# Sign Regulations in Beach Park, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Beach Park, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/beach-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Beach Park, Illinois regulates 20 sign types across 8 zoning districts. For Sale/For Rent Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft. (freestanding) tall and Single-family: 6 sq. ft.; others: 16 sq. ft., with a 7 ft min setback (Sec. 15.24.140(C)). Most commercial signs in Beach Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 30 inches above grade (general) or 42 inches for garage sale; must not interfere with traffic visibility | Single-family res: 6 sq. ft.; Multi-family/nonresidential: 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Agricultural District, Estate District, Suburban Estate District | 1 | — | 24 sq. ft. | — |
| Single-family Residential Districts | 4 | 6 ft. (ground sign) | 16 sq. ft. per face; max 8 ft. longest dimension; ground sign max height 6 ft. | — |
| Multi-family Residential Districts | 2 | Wall: ≤1 story or 10 ft above curb; Ground: ≤6 ft. | 24 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential Districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Nonresidential Districts, Business Districts (B-1, CS, OR, LI) | 3 | 25 ft. | 200 sq. ft. per face | — |
| Restricted Office (O-1) | 2 | 6 ft. by right; up to 10 ft. with conditional use permit | 6 sq. ft. by right; up to 24 sq. ft. with conditional use permit | — |
| Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Identification Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. per sign face | — | — | — | On premises; wall or ground sign | — | 15.24.140(A) |
| Directional Sign | 30 inches above grade (general) or 42 inches for garage sale; must not interfere with traffic visibility | 4.5 sq. ft. | — | — | Limited by number of entrances/exits | At exits/entrances, not beyond property line | — | 15.24.140(D) |
| Flag | 25 ft (Residential max); Nonresidential: not more than 10 ft above building roofline | Flag length shall be at maximum 1/4 length of flagpole | — | Minimum 7 ft from all property lines plus 1 ft for each foot above 15 ft in pole height | — | On flagpoles | — | 15.24.140(L) |
| Construction Sign | — | Single-family res: 6 sq. ft.; Multi-family/nonresidential: 32 sq. ft. | — | — | One per construction project | Site of construction | — | 15.24.140(M) |
| For Sale/For Rent Sign | 6 ft. (freestanding) | Single-family: 6 sq. ft.; others: 16 sq. ft. | — | 7 ft min | 1 per lot, 2 for corner lot | On property, min 7 ft setback from property line | — | 15.24.140(C) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Residential: no time limit; Nonresidential: 30 days before and 5 days after election | — | 15.24.140(K) |

### Single-family Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exempt Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15.24.160(A) |
| Temporary Sign | 6 ft. (ground sign) | 16 sq. ft. per face; max 8 ft. longest dimension; ground sign max height 6 ft. | 8 ft. | — | Max 2 per permit | Subject to sign location for residential districts | — | 15.24.150(E)(1) |
| Home Occupation Sign - Minor | — | 1 sq. ft. (up to 4 sq. ft. w/conditional use) | — | — | One per home occupation | On wall or freestanding address identification | — | 15.24.160(C)(1) |
| Home Occupation Sign - Major | — | 1 sq. ft. (up to 6 sq. ft. w/conditional use) | — | — | One per home occupation | On wall or freestanding address identification | — | 15.24.160(C)(2) |

### Nonresidential Districts, Business Districts (B-1, CS, OR, LI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (B-1, CS, OR, LI) | 20 ft. above curb, not above roof/eave line | No stated max for first side; 50 sq. ft. for second side | — | — | See formula for second side | Building wall, second side faces public/private street or parking area | — | 15.24.170(C), Table 15.24.170, 15.24.170(C)(6), (7) |
| Freestanding Sign (B-1, CS, OR, LI) | 25 ft. | 200 sq. ft. per face | — | Min 7 ft; plus 1 ft for each 2 sq. ft. over 50 sq. ft. sign area | 1 per frontage (plus 1 >600 ft frontage) | Min 7 ft setback from property/right-of-way lines; see additional requirements for further setbacks on larger signs | — | 15.24.170(D), Table 15.24.170 |
| Electronic Message Center | — | 50% of allowed ground sign area | — | — | 1 per zoning lot | Only allowed with conditional use permit; must have 100 ft minimum ROW frontage | — | 15.24.170(D)(8) |

## Prohibited signs in Beach Park

- No sign shall obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress for any building as to violate the building code.
- Signs may not be painted, pasted or similarly posted directly on the surface of any wall, roof or fence.
- No sign shall be placed on any wall, fence or standard facing the interior side yard or any adjoining lot located in the residential district.
- No sign shall be attached to a tree in any public right of way, utility pole, light, street sign or signal standard or traffic signaling equipment.
- Portable or mobile signs are prohibited except as a temporary sign subject to section 15.24.150.
- No flashing, moving, or revolving signs shall be permitted. No electric or illuminated sign shall be of the flashing or intermittent type, except permitted electronic message centers and time/temperature devices.
- No sign, streamer, banner, flag, pennant or other attention attracting device supported by rope or wires or in any other manner shall encroach upon, over or across any public street, alley, sidewalk, parkway, park, or right of way.
- No sign or attention attracting device shall be erected or maintained so as to obstruct free and clear vision for drivers or be likely to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Signs shall not use the words 'stop', 'go', 'look', 'slow', 'danger', or similar language, or have red, green, or amber illumination in direct line of vision of any traffic signal.
- No sign shall bear or contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene or pornographic character, or which contain advertising matter which is untruthful.
- Neon, LED tubing, or other illuminated treatments are prohibited, except with respect to permitted illuminated window signs.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Off premises advertising signs (billboards) are prohibited.
- Sign walkers are prohibited.
- Bright 'Day-Glo' fluorescent type colors are prohibited.
- No unauthorized person shall alter, deface, damage, or willfully interfere with any utility, signage or cable television facilities.
- It is unlawful to attach any sign, advertisement or notice to any tree or shrub in any street, parkway or other public place.

## Signs exempt from permit in Beach Park

- Address identification signs meeting specified size and content requirements.
- Agriculture signs (in certain zones) pertaining to sale of agricultural products raised on-site, not more than 24 square feet.
- For sale, for rent, and garage sale signs, as specified (with limitations on number, size, illumination, and duration).
- Directional signage for traffic and parking, meeting specified standards and content restrictions.
- Memorial or building dedication signs containing only the date of construction and name of the building, integrated into structure, not to exceed 4 square feet.
- Community organization signs (church, civic organizations, public/quasi-public buildings) within specified size, height, and placement limits.
- Public signs of a noncommercial nature erected in the public interest by or on order of a governmental organization.
- No trespassing or dumping signs not exceeding 4 square feet.
- Holiday decorations on private property, displayed up to 90 days per holiday.
- Window promotional signs, subject to not covering more than 50% of window area and other specific restrictions; also, up to two illuminated promotional signs and one illuminated 'open' sign per lot in nonresidential districts.
- Temporary political signs (without time limits in residential zoning districts; in nonresidential, up to 30 days before and 5 days after an election).
- Flags, emblems, or insignia of any national or political subdivision (with limitations on number, size, and placement per district).
- Construction signs (one per project, with size and time limits and removal requirements).
- Celebratory signs for singular events, allowed without size limit for 7 days on residential property.
- Religious symbols, commemorative plaques of historical agencies, or identification emblems, provided not exceeding 4 square feet and placed flat against a building.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Buildings or lots with more than one tenant in nonresidential districts may elect to submit a comprehensive signage plan for conditional use permit approval detailing all proposed signage and standards. Any deviation from such standards requires amendment to the conditional use permit.
- Developments approved as planned unit developments (PUDs), both in residential and nonresidential zones, may submit a comprehensive signage plan as part of PUD approval, with signage limits and standards governed by the approved PUD agreement. Deviations require an amendment.
- Neighborhood or subdivision identification signs in residential districts are subject to design review by the planning commission and zoning board of appeals and approval by the village board of trustees. An approved maintenance program is required before a permit is granted.
- Exceptional and unique signs not otherwise listed are subject to conditional use permit approval.
- Alteration of nonconforming signs, or requests for changes to amortization schedule of their removal, require application for variation to the planning commission and zoning board of appeals, and village board of trustees approval.
- A comprehensive signage plan (as defined) means a plan that indicates the dimensions, design, type, location, and other relevant information of all proposed and existing permanent signs for a common development.

## 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 8 zoning districts in Beach Park — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Beach+Park+IL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-beach-park

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