# Sign Regulations in Orland Park, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Orland Park, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/orland-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-10
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/orlandpark/latest/orlandpark_il_ldc/0-0-0-13737)

## At a glance

Orland Park, Illinois regulates 42 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Sign on Residential Property (Exempt)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3' tall and 4 SF (total of all faces visible from ROW), with a Minimum 5' from all property lines, walks/paths, and access drives setback (Sec. Section 6-307.D.1.a.3). Most commercial signs in Orland Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 25 | <350,000 SF GFA: 4'; 350,000–500,000 SF GFA: 7'; >500,000 SF GFA: 9' | <350,000 SF GFA: 10 SF per sign; 350,000–500,000 SF GFA: 24 SF per sign; >500,000 SF GFA: 70 SF per sign | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (E-1, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, RSB) | 11 | 24" | 40 SF | — |
| Commercial/Office Zoning Districts (BIZ, COR, VCD, LSPD, RMC, ORI) | 11 | <=500,000 SF GFA: 10'; >500,000 SF GFA: 18' | <350,000 SF GFA: 40 SF; 350,000–500,000 SF GFA: 100 SF; >500,000 SF GFA: 125 SF | — |
| Eastern 159th Street Corridor | 11 | 24" | <350,000 SF GFA: 64 SF; >350,000 SF GFA: 100 SF | — |
| Industrial Zoning District (MFG) | 5 | 24" | 40 SF | — |
| Old Orland Historic District (OOH) | 6 | 5' | 20 SF | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign on Residential Property (Exempt) | 3' | 4 SF (total of all faces visible from ROW) | — | Minimum 5' from all property lines, walks/paths, and access drives | 1 per residential property | On private residential property | — | Section 6-307.D.1.a.3 |
| Political Campaign Signs (Exempt) | 5' (overall height from grade) | Less than 1 acre and not on arterial/major collector: 6 SF total; Less than 1 acre and on arterial/major collector: 40 SF total; 1–10 acres: 40 SF total; >10 acres: 64 SF total | — | Minimum 5' from all property lines, walks/paths, and access drives | No explicit numeric limit; limited by total SFA per property | On private properties with owner permission | — | Section 6-307.D.1.a.4 |
| Real Estate Signs (Exempt during active listing) | Residential zoning: 6' when on ground; Non-residential or mixed-use zoning: 10' when on ground | Less than 1 acre and not on arterial/major collector: 6 SF; Less than 1 acre and on arterial/major collector: 40 SF; Greater than 1 acre: 40 SF | — | Minimum 5' from all property lines, walks/paths, and access drives | 1 per ROW frontage | On property actively offered for sale or lease | — | Section 6-307.D.1.a.5 |
| Sandwich Board / A-Frame (Exempt) | 54" (maximum) | 7 SF per side (maximum) | — | — | 1 per tenant | Within 15' of tenant entrance; on private sidewalks only; must maintain 36" clear for pedestrians | — | Section 6-307.D.1.a.13 |
| Temporary Ground Sign (Dual Post/Banner) - RES | 5' (maximum) | 25 SF (maximum) | — | — | 1 per ROW frontage at a time | On ground | — | Section 6-307.G.1; Section 6-307.G.2.b; Temporary Signs Table (Ground/Dual Post/Banner - RES) |
| Construction Site Signs | 6' when on ground; shall not exceed height of construction fence if mounted on fence | Less than 10 acres: 12 SF per acre; max 40 SF total (all signs combined). Greater than 10 acres: 64 SF total (all signs combined) | — | Minimum 5' from all property lines, walks/paths, and access drives unless on construction fencing | 1 per ROW frontage | On site with active building permit; on ground, building, or construction fencing | — | Section 6-307.H.1 |
| Model Home Signs | 6' (maximum on ground) | 40 SF per sign (maximum) | — | Minimum 5' from all property lines, walks/paths, and access drives | 1 per ROW frontage | On registered model home site | — | Section 6-307.H.2 |
| Directional Signs (On-site) | <350,000 SF GFA: 4'; 350,000–500,000 SF GFA: 7'; >500,000 SF GFA: 9' | <350,000 SF GFA: 10 SF per sign; 350,000–500,000 SF GFA: 24 SF per sign; >500,000 SF GFA: 70 SF per sign | — | Minimum 1' from any lot line | As determined by Development Services Department | On-site as deemed necessary in the interest of public safety | — | Section 6-307.H.4 |

### Residential Zoning Districts (E-1, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-3A, R-4, RSB)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign / Channel Letters / Cloud Sign / Push-Thru Letters (RES) | — | 2 SF | — | — | 1 per tenant frontage; maximum of 2 | On tenant frontage wall | — | Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |
| Awning Sign (NON-RES) | — | 10% of visible awning face | — | — | 1 per tenant awning | On awning above windows/doors | — | Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |
| Canopy Sign (NON-RES) | 24" | — | — | — | 1 per tenant canopy | On building canopy | — | Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |
| Projecting Sign (NON-RES) | — | 10 SF | — | — | 1 per tenant entrance | Near tenant entrance | — | Section 6-307.F.1.b.6; Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |
| Monument Sign (RES) | 6' | Up to 32 SF (cap) | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, drive aisles, parking spaces, loading areas, sidewalks, and paths (general) | 1 per entrance from ROW | At entrances from ROW; may be in public landscape median with Village approval | — | Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |
| Dual Post Sign (RES) | 6' | Up to 32 SF (cap) | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, drive aisles, parking spaces, loading areas, sidewalks, and paths (general) | 1 per entrance from ROW | At entrances from ROW; may be in public landscape median with Village approval | — | Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |
| Monument Sign (NON-RES) | 10' (Monument) | 40 SF | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, etc. (general) | 1 per ROW frontage | Along ROW frontage | — | Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |
| Dual Post Sign (NON-RES) | 6' | 40 SF | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, etc. (general) | 1 per ROW frontage | Along ROW frontage | — | Section 6-307.F.2.a (Sign District #1 - Residential table) |

### Eastern 159th Street Corridor

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign / Channel Letters / Cloud Sign / Push-Thru Letters (RES - Multifamily) | — | 40 SF (maximum) | — | — | 1 per ROW frontage | On multifamily building façade | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 - Eastern 159th Street Corridor table) |
| Awning Sign (NON-RES) | — | 10% of visible awning face | — | — | 1 per tenant awning | On awning | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 table) |
| Canopy Sign (NON-RES) | 24" | — | — | — | 1 per tenant canopy | On canopy | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 table) |
| Projecting Sign (NON-RES) | — | 10 SF | — | — | 1 per tenant entrance | Near tenant entrance | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 table); Section 6-307.F.1.b.6 |
| Monument Sign (RES - Multifamily/Residential Use in Corridor) | 6' | Up to 32 SF | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, etc. (general) | 1 per entrance from ROW | Entrance from ROW | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 table) |
| Monument Sign (NON-RES) | 18' | <350,000 SF GFA: 64 SF; >350,000 SF GFA: 100 SF | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, etc. | 1 per ROW frontage; +1 if frontage >300' | Along ROW frontage | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 table); Section 6-307.F.3.c |
| Dual Post Sign (RES - Multifamily/Residential Use in Corridor) | 6' | Up to 32 SF | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, etc. (general) | 1 per entrance from ROW | Entrance from ROW | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 table) |
| Dual Post Sign (NON-RES) | 6' | 40 SF | — | Minimum 5' from property lines, etc. (general) | 1 per ROW frontage | Along ROW frontage | — | Section 6-307.F.2.c (Sign District #3 table) |

## Prohibited signs in Orland Park

- Signs shall not be principal structures or uses; they must be accessory to an occupant of the land on which the sign is located.
- Signs shall not conflict with traffic or pedestrian signs, and sign illumination shall not resemble emergency lighting or signals.
- No sign may prevent free ingress or egress to any door, window, or required access point, nor impair roof access.
- No sign may obstruct accessibility requirements under the ADA/Illinois Accessibility Code/Village Building Code.
- Signs shall not cause visibility obstructions.
- Signs shall not be erected on public property or within the public right-of-way, except Governmental Signs.
- Signs shall not be erected within parkways, except Governmental Signs.
- Signs shall not be constructed in a manner that negatively impacts drainage.
- Signs shall not be located on public or private utility poles.
- Signs shall not be erected so as to obstruct sidewalks or paths.
- Signs shall not be erected so as to obstruct parking spaces.
- Signs shall not be erected so as to obstruct loading areas.
- Signs shall not be attached to trees or other landscaping.
- Ground signs are prohibited within five feet of property lines, drive aisles, parking spaces, loading areas, sidewalks, and paths.
- Illuminated signs shall not be both front-lit and halo-lit; halo-lit glow must be white; changes in illumination shall not occur more than once in a 24-hour period; exposed reflective-type bulbs, strobe lights, or incandescent lamps shall not face the public right-of-way; illuminated signs shall not exceed 30 foot-candles at 4 feet; external light sources shall not be visible from a public right-of-way or private residence.
- Electrical fixtures, conduits, raceways, and similar features must be obscured from public view as integral parts of the sign; visible components are prohibited.
- Signs must be securely attached to a wall, structure, or the ground at all times; unsecured or unsafe attachments are prohibited.
- Signs shall not be installed without a valid sign permit unless the sign meets the criteria for exemption.
- Any sign that constitutes a hazard to public health or safety, including dangerous construction or sight obstructions, is prohibited.
- Signs that by color, location, or design resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or signals are prohibited.
- Signs containing advertising matter that is untruthful, objectionable, or obscene are prohibited.
- Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter such as smoke are prohibited.
- Signs that contain radio or microwave transmitters are prohibited.
- Abandoned or obsolete signs, including their posts or supports, that are no longer being properly maintained are prohibited.
- Commercial signs on vehicles used for advertising or identifying a business are prohibited when the vehicle is parked on or near the public right-of-way, is not used in daily operations, or is not licensed, insured, or operational. Vehicles used in daily operations must be parked or stored on private property in the least visible location from the public right-of-way.
- Attention-getting devices visible from the public right-of-way that rotate, revolve, have moving parts, or give the appearance of movement (including searchlights, electronic screens, spinners, streamers, balloons except permitted temporary inflatables, and similar devices) are prohibited, unless displayed under specific interior window conditions provided in the code.
- Box (Cabinet) signs are prohibited unless subordinate to a primary allowable sign type, do not exceed 25% of sign face area, and have an opaque background so only lettering is illuminated.
- Off-premise (billboard) signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Electronic changeable signs, or signs featuring blinking, flashing, or holograms, are prohibited.
- Yard (Pin) signs are prohibited, except that political signs may be Yard (Pin) signs.
- Feather/Flag signs are prohibited.
- Pennants are prohibited.
- Signs painted directly onto any exterior wall are prohibited.
- Signs incorporated directly into ground surfaces (including tiles and pavers) are prohibited.
- Bare, unshielded lights or tubes (including neon) visible from a public right-of-way or private residence are prohibited, except as otherwise allowed for architectural accents on certain properties abutting Interstate 80.
- Displays of lights along property lines, sales areas, doors, windows, edges of a building, or similar areas are prohibited.
- Substitution of non-commercial copy does not allow increasing total signage or substitution of off-site commercial messaging.

## Signs exempt from permit in Orland Park

- Village signage on Village-owned property is exempt due to the inherent public purpose of such messaging.
- Governmental signs for identification, information, directional, or public safety purposes erected or required by governmental bodies or authorized by law (including those in the public right-of-way) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Address signs required for each property or tenant space, installed in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes, are permit-exempt.
- One non-illuminated sign on residential property is permit-exempt when it meets general standards, size (≤4 sq ft total visible from ROW), setback (≥5 feet), height (≤3 feet), and roofline limits.
- Political campaign signs meeting the ordinance’s general standards, location on private property with owner permission, setbacks, height (≤5 feet), roofline limits, and total sign face area per the table are permit-exempt.
- Real estate signs are permit-exempt when meeting general standards, setback, quantity (one per ROW frontage), removal timing (within 7 days after close of sale/lease), roofline limits, height limits (≤6 feet residential, ≤10 feet non-res/mixed-use), and sign face area per the table.
- Changing the copy on a manual changeable sign is permit-exempt.
- Changes in window-sign copy are permit-exempt provided no more than 50% of any single window is covered, the sign is on the interior side of the window, and not located on spandrel glass.
- Historical marker/integral signs up to 6 square feet that meet general standards are permit-exempt.
- Flags on flagpoles are permit-exempt when compliant with Section 6-302.C.12.
- Business status sign (inside a window or door near the entrance, ≤4 sq ft, steady internal illumination permitted) is permit-exempt.
- Outdoor bulletin boards (one per tenant, ≤4 sq ft, attached to exterior wall within 6 feet of entrance) are permit-exempt.
- Sandwich boards/A-frames (one per tenant) are permit-exempt when meeting general standards including materials, size (≤7 sq ft per side), height (≤54 inches), location (within 15 feet of entrance), secure anchoring, pedestrian clearance (≥36 inches on private sidewalks), and display only during business hours.
- Brand elements without copy (including murals/public art with no commercial messaging, advertising, logos, or business identification) do not require a sign permit and are reviewed administratively through Appearance Review and/or Elevations.
- Window displays are permit-exempt provided prohibited signage is not included and they do not cover more than 50% of any single window.
- Incidental and miscellaneous information signs (site-specific information, instructions, directives, safety or restriction) not exceeding 4 sq ft and without off-premises commercial advertising are permit-exempt.
- Normal maintenance such as painting, repainting, cleaning, and repair not exceeding 50% of the value of a previously permitted sign, without modifying the sign, is allowed without a permit.
- Substitution of non-commercial copy on any legal sign is allowed without additional approval or permitting, provided total signage is not increased and no off-site commercial message is substituted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is stated in the provided ordinance section; approvals are handled via sign permits and administrative appearance review for permanent signs.
- Permanent signs undergo administrative appearance review by the Development Services Department.
- Interpretations of the sign regulations may be appealed to the Plan Commission for a final decision; the provided text does not describe a variance procedure specific to signs.

## Full detail

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