# Sign Regulations in Carlyle, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Carlyle, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/carlyle
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IL/Carlyle/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CH40ZOCO_ARTVISIRE)

## At a glance

Carlyle, Illinois regulates 25 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 50 ft tall, 100 sq ft; Large Commercial Establishments: 300 sq ft, and 12 ft wide, with a No part below 10 ft above ground located closer than 10 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. 40-6-11.5). Most commercial signs in Carlyle require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District, Residential District | 13 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Business District, Industrial District | 7 | 50 ft | 150 sq ft (standard); Large Commercial Establishments: no max | — |
| Industrial District, B-2 Highway Business District | 1 | 30 ft above ground or pavement | 300 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 150 sq ft per street front (except Large Commercial Establishments) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Agricultural District, Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Site of construction | — | 40-6-9(A), 40-6-10 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft (residential), 16 sq ft (other property) | — | — | 1 per street front | Premises on which they are located | — | 40-6-9(B), 40-6-10 |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot or premises relating to candidate/issue | — | 40-6-9(C), 40-6-10 |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Private residential property | — | 40-6-9(D), 40-6-10 |
| Institutional Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of institution | — | 40-6-9(G), 40-6-10 |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | At entrance to subdivision/apartment complex | — | 40-6-9(J), 40-6-10 |
| House Number/Name of Occupant Sign (Single-Family) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On lot to which it applies | — | 40-6-9(K), 40-6-10 |
| House Number/Name of Occupant Sign (Multiple-Family) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On lot to which it applies | — | 40-6-9(K), 40-6-10 |

### Business District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Flush-Mounted) | — | 150 sq ft (standard); Large Commercial Establishments: no max | — | — | — | Building wall or surface | — | 40-6-2, 40-6-11.1 |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | Within total sign area allotment | — | — | — | Permanently mounted in display windows (over 30 days) | — | 40-6-11.2 |
| Window Sign (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | Mounted for 30 days or less in display windows | — | 40-6-11.2 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | Projecting from building on street front | — | 40-6-11.3 |
| Canopy/Marquee Sign (Flush-Mounted) | — | — | — | — | — | Flush on canopy or marquee | — | 40-6-11.4 |
| Canopy/Marquee Sign (Suspended) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | Suspended beneath canopy or marquee | — | 40-6-11.4 |
| Freestanding Sign | 50 ft | 100 sq ft; Large Commercial Establishments: 300 sq ft | 12 ft | No part below 10 ft above ground located closer than 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per street front | Ground or post-mounted | — | 40-6-11.5 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General/Area Formula | — | 150 sq ft per street front (except Large Commercial Establishments) | — | — | — | Per establishment per street front | — | 40-6-2, 40-6-2.2 |
| Illumination Restriction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40-6-4 |
| Maintenance/Hazard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40-6-3, 40-6-8(C) |
| Prohibited: Moving/Mechanical Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40-6-5 |

## Prohibited signs in Carlyle

- Any sign not expressly permitted in this Article is prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free access or egress from any door, window, fire escape or driveway.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner that it interferes with, obstructs the view of, or is likely to be confused with any authorized traffic control device.
- Every sign must conform with any applicable provisions of the adopted Building Code.
- Every sign must be maintained in a neat and attractive condition and sign supports must be painted to prevent rust or deterioration.
- No sign shall employ red, yellow or green lights in such a manner as to confuse or interfere with vehicular traffic.
- No sign other than those providing time and temperature information shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color.
- The light from any illuminated sign must be shaded, shielded, or directed so that it creates neither a nuisance to adjacent property, nor a traffic hazard.
- Every sign that revolves, rotates, or mechanically moves in any manner is prohibited.
- Mobile/Portable Marquees for more than seven days are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, fences or public utility poles (other than warning signs posted by government/public utility officials) are prohibited.
- Defunct signs, including their posts or supports, are prohibited.
- Roof-mounted signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Carlyle

- Construction signs (identifying those involved in construction or project information, but not advertising a product) within 16 sq ft, only on site, removed within 14 days after project use begins.
- Real estate signs (indicating sale/rental/lease) within 4 sq ft on residential or 16 sq ft on other property, max one per street front, removed within 7 days of sale/rental/lease.
- Political signs (candidates/issues), max one per lot, size limits by district, removed within 7 days after election.
- Garage sale signs, max 4 sq ft, posted for no longer than 5 days.
- Public interest signs and street banners for charitable/non-profit events (size/duration limits apply).
- Governmental, public, and directional signs (e.g. traffic, railroad, legal notices, utility location, no trespassing/parking, entrances/exits, public phones, restrooms).
- Institutional signs (identifying public/charitable/religious institution), on-premises, not obstructing motorists' vision, within 24 sq ft.
- Integral signs (carved into stone or inlaid as part of building, e.g. date, name, memorial tributes).
- Home occupation signs (name/occupation of residents), not illuminated, within 4 sq ft.
- Subdivision entrance signs (residential subdivision/apartment complex), no commercial advertising, within 20 sq ft.
- House numbers and/or occupant name signs (located on applicable lot), max 2 sq ft for single-family, 6 sq ft for multi-family.
- Signs located in the interior of any building, or within an enclosed lobby/court, designed and located for exclusive viewing by patrons or residents.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No general sign plan, master sign plan, or variance meeting requirements are mentioned in this text.

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

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