# Sign Regulations in Kildeer, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Kildeer, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/kildeer
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Kildeer, Illinois regulates 25 sign types across 4 zoning districts. For Sale Sign (Residential)s in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 4 sq. ft., with a Not closer than 35 ft to side zoning lot line; not in Village right of way. setback (Sec. 5-20-19(A); see also 5-20-18). Most commercial signs in Kildeer require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 9 | 4 ft | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Nonresidential Districts | 5 | 10 ft | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 15 ft | 200 sq. ft. (front+side combined) | — |
| Areas permitted under the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971 | 1 | — | 150 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale Sign (Residential) | 4 ft | 4 sq. ft. | — | Not closer than 35 ft to side zoning lot line; not in Village right of way. | 1 per lot | On-site only; not within Village right of way; not closer than 35 feet to the side zoning lot line. | — | 5-20-19(A); see also 5-20-18 |
| Plaque/Tablet Sign (Building Identification) | — | — | — | — | — | On the building; denoting name or date | — | 5-20-19(B) |
| Holiday Decorations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5-20-19(C) |
| Flags, Emblems, Government Notices | — | — | — | — | — | On property for noncommercial purposes. | — | 5-20-19(D) |
| Window/Door Sign | — | 25% of window/door surface | — | — | — | Interior side of windows/doors only. | — | 5-20-19(F) |
| Quasi-Public Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Zoning lot of event/activity. | — | 5-20-19(G) |
| Institutional Bulletin Board | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On premises of not for profit, charitable, or religious institution. | — | 5-20-19(H) |
| Residential Development Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At major entrances of the subdivision. | — | 5-20-19(I) |

### Nonresidential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Special Advertising/Promotional Sign | — | — | — | — | Max 2 events per year | — | — | 5-20-20(B)(1) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 10 ft | 32 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft from property line | 1 per site frontage | On-site of development. | — | 5-20-20(B)(2) |
| Temporary Subdivision/Planned Unit Development Sign - Under 5 Acres | 10 ft | 32 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft from property line | 1 per site frontage | On-site premises of development. | — | 5-20-20(C)(1-5); (under 5 acres) |
| Temporary Subdivision/Planned Unit Development Sign - 5 Acres or Greater | 10 ft | 100 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft from property line | 1 per site frontage | On-site premises of development. | — | 5-20-20(C)(1-5); (5 acres or greater) |
| Temporary Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Private property only. | — | 5-20-20(D)(1) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Shopping Center Identification | 15 ft | 100 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft from edge of pavement, 10 ft from sign/building/structure/property line | 1 per zoning lot (special: see additional requirements) | On private property, minimum 15 ft from edge of pavement. | — | 5-20-22(B)(4)(a), (b); 5-20-22(B)(1)-(3) |
| Freestanding Sign - Other | 10 ft | 50 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft from edge of pavement, 10 ft from sign/building/structure/property line | 1 per zoning lot (special: see additional requirements) | On private property, minimum 15 ft from edge of pavement. | — | 5-20-22(B)(4)(a), (b); 5-20-22(B)(1)-(3) |
| Wall Sign (Front Wall, Single Business) | — | 200 sq. ft. (front+side combined) | 80% of front width | — | Per business occupant (see additional requirements) | Front of principal building; min 8 ft above sidewalk, min 15 ft above thoroughfare; cannot overhang traffic way. | — | 5-20-22(C)(4)(a),(2)-(3); 5-20-22(C)(1)-(2) |
| Wall Sign (Front Wall, Multiple Business Building) | — | Proportion of total, not exceeding 200 sq. ft. (front+side) | Proportion within 80% of front width | — | 1 per occupant; 1 per multi-business office building | Front of building; min 8 ft above sidewalk, min 15 ft above thoroughfare; cannot overhang traffic way. | — | 5-20-22(C)(4)(b); 5-20-22(C)(1)-(3) |
| Directional Sign (Entrance/Exit) | 4 ft | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per entrance or exit | At each entrance/exit of parking or driveway area. | — | 5-20-22(D)(1),(4) |
| Directional Sign (Conditions of Use) | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parking/driveway area | At parking or driveway area. | — | 5-20-22(D)(2) |
| Directional Sign (Service Entrance) | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per service door | On or above each service door/wall of business establishment. | — | 5-20-22(D)(6) |
| Window Sign (Business) | — | 25% of window surface | — | — | — | Inside window or door. | — | 5-20-19(F); see 5-20-18(D) |

## Prohibited signs in Kildeer

- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, repair, alter, or relocate any sign or other advertising structure without first obtaining a sign permit from the Building Department and having paid the required fees.
- No person shall place on, or suspend from the exterior of any building or structure, any goods, wares, or merchandise.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or maintain any attention getting device, which includes pennants, banners, propellers, spinners, streamers, balloons, and similar devices.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or maintain any sign wholly or partially illuminated by flashing or intermittent lights. No flashing or raceway signs shall be allowed.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or maintain any sign illuminated by revolving lights, except when specifically required by law.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or display an obscene sign.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision of motorists or distract the attention of drivers by reason of position, shape, or color.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in a manner likely to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No sign shall make use of words, phrases, symbols, characters, or lamp colors that interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
- No sign other than a sign erected by public authority shall be erected or maintained in a manner as to imitate or resemble an official traffic control or railroad sign or signal, attempt to direct movement of traffic, or hide/interfere with any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal.
- No flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated signs, signs with moving lights, or creating the illusion of movement are permitted.
- Flags, pennants, or buntings shall not be permitted.
- No sign, other advertising structure, canopy, or awning shall obstruct any driveway, door, window, fire escape, ladder, or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress for any building or structure.
- No sign or structure may be affixed to a standpipe or fire escape.
- Signs which emit sounds, including voice, music, and similar methods of advertising, are prohibited.
- Signs on fences, trees, utility poles, walls, or similar structures not part of a building structure are prohibited.
- There shall be no signs painted on any wall, fence, tree, or utility pole.
- Billboards are prohibited except as may be permitted via application under the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971.
- Signs consisting of a string, cluster, or series of lights are prohibited except on authorized clocks and weather gauges.
- Home occupation signs, car signs, projecting signs, portable signs, roof signs, off-premises signs, free-standing multi-tenant or multi-business occupant signs, and brand name signs are prohibited.
- Any sign not expressly permitted by this Chapter is prohibited in the Village.
- It is unlawful to place or cause to be placed any sign or attention getting device on any public right of way or on any pole, post, or structure on any public right of way in the village, unless specifically authorized.

## Signs exempt from permit in Kildeer

- Plaques or tablets denoting names of buildings and date of erection or names/dates cut into masonry surfaces (cornerstones).
- Decorations displayed in connection with civic, patriotic, or religious holidays for up to thirty (30) days.
- Flags, emblems, notices, and signs of an official court, public office, or governmental unit displayed for noncommercial purposes.
- Traditional holiday lighting schemes.
- Signs located inside show windows and doors, provided they do not occupy more than 25% of the surface of such window or door.
- Lettering or decals on door or window glass surface giving address, hours of business, entrance/exit information, professional/security affiliations, accepted credit cards, or similar information; and the surface area of such lettering/decals is not included in overall computation of allowable window signs.
- Nonprojecting wall or ground-type quasi-public signs (by community/charitable organizations under §501(c)(3)), up to 32 sq. ft., located on the zoning lot where the event/activity occurs.
- Institutional bulletin boards up to 20 sq. ft. in area on premises of a not-for-profit, charitable, or religious institution.
- Residential development signs identifying a residential subdivision at major entrances containing no advertising.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All sign permit applications, except for those described in Section 5-20-19 (the exemptions), must be reviewed and approved by the Architecture Committee before permit issuance.
- A permit is required for the erection, repair, alteration, or relocation of any sign except for those exempted in Section 5-20-19.
- Applications for a sign must include detailed plans, specifications, location, and drawings per Section 5-20-6.
- For signs regulated under the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971, detailed drawings, site plans, and compliance with both Village and State standards are required.
- In the case of multi-tenant or multi-business occupant buildings, sign area allocation for wall signs and related calculations must be included in the permit application (see 5-20-22.C.4.b).

## Full detail

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