# Sign Regulations in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Elk Grove Village, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/elk-grove-village
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Elk Grove Village, Illinois regulates 28 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Outlot >20,000 sq ft in Shopping Center)s in the B-1, B-2 and B-3 Business Districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall, 6 ft height; 39 sq ft (single), 78 sq ft (multi); 10 ft wide max, and 10 ft wide, with a 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line setback (Sec. 8-4-3-2(B)1, 8-4-3-2(G)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential and Office-Transitional Districts | 6 | 10 ft max, 3 ft min above ground | 45 sq ft | — |
| B-1, B-2 and B-3 Business Districts | 13 | 18 ft; 10 ft clearance to bottom | 192 sq ft (multifaced), 96 sq ft (single faced) | — |
| Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2) | 9 | 25 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| Office Park Conditional Use District | 3 | Not above fascia/parapet | 350 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 15 ft | Subject to sign face on monument sign. Up to 80 sq ft per face (monument base). Electronic portion: 32 sq ft max per face, not over 40% of sign face. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential and Office-Transitional Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On building or dwelling unit | — | 8-4-3-1(A) |
| For Sale or Lease Sign | — | 10 sq ft (combined if multiple) | — | — | — | On building or property for sale/lease | — | 8-4-3-1(B) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Private property | — | 8-4-3-1(C) |
| Contractor Sign | 10 ft max, 3 ft min above ground | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per site | Construction site | — | 8-4-3-1(D) |
| Identification Sign (Institutional Use) | — | 45 sq ft | — | — | One per institution | On premise | — | 8-4-3-1(E) |
| Political or Noncommercial Advertising Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side; 36 sq ft total per lot | — | — | — | On private property | — | 8-4-3-1(F) |

### B-1, B-2 and B-3 Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not above the fascia or parapet line | — | — | — | — | On building wall facing street | — | 8-4-3-2(A) |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Shopping Center >10,000 sq ft) | 18 ft; 10 ft clearance to bottom | 192 sq ft (multifaced), 96 sq ft (single faced) | — | — | One, or two if on two public street frontages | Shopping center | — | 8-4-3-2(B) |
| Monument Sign (Outlot >20,000 sq ft in Shopping Center) | 6 ft | 6 ft height; 39 sq ft (single), 78 sq ft (multi); 10 ft wide max | 10 ft | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | One per qualifying outlot | Freestanding building on outlot contiguous to shopping center | — | 8-4-3-2(B)1, 8-4-3-2(G) |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Other Than Shopping Centers) | 18 ft max; 10 ft clearance to bottom | 45 sq ft (single), 90 sq ft (multi) | — | 5 ft from right of way; not closer than 10 ft from any side property line | One per lot | Frontage on major arterial street: Busse, Devon (Elmhurst to Arlington Heights), Elmhurst, Higgins, Landmeier (east of Lively), Oakton (east of Lively) | — | 8-4-3-2(C) |
| Projecting Identification Sign | Not above fascia/parapet | — | — | — | — | On building wall | — | 8-4-3-2(D) |
| Incidental Sign (B-3 only) | — | 5 sq ft per face | — | — | Up to 2 per lot | On freestanding sign or separate structure | — | 8-4-3-2(F) |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft | 39 sq ft (single), 78 sq ft (multi), 10 ft width max | 10 ft | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | — | — | — | 8-4-3-2(G) |
| For Sale, Rent, or Lease Sign (Other Than Shopping Centers) | 18 ft (follows freestanding sign rules) | 45 sq ft (combined total) | — | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | — | On business or commercial site or building | — | 8-4-3-2(J) |

### Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign (Wall or Freestanding) | 18 ft (see B-1, B-2 rules); 10 ft clearance (if freestanding) | — | — | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | — | Building wall or freestanding | — | 8-4-3-3(A) |
| Billboard | 25 ft | 300 sq ft | 25 ft length | 25 ft from ROW; 10 ft from side property; 50 ft from residential use if sign would face into/visible from such district | One per each 600 ft frontage (see additional requirements) | Unimproved lots only | — | 8-4-3-3(B) |
| Projecting Identification Sign | Not above fascia/parapet | — | — | — | — | On building wall | — | 8-4-3-3(C) |
| Directory Sign | 18 ft max, same as B-1/B-2 | 45 sq ft per face | — | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | — | Street corner only | — | 8-4-3-3(E) |
| Help Wanted Sign | 18 ft (see B-1/B-2) | 10 sq ft per face | — | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | One per occupied lot | On occupied lot | — | 8-4-3-3(F) |
| Political or Noncommercial Advertising Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side; 36 sq ft total per lot | — | — | — | On private property | — | 8-4-3-3(G) |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft | 39 sq ft (single); 78 sq ft (multi); 10 ft wide max | 10 ft | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | — | — | — | 8-4-3-3(H) |
| For Sale, Rent, or Lease Sign | 18 ft (see B-1/B-2) | 45 sq ft total (combined) | — | 5 ft from right of way; 10 ft from side property line | — | On business or commercial site or building | — | 8-4-3-3(I) |

## Prohibited signs in Elk Grove Village

- No person shall erect, construct, relocate, structurally alter, repaint or maintain any sign, billboard or other advertising device within the village without having obtained a permit, except where specifically exempted.
- Illuminated signs with revolving or rotating beams or beacons are not permitted in any district.
- All signs must prevent direct light rays from causing a glare on or striking the street or nearby property.
- Illuminated signs must be turned off between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. if located near residential or apartment districts, unless the business is open later (then off by 1:00 A.M.).
- No illuminated sign may be placed within 100 feet of an illuminated traffic signal if, in the opinion of the chief of police, it interferes with driver compliance.
- Flashing signs and devices are prohibited.
- Exposed neon tubing is prohibited on all signs. Neon tubing can only be used for interior illumination and must be covered so it is not visible from the exterior.
- Signs painted on building walls are prohibited.
- No roof sign shall be erected in the village, except for signs painted flat upon the roof surface that can only be seen from the air (in commercial and industrial zones).
- "Car signs" (signs attached to an automobile which is permanently parked for display) are prohibited.
- No sign shall obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained so as to obstruct traffic sight lines or control signals at intersections or railroad grade crossings.
- Signs visible from a street shall not contain an arrow or the words "Stop" or "Danger" or otherwise resemble official traffic control signs.
- No sign which obstructs sight lines at elevations between 2' and 6' above the roadway is permitted in specified triangular areas at street intersections or driveways.
- No person shall erect, construct, relocate, structurally alter, repaint or maintain any sign, billboard or advertising device on or over any public property, including utility poles, streetlights, fire hydrants, street signs, traffic control signals, parkways, street rights-of-way or sidewalks, except certain official/instructional signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Elk Grove Village

- Signs not exceeding ten (10) square feet in surface area which advertise the sale or lease of the premises on which they are located.
- Window signs.
- Noncommercial signs located on private property with the consent of the owner not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in total surface area.
- Signs which provide direction or instruction and are located entirely on the property to which they pertain, do not advertise a business, and do not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
- Signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, walkways, and signs providing direction such as parking lot entrance and exit signs and those of a similar nature.
- Official street signs, directional signs, instructional signs for motorists or pedestrians, and such other signs used to assist in traversing public rights-of-way are exempt from the general prohibition on signs on public property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A plot plan showing the accurate placement of the proposed sign on the property must be submitted with any sign permit application (section 8-4-2B3).
- For signs over 40 square feet, stress sheets and calculations by a registered professional engineer licensed in Illinois are required with the permit application (section 8-4-2B5).
- Blueprint or ink drawing of the plans and specifications and method of construction and attachment are required for a permit (section 8-4-2B4).
- Community development must approve the landscape and overall site design as part of plans for monument and electronic message signs (section 8-4-3-5D5d, 8-4-3-6A3).
- Approval of the Mayor and board of trustees is required for display of pennants and banners for periods exceeding 30 days (section 8-4-4C2).
- A maintenance agreement is required for pennants and banners displayed for more than thirty (30) days (section 8-4-4C3).
- Requests for variations (variances) or appeals must be submitted to the Mayor and board of trustees (section 8-4-12).

## Full detail

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