# Sign Regulations in Moweaqua, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Moweaqua, Illinois regulates 26 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall, 100 sq ft, and 12 ft wide, with a Must be at least 10 ft from ROW if less than 10 ft above ground setback (Sec. § 155.266(B)(5)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Agricultural District, Residential District | 13 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Business District, Industrial District | 7 | 20 ft | 300 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | Confined to the site of construction | — | § 155.264(B)(1) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential Property) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front per lot | On premises for sale, rental or lease | — | § 155.264(B)(2) |
| Real Estate Sign (Other Property) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front per lot | On premises for sale, rental or lease | — | § 155.264(B)(2) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Private residential property where event occurs | — | § 155.264(B)(4) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of institution, must not obstruct motorists' vision | — | § 155.264(B)(7) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Identifies only name/occupation of resident | — | § 155.264(B)(9) |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Identifies residential subdivision or apartment complex | — | § 155.264(B)(10) |
| House Number/Occupant Sign (Single-Family) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On lot to which sign applies | — | § 155.264(B)(11) |

### Agricultural District, Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | Confined to site of construction | — | § 155.264(B)(1); § 155.265 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front per lot | On premises for sale, rental or lease | — | § 155.264(B)(2); § 155.265 |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On private residential property where event is held | — | § 155.264(B)(4); § 155.265 |
| Institutional Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of institution, must not obstruct vision of motorists | — | § 155.264(B)(7); § 155.265 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Identifies only name/occupation of resident | — | § 155.264(B)(9); § 155.265 |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Identifies residential subdivision or apartment complex | — | § 155.264(B)(10); § 155.265 |
| House Number/Occupant Sign (Single-Family) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On lot to which sign applies | — | § 155.264(B)(11); § 155.265 |
| House Number/Occupant Sign (Multi-Family) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On lot to which sign applies | — | § 155.264(B)(11); § 155.265 |

### Business District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flush-Mounted (Wall) Sign | — | 300 sq ft | — | — | — | On building wall | — | § 155.256; § 155.266(B)(1) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Permanently mounted in display windows | — | § 155.266(B)(2) |
| Projecting Sign | 12 ft (max extension above ground/pavement) | — | 4 ft (max projection from building) | — | 1 per street front | Attached to building, projects outward | — | § 155.266(B)(3) |
| Canopy or Marquee Sign (Flush-Mounted) | — | — | — | — | — | Flush on canopy or marquee | — | § 155.266(B)(4) |
| Canopy or Marquee Sign (Suspended) | — | — | — | — | — | Suspended beneath canopy or marquee | — | § 155.266(B)(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | 12 ft | Must be at least 10 ft from ROW if less than 10 ft above ground | 1 per street front | On ground or post-mounted; not over public right-of-way | — | § 155.266(B)(5) |
| Billboard (Industrial District only) | 20 ft | 300 sq ft | — | 25 ft from any lot line or public right-of-way | — | Industrial District only, at least 25 ft from lot line or public right-of-way | — | § 155.266(B)(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Moweaqua

- Any sign not expressly permitted in this subchapter shall be deemed prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free access or egress from any door, window, fire escape or driveway.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner that it interferes with, obstructs the view of or is likely to be confused with any authorized traffic-control device.
- No sign shall employ red, yellow or green lights in such a manner as to confuse or interfere with vehicular traffic.
- No sign other than those providing time and temperature information shall have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color (except electronically-operated changeable signs).
- The light from any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded or directed so that it creates neither a nuisance to adjacent property nor a traffic hazard.
- Mobile/portable marquees, except when permitted as a temporary sign, are strictly prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, fences or public utility poles (except warning signs by officials/utilities) are strictly prohibited.
- Defunct signs, including the posts or supports for activities no longer conducted on the premises, are strictly prohibited.
- Roof-mounted signs that project or protrude above the highest point of the roof are strictly prohibited.
- No person shall place any sign, advertisement or banner over or across any street, alley or sidewalk, unless written approval of the Village Board is obtained.
- No person shall nail, tack, paste, paint or fasten any sign onto any telephone, telegraph, electric light, police/fire alarm pole or post, or any street or traffic sign located on any public grounds.
- No person shall place within any municipal park or affix to any object therein any sign or device advertising any business or event unless a permit is obtained.
- No person shall place, maintain or display any unauthorized sign or device which imitates or resembles an official traffic-control device, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or blocks/interferes with the effectiveness or view of any traffic-control device.
- No sign (other than authorized traffic signs/signals) that imitates an official traffic-control device or railroad sign/signal may be maintained in view of any street or highway.
- It is unlawful to maintain or operate any flashing or rotating beacon of light in view of any street or highway.
- It is unlawful to deface, injure, move or interfere with any official traffic sign or signal.
- It is unlawful to deface, disfigure, damage or molest any street signs in the village.
- It is unlawful to place, attach or post any sign, advertisement, notice or billboard on village boulevards or public rights-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Moweaqua

- Construction signs identifying architects, engineers, contractors, or announcing the building character/purpose, not advertising a product, not exceeding 24 sq ft, confined to construction site, and removed within 14 days after use begins.
- Real estate signs indicating sale, rental or lease of the property on which they are located (max size varies by residential/other property), not more than one per street front, and removed within 7 days of sale/rental/lease.
- Political signs announcing candidates/issues; size varies by district; must be removed within 7 days after the election by the responsible party.
- Garage sale signs for property sales on residential property, not exceeding 4 sq ft, and not posted for longer than 5 days.
- Public interest signs/street banners publicizing charitable/nonprofit events; size and period restrictions apply, permitted only for 60 days before and 7 days after the event.
- Governmental, public and directional signs (e.g. traffic-control signs, railroad crossing, legal notices, utility locations, no trespassing or parking, entrance/exit, public telephone or restroom signs, etc.).
- Institutional signs identifying public, charitable, or religious institutions on their premises, not obstructing motorists' vision, and not exceeding 24 sq ft.
- Integral signs carved into stone or inlaid as part of the building, such as date of erection, name of building, or memorial tributes.
- Home occupation signs identifying name and occupation of residents, not illuminated, not exceeding 2 sq ft.
- Subdivision entrance signs (noncommercial), not exceeding 20 sq ft.
- Permanent house numbers and/or occupant name signs for lots (max 2 sq ft for single-family, 6 sq ft for multi-family).
- Signs located inside any building or enclosed lobby/court of a building or group of buildings, designed to be viewed exclusively by building patrons or residents.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No specific requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or variance meeting is stated in this ordinance text. However, temporary sign time extensions beyond 60 days must be applied for through the Planning and Zoning Commission and may be granted by the Board as reasonable and necessary.
- A permit is required for all temporary signs.

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