# Sign Regulations in Stone Park, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Stone Park, Illinois regulates 7 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Off-Premises Commercial Advertising Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 200 sq. ft. face area above which setback applies, with a 1 ft per 2 sq ft of sign face for signs over 200 sq. ft. setback (Sec. § 110.001). Most commercial signs in Stone Park 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 | 6 | Lowest part at least 10 ft above the level of walk or public way; 15 ft above any public way used by vehicles | 200 sq. ft. face area above which setback applies | — |
| Residential zoned real estate | 1 | — | 50 sq. ft. per side; max 2 sides | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Commercial Advertising Sign | — | 200 sq. ft. face area above which setback applies | — | 1 ft per 2 sq ft of sign face for signs over 200 sq. ft. | — | Within 400 feet of specified state routes; not within 150 ft of residential real estate | — | § 110.001 |
| Temporary Sign | — | 50 sq. ft. per side; max 2 sides | — | — | 1 temporary sign per location at a time | — | — | § 110.001(B), § 110.082(B) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Building wall | — | § 110.087(B) |
| Freestanding Ground Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Posts and standards sunk at least 4 feet below ground surface | — | § 110.087(C) |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Roof of building | — | § 110.034 |
| Overhanging Sign/Canopy | Lowest part at least 10 ft above the level of walk or public way; 15 ft above any public way used by vehicles | — | — | — | — | Extends over street, sidewalk, alley or public way | — | § 110.005, § 96.33 |

### Residential zoned real estate

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Residential zoned real estate) | — | 50 sq. ft. per side; max 2 sides | — | — | 1 temporary sign per location at a time | — | — | § 110.001(B), § 110.082(B) |

## Prohibited signs in Stone Park

- It is unlawful to erect, enlarge, alter or maintain any sign within the village without first obtaining a permit, unless specifically exempted.
- No permit for a sign shall be deemed to constitute permission or authorization to maintain an unlawful sign.
- All signs, their supports, braces, guys and anchors must be kept in good repair and maintained to minimum standards. Failure to do so may result in forced removal at the owner's expense.
- It is unlawful to maintain debris, junk or other material around a sign that creates a condition detrimental to health, safety and welfare.
- Any sign that no longer advertises a bona fide business (except non-commercial signs) must be removed within ten days after written notice.
- Permits can be revoked if issued due to misstatement of fact, fraud or violation of any ordinance provision.
- All signs and advertising structures must be constructed to withstand specified wind pressures and dead loads.
- All wall signs must be securely attached with specific fastening methods.
- It is unlawful to construct any roof sign or billboard on a roof unable to withstand the additional weight and wind pressure.
- No temporary signs attached to vehicles may obstruct the driver’s view.
- No person shall erect or maintain any sign, signboard or rigid canopy over a public street, sidewalk, alley or way without a permit.
- The lowest part of any sign or support hanging over a public pedestrian way must be at least 10 feet above; if over vehicular ways, 15 feet.
- No person shall place, maintain or display on or near a highway any unauthorized sign, device or marking that imitates or hides from view or interferes with official traffic-control devices.
- No traffic sign or signal on any highway may bear commercial advertising.
- No person shall sell or offer for sale any traffic-control device for use on a village street or highway that does not conform to code.
- It is unlawful to print, publish, or cause to be published any notice or advertisement for the sale/rental of a dwelling that indicates any prohibited preference, limitation or discrimination (protected classes outlined in ordinance).

## Signs exempt from permit in Stone Park

- The requirement to obtain a bond for sign maintenance does not apply if a blanket indemnity insurance policy against sign or canopy liability is obtained by the village.
- The prohibition against unauthorized or confusing signs does not apply to signs on private property adjacent to highways giving useful directional information of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.
- The prohibition does not apply to the erection of State Adopt-A-Highway signs by the village as provided by state law.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A blueprint or legible drawing of plans/specifications of the sign and its construction method is required for each permit application; full details are reviewed for compliance by the Building Commissioner.
- A site plan showing the sign’s position relative to buildings/structures is required with each application.
- Other information as needed by the Director of Building and Zoning to show full ordinance compliance may be required with the application.
- There is no reference in the provided ordinance to a master sign plan, overall sign plan, or required variance meetings for sign approval; individual permit applications serve as the primary review mechanism.

## Full detail

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