# Sign Regulations in Prairie Grove, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Prairie Grove, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/prairie-grove
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-01
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://prairiegrove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.-Prairie-Grove-Village-Code-1-14-2025-one-document.pdf#page=530)

## At a glance

Prairie Grove, Illinois regulates 27 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Non-Residential Zoning Districts - (B, I, IT) zoning district are capped at 32 sq. ft. (single-faced) or 64 sq. ft. (double-faced), with a 15 feet from property line setback (Sec. Section 24.05(C)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 4 | — | 32 sq. ft. (single-faced) or 45 sq. ft. (double-faced) | — |
| Non-Residential Zoning Districts - (B, I, IT) | 11 | Not exceeding 7 feet above threshold | 35 sq. ft. per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | — | 4 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yard and Swing Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Residential zoning districts | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Identification Signs | — | 32 sq. ft. (single-faced) or 45 sq. ft. (double-faced) | — | — | — | — | — | Section 24.05(B) |
| Residential Subdivision Identification Signs | — | 32 sq. ft. per side | — | 15 feet from property line | — | — | — | Section 24.05(B) |
| Home Occupation Signs | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Installed flat against the building | — | Section 24.05(B) |

### Non-Residential Zoning Districts - (B, I, IT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Signs | — | 32 sq. ft. (single-faced) or 64 sq. ft. (double-faced) | — | 15 feet from property line | Limit of one per lot | One per lot | — | Section 24.05(C) |
| Wall Signs | — | — | — | — | Maximum of one per establishment | — | — | Section 24.05(C) |
| Canopy and Marquee Signs | — | 10 sq. ft. or 30% of signable wall area | — | — | Limit of one per lot | One per lot | — | Section 24.05(C) |
| Awning Signs | — | 20% of awning surface area | — | — | — | — | — | Section 24.05(C) |
| Entrance Signs | Not exceeding 7 feet above threshold | — | — | — | One per entrance | One per entrance | — | Section 24.05(C) |
| Commercial and Institutional Occupation Signs | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | One per building | One per building | — | Section 24.05(C) |
| Parking Lot Signs | — | 3 sq. ft. (single-faced) or 6 sq. ft. (double-faced) | — | — | Limited to three per parking lot | Limited to three per parking lot | — | Section 24.05(C) |
| Non-Residential Subdivision Identification Signs | — | 35 sq. ft. per side | — | 15 feet from property line | — | — | — | Section 24.05(C) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interior Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Fully located within the interior of a building | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Vehicular Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Incidental to the primary use, not visible from public right of way | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Regulatory Notice Signs | — | 1.5 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Political Campaign Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Not placed on right-of-way | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Name Plate Signs | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | One per building or dwelling unit | One per building or dwelling unit | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Address Signs | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | One per building or dwelling unit | One per building or dwelling unit | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Subdivision Identification Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Ground signs for identifying planned developments and subdivisions | — | Section 24.05(A) |
| Directional Signs | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | 15 feet from street | — | — | — | Section 24.05(A) |

## Prohibited signs in Prairie Grove

- Inflatable signs
- Pennants
- Beacons
- Flashing signs
- Obscene signs
- Off-premise signs
- Vehicle signs
- Moving signs
- Obsolete signs
- Tracker signs
- Roof signs
- Billboards
- Banners
- Feather flags
- A-Frame signs
- Human signs
- Signs constituting a traffic or pedestrian hazard
- Signs located in or extending over public property
- Signs obstructing traffic sight lines or public signs at intersections
- Signs without building code compliance review
- Signs painted on exterior building walls, fences, retaining walls, etc., unless approved
- Signs attached to trees, vegetation, landscaping, stones, or natural materials
- Signs attached to tents or umbrellas, except for special events
- Signs using exposed exterior neon tubing and/or exposed light bulbs
- Signs attached to flag poles, light poles, telephone poles, or utility poles
- Additional signs attached to permitted signs
- Additional signs attached to the face of a sign extending beyond its edge
- Signs emitting sound, odor, or visible matter, except approved electronic message boards
- Signs not expressly allowed by this Chapter

## Signs exempt from permit in Prairie Grove

- Interior Signs
- Memorial Signs
- Decorations
- Vehicular Signs
- Regulatory Notice Signs
- Yard and Swing Signs
- Political Campaign Signs
- Name Plate Signs
- Address Signs
- Subdivision Identification Signs
- Public Signs
- Directional Signs
- Electronic Message Board Signs

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Village Board may designate special areas of control for permitting and regulating signs.
- Building code compliance review requires a form provided by the Village Building Department.
- All requests for building code compliance review will be reviewed according to the Village Code and adopted building codes.

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