# Sign Regulations in Steger, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Steger, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/steger
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IL/Steger/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=MUCO_CH74STSIOTPUPL_ARTVIOVSIAW)

## At a glance

Steger, Illinois regulates 11 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Nameplate/Identification Sign (Residential)s in the R-1A One-Family Dwelling District, R-1B One-Family Dwelling District zoning district are capped at One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower tall and 1 sq ft (Sec. 6.1-8.2(a), 6.2-8.2(a)). Most commercial signs in Steger require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1A One-Family Dwelling District, R-1B One-Family Dwelling District | 6 | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 16 sq ft | — |
| R-1 One-Family Dwelling District, R-2 One-Family Dwelling District | 6 | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 16 sq ft | — |
| R-3 General Residence District | 6 | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 16 sq ft | — |
| B-1 Business District, Limited Retail, B-1-A, B-1-B, B-1-C | 4 | 20 ft above curb/ground level | 100 sq ft | — |
| B-2 Business District, General Retail, B-2-A, B-2-B, B-2-C | 4 | 20 ft above curb/ground level | 100 sq ft | — |
| B-3 Service and Wholesale District, B-3-A, B-3-B, B-3-C | 4 | 20 ft above curb/ground level | 100 sq ft | — |
| M-1 Manufacturing District, Limited, M-2 Manufacturing District, General | 1 | 20 ft for freestanding, 4 ft above parapet or roof for wall signs | 100 sq ft (freestanding), 2 x lineal frontage (wall signs) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R-1A One-Family Dwelling District, R-1B One-Family Dwelling District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Residential) | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.1-8.2(a), 6.2-8.2(a) |
| Identification Sign (Non-Residential) | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per non-residential building, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.1-8.2(b), 6.2-8.2(b) |
| "For Sale," "To Rent" Sign | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.1-8.3(a), 6.2-8.3(a) |
| Parking Area Sign - Entrance/Exit | 7 ft above curb level | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per entrance or exit | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.1-8.4(a), 6.2-8.4(a) |
| Parking Area Sign - Conditions/Identity | 7 ft above curb level | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parking area, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.1-8.4(a), 6.2-8.4(a) |
| Church Bulletin Sign | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.1-8.5(a), 6.2-8.5(a) |

### R-1 One-Family Dwelling District, R-2 One-Family Dwelling District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Residential) | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.3-7.1(a) |
| Identification Sign (Non-Residential) | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per non-residential building, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.3-7.1(b) |
| "For Sale," "To Rent" Sign | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.3-7.2(a) |
| Parking Area Sign - Entrance/Exit | 7 ft above curb level | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per entrance or exit | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.3-7.3(a) |
| Parking Area Sign - Conditions/Identity | 7 ft above curb level | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parking area, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.3-7.3(a) |
| Church Bulletin Sign | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.3-7.4(a) |

### R-3 General Residence District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Residential) | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.5-6.4 (refers to R-1 regulations) |
| Identification Sign (Non-Residential) | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per non-residential building, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.5-6.4 (refers to R-1 regulations) |
| "For Sale," "To Rent" Sign | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line into public way | — | 6.5-6.4 (refers to R-1 regulations) |
| Parking Area Sign - Entrance/Exit | 7 ft above curb level | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per entrance or exit | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.5-6.4 (refers to R-1 regulations) |
| Parking Area Sign - Conditions/Identity | 7 ft above curb level | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parking area, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.5-6.4 (refers to R-1 regulations) |
| Church Bulletin Sign | One story or 14 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot, 2 on corner lot | On property, not projecting beyond property line | — | 6.5-6.4 (refers to R-1 regulations) |

## Prohibited signs in Steger

- Signs and billboards, except accessory signs, are prohibited in all residential districts unless specifically permitted as accessory signs.
- No sign may project beyond the property line into the public way.
- No sign shall project higher than the specified height limit for its type and location (typically one story or 14 feet above curb level in residential zones).
- Flashing or illuminated signs are generally prohibited in residential districts (only non-flashing, non-illuminated signs allowed unless otherwise specified).
- Advertising signs and outdoor billboards advertising products or matters not related to the occupancy and use of the premises are not permitted in business districts.
- No illuminated sign shall be of the flashing or intermittent type in business districts.
- Signs conflicting with public traffic signals are not permitted.
- No sign may be painted, pasted, or similarly posted directly on the surface of any wall.
- No sign may be placed on any wall, fence or standard facing the side of any adjoining lot located in a residential district.
- Signs erected on a separate superstructure attached to the roof of the building or to any other part of the building above the roof line are not permitted.
- No sign shall project higher than four feet above the parapet line or the roof line (whichever is higher) in business districts.
- In manufacturing districts, signs must be as defined and regulated by the ordinance; non-conforming signs, billboards and outdoor advertising structures must be removed after five years per section 5.3-2.

## Signs exempt from permit in Steger

- Normal maintenance of a non-conforming sign is permitted, including necessary non-structural repairs and incidental alterations which do not extend or intensify the non-conforming use.
- Official public signs, traffic signs, and bulletin boards used to announce church services or to display official court notices are not considered billboards and are exempt.
- Non-conforming signs, billboards and outdoor advertising structures that lawfully existed at the time of the ordinance may continue to remain for up to five years before removal is required.
- Accessory signs for parking areas (as regulated in each district) are permitted.
- Nameplates and address signs, subject to size requirements, are permitted in residential districts.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit mention of a requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan submission is present in the ordinance.
- Signs in all districts must conform to the specific regulations and dimensional requirements set forth for each district, which may be enforced through the building permit application process.
- Certificate of compliance and building permit applications require submission of a plot plan drawn to scale, showing the location of buildings and other structures, which may include signs if they are part of construction or alteration.
- Any zoning variance (including for signs exceeding permitted size, height, or projection) requires an application, public hearing, and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Any non-conforming signage extension, expansion or alteration would require review by the Zoning Board of Appeals as a variation.

## Full detail

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