# Sign Regulations in Marion, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Marion, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/marion
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-10
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/marionil/latest/marion_il/0-0-0-1)

## At a glance

Marion, Illinois regulates 1 sign type across 3 zoning districts. Signs in the Residential Zoning District (R-1, R-2, M-H) zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 25 square feet (Sec. 10-15-5 B, C, F, G, H, I; 10-15-6; 10-15-7). Most commercial signs in Marion 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 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential Zoning District (R-1, R-2, M-H) | 1 | 8 feet | 25 square feet | — |
| Non-Residential Zoning Districts (R-A, C-1, C-2, I, PUD) | 1 | 30 feet for commercial/industrial use (except along major road, no specified limit); 8 feet for vacant, residential, or agricultural use | 300 square feet for commercial/industrial use along major road; 200 square feet for commercial/industrial use elsewhere; 25 square feet for vacant, residential, or agricultural use | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10-15-3; 10-15-4; 10-15-7; 10-15-8; 10-15-9 |

### Residential Zoning District (R-1, R-2, M-H)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign | 8 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | Multiple allowed if compliant with size/height; one <=12 sq ft exempt per parcel (10-15-6 A); resident signs <=6 sq ft exempt (10-15-6 D) | On property in residential zoning district | — | 10-15-5 B, C, F, G, H, I; 10-15-6; 10-15-7 |

### Non-Residential Zoning Districts (R-A, C-1, C-2, I, PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign | 30 feet for commercial/industrial use (except along major road, no specified limit); 8 feet for vacant, residential, or agricultural use | 300 square feet for commercial/industrial use along major road; 200 square feet for commercial/industrial use elsewhere; 25 square feet for vacant, residential, or agricultural use | — | — | Multiple allowed if compliant with size/height; one <=12 sq ft exempt per parcel (10-15-6 A); resident signs <=6 sq ft exempt (10-15-6 D) | On property in non-residential zoning districts; major road defined as New Highway 13 between Route 148 and Route 37 | — | 10-15-5 B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I; 10-15-6; 10-15-7; 10-15-2 (Major Roads) |

## Prohibited signs in Marion

- Billboards, other than those lawfully existing or permitted on the effective date of this chapter, are prohibited. No prior existing non-conforming static billboard shall be converted to digital.
- Signs attached to the roof of a building or structure are prohibited.
- Any sign attached to a utility pole, tree, streetlight pole or street or traffic sign is prohibited.
- No sign shall be constructed that obstructs the visual clearance needed for safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- No portion of a permanent sign shall extend past the city street right of way line.

## Signs exempt from permit in Marion

- One sign smaller than twelve (12) square feet in area may be posted on any parcel of land.
- Signs posted by authorized government officials in the strict performance of their official duties.
- Signs not visible from public thoroughfares or signs within a business, office, building, or other enclosed area.
- Any sign of six (6) square feet or smaller that is posted by or with the approval of a City resident at the location of their residence.

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