# Sign Regulations in Manteno, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Manteno, Illinois regulates 19 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Pole Sign (Interstate 57 & Division Street between South Creek Dr & Spruce St)s in the Commercial Districts zoning district are capped at 60 ft tall and 300 sq ft per face, 600 sq ft total all faces, with a No closer than 50 ft to another pole or ground sign; see height measure from base of berm if placed on berm. setback (Sec. 9-13-14(A)1,4,5). Most commercial signs in Manteno require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 4 | — | 24 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts | 10 | 60 ft | 300 sq ft per face, 600 sq ft total all faces | — |
| Industrial Districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Districts | 2 | — | — | — |
| FB-1 Route 50 Corridor District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | Determined by Village | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq ft per sign | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half of the required setback distance of the lot | 2 per lot | On lots with single-family dwellings | — | 9-13-13(A)1 |
| Identification Sign (Multi-family dwellings) | — | 12 sq ft | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per lot | On lots with multi-family dwellings | — | 9-13-13(A)2 |
| Construction Sign (Residential) | — | 24 sq ft | — | No sign shall be located closer than one-half of the required setback distance of the lot | 1 per construction site; 2 if corner lot and facing different streets | On premises where construction/remodeling is taking place | — | 9-13-13(A)3 |
| Temporary Sign (Banner, Arrow sign, Portable Electronic Message Board) | — | 24 sq ft (ground signs, banners); 40 sq ft (arrow boards, electronic message boards) | — | Same as other signs (see above) | 1 per lot at a time | Lot not affiliated with dwelling(s) | — | 9-13-13(B) |

### Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign (Interstate 57 & Division Street between South Creek Dr & Spruce St) | 60 ft | 300 sq ft per face, 600 sq ft total all faces | — | No closer than 50 ft to another pole or ground sign; see height measure from base of berm if placed on berm. | 1 per zoning lot; 2 for corner/double lots (see above) | Fronting Interstate 57 and Division Street (County Highway 9) between South Creek Dr and Spruce St | — | 9-13-14(A)1,4,5 |
| Pole Sign (Arterial Route 45 & County Hwy 9; not I-57/Div St per above) | 30 ft | 150 sq ft per face, 300 sq ft total all faces | — | No closer than 50 ft to another pole or ground sign; see height measure from base of berm if placed on berm. | 1 per zoning lot | Fronting arterial roads Route 45 and County Hwy 9 (not within area listed above) | — | 9-13-14(A)2,4,5 |
| Pole Sign (All Other Areas) | No higher than roofline or 30 ft, whichever is lower | 32 sq ft per face, 64 sq ft total all faces | — | No closer than 50 ft to another pole or ground sign | 1 per lot | Other commercial areas not listed above | — | 9-13-14(A)3,4,5 |
| Ground Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per face, 64 sq ft total all sides | — | No closer than 50 ft to another pole or ground sign | 1 per zoning lot; 2 for corner/double lots (shared with pole) | Commercial zoning lot | — | 9-13-14(B)1-4 |
| Pole/Ground Sign (Business Developments) | No higher than roofline or 30 ft, whichever is less | 150 sq ft per face, 300 sq ft total all faces | — | — | 1 per lot < 2.5 acres; 2 for lot > 2.5 acres | On zoning lot of business development (single ownership/unified control) | — | 9-13-14(C) |
| Business Identification Sign (Wall, Canopy, Awning) | 15 ft above ground, or 4 ft above roofline, whichever is less; bottom at least 7 ft above sidewalk grade | 64 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business establishment | Front, rear, or side of principal building | — | 9-13-14(D)1-5 |
| Directional Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 2 per lot | Commercial zoning lot | — | 9-13-14(E) |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial) | — | 24 sq ft (ground signs, banners); 40 sq ft (arrow boards, electronic message boards) | — | — | 1 per lot at a time | On commercial lot | — | 9-13-14(G)3 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wayfinder Sign (Village-Installed) | — | Determined by Village | — | — | — | Public property or public right of way | — | 9-13-17 |

## Prohibited signs in Manteno

- Signs erected on or that project over public property or a public right of way unless erected by or with the written permission of the village.
- Signs that project beyond the property line on which the sign is erected.
- Permanent signs on public utility easements.
- Signs placed within a natural waterway.
- Signs attached to trees, public utility poles, standpipes, gutter drains or fire escapes, other than warning signs issued by government officials or public utilities.
- Signs that block or impede the ingress or egress of any door, window, or fire escape. No sign shall be erected so as to impair access to the roof of a building.
- Signs (even temporary) that create a visual or physical hazard for vehicles, pedestrians or children.
- Billboards, except for signs affixed to bus shelters erected in the public right of way with the written permission of the village.
- Signs which do not meet the standards of, or which otherwise violate, the Illinois highway advertising control act of 1971, as amended.
- Signs not specifically allowed by this chapter.
- No signs shall be permitted that show wood in its natural exposed condition.
- Spray paint may not be used on any signs.
- Unsafe, insecure, or menacing signs are not allowed.
- No display sign or outdoor device shall be altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated, except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
- Signs that are an imitation of or resemble an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempt to direct traffic, or which hide/interfere with official signs or signals, are prohibited.
- Traffic signs or signals bearing any commercial advertising cannot be placed upon any public way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Manteno

- Warning signs issued by government officials or public utilities may be attached to trees, public utility poles, standpipes, gutter drains or fire escapes.
- The repainting, changing of parts and preventative maintenance of signs shall not be deemed to be alterations if performed by the sign permit holder.
- Erection upon private property adjacent to public ways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs is not prohibited.
- Wayfinder signs may be erected, operated, and maintained by the village of Manteno on public property or in a public right of way.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any person who desires to install, alter, enlarge, extend or relocate (construct) a permanent sign, or a sign that will have electrical service, must first obtain a permit by filing an application with the Director of Building and Zoning.
- An application for a sign permit must include sealed building plans signed by a licensed architect and sealed site plans signed by a licensed land surveyor.
- Permit applications may be denied if the sign fails to comply with the standards set forth in the chapter.
- Applicants denied a permit may appeal to the president and board of trustees.
- In all commercial districts, all signs on a zoning lot shall conform to the homogenous signage system which has been submitted to the village at the time of erection of the first sign on the lot.

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

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