# Sign Regulations in Herrin, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Herrin, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/herrin
- **Data last verified:** 2025-07-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.cityofherrin.com/_files/ugd/fb2600_dcfdb5e1e34843ea87ebdbada86994c0.pdf#page=900)

## At a glance

Herrin, Illinois regulates 33 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the B-1, HBD, PA Zoning District, Business district zoning district are capped at 20 feet (above ground or traveled way) tall, 100 square feet (freestanding); 200 square feet (all signs), and 12 feet wide, with a At least 8 feet from lot line, not in right-of-way setback (Sec. 40-13-5(A)(2), (B), (E); 40-13-2(G), (F)). Most commercial signs in Herrin require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MHD, Residential district, Residential zoning district | 14 | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| B-1, HBD, PA Zoning District, Business district | 12 | 20 feet (above ground or traveled way) | 100 square feet (freestanding); 200 square feet (all signs) | — |
| B-2 district, B-2 (Highway Business District), Business-2 District | 4 | 20 feet (above ground or traveled way) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Zoning District, General Industrial Zoning District | 2 | 20 feet (for freestanding) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Agriculture District, Agriculture Zoning District | 2 | 20 feet above ground/travel-way or 5 feet above building if attached | 100 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development | 1 | — | Not specified | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 50 sq ft (3 acres min); 100 sq ft (over 7 acres) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MHD, Residential district, Residential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Contractor Signs | 10 feet | Not specified | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | Not specified | Not less than 5 feet from any side lot line or lot line adjacent to a street | — | 40-13-4(A)(1), (B) |
| Signs accessory to parking areas | 10 feet | Not specified | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | Not specified | Not less than 5 feet from any lot line | — | 40-13-4(A)(2), (B) |
| Institutional Signs | 10 feet | Not specified | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | Not specified | Not less than 5 feet from lot lines | — | 40-13-4(A)(4), (B) |
| Nameplates | 10 feet | Not specified | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | Not specified | Not less than 5 feet from lot lines | — | 40-13-4(A)(5), (B) |
| Real Estate Signs | 10 feet | 6 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | Not specified | Not less than 5 feet from lot lines | — | 40-13-2(O); 40-13-4(A)(6), (B) |
| Ornamental Signs or Entry Gate Signs | 10 feet | Not specified | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | Not specified | At entry/gate, not less than 5 feet from lot lines | — | 40-13-4(A)(7), (B) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Signs | 10 feet | 4 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | Not specified | Only on private property, not less than 5 feet from lot lines | — | 40-13-4(A)(8); 40-13-3(F)(1), (B) |
| Political Signs | 10 feet | 16 square feet | — | Not less than 5 feet from side or street lot lines | 1 per lot | Not less than 5 feet from lot lines | — | 40-13-4(A)(9); 40-13-3(F)(2), (B) |

### B-1, HBD, PA Zoning District, Business district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning and Canopy Signs | Not specified | Controlled by overall formula: 1 sq ft per linear ft of business building frontage, maximum 200 sq ft total for all signs | — | — | Not specified | On awnings or canopies on business building | — | 40-13-5(A)(1); 40-13-2(F) |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet (above ground or traveled way) | 100 square feet (freestanding); 200 square feet (all signs) | 12 feet | At least 8 feet from lot line, not in right-of-way | 1 per lot, or 1 per frontage if lot has 2 street frontages | On business lot; minimum 8 feet setback from lot line | — | 40-13-5(A)(2), (B), (E); 40-13-2(G), (F) |
| Window Promotional Sign | — | Not specified | — | — | Not specified | Inside or on window | — | 40-13-5(A)(4) |
| Temporary Contractor Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per business site | On business lot | — | 40-13-5(A)(5); 40-13-2(M) |
| Signs accessory to parking areas | — | Not specified | — | — | Not specified | With parking areas | — | 40-13-5(A)(6) |
| Directional Signs (within public right-of-way) | — | Not specified | — | — | Not specified | Public right-of-way | — | 40-13-5(A)(7) |
| Real Estate Signs | — | 32 square feet | — | — | Not specified | On business lot | — | 40-13-2(O); 40-13-5(A)(8) |
| Electronic Message, Flashing, Moving Signs | Not specified | Controlled by 1 sq ft per front foot/200 sq ft rule | — | — | Not specified | On premises | — | 40-13-5(A)(12); 40-13-2(B) |

### B-2 district, B-2 (Highway Business District), Business-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All sign types permitted in the B-1 district (see above) | — | — | — | Freestanding signs: 100 ft minimum separation between each on same lot. | — | Same as B-1 district | — | 40-13-6(A)(1), (C) |
| Freestanding Sign (B-2 Area Formula) | 20 feet (above ground or traveled way) | — | 12 feet | 8 feet from lot line minimum; 100 feet between signs. | Per formula and separation rule | On business lot | — | 40-13-6(C), (B); 40-13-2(G) |
| Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | Not specified | Building frontage | — | 40-13-6(A)(2) |
| Billboard (Special Use Only) | 20 feet above ground/travel-way or 5 feet above building to which attached | 100 sq ft | 12 feet | Not in required setback area. Not within 100 ft of residential. | Per 1000-ft separation rule | Not within 100 ft of residential. Not in required setback. Not blocking on-site signs on adjacent property. | — | 40-13-3; 40-13-6(A)(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Herrin

- No sign shall be installed, altered, enlarged, or replaced within the City of Herrin until a sign permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator.
- No sign shall interfere in any manner with the signs installed by public entities for traffic control.
- Flashing, moving or electronic message signs shall only be permitted in the B-2 district.
- Signs shall not extend into a public right-of-way.
- Roof signs shall not be permitted in any district except by special use permit.
- Illuminated signs shall not be permitted nearer than one hundred (100) feet of any residential zoning district, except by special use.
- No sign shall be placed on any public right-of-way or easement, except with express permission of the Zoning Administrator, or the Illinois Department of Transportation, if applicable.

## Signs exempt from permit in Herrin

- Sign regulations set forth herein shall not apply to governmental signs including traffic signs which are installed and intended for public information, direction, safety or control purposes.
- All 'nonconforming' signs and billboards lawfully erected prior to the date of enactment of this Article are exempt from the requirements of this Article, provided they are not altered or enlarged to increase nonconformity, replaced by another nonconforming sign or billboard, relocated unless brought into conformity, or damaged in excess of fifty percent (50%) of their market value.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A drawing of the sign, which shows its proposed location and size, shall be submitted to the Code Inspector along with the permit application.

## Full detail

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