# Sign Regulations in Jerseyville, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Jerseyville, Illinois regulates 25 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 25 ft maximum above adjacent grade/right of way tall, 80 sq ft max; max 10 ft in any dimension, and 10 ft in any dimension wide, with a Cannot obstruct intersection vision or entry/exit setback (Sec. 11-12F-6). Most commercial signs in Jerseyville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 25 ft maximum above adjacent grade/right of way | 300 sq ft per establishment maximum; minimum of 32 sq ft is always allowed | — |
| Residential Districts | 11 | — | 40 sq ft | — |
| Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts | 12 | 25 ft | 300 sq ft per establishment maximum; minimum 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flush Mounted Sign | No more than 4 feet above the roofline to which it is attached | 300 sq ft per establishment maximum; minimum of 32 sq ft is always allowed | — | — | — | Wall or surface of building, approximately parallel to the wall | — | 11-12F-1; 11-12D-2; 11-12C-2 |
| Projecting Sign | No more than 3 feet above roofline; no lower than 10 ft above ground | — | — | — | 1 per street front | Supported by wall or suspended beneath awning/canopy/marquee; perpendicular to wall | — | 11-12F-2 |
| Signs on Awnings, Canopies, Marquees (Flush) | — | — | — | — | — | Flush on awning, canopy, or marquee | — | 11-12F-3 |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | No more than 30% of any window | — | — | — | Window (interior or immediately behind, visible from outside) | — | 11-12F-4 |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft maximum above adjacent grade/right of way | 80 sq ft max; max 10 ft in any dimension | 10 ft in any dimension | Cannot obstruct intersection vision or entry/exit | 1 per street front | On premises, not intruding into or projecting over any public right of way | — | 11-12F-6 |
| Shopping Center Identification Sign | — | 300 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per 75 ft of frontage, not exceeding 2 | At shopping center | — | 11-12F-5 |
| Billboard | — | — | — | — | — | Anywhere | — | 11-12F-8 |
| Temporary Window Sign | — | No more than 30% of window | — | — | — | Window | — | 11-12F-4 |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On site of construction | — | 11-12E-2(A) |
| Directional/Informational Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | 11-12E-2(B) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On private residential property (not right of way) | — | 11-12E-2(D) |
| House Number/Name Sign | — | 3 sq ft (single family); 6 sq ft (multiple family) | — | — | — | On lot | — | 11-12E-2(G) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of institution | — | 11-12E-2(H) |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property | — | 11-12E-2(K) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6.25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | On property for sale/rent/lease | — | 11-12E-2(N) |
| Off Site Tract Sales Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tract | Only with written approval of all adjoining residential lot owners | — | 11-12F-11 |

### Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flush Mounted Sign | 4 ft above roofline | 300 sq ft per establishment maximum; minimum 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Flush to building wall, canopy, awning, or marquee | — | 11-12F-1, 11-12D-2, 11-12F-3 |
| Projecting Sign | 3 ft above roofline; at least 10 ft above ground | — | May project max 10 ft from building; cannot overhang or be closer than 2 ft to curb/vehicular way | — | 1 per street front | Perpendicular to building wall or suspended under awning/canopy/marquee | — | 11-12F-2 |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 80 sq ft; 10 ft in any dimension; maximum height of 25 ft above adjacent grade/right of way | 10 ft any dimension | Cannot create traffic vision obstruction | 1 per street front | On premises; cannot intrude into or project over right of way | — | 11-12F-6 |
| Shopping Center Identification Sign | — | 300 sq ft | — | — | 1 per 75 ft of frontage, up to 2 | Shopping Centers | — | 11-12F-5 |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | No more than 30% of window | — | — | — | Window | — | 11-12F-4 |
| Window Sign (Temporary) | — | No more than 30% of window | — | — | — | Window | — | 11-12F-4 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Sidewalk in front of business | — | 11-12F-9(B) |
| Off Site Tract Sales Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tract | Business/Manufacturing Districts (permitted); off right of way, permission of owner required | — | 11-12F-11 |

## Prohibited signs in Jerseyville

- Any sign or other street graphic not expressly permitted by this chapter is prohibited in the city.
- No sign or other street graphic shall revolve, rotate, or mechanically move in any manner.
- No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or other illuminating devices which have a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, except for electronically operated changeable copy signs.
- Beacon lights and illumination by flame are prohibited.
- No exposed reflective type bulb, and no strobe light or incandescent lamp which exceeds fifteen (15) watts, shall be used on the exterior surface of any sign in such a manner as to expose the face of the bulb, light, or lamp to any public street or adjacent property.
- No sign or other street graphic shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent access or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or driveway.
- No sign or other street graphic shall be erected or maintained so that it interferes with, obstructs the view of, or is likely to be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No sign shall be located so as to obstruct vision at an intersection or vehicular entry or exit from the property.
- No sign or other street graphic shall exceed a maximum height of twenty five feet (25’).
- Every sign or other street graphic shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the applicable provisions of the building code.
- The electrical component of any illuminated sign or other street graphic shall conform to the applicable requirements of the electrical code.
- Mobile/portable marquees are strictly prohibited everywhere in the city.
- Signs attached to trees, fences, or public utility poles, other than warning signs issued by public utilities, are prohibited.
- Signs (including posts and supports) that advertise or identify an activity, business, or service no longer conducted and which become a nuisance, hazardous, or fall into ill repair are prohibited and must be removed within 14 days of receipt of notice.
- Signs painted on roofs or walls advertising off premises businesses are prohibited.
- All roof mounted signs are strictly prohibited everywhere in the city.
- Billboards (including all off premises advertising signs) are prohibited in the city and within the recognized one and one-half (1.5) mile area.
- No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device which imitates or resembles official traffic control devices, or any sign which hides from view or interferes with the movement of traffic or the effectiveness of any traffic control or railroad sign or signal.
- No person may place or maintain nor may any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jerseyville

- Construction signs identifying architects, engineers, contractors, and other individuals or firms involved with construction, confined to the site, not exceeding 32 sq ft, and removed within 14 days after substantial completion.
- Directional and informational signs for public convenience (entrances, exits, parking, restrooms, etc.) not exceeding 3 sq ft.
- Flags of any country, state, or unit of local government.
- Garage sale signs on private residential property, not exceeding 4 sq ft, not posted longer than 3 days, and not allowed on street right of way.
- Governmental or public signs such as traffic control signs, railroad crossing signs, legal notices, and signs indicating location of underground cables.
- Holiday decorations, provided they are removed within a reasonable time after the holiday, unless permanently installed.
- House numbers and/or name of occupant signs (max 3 sq ft for single-family, max 6 sq ft for multi-family).
- Institutional signs for public, charitable, or religious institutions (max 32 sq ft, located on the premises, not obstructing visibility).
- Integral signs carved into stone or inlaid as part of building, containing information such as date of erection, name, and memorial tributes.
- Interior signs in the interior of buildings or enclosed lobbies/courts, not visible from exterior.
- Political campaign signs (max 16 sq ft in all zoning districts, max 32 sq ft in business districts, confined to private property, removed within 7 days after the election).
- Property regulation signs (no trespassing, no hunting, etc.), max 3 sq ft.
- Public interest signs publicizing charitable or nonprofit events (max 16 sq ft in residential, max 32 sq ft elsewhere), permitted for 30 days before and 2 days after the event.
- Real estate signs indicating sale, rental, or lease of premises (residential: max 6.25 sq ft, one per street front; other property: max 32 sq ft, may be V-shaped, removed within 7 days of sale/rental/lease).
- Residential development identification structures at major entrances (max 40 sq ft, no commercial advertising).
- Street banners advertising public events (locations approved by building official, not causing hazard, allowed 30 days before and 2 days after event).
- Utility company signs aiding public safety or showing locations (e.g., public telephones, underground cables).
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or inlaid as part of building.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for the erection, alteration, expansion, relocation, or reconstruction of any sign, billboard, or street graphic, except those listed in the general exemptions (section 11-12E-2).
- Applicants must submit a form to the administrator with narrative and/or graphic information including site, description, size, area, height, illumination, support details, relationship to traffic control devices, street frontage, total area of existing signs, and any other required info.
- A variance requires an application and public hearing before the planning and zoning board, with findings of fact.
- Applications for special street graphic permits, variances, appeals, and amendments are reviewed and forwarded to the planning and zoning board by the administrator.
- There is no indication in the provided text of a 'master sign plan' or similar coordinated plan requirement, but variances and special permits go before the board.

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