# Sign Regulations in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sleepy Hollow, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/sleepy-hollow
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IL/Sleepy_Hollow/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT5TRRE_CH3TRSC_ARTASTSTPA_S5-3A-7SI)

## At a glance

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois regulates 15 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Freestanding Structural Sign (Multi-Occupant Commercial Building)s in the B-1 business district, B-2 village business district zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall, 60 sq ft, and 12 ft wide (Sec. Sec. 8-5-10(D)(3)(c)). Most commercial signs in Sleepy Hollow require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B-1 business district, B-2 village business district | 14 | 30 ft | 350 sq ft (feature), 225 sq ft (entrance) | — |
| B-3 commercial and mixed use district | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### B-1 business district, B-2 village business district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | No higher than the maximum permitted building height, nor more than 3 ft above highest ceiling elevation in building | 200 sq ft | — | — | One per building except for exceptions listed. | On exterior walls of building. Multiple wall signs allowed as described on buildings fronting/facing Route 72 as outlined. | — | Sec. 8-5-10(D)(1) |
| Wall Sign (Fronts Directly on State Route 72, Single Business) | No higher than maximum permitted building height or 3 ft above highest ceiling elevation | 200 sq ft per sign | — | — | Max 3 per building | On walls; facing Route 72. | — | Sec. 8-5-10(D)(1)(c)(1) |
| Wall Sign (Faces State Route 72, Multiple Businesses) | No higher than maximum permitted building height or more than 3 ft above highest ceiling elevation | 200 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per business on building | Face of building with each business's main entrance. | — | Sec. 8-5-10(D)(1)(c)(2) |
| Freestanding Structural Sign (Office Parks >150,000 sq ft building) | 6 ft | 60 sq ft (per face) | — | — | 1 per building >150,000 sq ft | On office park property, for buildings >150,000 sq ft | — | Sec. 8-5-10(D)(3)(a)-(b) |
| Freestanding Structural Sign (Multi-Occupant Commercial Building) | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | 12 ft | — | 1 per multi-tenant building | On property of multi-occupant, inline commercial buildings | — | Sec. 8-5-10(D)(3)(c) |
| Temporary Real Estate/Leasing Sign | 12 ft | 72 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per project entrance | At project entrance(s) | — | Sec. 8-5-10(C)(1) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 12 ft | 36 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building under construction | On building or within 20 ft of building under construction | — | Sec. 8-5-10(C)(2) |
| Traffic Directional Sign | 4 ft | 9 sq ft | — | — | As required | At traffic flow/ingress/egress points | — | Sec. 8-5-10(E)(1)-(2) |

### B-3 commercial and mixed use district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Permanent Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 8-5-10, paragraph 2 |

## Prohibited signs in Sleepy Hollow

- No freestanding sign of any kind shall be flashing, electronically or electrically moving, or physically moving (twisting, turning or waving through motorized or natural forces) in the B-1 and B-2 business districts.
- No pennants or other such attention seeking devices shall be employed with any freestanding sign in the B-1 and B-2 business districts.
- No gas illuminated signs (except as permitted for window display) shall be allowed in the B-1 and B-2 business districts.
- No sign shall be attached to a roof except those mounted to the roof and not extending higher than the roofline and meeting all other sign regulations.
- No signs shall be located along any side or rear lot line within a required buffer yard.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sleepy Hollow

- Gas illuminated signs are allowed for window display only, subject to specific limitations.
- Temporary real estate and realtor signs advertising premises for sale, rental, or lease are permitted during the course of construction, with restrictions.
- Temporary construction signs denoting architect, engineer, or contractor are permitted during construction under set conditions.
- Permanent address signs up to six square feet are permitted for each building.
- Traffic directional signs are allowed up to nine square feet and four feet in height.
- Street entrance identification signs shall be used as required.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In the B-3 commercial and mixed use district, signs shall be subject to review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission and approval by the board of trustees of a signage plan to be submitted at the time of application to classify a property or properties in the B-3 district, or at the time of submitting a development plan for the property thereafter.
- All permanent signs shall be reviewed by the village planning and zoning commission for coordination of color and design with surrounding signage.
- Architectural features (single architectural or entrance features) are subject to architectural review by the planning and zoning commission.
- Variations for larger architectural features may be permitted, subject to review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission and approval by the village board of trustees.

## Full detail

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