# Sign Regulations in Peotone, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Peotone, Illinois (IL)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Peotone, Illinois regulates 27 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Outdoor Advertising Off-Site (Billboard) Signs in the B Districts zoning district are capped at 15 ft above ground tall and 150 sq ft, with a 300 ft from right-of-way; 100 ft from property line setback (Sec. § 153.08(G)). Most commercial signs in Peotone require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R Districts | 11 | 3 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| B Districts | 9 | 15 ft maximum above ground | 200 sq ft (or 2x building wall width, whichever is less) | — |
| I Districts | 9 | 15 ft maximum above ground | 300 sq ft (or 3x building wall width, whichever is less) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### R Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (One-Family Dwelling) | — | 1 sq ft | — | At least 5 feet from property lines | 1 per dwelling unit | At dwelling unit | — | § 153.07(A)(1) |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Multiple-Family Common Entrance) | — | 2 sq ft | — | At least 5 feet from property lines | 1 per common entrance | At common entrance | — | § 153.07(A)(2) |
| Nonilluminated Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | At least 5 feet from property lines | 1 per lot/building | On property for sale/rent | — | § 153.07(B) |
| Nonilluminated Temporary Construction/Architect's Sign (Residential Construction) | — | 12 sq ft | — | At least 5 feet from property lines | 1 per site | On construction site | — | § 153.07(C) |
| Nonilluminated Temporary Construction/Architect's Sign (Nonresidential Construction) | — | 50 sq ft | — | At least 5 feet from property lines | 1 per site | On construction site | — | § 153.07(C) |
| Nonilluminated Advertising Sign (for group of lots/buildings) | — | As approved by Board | — | At least 5 feet from property lines | — | On property for sale or rent | — | § 153.07(D) |
| Directional Signs | — | As authorized by Zoning Board | — | — | As authorized | As authorized | — | § 153.07(E) |
| Garage Sale Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per sale | On private property at garage sale site | — | § 153.07(K) |

### B Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Primary On-Site Wall Sign | Lowest portion at least 9 ft above ground/sidewalk; must not project above top of wall or roof line | 200 sq ft (or 2x building wall width, whichever is less) | — | — | One per exterior wall per tenancy/owner occupancy | Mounted flat against or painted on building wall | — | § 153.08(A)(1), § 153.01–02 |
| Primary On-Site Canopy or Marquee Top Letter Sign | Letters max 2 ft high; up to 2.5 ft above canopy/marquee deck | Matches wall sign (see above) | — | — | One per exterior wall per tenancy/owner occupancy | On top of canopy or marquee | — | § 153.08(A)(2) |
| Secondary On-Site Wall Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance serving only that use | Mounted flat against building wall at public entrance | — | § 153.08(B)(1), (3) |
| Secondary On-Site Suspended Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance serving only that use | Suspended from a marquee or canopy at public entrance | — | § 153.08(B)(2), (3) |
| Pedestal Sign (Auto Service Station) | 15 ft maximum above ground | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage at auto service stations | At auto service stations only; one per street frontage | — | § 153.08(C) |
| Service Entrance Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per service entrance | On or above service door/wall | — | § 153.08(D) |
| Business Directory Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | To orient pedestrians to shops/services | — | § 153.08(E) |
| Outdoor Advertising Off-Site (Billboard) Sign | 15 ft above ground | 150 sq ft | — | 300 ft from right-of-way; 100 ft from property line | — | At least 300 ft from public street right-of-way and 100 ft from any property line | — | § 153.08(G) |

### I Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Primary On-Site Wall Sign | May be erected up to 6 ft above the roof line | 300 sq ft (or 3x building wall width, whichever is less) | — | — | One per exterior wall per tenancy/owner occupancy | Mounted flat against or painted on building wall; may project above roof line | — | § 153.09(A), § 153.08(A) |
| Primary On-Site Canopy or Marquee Top Letter Sign | Letters max 2 ft high; up to 2.5 ft above canopy/marquee deck; sign itself may project up to 6 ft above the roof line | Matches wall sign (see above for I District) | — | — | One per exterior wall per tenancy/owner occupancy | On top of canopy or marquee | — | § 153.09(A), § 153.08(A) |
| Secondary On-Site Wall Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance serving only that use | Mounted flat against building wall at public entrance | — | § 153.08(B)(1), (3) |
| Secondary On-Site Suspended Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance serving only that use | Suspended from a marquee or canopy at public entrance | — | § 153.08(B)(2), (3) |
| Pedestal Sign (Auto Service Station) | 15 ft maximum above ground | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage at auto service stations | At auto service stations only; one per street frontage | — | § 153.08(C) |
| Service Entrance Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per service entrance | On or above service door/wall | — | § 153.08(D) |
| Business Directory Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | To orient pedestrians to shops/services | — | § 153.09(B) |
| Outdoor Advertising Off-Site (Billboard) Sign | 15 ft above ground | 150 sq ft | — | 300 ft from right-of-way; 100 ft from property line | — | At least 300 ft from public street right-of-way and 100 ft from any property line | — | § 153.08(G) |

## Prohibited signs in Peotone

- No sign (except specified exempt signs) may be erected, affixed, hung, or otherwise displayed or altered without a permit.
- Flashing signs are prohibited in all districts, whether located within or without a building, if plainly visible from the outside.
- A sign in direct line of vision of any traffic signal shall not have red, green, or amber illumination.
- The illumination of any sign shall be only during business hours.
- It is unlawful to maintain or operate in view of any street or highway any flashing or rotating beacon of light.
- It is unlawful to maintain any sign, signal, marking or device, other than a traffic sign or signal authorized by the authorities, which purports to be or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, in view of any street or highway.
- It is unlawful to place or maintain any sign which hides from view any lawful traffic control device.
- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any billboard in such a position as to obstruct any fire escape or any window or door leading thereto; and no billboard shall be fastened to any fire escape.
- It is unlawful to construct any billboard over 15 square feet in fire limits unless the face is constructed of noncombustible material.
- It is unlawful to construct any billboard a majority of the display area of which is within four feet of any building unless such billboard is constructed of noncombustible materials.
- It is unlawful to post or display any advertisement of an obscene character, advertisement tending to promote or cause a riot or breach of peace, or advertisement of unlawful sales.
- It is unlawful to mutilate or disfigure any lawful sign or advertisement.
- All signs and canopies extending over any public way must be securely fastened and constructed to avoid risk of dislodgment.
- The lowest part of any sign or canopy or support extending over a public way shall be at least eight feet above the walk or public way; signs over a public way used by vehicles must be at least 15 feet above such way.
- Billboards may not be placed such that they violate building line restrictions.
- Illuminated billboards and signboards must comply with local electrical wiring ordinances.
- Any billboard or signboard which is dangerous because of insecure construction or fastening, or which is an extreme fire hazard, is declared a nuisance and may be abated.
- It is prohibited to allow any portion of the interior of a sexually oriented business to be visible from outside.
- All off-premises signs advertising sexually oriented businesses are prohibited (with exception for text-only identifying existence/location).
- All on-premises signs advertising sexually oriented businesses must consist of text only.

## Signs exempt from permit in Peotone

- No permit is required for name plates or identification signs pertaining to single residential occupancies.
- No permit is required for nonilluminated real estate signs as permitted under § 153.07.
- No permit is required for repairing of an approved sign.
- Official signs (any sign erected by or at the direction of the village) are exempt from many provisions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for most signs, with an application submitted as prescribed by the Administrative Official, accompanied by drawings showing size, character, color, illumination, location, and fastening method.
- Variations (i.e., variances) to the sign ordinance may be granted by the Board of Trustees on application; a public meeting/applicant process is required for variances.
- For sexually oriented businesses, exterior lighting and sign characteristics must be shown on the required sketch or diagram of the premises as part of the permitting process.

## Full detail

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