exemptions and permit requirements for permanent signs in Bensenville. It details specific types of signs that do not require a permit, along with their dimensional limitations, and introduces a table that governs which permanent signs require a permit and in which zoning districts they are permitted. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.2.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning Administrator This section designates the Director of Community Development as the Zoning Administrator and outlines their duties. These include making final decisions on various zoning applications, forwarding others to commissions or the Village Board, and maintaining zoning records. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.2.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Application Procedure This section outlines the application procedure for various zoning-related permits and requests in Bensenville. It details who can apply, the option for pre-application consultation, the filing requirements, fee payment necessity, and the process for determining application completeness before further processing. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.3.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Sign Permit This section establishes the purpose and process for obtaining a sign permit in Bensenville. It outlines when a permit is required, the application procedure, the timeline for approval, and the conditions under which a permit approval expires. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.13.14 Zoning & Land Use Section Administration This section outlines the permit requirements for installing, altering, or maintaining signs in Berkeley, exempting certain temporary signs in residential districts. It details the application process, required documentation, and the role of the zoning administrator in permit issuance. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.13.17 Zoning & Land Use Section Fees This section establishes that a fee must be paid to the village when an application for a sign permit is filed with the zoning administrator. The fee amount is determined by the code and is capped at the actual administrative costs incurred by the village. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.13.18 Zoning & Land Use Section Relocating Signs This section requires that any sign relocated to a new position, whether on the same property or a different one, will be treated as a new sign. A permit must be obtained for any associated work if the chapter mandates it. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 4.8.11 Business & Licensing Section Exemptions This section exempts the posting of signs or notices required by court order or by public officers performing their duties from the provisions of this chapter. View in Berkeley’s full code →