Alsip § 3.17 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section defines various terms related to signs within the zoning domain for the municipality of Alsip. It clarifies what constitutes different types of signs, including advertising, business, identification, noncommercial, outdoor political campaign, and residential real estate signs, as well as related terms like 'erect' and 'facing or surface'. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 3.27 Zoning & Land Use Section Prohibited signs This section of the Alsip municipal ordinance strictly prohibits various types of signs and displays throughout the village. Prohibitions include portable and temporary signs, signs in the public right-of-way, signs attached to certain structures, signs obstructing ingress/egress or traffic, advertising on vehicles, signs violating state law, flashing lights, and outlining buildings with neon tubing. It also outlines a permit process for temporary signs for licensed businesses. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 3.29 Zoning & Land Use Section Residential real estate signs This ordinance limits residential real estate signs in specific zoning districts in Alsip. It specifies sign size, placement restrictions, and content allowed, with violations subject to immediate removal. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.14.15 Zoning & Land Use Section Temporary Signage This section outlines requirements for temporary signage in Antioch, including permit requirements, limitations on number, duration, size, location, and material. It also specifies differences for window signage and prohibits electrical illumination in residential districts. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.14.16 Zoning & Land Use Section Grand Opening Signage, Closing Signs And Special Event Signs This section outlines regulations for grand opening and special event signage in Antioch. It defines the grand opening period, duration, and types of permitted signs, and specifies conditions for special event signs. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.14.17 Zoning & Land Use Section Sidewalk Signs This section regulates the placement, size, design, and hours of operation for sidewalk signs (sandwich board style) within the Antioch Downtown Sign District. It requires signs to be professionally fabricated, maintained, and removed during inclement weather to ensure public safety and maintain unobstructed pedestrian access. 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 →
Antioch § 10.14.7 Zoning & Land Use Section Window Promotional Signage In Antioch's non-residential zoning districts, excluding the Downtown Sign District, temporary promotional window signage is limited to 35% of the total street-facing window area. Signage exceeding this limit is prohibited. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.503 Zoning & Land Use Section Signage This section outlines the permissible content for banners displayed within the Center, limiting the area for the Center's name/logo and prohibiting individual business promotions. 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 30.603 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 30.803 Zoning & Land Use Section Sandwich Board Signs (B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts) This section of the Arlington Heights municipal code regulates the use of sandwich board signs in specific business zoning districts. It specifies limitations on the number, size, location, message content, construction, and hours of display for these signs. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.11.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Temporary Signs This section of the Barrington Hills municipal ordinance regulates temporary signs, specifying rules for 'for sale' or 'for rent' signs, including their number, location, size, height, and duration. It also outlines regulations for signs advertising open houses, estate sales, garage sales, and similar temporary events. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 10.12.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used specifically within the chapter on Signs in Bartlett's zoning ordinance. It clarifies that these definitions supersede any conflicting ones in Chapter 2 and are subject to Chapter 2's interpretation rules. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 3.21.3 Business & Licensing Section Signs This section regulates the posting of garage, yard, and rummage sale signs in Bartlett. Signs are only permitted according to the Zoning Ordinance and require owner permission for private property placement, with a prohibition on public property. View in Bartlett’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 →
Beecher § 10.11.7 Zoning & Land Use Section Sign Measurement Standards This section establishes standards for measuring the gross sign area and sign face of signs, and defines the signable area ratio. It clarifies what is included and excluded in these calculations, particularly for double-faced signs and different types of sign applications. View in Beecher’s full code →
Bellwood § 114.03 Business & Licensing Section Signs This ordinance prohibits posters, placards, and signs advertising garage, lawn, or basement sales from being placed on public property, including streets, parkways, and utility poles. It also mandates the immediate removal of such signs from private property once the sale has concluded. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 150.22 Buildings & Construction Section Posting Of Permits This ordinance requires that building permits be conspicuously posted on the work site and remain visible until the project is fully completed and has passed final inspection. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.10.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Temporary Signs This section outlines regulations for temporary signs in Bensenville, including general provisions and specific exemptions from permit requirements for A-frame and window signs. It details location, quantity, size, and display period restrictions for these exempt signs. 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 § 12.13.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used within Berkeley's sign regulations chapter. It defines what constitutes a 'sign' broadly and then categorizes signs by their use type (billboard, on premises, temporary) and structural type (A-frame, advertising flag). View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 4.11.4 Business & Licensing Section Signs This section outlines specific regulations for garage sale signs in Berkeley, addressing placement, size, quantity, and removal timelines. It exempts garage sale signs from certain general temporary sign regulations while establishing unique rules for their display on private property and in the public right-of-way. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 4.8.5 Business & Licensing Section Posting Advertisements; Consent Of Property Owner Required This ordinance prohibits the posting of any advertisement on private property without the written consent of the property owner or occupant. This consent must be filed with the village clerk. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berwyn § 1476.06 Zoning & Land Use Section Temporary Signs This section outlines regulations for temporary signs in Berwyn, specifying general provisions and exemptions from permit requirements for A-frame and construction signs. It details location, quantity, size, and display period limitations for these exempt sign types. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.14.10 Zoning & Land Use Section Signs In Residence Districts (R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-2B, R-2C, R-3, R-4, R-5) This section of the Bloomingdale municipal ordinance outlines regulations for various types of signs permitted in residential districts. It specifies limitations on the number, size, height, setback, and illumination for residential real estate signs, home occupation/nameplate signs, and church signs. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.14.17 Zoning & Land Use Section Diagrams This section provides guidelines and regulations for the placement, size, and design of building signs, specifically wall signs and temporary window signs. It details how sign area is calculated and references other sections for further clarification. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.14.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Signs Not Requiring Permit This section outlines specific types of signs that are exempt from permit requirements in Bloomingdale. These exemptions apply as long as the signs adhere to all other zoning district regulations and are not placed on public rights-of-way or attached to public structures, with exceptions for holiday decorations and vehicular signs. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →