# Sign Regulations in Maple Park, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Maple Park, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/maple-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IL/Maple_Park/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT11ZORE_CH10SI)

## At a glance

Maple Park, Illinois regulates 36 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Logo Flag (Company)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at No higher than American flag displayed tall and No larger than American flag displayed (Sec. Sec. 11-10-10.J). Most commercial signs in Maple Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | No higher than American flag displayed | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts, General Residential Zone, Residential Zone | 7 | 10 feet | 64 square feet | — |
| Business Districts | 12 | 24 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Industrial Districts | 6 | >45 feet | Total for all such signs: 300 square feet | — |
| Business and Industrial and Agricultural Zones | 1 | — | 6 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name and Address Plate | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-10.A |
| Memorial Sign or Tablet | — | 5 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-10.B |
| No Trespassing / Regulatory Sign | — | 2 square feet (general residential zone), 6 square feet (business/industrial/agricultural zones) | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-10.C |
| Traffic and Parking Regulatory Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-10.E |
| Place of Worship Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Premises of place of worship | — | Sec. 11-10-10.G |
| Noncommercial Bulletin Board (Religious/Charitable/Public) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-10.H |
| Logo Flag (Company) | No higher than American flag displayed | No larger than American flag displayed | — | — | One | — | — | Sec. 11-10-10.J |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | At curb in residential areas | — | Sec. 11-10-10.K |

### Residential Districts, General Residential Zone, Residential Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name and Address Plate (Multi-family Building) | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-11.A |
| Identification Sign (Nonresidential Use) | 6 feet (if ground sign) | 32 square feet | — | — | One per building entrance | One per building entrance | — | Sec. 11-10-11.B |
| Community Purpose Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-11.C |
| Permanent Residential Development Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Entrance to residential development or residential planned unit development | — | Sec. 11-10-11.D |
| Temporary Residential Marketing Sign (On-site, Major Entrance) | 10 feet | 64 square feet | — | — | — | At major entrances | — | Sec. 11-10-11.E |
| Temporary Residential Marketing Sign (Off-site) | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | No more than 4 off-site signs | No more than four off-site locations; not closer to a residence than 100 feet; at least 1/4-mi separation between signs; permitted in any district. | — | Sec. 11-10-11.F |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 6 square feet per side | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 11-10-10.D |

### Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Single/Combined Use Building) | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | Sec. 11-10-12.A.1 |
| Pole Sign (Single/Combined Use Building) | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | Sec. 11-10-12.A.1 |
| Ground Sign (Shopping Plaza) | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | One per street frontage (for plaza as a whole) | — | Sec. 11-10-12.A.2 |
| Pole Sign (Shopping Plaza) | 24 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | One per street frontage (for plaza as a whole) | — | Sec. 11-10-12.A.2 |
| Gasoline Price Sign | 15 feet | 24 square feet | — | — | One per street abutted | One per street abutted | — | Sec. 11-10-12.A.3 |
| Awning Sign | — | — | Not extend more than 8 feet from building | At least 3 feet from curb | — | Set back at least 3 feet from curb | — | Sec. 11-10-12.B |
| Real Estate Sign (Business Districts) | 8 feet (permits required if above 6 feet) | Max 10 sq ft per acre up to 120 sq ft per face | — | — | One per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | Sec. 11-10-12.C |
| Wall Sign (Single Use Building and Lot) | — | 10% of facade area | — | — | Up to 2 per facade, 4 per building max | Any face oriented to public street, main parking lot, or major access road | — | Sec. 11-10-12.D.1 |

## Prohibited signs in Maple Park

- Signs not specifically permitted herein are hereby expressly prohibited.
- Signs not expressly permitted elsewhere in this chapter shall be deemed to be prohibited, even though such a sign is not specifically listed.
- No sign shall be constructed on a corner lot (within 25 feet of the intersection of street right-of-way lines) that has a height of more than 30 inches above the crown of the streets.
- Signs shall be placed no closer than five feet to any lot line (with delineated exceptions for certain types of signs).
- All signs, or other advertising structures, canopies or awnings shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to maintain free and clear vision of motorists.
- No sign or other advertising structures, canopies or awnings shall be permitted which distract the attention of the driver of the vehicle by reason of the position, shape or color thereof.
- Signs shall not project from the wall on which they are mounted, in such a manner as to pose an obstruction or hazard to pedestrians or vehicles.

## Signs exempt from permit in Maple Park

- Name and address plates which give only the name and address of the resident of the building, and which is not more than one square foot in sign area.
- Memorial signs or tablets and signs denoting the date of erection of buildings, no larger than five square feet.
- No trespassing signs or other such signs regulating the use of a property, not more than two square feet in sign area in the general residential zone and six square feet in all business and industrial and agricultural zones.
- Real estate signs, not exceeding six square feet per side in sign area in the residential zone. Such real estate signs shall be removed within ten days after the premises or lot has been sold.
- Signs regulating on premises traffic and parking, and signs denoting sections of a building such as lavatory facilities and public telephone areas, when less than six square feet in area and containing no commercial advertising.
- Signs erected by a governmental body, or under the direction of such a body, and containing no commercial advertising, such as traffic signs, railroad crossing signs, safety signs, and signs identifying public schools and playgrounds.
- Signs identifying places of worship when located on the premises thereof.
- Bulletin boards for public, charitable, or religious institutions, when it has a sign area of no more than 32 square feet, if used exclusively for noncommercial announcements.
- The flag, pennant or insignia of any government, or of any religious, charitable or fraternal organization.
- One logo flag of a company shall be allowed; provided, that it is flown with the American flag, provided it is not larger or higher than the American flag.
- Garage sales signs, not exceeding six square feet in area, may be placed at the curb in residential areas on the day(s) of the sale and must be removed upon close of the sale.
- Temporary signs no larger than 32 square feet in area advertising the sale of edible farm products produced on the premises, advertising auctions, political candidates, or special events of charitable or public service groups. Such signs may remain for 30 days and must be removed upon close of the event.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permit requirements for permanent and temporary signs apply generally, requiring submission of scaled maps, plans, and other information as needed to demonstrate compliance for all zones.
- A sign plan drawn to scale showing design, materials, construction method, and attachment is required when applying for a permanent sign permit.
- Written consent of the owner of the land where the sign is to be erected, altered, or relocated is required for the permit application.
- Planning and zoning commission approval is required for certain residential development entrance signs and temporary residential marketing signs regarding number and location.
- Variances to sign code may be granted by the village board, which may require sketches, drawings, or photographs.

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

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