# Sign Regulations in Leland, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Leland, Illinois regulates 16 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Nameplates in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at One story or 8 ft above curb level, whichever is lower tall and 1.5 sq ft per dwelling unit; two allowed on corner lots (one per street), with a No projection beyond property line into public way setback (Sec. 11-10-8(A)(1)(a)(1)). Most commercial signs in Leland require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 5 | One story or 8 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 100 sq ft | — |
| Business Districts | 7 | 20 ft above curb/adjoining ground level | 100 sq ft | — |
| Industrial District | 3 | 25 ft above ground level | 275 sq ft aggregate for all such signs | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 36 sq ft per face | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | One story or 8 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 1.5 sq ft per dwelling unit; two allowed on corner lots (one per street) | — | No projection beyond property line into public way | 1 per dwelling unit, 2 on corner lots | On property of dwelling unit; may have two if corner lot (one facing each street) | — | 11-10-8(A)(1)(a)(1) |
| Identification Sign (Multiple-family dwellings and other buildings) | One story or 8 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 9 sq ft per building; two allowed on corner lots (one per street) | — | No projection beyond property line into public way | 1 per building (2 if corner lot) | On property | — | 11-10-8(A)(1)(a)(2) |
| Church Bulletin Board | One story or 8 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 24 sq ft | — | No projection beyond property line into public way | — | On property | — | 11-10-8(A)(1)(a)(3) |
| Real Estate Sign - Sale of One Residential Lot | 8 ft above road level | 9 sq ft | — | No closer than 10 ft to any other lot not under same ownership; no projection beyond property line into public way | — | On the property being sold | — | 11-10-8(A)(2)(a)(1), (A)(2)(c) |
| Real Estate Sign - New Subdivision or Parcel over 40 Acres | 8 ft above road level | 100 sq ft | — | No closer than 10 ft to any other lot not under same ownership; no projection beyond property line into public way | — | On property being sold | — | 11-10-8(A)(2)(a)(2), (A)(2)(b), (A)(2)(c) |

### Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate and Identification Sign (General) | — | — | — | — | — | Relating to name and use of building/premises upon which placed | — | 11-10-8(B)(1)(a) |
| Identification Sign (Integrated shopping centers) | 20 ft above curb/adjoining ground level | 100 sq ft | — | Min 10 ft from front property line | 1 per integrated shopping center | Min 10 ft from front property line; bottom edge at least 8 ft above ground | — | 11-10-8(B)(1)(a) |
| Wall Sign | Shall not project higher than 4 ft above the parapet line or roof line, whichever is higher | — | — | — | — | Walls or parapet or wall surfaces made part of main structure | — | 11-10-8(B)(1)(b) |
| Sign Attached to Marquee or Canopy | — | — | — | — | — | Completely within border of outer edge of marquee or canopy | — | 11-10-8(B)(1)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign and Ground Sign | 20 ft above street/adjoining ground level | 100 sq ft | — | Min 10 ft from front/adjoining property line | — | At least 10 ft from front/adjoining property lines | — | 11-10-8(B)(1)(d) |
| Traffic Sign and Marker (Highway Directional) | — | — | — | — | — | As per Village specifications | — | 11-10-8(B)(1)(e)(1) |
| Directional Sign (Parking Facilities) | — | — | — | — | — | Within property lines of subject lot | — | 11-10-8(B)(1)(e)(2) |

### Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Business District Sign Types | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-10-8(C)(1) |
| Billboard/Advertising Sign/Poster Panel | 20 ft above ground level | 275 sq ft aggregate for all such signs | — | — | — | — | — | 11-10-8(C)(2) |
| All Signs (Overall Maximum) | 25 ft above ground level | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-10-8(C)(3)-(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Leland

- Except as specifically authorized herein, signs shall be prohibited.
- No sign shall project beyond the property line into the public way.
- No sign shall project higher than the permitted height (varies by district, but prohibition applies in context).
- No illuminated sign shall be of the flashing or intermittent type.
- Signs which may be in conflict with public traffic signals shall not be permitted.
- No sign shall be pasted or painted directly on the surface of any wall without the consent of the owner.
- No sign shall be placed on any wall, fence or standard facing the side of any adjoining lot located in any residential district.
- No sign attached to the roof of the building or to any other part of the building above the roof line shall be permitted (roof signs prohibited in business districts, generally restricted).
- Advertising signs and outdoor billboards advertising products or matters not related to the occupancy and use of the premises shall not be permitted.
- No flashing lights or other moving displays shall be permitted on portable signs.
- Portable signs are not allowed in residential districts.
- No advertising sign shall be located within five hundred feet of any public park of more than five acres in area.
- No advertising sign shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of property located in a residence district.

## Signs exempt from permit in Leland

- Nameplates and identification signs indicating the name or address of the occupant or a permitted occupation, within specified size and location limits.
- Church bulletin boards within specified size limits.
- Signs advertising the sale or rental of property upon which the sign is located, subject to size, duration, and location restrictions.
- Traffic or directional signs designating entrances, exits, and conditions of use of parking facilities accessory to the main use, provided they are located within the property lines.
- Highway directional signs and markers made and installed according to village specifications for service areas or business districts.
- Traffic signs required for announcing location or directing traffic to specified services are permitted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit reference is made to a master sign plan, sign plan, or variance meeting requirement in this ordinance text.

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

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