# Sign Regulations in Malta, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Malta, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/malta
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-25
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IL/Malta/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH70ZO_ARTIXSI)

## At a glance

Malta, Illinois regulates 5 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the C Commercial District zoning district are capped at 15 feet above roof tall and 200 square feet (Sec. Sec. 70-655). Most commercial signs in Malta 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 | 3 | 35 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| C Commercial District | 3 | 15 feet above roof | 200 square feet | — |
| I-1 Light Industrial District, I-2 Heavy Industrial District | 3 | 15 feet above roof | 400 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 feet | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 70-653 |
| Nonilluminated Subdivision Sign | — | 200 square feet | — | — | 2 | — | — | Sec. 70-654 |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 70-657 |

### C Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 15 feet above roof | 200 square feet | — | — | — | On business buildings | — | Sec. 70-655 |
| Projecting Sign | 15 feet above roof | — | — | — | — | On business buildings | — | Sec. 70-655 |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In required yard | — | Sec. 70-655 |

### I-1 Light Industrial District, I-2 Heavy Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 15 feet above roof | 400 square feet | — | — | — | On business buildings | — | Sec. 70-656 |
| Projecting Sign | 15 feet above roof | — | — | — | — | On business buildings | — | Sec. 70-656 |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | 25 feet | — | In required yard | — | Sec. 70-656 |

## Prohibited signs in Malta

- No sign in any district shall conflict in any manner with the clear and obvious appearance of public devices controlling public traffic.
- No freestanding sign shall exceed 35 feet in height from the ground level or 35 feet in height above the grade level of the traveled way to which the sign is oriented.

## Signs exempt from permit in Malta

- Sign regulations of this article shall not apply to governmental signs including traffic signs which are erected and intended for public information, direction, safety or control purposes.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Repair and/or maintenance of lawful, nonconforming signs shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in article XI of this chapter.
- Temporary signs shall not remain in place for a period of more than 60 days except that the zoning administrator may extend the time period for an additional 30 days. Any further time extension shall thereafter be applied for through the zoning board of appeals, and the board may grant such time extensions as seem reasonable and necessary.

## Full detail

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