# Sign Regulations in Schiller Park, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Schiller Park, Illinois regulates 27 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Commercial)s in the Commercial District (C-1 Neighborhood Convenience District, C-2 Community Shopping District, C-3 Highway Commercial District) zoning district are capped at 25 ft or 5 ft above roof of tallest building on lot, whichever is lower tall and 100 sq ft (max per face), with a Min 2 ft from property line setback (Sec. § 154.092). Most commercial signs in Schiller Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 5 | — | 25 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District (C-1 Neighborhood Convenience District, C-2 Community Shopping District, C-3 Highway Commercial District) | 12 | 25 ft or 5 ft above roof of tallest building on lot, whichever is lower | 100 sq ft (max per face) | — |
| Industrial District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 50 sq ft per face (on-premises), 40 sq ft per face (off-premises) | — |

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

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate (Single-Family and Two-Family Dwelling) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | On the building, indicating name and/or address of occupant or permitted occupation | — | § 154.041(A)(1) |
| Identification Sign (Multi-Family/Other Uses) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Displayed on building for name/address/management | — | § 154.041(A)(2) |
| Construction or Remodeling Sign | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot, 2 on corner lots | On lot under construction/remodeling | — | § 154.041(B) |
| Parking Area Entrance/Exit Sign | — | 2 sq ft (each); 9 sq ft (parking area identity/conditions sign) | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit; 1 per parking area; 2 on corners | At entrance/exit or within parking area | — | § 154.041(C) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Signs | — | — | — | — | — | At site of garage/yard sale | — | § 154.041(D), § 119.203 |

### Commercial District (C-1 Neighborhood Convenience District, C-2 Community Shopping District, C-3 Highway Commercial District)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (C-1 District) | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | On wall of premises (not on public right-of-way) | — | § 154.042(A)(5)(c) |
| Canopy/Awning Signs | — | — | — | At least 2 ft from nearest curb line | — | On canopies/awnings, not on roof and no extension above/below allowed; not closer than two feet to curb line; lowest valance at least 7 ft over sidewalk | — | § 154.042(A)(4), § 154.091 |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial) | 25 ft or 5 ft above roof of tallest building on lot, whichever is lower | 100 sq ft (max per face) | — | Min 2 ft from property line | One per street frontage (pole or monument), 100 ft separation | Min 2 ft from any property line; must be on private property; not erected on lot with less than 50 ft frontage | — | § 154.092 |
| Projecting Sign (Commercial) | 25 ft above crown of street or 5 ft above roof line, whichever is less | 40 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Cannot extend over dedicated ROW | — | § 154.093 |
| Wall Sign (Strip Business) | May not project above roof/parapet/facia | — | — | — | One per principal non-accessory use per street frontage | Affixed to/painted on exterior wall (including window/door), for identification | — | § 154.095(B)(1), (C)(1), (D)(1), (D)(4)(d), (D)(2), (D)(3) |
| Wall Sign (Rear, for Identification, Business/Industrial) | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | On rear of establishment for identification | — | § 154.095(C)(4) |
| Shopping Center Sign | 25 ft above crown of street | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Entirely within property lines of the premises upon which it is located | — | § 154.042(B)(4) |
| A-Frame Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant | Adjacent to building/occupant space; not in right-of-way | — | § 154.099 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Signs | — | Residential: 6 sq ft; Commercial: 12 sq ft; Industrial: 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On property being advertised | — | § 154.003(E), (O) |
| Temporary Open House Signs | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 | One on premises, one on public right-of-way (with adjacent owner's consent) | — | § 154.003(F), § 154.125(I) |
| Occupational Sign (Commercial/Institutional/Dwelling) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant | On building | — | § 154.003(H) |
| Political Signs (Residential Properties) | — | 16 sq ft total per lot | — | — | — | On private property in residential districts | — | § 154.003(I) |
| Bulletin Board (Public/Charitable/Religious Institutions) | — | 16 sq ft per side | — | — | — | On premises of institution | — | § 154.003(J) |
| Construction Sign (Identification of Project) | — | Residential: 6 sq ft; Commercial: 12 sq ft; Industrial: 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On work under construction | — | § 154.003(K) |
| Temporary Advertising Sign (Development) | — | 50 sq ft per face (on-premises), 40 sq ft per face (off-premises) | — | — | 1 of each type per development | On or off premises of development | — | § 154.003(N) |
| Private Property Sale Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On owner's property or premises | — | § 154.003(P) |

## Prohibited signs in Schiller Park

- It is unlawful to erect, alter, relocate, or display any sign or other advertising structure without a building permit and annual operation permit issued by the Building Administrator.
- No person shall place on or suspend from any building or structure any advertising object or structure other than as defined, regulated and prescribed by this chapter.
- No sign or other advertising structure shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape. No sign or advertising structure shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall be located such that it is a menace to the public, unsafe, or insecure.
- No sign may be painted or posted directly on exterior building surfaces.
- No sign or advertising structure shall make use of words or colored lights that interfere with, mislead, or confuse drivers, nor obstruct authorized traffic signs, signals, or devices.
- No sign or advertising structure is allowed to be erected or maintained in any dedicated right-of-way, except as specifically permitted.
- No advertising sign shall be located within 50 feet of any residential zoning district, except as otherwise provided.
- No off-premises advertising sign or structure is allowed (i.e., signs must advertise the business on the premises).
- No self-propelled or towed vehicle upon which signs are affixed shall be parked for display purposes.
- No sign or advertising structure shall be affixed to or located on a marquee.
- No sign or advertising structure, canopy, or awning shall be affixed to or located on a tree, utility pole, or fence.
- No sign, display, linear light or advertising structure shall be affixed to or located on door or window frames, building trim lines, architectural features or sign perimeters.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to locate any sign and/or display any material upon any sign or advertising structure in contravention of any regulation of the Zoning Ordinance or sign ordinance.
- Supergraphic signs are prohibited anywhere within the Village limits.
- Roof signs, ad-benches, flashing or animated signs are prohibited.
- No projecting signs may extend over a dedicated right-of-way.
- No sign constructed over or within five feet of public thoroughfares shall have nails, tacks, wires, or hazardous projections, except electrical devices as specified.
- No illuminated signs shall be of the flashing or intermittent intensity type.
- Signs may not obstruct the view of drivers, create confusion with traffic signals/devices, or be designed to distract vehicle drivers.
- Unauthorized signs, signals, markings, or devices on or in view of any street or highway are prohibited.
- No sign shall be attached to or block signage required by other ordinances (e.g., 'NO SMOKING', 'EXIT', or government-mandated warning signs).

## Signs exempt from permit in Schiller Park

- Official governmental notices, including those posted by government officers or to control traffic, make regulations known, identify streets, or warn of danger.
- Temporary decorations or displays clearly incidental to and customarily associated with national, local, or religious holidays or celebrations.
- Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utility or construction companies to warn of danger or hazardous conditions, including underground utilities.
- Signs displayed on trucks, buses, trailers, or other vehicles in the normal course of business, provided the primary purpose is not the display of signs and vehicles are not parked for display longer than necessary to load/unload, and are compliant with zoning.
- Temporary real estate signs advertising sale, rental, lease, or management of premises, subject to size and time limitations per district.
- Temporary open house signs directing traffic to dwellings for sale, rental, lease, or management, subject to specified size, timing, and placement requirements.
- Change of copy or part of a sign during normal maintenance, as long as the sign has a permit and certificate of approval and changes do not deviate from the permit.
- Occupational signs denoting only the name and profession/trade of occupant in certain buildings, not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Political signs on private property in residential districts, in buildable area, with total area not exceeding 16 square feet.
- Bulletin boards maintained by public, charitable, or religious institutions on premises, not over 16 square feet per side.
- Signs denoting architect, engineer, or contractor placed upon work under construction, subject to area limitations per district.
- Signs or tablets naming buildings/date of erection cut into masonry or constructed of bronze/other nonferrous material and attached to building.
- Village traffic signs, legal notices, railroad crossing and emergency or non-advertising signs as approved by officials.
- Temporary advertising signs for developments (single/double face), for no longer than twelve (12) months, with area limitations.
- Unilluminated real estate signs advertising sale of premises, subject to area and location limitations.
- Unilluminated signs advertising sale of owner's private personal property on owner's property, not exceeding 12 square feet, when otherwise compliant.
- Temporary window signs in commercial districts not exceeding 50% coverage per window which announce or advertise sales, etc.
- Window signs which are temporary signs in commercial districts not exceeding three square feet in area which announce or advertise events, sales, or functions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit requirement in the ordinance text for a master sign plan or site sign plan for all new signs or new developments.
- Any request for a variation (variance) or special exception from the sign regulations requires a formal petition to the Zoning, Planning, and Appeals Commission, a public hearing, and either recommendation or action by the President and Board of Trustees.
- Sign permit applications require submission of drawings, color renderings, mounting details, surveys, and assent from the property owner, which collectively make up a permit application but are not described as a 'sign plan' or 'master sign plan.'

## Full detail

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