# Sign Regulations in Rosemont, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rosemont, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/rosemont
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Rosemont, Illinois regulates 11 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 feet above the level of the street or adjoining ground level tall and 32 square feet, with a Not closer to street than building line; at least 2 feet from other sign/building/structure. setback (Sec. 11-7-7(A), 11-7-2). Most commercial signs in Rosemont require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 20 feet above the level of the street or adjoining ground level | 200 square feet | — |
| Residential District | 4 | — | 8 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 6 feet above the level of the street or adjoining ground level | 32 square feet | — | Not closer to street than building line; at least 2 feet from other sign/building/structure. | No more than one ground OR one pole sign per lot of record or per business, whichever is less. No person may erect or maintain more than one ground or one pole sign in the Village. | Ground signs must not be nearer the street than the building line established by law; at least 2 feet from any other sign, building, or structure; must have 2 feet open space between base and ground (may be filled up to half with lattice/platform). Must be erected on posts/standards sunk at least 3 feet below ground. | — | 11-7-7(A), 11-7-2 |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet above the level of the street or adjoining ground level | 200 square feet | — | — | No more than one ground OR one pole sign per lot of record or per business, whichever is less. No person may erect or maintain more than one ground or one pole sign in the Village. | — | — | 11-7-7(B), 11-7-2, 11-7-3(E) |
| Wall Sign | — | 150 square feet | — | Must not project more than 10 inches beyond wall. Mounted not less than 10 feet above sidewalk/ground. | One wall sign per building | Front, rear or side wall of a building; must not cover or project beyond wall openings or extend beyond ends or top of wall; facing must not extend more than 10 inches beyond surface; not attached at less than 10 feet above ground/sidewalk. | — | 11-7-8, 11-7-2, 11-7-3(E) |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet above flat roof or highest point of gabled roof | 100 square feet | — | — | — | Wholly upon or over the roof; principal support on roof structure. | — | 11-7-10, 11-7-2 |
| Changing Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-7-9 |
| Temporary Sign | — | 100 square feet (no combustible sign to exceed this); signs over 60 sqft must be made of rigid materials | Maximum 4 feet in any dimension for combustible material | — | — | May not extend more than 4 inches over/into public thoroughfares; may not be placed or project over any wall opening; must not block ingress/egress. | — | 11-7-12 |
| Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-7-11, 11-7-3(A) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the premises upon which the sale occurs | — | 11-7-5(A)(2), 11-7-4(E) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises upon which the sale/rental/lease occurs | — | 11-7-4(A), 11-7-5(A)(2) |
| Professional Nameplate (Residential) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | — | — | 11-7-4(B) |
| Memorial Sign/Tablet, Name/Date Sign (Residential) | — | — | — | — | — | Cut into masonry surface or made of bronze/incombustible materials | — | 11-7-4(C) |

## Prohibited signs in Rosemont

- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape; no sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected at the intersection of streets in a manner that obstructs vision or could interfere with or be confused with traffic signs, signals, or devices, or that uses words, phrases, or symbols that mislead or confuse traffic.
- No mobile or portable sign which is attached to a base with wheels, or any sign not fixed to a permanent base, is allowed.
- No sign may be erected, maintained or displayed in residential zones except garage sale signs or signs advertising a residence for sale or for rent.
- No sign may be painted directly on the walls or roof of any building or structure, or on fences, utility poles, or similar standards.
- No person may park a motor vehicle or trailer displaying advertising or directing persons to a business, so that it is visible from a public right-of-way.
- No sign may be illuminated by flashing, intermittent, floodlights, or spotlights.
- No revolving light, beacon or sign is allowed.
- No obscene, indecent or immoral matter may be displayed on any sign or structure.
- No projecting, awning, canopy, or marquee signs are allowed (unless allowed through Village Board determination under substantial similarity provisions).
- All signs not expressly permitted under the chapter are prohibited unless the Village Board determines the sign is substantially similar and not more objectionable to a permitted sign.
- No posting of any sign (except governmental or permitted directional sign) in public rights-of-way is allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rosemont

- Nonilluminated real estate signs not exceeding eight square feet in area advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the sign is located.
- Nonilluminated professional nameplates not exceeding one square foot in area.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger signs, and other temporary, emergency or nonadvertising signs approved by the Village Board.
- Signs advertising garage sales on the premises upon which the sign is located.
- Lettering and pictures on trucks, automobiles, or semitractor-trailers identifying only the owner/operator or product sold by the owner/operator of the vehicle.
- Signs located on the interior or the exterior of buses.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required to erect, repair, alter, relocate, or maintain any sign or advertising structure, which must be obtained from the Village Board of Trustees.
- Permit applications must include two blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and specifications for construction and attachment.
- The application may include other information as the Village Board determines necessary to show compliance.
- Applications for signs involving electrical wiring must be submitted to and approved by the Director of Building and Code Enforcement for compliance with the Village Electrical Code.
- If a proposed sign is not expressly permitted but is substantially similar and not more objectionable to a permitted type, the Village Board may issue a permit upon review.
- Permits for temporary signs allow their maintenance for up to thirty days.
- Permits are subject to revocation by the Village Board at any time.
- No indication of a general 'master sign plan' or collective sign variance process is in the ordinance text provided; permitting appears to be per sign.

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