Sign Regulations in Roscoe, Illinois
Roscoe, Illinois has specific sign regulations covering 17 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Wall Sign, Single-Tenant Monument Sign, Window Sign (Permanent). Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: May 8, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Roscoe, Illinois
Sample Sign Requirements in Roscoe
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | Shall not protrude above the highest roofline or the top of the parapet wall or mansard roof | 5% of wall area | — |
| Single-Tenant Monument Sign | 5 feet | 15 sq ft | 5 feet minimum from all lines/easements |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | 25% of the square footage of the individual window | — |
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Sign Types Covered
17
- Wall Sign
- Single-Tenant Monument Sign
- Window Sign (Permanent)
- On-Site Traffic Directional Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
6
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Roscoe, wall signs can be up to Shall not protrude above the highest roofline or the top of the parapet wall or mansard roof and monument signs are limited to 5 feet. Height limits vary by zoning district and sign type. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your specific location.
To get a sign permit in Roscoe, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Roscoe, regulated sign types include Wall Sign, Single-Tenant Monument Sign, Window Sign (Permanent), On-Site Traffic Directional Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
In Roscoe, monument signs typically require a 5 feet minimum from all lines/easements setback from property lines. Setbacks may increase near residential zones or intersections. Wall signs attached to buildings generally don't have setback requirements. Use PermitPal for location-specific setback data.
Digital and LED signs in Roscoe are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Roscoe has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Roscoe, Illinois Sign Rules at a Glance
Roscoe, Illinois regulates 17 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Single-Tenant Monument Signs in the Limited Commercial Office District (CO), Retail and Service Commercial District (CR), Highway Commercial District (CH), General Commercial District (CG) zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 50 sq ft, with a 5 ft min setback (Sec. § 155.12.4 Table 15-690; § 155.12.5(b); § 155.12.1(e)). Most commercial signs in Roscoe require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Roscoe, Illinois
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Roscoe (6 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Transition District (UT), Single-Family Rural Estate Residential District (RE), One-Family Residential District (R1), Two-Family Residential District (R2), Multifamily Residential District (RM) | 8 | 6 ft | 25% of the square footage of the individual window | — |
| Limited Commercial Office District (CO), Retail and Service Commercial District (CR), Highway Commercial District (CH), General Commercial District (CG) | 14 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Light Industrial District (IL), General Industrial District (IG), Heavy Industrial District (IH) | 14 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Public/Conservancy District (PC), Health Care District (HC) | 9 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | Per-lot: max(1 sq ft/linear foot of frontage, or 150 sq ft) | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Roscoe(sample of 3 of 6 zones)
Limited Commercial Office District (CO), Retail and Service Commercial District (CR), Highway Commercial District (CH), General Commercial District (CG)
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Tenant Monument Sign | 10 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | Min 5 ft from property lines, r.o.w., easements, not blocking ingress/egress, not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.4 Table 15-690; § 155.12.5(b); § 155.12.1(e) |
| Multitenant Monument Sign | 14 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | Min 5 ft from all property lines, rights-of-way, utility easements; not blocking ingress/egress; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.4 Table 15-690; § 155.12.5(c) |
| Pole/Pylon Sign (Single-Tenant) | 20 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | Min 5 ft from all property lines, rights-of-way, or utility easements; cannot block points of ingress/egress; not in clear vision triangle; ground-based landscape area required | — | Unlock | § 155.12.4 Table 15-690; § 155.12.5(d); § 155.12.5(b)(6) |
| Pole/Pylon Sign (Multitenant) | 30 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per frontage | see above | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(d) |
| On-Site Traffic Directional Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | As needed | Minimum 5 ft from all property lines/ROW/easements; not blocking ingress/egress; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(g) |
| Ground Mount Banner Sign (Temporary) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | Min 5 ft from all lot lines/ROW/easements; not blocking ingress/egress; not in clear vision triangle; 1 per lot frontage | — | Unlock | § 155.12.6(c) |
| Feather Sign (Temporary) | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 3 per lot frontage | Min 5 ft from property lines/etc., 3 per lot frontage | — | Unlock | § 155.12.6(d) |
| Post Sign (Temporary) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | Min 5 ft from all lines/ROW; 1 per lot frontage | — | Unlock | § 155.12.6(f) |
Light Industrial District (IL), General Industrial District (IG), Heavy Industrial District (IH)
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Tenant Monument Sign | 10 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(b) |
| Multitenant Monument Sign | 14 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle; 1 per lot frontage | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(c) |
| Pole/Pylon Sign (Single-Tenant) | 20 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(d) |
| Pole/Pylon Sign (Multitenant) | 30 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(d) |
| On-Site Traffic Directional Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | As needed | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle; as needed | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(g) |
| Ground Mount Banner Sign (Temporary) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not blocking ingress/egress or in clear vision triangle; anchored/weighted required; 1 per lot frontage | — | Unlock | § 155.12.6(c) |
| Feather Sign (Temporary) | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 3 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; 3 per lot frontage | — | Unlock | § 155.12.6(d) |
| Post Sign (Temporary) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW; 1 per lot frontage | — | Unlock | § 155.12.6(f) |
Public/Conservancy District (PC), Health Care District (HC)
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | Not above roof/parapet | 10% of wall area | — | — | See general wall sign rules | Affixed to wall per code | — | Unlock | § 155.12.4 Table 15-690; § 155.12.5(a) |
| Single-Tenant Monument Sign | 10 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(b) |
| Multitenant Monument Sign | 14 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(c) |
| Pole/Pylon Sign (Single-Tenant) | 20 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from property lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(d) |
| Pole/Pylon Sign (Multitenant) | 30 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | 1 per lot frontage | 5 ft min from property lines/ROW/easements; not in clear vision triangle | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(d) |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | — | 50% of awning/canopy face (counts toward wall sign max) | — | — | — | Awnings/canopies above ground floor entrances/windows | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(e) |
| On-Site Traffic Directional Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | As needed | 5 ft min from lines/ROW | — | Unlock | § 155.12.5(g) |
| Wall Mount Banner Sign (Temporary) | No higher than roof/parapet | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Affixed to building; 1 per lot frontage/unit | — | Unlock | § 155.12.6(b) |
PermitPal covers all 6 zoning districts in Roscoe — full sign requirements for every zone, plus illumination rules, size formulas, and permit requirements for every sign type — with a free account.
See all 6 zones for Roscoe — start freeProhibited Signs in Roscoe
- No sign shall be erected, enlarged, expanded, altered, or relocated unless a sign permit evidencing compliance with provisions of the sign code has been issued (Sec. 15-687(e)).
- No roof signs, outline lighting, billboards, attention getting devices, or signs which encroach on the public right-of-way are permitted in any zoning district (Sec. 15-693(a)).
- Text or graphics of an indecent or immoral nature and harmful to minors are prohibited on signs (Sec. 15-693(b)(1)a).
- Text or graphics that advertise unlawful activity are prohibited on signs (Sec. 15-693(b)(1)b).
- Text or graphics that are obscene, fighting words, defamation, incitement to imminent lawless action, or true threats are prohibited on signs (Sec. 15-693(b)(1)c).
- Text or graphics that present a clear and present danger due to potential confusion with traffic control signs or public safety information are prohibited (Sec. 15-693(b)(1)d).
- Signs may not be placed in clear vision areas as described in Sec. 15-520 (Sec. 15-691, 15-692, location requirements).
- Signs for advertising are not permitted on wireless telecommunication facilities (Sec. 15-558(i)).
- No wall sign shall cover any architectural features of a building (Sec. 15-691(a)(6)a).
- No wall sign shall be affixed to HVAC screening, elevator overrun, or other features protruding from the roof (Sec. 15-691(a)(6)b).
- Box signs are prohibited (Sec. 15-691(a)(5)).
- Signs, including electronic message boards, are prohibited from exceeding the allowed area and cannot display movement, or have transitions other than static or scrolling at specified intervals (Sec. 15-695(b)).
- Illuminated signs must not cast glare or direct light on adjacent properties or streets (Sec. 15-695(a)(2)).
- Any sign that is not maintained in good mechanical and visual repair is a violation (Sec. 15-695(c)(2)).
- Sign copy must be removed, and building facade repaired, within 30 days after the associated use ceases operation (Sec. 15-695(c)(7)).
- No person may engage in sign work without required permits and approvals (Sec. 15-782(a)).
- Billboards (off-premises signs) are explicitly prohibited (Sec. 15-693(a)(3)).
- Violating any terms, permit conditions, or maintenance standards as listed in the sign ordinance is prohibited (Sec. 15-784(c); applies throughout the sign code).
Exempt Signs in Roscoe
- Routine sign maintenance, changing of parts designed to be changed or changing the content of a sign in any manner that does not change the functional classification of the sign is not considered an alteration and does not require a sign permit (Sec. 15-687(e)).
- Permit exceptions (exemptions) are referenced in Sec. 15-691(a) (but specific exempt sign types are not detailed in the provided text; typically some minor, non-advertising or governmental signs are exempt but the text defers to Sec. 15-691(a)).
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Roscoe
- All signs require a sign permit prior to construction, erection, or alteration, except as listed in Sec. 15-691(a) (see above exemption note) (Sec. 15-687(e), 15-782(a)).
- A comprehensive sign plan may be approved by the zoning administrator for lots adjacent to federal or state highways (Sec. 15-694).
- Comprehensive sign plan applications are subject to placement, quantity, size, and design criteria detailed in Sec. 15-694(c).
- Sign plan submittal: Any sign requiring design review (nonresidential buildings, commercial or industrial districts, or multi-family buildings 4+ units) must submit sign plans for approval by the zoning board of appeals (Sec. 15-776(f), (g), (h)).
- Zoning board of appeals review of sign plans is required prior to issuance of building permits for new structures or major exterior alterations in C or I districts (Sec. 15-776(f)).
- For planned unit developments, a sign plan may be required as part of the PUD approval process (implied in Sec. 15-724(8), 15-724(5)).
- A landscape plan, which must show sign locations, is required with site plan submissions that require landscape review; changes to sign locations may require amended landscape plans (Sec. 15-654(a)(16)).
- Applications for sign permits must include plans/specs showing location, construction, illumination method, design, proposed message, colors, total existing sign area, landscape plan, and required attestations (Sec. 15-687(e)(1)).
- If a sign is part of broader site construction or alteration subject to design review, scale drawings and sign plans must be reviewed and approved as part of that process before a permit is issued (Sec. 15-776(g)(5), (h), and 15-782(a)).
- If a sign requires a variance from regulations, a variance application and possible public hearing before the zoning board of appeals is required (Sec. 15-781).
- Sign permits may be denied for any sign not in compliance with the applicable provisions or standards (Sec. 15-782(e)).
Source: municode municipal code