# Sign Regulations in Barrington Hills, Illinois

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Barrington Hills, Illinois, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Barrington Hills, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/barrington-hills
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Barrington Hills, Illinois regulates 20 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the B District, BP District zoning district are capped at 25 ft (B Districts); BP: max 7 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a 5 ft from lot line; None specified for B-1 through B-4. setback (Sec. 5-11-5(B2d, B2j)). Most commercial signs in Barrington Hills require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 6 | 8 ft | 6 sq ft | — |
| B District, BP District | 4 | 25 ft (B Districts); BP: max 7 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| B-1 District, B-2 District, B-3 District, B-4 District | 4 | 25 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| Light Industrial District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Open Space Property | 2 | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Non-residential Use in a Residential District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 8 ft | 6 sq ft (single lot); 12 sq ft (subdivision) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or 1 per frontage on corner lot | On property; not including posts/frame. | — | 5-11-4(A) |
| Multiple Addresses Sign | 8 ft | — | — | — | — | At intersection for multiple addresses on a single public or private road. | — | 5-11-4(B) |
| Parking Area Entrance/Exit Sign | 8 ft | 2 sq ft each (entrance/exit), 6 sq ft (conditions/identity) | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit; 1 per parking area; 2 on corner lot (identity/conditions) | Per entrance/exit (2 sq ft); for identity/conditions, 1 per area or 2 on corner lot (one per street). | — | 5-11-4(C) |
| "No Solicitation", "No Trespass", "Security", "Warning" Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 of each per driveway entrance | Affixed to pole, stake, mailbox, tree; must be at least 50 ft from another of same message. | — | 5-11-4(D) |
| Private Drive Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 of each per driveway entrance | At driveway entrance | — | 5-11-4(E) |
| Small Subdivision Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5-11-4(F) |

### B District, BP District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | B-1 through B-4: 300 sq ft max; BP: 100 sq ft max | — | — | — | Attached parallel to building wall (not fence/standard transitional yard). | — | 5-11-5(A)-(B2a-b) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft (B Districts); BP: max 7 ft | 100 sq ft | — | BP: 5 ft from lot line; None specified for B-1 through B-4. | — | Placed within property lines. | — | 5-11-5(B2d, B2j) |
| Marquee/Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to/hung from marquee or canopy. | — | 5-11-5(B2c) |
| Traffic/Directional Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Within property lines; entrances, exits, and parking conditions. | — | 5-11-5(B2e) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign - For Sale/For Rent | 8 ft | 6 sq ft (single lot); 12 sq ft (subdivision) | — | — | 1 per zoning lot; corner lot: 1 per frontage | On lot/tract to which sign pertains; subdivision sign on premises at location approved by officer. | — | 5-11-9(A) |
| Temporary Event Sign (Open House, Estate Sale, Garage Sale, etc.) | 8 ft (for large scale/neighborhood event) | 6 sq ft (standard); 20 sq ft (large scale/neighborhood/community event) | — | — | 1 per frontage | 1 per frontage. | — | 5-11-9(B) |
| Temporary Sign - Political | — | — | — | — | — | Private property only, except polling places during allowed voting period. | — | 5-11-9(C) |
| Temporary Sign - Public Statement | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property | — | 5-11-9(D) |
| Contractor/Architect/Engineer/Construction Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On property under construction/improvement | — | 5-11-2(C)(k) |
| Neighborhood or Residential Association Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5-11-2(C)(l) |

## Prohibited signs in Barrington Hills

- It is unlawful to erect or cause to be erected any sign contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
- Signs shall only be permitted if specifically allowed by the text of this chapter.
- Abandoned signs (signs identifying a use, occupancy, and/or activity no longer being conducted for thirty calendar days or longer) shall be removed.
- Any sign in violation of these sign regulations, erected after the effective date, is classified as illegal and nonconforming, and must be removed or brought into compliance within ten calendar days of notice.
- No structural alterations, enlargement, or extensions shall be made to a nonconforming sign unless the alteration eliminates the nonconforming features.
- If a sign is damaged or destroyed to the extent of 50% of its replacement value or surface area, it may not be rebuilt or used unless it conforms to the sign regulations.
- Unsafe or unsecure signs, or signs that constitute a danger to the public, must be removed or altered within ten calendar days of notice, or may be removed immediately if there is imminent peril.
- No sign may be erected or maintained in a manner that obstructs free and clear vision or distracts the attention of drivers, bicyclists, or pedestrians due to its position, shape, or other characteristics.
- Signs may not be located within ten feet from any side or rear lot line.
- All signs must comply with the village's lighting ordinance.
- Only one sign is permitted identifying a contractor, architect, engineer, or subcontractors engaged in construction or improvement on the property; such sign shall not exceed six square feet in area and no more than six feet in height, and must be removed upon completion of the project.
- Neighborhood or similar residential association identification signs are only permitted by special use permit and may not contain advertising, names, addresses, or phone numbers.
- Signs advertising motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, trailers, watercraft or similar property "For Sale" are prohibited in all districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Barrington Hills

- Traffic control signs, traffic signals, and/or safety warnings (whether within a public right-of-way or on private property).
- Municipal way finding signs, directional signs, traffic signals and/or devices.
- Legal notices.
- Railroad crossing signs.
- Danger signs.
- Temporary emergency signs.
- Public utility signs.
- Trail marking signs.
- Signs required or recommended by state or federal law.
- Other similar signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In the BP district, for wall or freestanding signs, all signs must be presented as a sign package subject to the approval of the plan commission as part of the site design.
- Variations and special use permits for signage may be sought pursuant to referenced sections (5-10-4 for variations, and 5-10-7 for special use).
- Neighborhood or other similar type residential association identification signs require a special use permit issued subsequent to public notice, hearing, recommendation by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and approval by the Board of Trustees.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Barrington Hills — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Barrington+Hills+IL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-barrington-hills

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