# Sign Regulations in Park City, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Park City, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/park-city
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IL/Park_City/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_IBUOR_CH15.32CETYSI)

## At a glance

Park City, Illinois regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Sign (Freestanding)s in the C-5 commercial district zoning district are capped at 45 feet above street level of Route 41 (or above adjoining ground level, if ground is above street level) tall and 675 square feet per side, with a 20 feet from edge or curb-line of any street or highway; no part of sign to be nearer than ten feet to shoulder or curbline (whichever greater) setback (Sec. 15.32.020(C)(1), 15.28.070(A), 15.28.180, 15.32.160, 15.32.020(E), 15.32.020(J)). Most commercial signs in Park City require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-5 commercial district | 1 | 45 feet above street level of Route 41 (or above adjoining ground level, if ground is above street level) | 675 square feet per side | — |
| commercial zoning districts, industrial zoning districts | 10 | 20 feet above street level (or above adjoining ground level if above street level) | 500 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### C-5 commercial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Freestanding) | 45 feet above street level of Route 41 (or above adjoining ground level, if ground is above street level) | 675 square feet per side | — | 20 feet from edge or curb-line of any street or highway; no part of sign to be nearer than ten feet to shoulder or curbline (whichever greater) | 1 per lot in excess of 30 sq. ft. | Along Illinois Route 41, on property designated C-5; must advertise bona fide business, product, or service provided on same premises | — | 15.32.020(C)(1), 15.28.070(A), 15.28.180, 15.32.160, 15.32.020(E), 15.32.020(J) |

### commercial zoning districts, industrial zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Freestanding) | 20 feet above street level (or above adjoining ground level if above street level) | 300 square feet per side | — | 10 feet to any other sign, building, structure or edge of curb/shoulder | 1 per lot in excess of 30 sq. ft. | On premises of bona fide business along applicable street frontage | — | 15.32.020, 15.32.160, 15.28.070(A), 15.28.180 |
| Wall Sign | — | 500 square feet | — | At least 10 feet above sidewalk/ground for any projection. | — | Attached to exterior front, rear, or side wall of building | — | 15.32.040, 15.28.070(B), 15.28.180 |
| Roof Sign | 20 feet above roof level | 300 square feet | — | — | — | On/over roof of building, principal support on roof structure | — | 15.32.060, 15.28.070(B), 15.28.180 |
| Projecting Sign - Horizontal | — | 50 square feet per side | — | 10 ft above sidewalk; 15 ft above driveway/alley | — | Attached to building, extends beyond building surface | — | 15.32.080, 15.28.070(B), 15.28.180 |
| Projecting Sign - Vertical | — | 100 square feet per side | — | 10 ft above sidewalk; 15 ft above driveway/alley | — | Attached to building, extends beyond building surface | — | 15.32.080, 15.28.070(B), 15.28.180 |
| Marquee | — | — | Maximum width is entrance(s) plus 5 feet each side; continuous between entrances within 20 ft. No deeper than 1 foot inside curb line. | No extension beyond 1 ft inside curb line | — | Above building entrance, projecting over thoroughfare | — | 15.32.130, 15.28.070(C) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 100 square feet (if over 60 sq. ft. must be of rigid material) | 4 feet in one dimension max | See above; special ROW setback (4 ft from pavement/shoulder); wall signs do not project more than 4 inches. | No more than 2 per owner/entity within 100 ft. | On wall or ground; not to project more than 4 inches from wall or over public ROW. | — | 15.32.110, 15.32.112, 15.32.100, 15.32.200, 15.28.070(D) |
| EMD/LED Ground Sign or part of Ground Sign | — | As part of ground sign area | — | As for Ground Signs | Not in addition to other freestanding signs—counts as ground sign. | As component of freestanding ground sign, only in commercial or industrial zoning districts, not within 100 ft of residential use | — | 15.32.160 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Sign Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15.04.090, 15.36.010, 15.36.020 |

## Prohibited signs in Park City

- No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign or other advertising structure shall be erected on or near the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision.
- No sign shall be constructed or located so as to obstruct or be confused with any authorized traffic-control device or sign.
- No sign shall be attached with wire, strips of wood, or nails; such insecure attachments are prohibited for wall and projecting signs.
- No projecting sign shall be hung or secured to any other sign.
- No V-shaped projecting signs (consisting of two single-faced signs erected without a roof or ceiling) shall be permitted.
- No sign of any kind shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to obstruct the view of oncoming traffic or be confused with any traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Signs with movement or moving parts, caused by wind or mechanically, are prohibited for ground and certain other signs.
- Signs containing neon or flashing lights are prohibited on ground signs (except where expressly permitted, e.g., EMD/LED signs, which have specific rules).
- Animated signs or video signs are prohibited.
- No EMD/LED sign shall have movement, or the appearance or optical illusion of movement, flashing, scrolling, or rotating.
- No EMD/LED sign may exceed brightness of 5,000 nits during the day or 500 nits at night; owner/user must reduce brightness if so ordered.
- No EMD/LED sign shall be located within 100 feet of a residential use.
- No advertising other than the name of the owner or business may be placed on any awning or canopy, except in a space not exceeding eight inches in height on the front and side portions.
- No temporary sign of combustible material shall exceed four feet in one dimension or one hundred square feet in area; those over 60 sq ft must be of rigid materials.
- No temporary sign shall extend more than four inches from the wall it is attached to over or into any street, alley, sidewalk, or public thoroughfare.
- Temporary signs are prohibited on city property, except as specifically permitted.
- It is unlawful to maintain a temporary sign in violation of the chapter or after allowed periods have expired.
- No sign shall be closer than ten feet to another sign, building, or structure (ground signs).
- No ground sign shall be nearer than ten feet to the edge of the shoulder or curbline of any street or highway.
- Each lot is limited to one ground sign with a surface area in excess of thirty square feet.
- No roof sign shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent free passage on the roof, or interfere with roof openings.
- Projecting signs exceeding ten square feet in area or fifty pounds in weight shall not be attached to nor supported by frame buildings or wooden frameworks.
- No marquee shall be erected on any building of wood frame construction unless attached to masonry, concrete, or steel supports.

## Signs exempt from permit in Park City

- No permit fee shall be charged for the erection of political campaign signs displayed for a period not exceeding forty-five days.
- No permit fee shall be charged for the erection of signs for charity or city sponsored events or purposes displayed for a period not exceeding thirty days.
- Nothing in the exemption section shall be construed as exempting any sign from design and construction standards of the title.
- EMD/LED signs used to display fuel prices at gas stations may display electronic numbers in lieu of changeable copy numbers.
- EMD/LED fuel price signs may not show any other type of message or advertisement; sign must not scroll, move, or flash and must be static.
- Signs for the exclusive display of fuel prices may only change when a price change occurs.
- No permit fee is required for installation of a structure or facility on residential property necessary for accommodation of a handicapped individual by a homeowner or tenant; this does not exempt from professional review fees.
- The placement of temporary signs on city rights-of-way is permitted for up to 30 days, subject to stated conditions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Every sign or advertising structure regulated by the chapter requires a permit and is subject to plan review and fees as established in Section 15.28.070 and Section 15.08.005.
- All sign permit applications are subject to the general permit procedures outlined in Chapter 15.04 including submittal of plans and information as required by the code official.
- Plans may be subject to additional outside professional review, and applicants must provide escrow for such reviews per Sections 15.08.010 and 15.08.020.
- All permitted sign types require periodic (annual) inspection, and payment of inspection fees.
- There is no explicit requirement in the text for a master sign plan or sign variance meeting, but code official or city council approval may be required where special permission is sought (e.g., exceeding area limits or density).

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