# Sign Regulations in Momence, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Momence, Illinois regulates 22 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Temporary Banner/Advertising Flag (recurring/event)s in the B district zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 20 sq ft, with a At least 5' from right of way setback (Sec. 9-9-3 (M), 9-9-6 (C)). Most commercial signs in Momence require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R district | 3 | — | 10 sq ft | — |
| B district | 11 | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| M district | 3 | — | — | — |
| downtown historical district | 3 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 20 sq ft | — |

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

### R district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | On each dwelling unit | — | 9-9-2 (A) |
| Identification Sign (structure other than dwelling) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per structure | On structure other than a dwelling unit | — | 9-9-2 (B) |
| Directional Sign (established by city) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9-9-2 (C) |

### B district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (parallel to wall) | — | 64 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached parallel to the vertical wall surface of building | — | 9-9-3 (A), (B)1, (9-9-6 (A),(B)) |
| Wall Sign (perpendicular/hung sign) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Hung perpendicular by supports to building | — | 9-9-3 (B)2, 9-9-6 (A),(B) |
| Wall Sign (Perpendicular) (Downtown Historical District) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Hung perpendicular by supports to building in downtown historical district | — | 9-9-3 (B)3, 9-9-6 (A),(B) |
| Window Sign (illuminated) | — | 6 sq ft per illuminated window sign | — | — | — | In window | — | 9-9-3 (B)5 |
| Freestanding Sign (on supports, within property line) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | On separate supports/standards, within property line, may extend over parkway/sidewalk if bottom is more than 12' above ground | — | 9-9-3 (E), 9-9-6 (A),(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (on supports, within parkway) | 20 ft | 150 sq ft | — | — | — | On supports/standards in parkway, if contiguous to premises advertised | — | 9-9-3 (H), 9-9-6 (A),(B) |
| Temporary Banner/Advertising Flag (first year of operation) | — | 24 sq ft (up to 5,000 sq ft occupancy); 32 sq ft (5,000-25,000 sq ft); 64 sq ft (over 25,000 sq ft) | — | — | 1 per business, per first year of operation | Exterior building wall of tenant space | — | 9-9-3 (L), 9-9-6 (C) |
| Temporary Banner/Advertising Flag (recurring/event) | 4 ft | 20 sq ft | — | At least 5' from right of way | 1 per event, per business, per quarter | Freestanding adjacent to street (min 5' from right of way) or on posts | — | 9-9-3 (M), 9-9-6 (C) |

### downtown historical district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (perpendicular/hung sign, historical district) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Hung perpendicular to building | — | 9-9-3 (B)3, 9-9-6 (A),(B) |
| Wall Sign (historical district, general) | — | — | — | — | — | Exterior wall, within downtown historical district | — | 9-9-3 (K) |
| Change Letter Board and Digital Sign Board | — | — | — | — | — | Within downtown historical district | — | 9-9-3 (B)4 |

## Prohibited signs in Momence

- No sign shall be placed in a required front yard, except for the purpose of selling or renting the premises, which must not exceed twenty (20) square feet.
- No sign shall be erected until a building permit has been issued by the Momence building inspector.
- No sign (other than specified exceptions for selling/renting) may be erected without compliance with the terms, conditions, and requirements of the sign regulations chapter.

## Signs exempt from permit in Momence

- Signs in public places posting 'No Smoking' or indicating a smoking prohibition, required by the public health code.
- Traffic and directional signs designating entrances, exits, parking, limits, or prohibitions, when established or authorized by the city council or police.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any publicly displayed sign, symbol, or notice to advertise a business or directing to another location requires a building permit and may be subject, when appropriate, to design review committee review.
- A building permit is required for erection of any sign as determined in section 9-9-6.
- A variance (approval by zoning board of appeals) may be required for billboard signs for selling or renting multiple lots or buildings, based on necessity and specific approval.
- Information must be submitted with building permit application so the inspector can determine compliance with all requirements.

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

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