# Sign Regulations in Grant Park, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Grant Park, Illinois regulates 6 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Non-Residential Use)s in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall and 24 square feet, with a No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot setback (Sec. 9-13-13(B)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 5 | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| Agricultural Districts | 5 | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate (Single-Family Dwellings) | — | 2 square feet per sign | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 2 per lot | On lot containing single-family dwelling | — | 9-13-13(A)1 |
| Identification Sign (Multi-Family Dwellings) | — | 12 square feet | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per lot | On lot with multi-family dwelling | — | 9-13-13(A)2 |
| Construction Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per construction site (2 if corner lot, facing different streets) | On premises where construction or remodeling is taking place | — | 9-13-13(A)3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-Residential Use) | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per lot (2 if corner lot, facing different streets) | Lots in residential districts not devoted primarily to residential use | — | 9-13-13(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (Other Signs) | 5 feet (unless in a window) | 6 square feet (total allowed per lot, applies to single or multiple signs) | — | — | — | On lot in residential district | — | 9-13-13(C) |

### Agricultural Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate (Single-Family Dwellings) | — | 2 square feet per sign | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 2 per lot | On lot containing single-family dwelling | — | 9-13-16; 9-13-13(A)1 |
| Identification Sign (Multi-Family Dwellings) | — | 12 square feet | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per lot | On lot with multi-family dwelling | — | 9-13-16; 9-13-13(A)2 |
| Construction Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per construction site (2 if corner lot, facing different streets) | On premises where construction or remodeling is taking place | — | 9-13-16; 9-13-13(A)3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-Residential Use) | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per lot (2 if corner lot, facing different streets) | Lots in agricultural districts not devoted primarily to residential use | — | 9-13-16; 9-13-13(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (Other Signs) | 5 feet (unless in a window) | 6 square feet (total allowed per lot, applies to single or multiple signs) | — | — | — | On lot in agricultural district | — | 9-13-16; 9-13-13(C) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wayfinder Signs (Village Installed) | — | — | — | — | — | On public property or public right-of-way as determined by Village | — | 9-13-17 |

## Prohibited signs in Grant Park

- Signs erected on or that project over public property or a public right-of-way unless erected by or with the written permission of the Village.
- Signs that project beyond the property line on which the sign is erected.
- Permanent signs on public utility easements.
- Signs placed within a natural waterway.
- Signs attached to trees, public utility poles, standpipes, gutter drains or fire escapes, other than warning signs issued by government officials or public utilities.
- Signs that block or impede the ingress or egress of any door, window, or fire escape. No sign shall be erected so as to impair access to the roof of a building.
- Signs (even temporary) that create a visual or physical hazard for vehicles, pedestrians or children.
- Billboards, except for signs affixed to bus shelters erected in the public right-of-way with the written permission of the Village.
- Signs which do not meet the standards of, or which otherwise violate, the Illinois Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971, as amended.
- Signs not specifically allowed by this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a permit to install, alter, enlarge, extend, or relocate a permanent sign, or a sign with electrical service, must include sealed building plans signed by a licensed architect with specifications for the construction of the sign.
- An application for a permit must include sealed site plans signed by a licensed land surveyor showing the location of the sign in relation to other signs and structures.
- There is no reference to a Master Sign Plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting. The permitting process is handled by the Director of Building and Zoning, and appeals are made to the President and Board of Trustees.

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