# Sign Regulations in Hoopeston, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Hoopeston, Illinois regulates 27 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Subdivision Name Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 200 sq ft, with a Must conform to structural setbacks for district setback (Sec. 17.60.020(L)). Most commercial signs in Hoopeston require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 18 | 10 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Commercial district | 6 | 25 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| Industrial district | 6 | 25 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 1 | — | 2 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | 5 ft (if freestanding) | — | — | — | 2 per premises | Two signs per premises. | — | 17.60.020(C) |
| Institutional Sign | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 20 sq ft (total display surface of sign + bulletin board) | — | — | — | Flat wall sign (building-mounted) or freestanding, on the premises of the institution. | — | 17.60.020(E) |
| Private Traffic Direction Sign | 8 ft (if freestanding) | 5 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | On-premises, for directing movement onto or within the premises (including parking, entrances, exits, etc). | — | 17.60.020(F) |
| Community Event Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Locations designated by the zoning administrator. | — | 17.60.020(G) |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Confined to private property. | — | 17.60.020(H) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | Wall-mounted or freestanding, one per premises. | — | 17.60.020(J) |
| Subdivision Name Sign | 10 ft | 200 sq ft | — | Must conform to structural setbacks for district | 1 per street bordering/entering | One sign per street bordering or entering the subdivision; must conform to district setback requirements. | — | 17.60.020(L) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Within right-of-way permitted. Must be removed by person placing sign. | — | 17.60.020(R) |

### Commercial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On-premises, may not extend over the public right-of-way. Not permitted within 50 ft of any residential district with residence/sensitive use. | — | 17.60.040(A) |
| Wall Sign / Wall-Mounted Sign | — | Up to 10% of wall area, max 150 sq ft | — | — | No limit | On the wall; not beyond top or ends of wall surface. | — | 17.60.040(B) |
| Projecting Sign | 9 ft min clearance; cannot extend above roof portion immediately adjacent | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On-premises, may not extend over the public right-of-way. | — | 17.60.040(C) |
| Roof Sign | 9 ft as measured from the part of the roof immediately below; not to exceed zoning district roof height | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On-premises | — | 17.60.040(D) |
| Sign Attached to Canopy/Awning/Entrance Structure | Min 9 ft clearance to ground | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | No sign may project more than 2 ft from any canopy, awning, or entrance structure. Canopy/awning may extend up to 6 ft into right-of-way. | — | 17.60.040(E) |
| On-premises Property Sale or Rental Sign | 25 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | One per frontage, not located upon public right-of-way. | — | 17.60.040(F) |

### Industrial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 150 sq ft | — | Conform to building setback lines of the district. | 1 per business with up to 300 ft frontage, +1 per additional 300 ft | On-premises; must conform to building setback lines; not within 50 ft of any residential district with dwelling, school, park, hospital, or nursing home. | — | 17.60.050(A) |
| Wall Sign / Wall-Mounted Sign | — | Up to 15% of wall area, max 200 sq ft per frontage | — | — | No limit | Shall not extend beyond top or ends of wall surface. | — | 17.60.050(B) |
| Project Sign | 9 ft minimum clearance aboveground; shall not extend above portion of roof immediately adjacent | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | 17.60.050(C) |
| Roof Sign | 11 ft as measured from part of the roof immediately below sign; not to exceed zoning district height | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Wholly located within the roof area of structure | — | 17.60.050(D) |
| Sign Attached to Canopy/Awning/Entrance Structure | Min 9 ft clearance to ground | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | No sign may project more than 2 ft from canopy/awning/structure; canopy or awning may extend up to 6 ft into right-of-way. | — | 17.60.050(E) |
| On-premises Property Sale or Rental Sign | 25 ft | 150 sq ft | — | 15 ft from public right-of-way | 1 per frontage up to 200 ft, +1 per additional 300 ft | 1 per frontage up to 200 ft, +1 per additional 300 ft; must not be within 15 ft of public right-of-way. | — | 17.60.050(F) |

## Prohibited signs in Hoopeston

- Any sign which constitutes an obvious traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic-control device is prohibited.
- Any sign which contains or is an imitation of an official traffic sign or signal, except for private traffic direction or traffic-control, is prohibited.
- Any sign, other than a time or temperature device, which contains blinking or flashing lights is prohibited.
- Any sign which contains or consists of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners or similar devices is prohibited.
- Any sign which for thirty consecutive days has directed attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution, or business which was formerly but is no longer in operation or existence on the premises is prohibited.
- Portable signs or signs of a temporary nature describing commercial businesses or activities are prohibited.
- It is unlawful to place, maintain, or display any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic.
- It is unlawful to place or maintain, nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway, any traffic or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.
- It is unlawful to maintain anywhere in the city any sign, signal, marking or device, other than a traffic sign or signal authorized by the mayor or city council or the state, which purports to be or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, in view of any street or highway.
- It is unlawful to place or maintain any sign which hides from view any lawful traffic-control device.
- It is unlawful to maintain or operate in view of any street or highway any flashing or rotating beacon of light.
- It is unlawful for any person within any public park within the city to post or otherwise affix any bill, notice, sign or advertisement to any tree, fence, bridge or structure of any kind.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hoopeston

- Public signs of a public, noncommercial nature, including safety signs, danger signs, trespassing signs, traffic signs, signs indicating scenic or historical points of interest, memorial plaques, and signs erected by order of a public officer in the performance of a public duty are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Flags bearing the official design of a nation, state, municipality, or noncommercial organization or institution are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Identification signs that identify the business, owner, manager, or resident and set forth the address of the premises (with size limits) are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Integral signs such as names of buildings, dates of construction, or commemorative tablets that are permanent and made an integral part of the building are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Institutional signs or bulletin boards for public, charitable, education, or religious institutions on their premises, within area and mounting restrictions, are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Private traffic direction signs and related signs not exceeding five square feet (and height limits), such as parking directions or exit/entrance signs, are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Community event signs (with approval and area/time limits) are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Political campaign signs within property and size/time limits are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Individual property sale or rental signs for on-premises property (with size/time/lighting/type limits) are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Home occupation signs not to exceed one per premises and one square foot are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Subdivision and subdivision name signs (within limits) are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Construction signs for announcing names of those involved in construction or the nature of the project (with area/time and other limits) are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Street clock/temperature signs displaying only the time and/or temperature are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Holiday signs pertaining to holidays (with time/area limits) are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Underground public utility warning signs are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- House or building address signs (with character size limits) are allowed in all districts without a permit.
- Garage sale signs not exceeding four square feet and not in place more than 5 days are permitted (including within the right-of-way).
- The changing of the advertising copy or message on an approved painted or printed sign, or on changeable letter panels or bulletin boards specifically designed for replaceable copy, does not require a sign permit.
- Painting, repainting, cleaning, and other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or sign structure does not require a sign permit.
- Signs placed or erected by public agencies for street names, traffic directions, regulations, or for governmental purposes are excluded from the 'sign' definition and exempted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for any installation, construction, erection, alteration, reconstruction, or relocation of a sign within the city, unless specifically permitted without a permit by Section 17.60.020.
- Relocation or reconstruction of existing conforming signs (existing at the time of enactment), solely to conform with requirements, is excepted from the permit requirement if they are thereafter conforming.
- A permit is required for relocation of nonconforming signs as provided in Section 17.72.090.
- Application for a sign permit must include plans/drawings unless the sign value is less than $500 and is erected in compliance with a standard method, or if plans are already on file.
- There is a process for requesting a variance from the nonconforming sign requirements, which may require a city council and board of appeals review.

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

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