# Sign Regulations in Crestwood, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Crestwood, Illinois regulates 13 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Integrated Center Sign (Industrial, Single Ownership/Unified Control/150+ ft Frontage)s in the Industrial District zoning district are capped at 32 ft above curb level (max); min 10 ft ground clearance tall and 5 × lineal feet frontage, with a 15 ft min from front lot line setback (Sec. § 159.128(B)(2)(b), § 152.01). Most commercial signs in Crestwood require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zoning District | 5 | 24 ft above ground (if supported by posts or poles); min. 10 ft above ground | 200 sq ft (with additional area for frontage over 50 ft; see formula) | — |
| Industrial District | 4 | 32 ft above curb level (max); min 10 ft ground clearance | 10 × lineal frontage (all signs); 5 × lineal frontage (flashing signs) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 200 sq ft (with additional area for frontage over 50 ft; see formula) | — | — | — | On main commercial building pertaining to the use within. | — | § 159.128(B)(1)(a), § 152.01, § 152.05, § 152.09 |
| Freestanding Sign - Supported by posts or poles | 24 ft above ground (if supported by posts or poles); min. 10 ft above ground | 200 sq ft (with limits per wall sign provision/formula) | — | Min. 10 ft from front lot line | — | On commercial premises, min. 10 ft from front lot line | — | § 159.128(B)(1)(a)(2)-(4), § 152.01 |
| Freestanding Sign - Placed directly on the ground | 6 ft | 200 sq ft (with limits per wall sign provision/formula) | — | Min. 10 ft from front lot line | — | On commercial premises, min. 10 ft from front lot line | — | § 159.128(B)(1)(a)(3)-(4), § 152.01 |
| Real Estate/Lease Sign | 24 ft if post-supported, 6 ft if on ground | 200 sq ft (same as commercial use signs) | — | Min. 10 ft from front lot line | — | On commercial land or building for sale/lease. | — | § 159.128(B)(1)(b), § 152.01 |
| Public Purpose Sign (Municipal, County, State, Township) | — | — | — | — | — | As required for public purpose. | — | § 159.128(B)(1)(c), § 152.01 |

### Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign and Advertising Device | 30 ft above curb (all signs); Self-supporting signs: min 10 ft ground clearance | 10 × lineal frontage (all signs); 5 × lineal frontage (flashing signs) | — | — | — | On zoning lot; not projecting more than 18 inches from wall. | — | § 159.128(B)(2)(a); § 152.01 |
| Freestanding Sign (Self-Supporting) (Industrial) | 30 ft above curb level | See business sign calculation | — | — | — | On zoning lot | — | § 159.128(B)(2)(a), § 152.01 |
| Projecting Sign (Industrial) | 30 ft above curb level | See business sign calculation | — | — | — | On building; not projecting more than 18 inches from wall | — | § 159.128(B)(2)(a), § 152.01 |
| Integrated Center Sign (Industrial, Single Ownership/Unified Control/150+ ft Frontage) | 32 ft above curb level (max); min 10 ft ground clearance | 5 × lineal feet frontage | — | 15 ft min from front lot line | 1 additional sign permitted per integrated center/individual use | On zoning lot for center/individual use; must advertise name/location of center/use and occupants | — | § 159.128(B)(2)(b), § 152.01 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboards / Signboards (General) | — | — | — | — | — | Prohibited on roof (§ 152.09); may not be attached except flat against wall. | — | § 152.01–§ 152.09; § 159.128(A) |
| Temporary Sign (General) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.06 |
| Political Election Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 152.13 |
| Warning Sign (Tobacco Sales Locations) | — | — | — | — | — | On cigarette vending machine or posted conspicuously on premises. | — | § 120.03 |

## Prohibited signs in Crestwood

- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any sign, billboard or signboard in the village without first obtaining a permit, unless exempted.
- It is unlawful to have, maintain, display or operate any sign which is portable, easily movable, and not permanently attached to a building or permanent structure.
- It is unlawful to have, erect, maintain, or continue operation of any attraction device or sign which contains a stationary or revolving light which flashes or projects illumination to attract attention, except as a part of a permanent building or structure in compliance with applicable provisions.
- It is unlawful to have, erect, maintain or continue in operation any attraction device or sign which flashes, blinks, is animated, or fluctuates in light intensity, except as a part of a permanent building or structure in compliance with applicable provisions.
- It is unlawful to have, erect, maintain, or continue in operation any sign or advertising structure along, upon, or within any public right-of-way, street, alley or sidewalk, except as placed by the village or state.
- It is unlawful to have, erect, maintain, or continue in operation any sign or advertising structure that interferes with, obstructs the view of, confuses, or misleads traffic by reason of its position, shape, color or design.
- It is unlawful to attach any billboard or signboard to any building unless placed flat against the surface and safely and securely anchored.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- No sign shall protrude or extend beyond the property lines of the lot on which it is erected.
- No sign shall be closer than 30 feet to any residential district.
- No sign shall be audible.

## Signs exempt from permit in Crestwood

- No permit is required for any sign erected or maintained by the village or by any of its officials on property owned or leased by the village.
- The state, county, and village signs and traffic signs installed for public purposes are exempt from compliance with this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a sign permit must be accompanied by plans and specifications showing the size, character, and location of the proposed sign, billboard or signboard.
- Permit applications must be submitted in writing to the Building Commissioner.
- Permits will not be issued if the sign would or might create a dangerous obstruction or menace to the physical welfare of persons on adjacent highways, sidewalks or ways.

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