# Sign Regulations in Spaulding, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Spaulding, Illinois regulates 24 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 20 ft above ground/pavement tall, 100 sq ft (per sign), and 12 ft wide, with a No part under 10 ft tall can be within 10 ft of ROW setback (Sec. 12-11-9-3.E).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Agricultural District, Residential District | 16 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Business District, Industrial District | 20 | 20 ft above ground/pavement | Per above formula, maximum 300 sq ft per frontage | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Confined to site of construction | — | 12-11-9-1.A |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential Property) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | On premises for sale/rental/lease | — | 12-11-9-1.B |
| Real Estate Sign (Other Property) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | On premises for sale/rental/lease | — | 12-11-9-1.B |
| Political Sign (Residential District) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or premises | On premises | — | 12-11-9-1.C |
| Political Sign (Other Districts) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or premises | On premises | — | 12-11-9-1.C |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Private residential property where sale to be held | — | 12-11-9-1.D |
| Institutional Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of institution | — | 12-11-9-1.G |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | At residence | — | 12-11-9-1.I |

### Agricultural District, Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Confined to site of construction | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.A |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential Property) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | On premises for sale/rental/lease | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.B |
| Real Estate Sign (Other Property) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | On premises for sale/rental/lease | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.B |
| Political Sign (Residential District) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or premises | On premises | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.C |
| Political Sign (Other Districts) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or premises | On premises | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.C |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Private residential property where sale to be held | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.D |
| Institutional Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of institution | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.G |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | At residence | — | 12-11-9-2; 12-11-9-1.I |

### Business District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flush-Mounted (Wall) Sign | — | Per above formula, maximum 300 sq ft per frontage | — | — | — | Attached to building wall | — | 12-11-9-3.A; 12-11-2B; 12-11-5 |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | Included in sign area allowance formula as above | — | — | — | Permanently (over 30 days) mounted in display window | — | 12-11-9-3.B |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | Projecting from building | — | 12-11-9-3.C |
| Canopy or Marquee Sign (Suspended/Beneath) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | Suspended beneath a canopy or marquee | — | 12-11-9-3.D |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft above ground/pavement | 100 sq ft (per sign) | 12 ft | No part under 10 ft tall can be within 10 ft of ROW | 1 per street front | Freestanding, ground or post mounted | — | 12-11-9-3.E |
| Billboard | 20 ft above ground/pavement | 300 sq ft | — | 25 ft from lot line or public ROW; 500 ft from other billboards | — | Industrial District only; off-premises | — | 12-11-9-3.F |
| Real Estate Sign (Other Property) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street front | On premises for sale/rental/lease | — | 12-11-9-3; 12-11-9-1.B |
| Political Sign (Other Districts) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or premises | On premises | — | 12-11-9-3; 12-11-9-1.C |

## Prohibited signs in Spaulding

- Any sign not expressly permitted in this chapter shall be deemed prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free access or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or driveway.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner that it interferes with, obstructs the view of, or is likely to be confused with any authorized traffic-control device.
- Every sign that revolves, rotates, or mechanically moves in any manner is prohibited.
- Except as specifically noted otherwise, pennants, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners, or similar devices are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, fences or public utility poles, other than warning signs posted by government officials or public utilities, are prohibited.
- Defunct signs, including the posts or other supports thereof that advertise or identify an activity, business, product, or service no longer conducted on the premises where such sign is located, are prohibited.
- Roof-mounted signs are prohibited.
- No unauthorized sign, signal, marking, light, reflector or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, is allowed upon or in view of any street.
- No sign may be maintained or displayed that hides from view or interferes with the movement of traffic or effectiveness of any traffic control device or railroad sign or signal.
- It is unlawful to maintain or operate in view of any street or highway any flashing or rotating beacon of light.
- It is unlawful to maintain anywhere in the Village any sign, signal, marking or device, other than a traffic sign or signal authorized by Village Board or State, which resembles or imitates any official traffic-control or railroad sign or signal.
- No person may place within any Village park or affix to any object therein any sign or device designed to advertise any business, profession, exhibition, event, or thing unless he has obtained a permit from the Village.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained in violation of the adopted Building and Development Code.
- No sign may interfere with motorist vision.

## Signs exempt from permit in Spaulding

- Construction signs meeting size, location, and duration requirements are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Real estate signs meeting size, quantity, and removal requirements are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Political signs meeting size, quantity, and duration requirements are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Garage sale signs meeting size and time limitations are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Public interest signs and street banners for charitable or nonprofit events are permitted for defined periods and size limits in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Governmental, public, and directional signs (e.g., traffic control, railroad crossing, legal notices, parking lot directions, emergency facility indicators) are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Institutional signs identifying a public, charitable, or religious institution, constructed and located per ordinance, are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Integral signs carved into stone, or made a permanent part of a building, such as dates of erection, building name, or memorial tributes, are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Home occupation signs meeting non-illumination and size requirements are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Subdivision entrance signs that contain no commercial advertising and are unobtrusive and compatible with the surroundings are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- House numbers and/or name of occupant signs meeting location and size limits are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.
- Signs located in the interior of any building or within enclosed lobbies or courts, provided they are designed and located to be viewed exclusively by patrons or residents, are permitted in all districts and not debited from sign area allowance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No section of the provided ordinance requires a sign plan, master sign plan, or mentions a required variance meeting for sign approval.

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