# Sign Regulations in Streator, Illinois

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Streator, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/streator
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IL/Streator/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12.24SIAWOTSTOVRI-W)

## At a glance

Streator, Illinois regulates 21 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Ground/Monument)s in the C-1, C-2, C-3, M1, M2 zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 75 sq ft per sign face, with a Min 5 feet from street right-of-way/property line setback (Sec. 15.48.100(C)). Most commercial signs in Streator require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | Single-family use: 25 feet pole height; All other uses: Up to 30 feet (0-25 feet building), or 35 feet (25.1 feet or higher building height) | — | — |
| AG, RE, R-1A, R-1B, R-2 | 7 | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| R-3MD, R-3 | 8 | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| C-1, C-2, C-3, M1, M2 | 9 | 30 ft above ground | 75 sq ft per sign face | — |
| Shopping centers, CBD | 2 | 25 ft | 50 sq ft per face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### AG, RE, R-1A, R-1B, R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence | On the residence | — | 15.48.080(A) |
| Wall Sign (Institutional) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On institutional buildings such as church, school, public building | — | 15.48.080(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (Institutional) | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On institutional buildings such as church, school, public building | — | 15.48.080(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (Construction) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | Upon the property during building construction | — | 15.48.080(C) |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On the property | — | 15.48.080(D) |
| Freestanding Sign (Development Entrance) | 7 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At entrance to a subdivision or complex | — | 15.48.080(E) |
| Freestanding Sign (Political Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per candidate or campaign | On the property | — | 15.48.080(F) |

### R-3MD, R-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On the building | — | 15.48.090(A) |
| Wall Sign (Institutional) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On institutional buildings such as church, school, public building | — | 15.48.090(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (Institutional) | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On institutional buildings such as church, school, public building | — | 15.48.090(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (Construction) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | During construction, on property | — | 15.48.090(C) |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On the property | — | 15.48.090(D) |
| Freestanding Sign (Political Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per candidate or campaign | On the property | — | 15.48.090(E) |
| Freestanding Sign (Development Entrance) | 7 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At entrance to subdivision or complex | — | 15.48.090(F) |
| Directional Sign | 5 ft | 8 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On property | — | 15.48.090(G) |

### C-1, C-2, C-3, M1, M2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard | 30 ft above ground | — | — | Min 25 feet from street right-of-way or property line | — | — | — | 15.48.100(A) |
| Freestanding Sign (Construction) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On site during building construction | — | 15.48.100(B) |
| Freestanding Sign (Ground/Monument) | 10 ft | 75 sq ft per sign face | — | Min 5 feet from street right-of-way/property line | 1 per zoning lot | On the zoning lot. Minimum frontage 50 ft required. | — | 15.48.100(C) |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole/Pylon) | 25 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face; may increase to 75 sq ft with equal wall sign area reduction | — | Min 5 feet from street right-of-way/property line | 1 per zoning lot | On the zoning lot. Minimum frontage 50 ft required. | — | 15.48.100(C) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On building frontage; each frontage separately; not transferable. | — | 15.48.100(E) |
| Directional Sign | 5 ft | 8 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On property | — | 15.48.100(F) |
| Window Sign (Interior) | — | Up to 50% of window surface | — | — | — | Interior window signs visible from outside | — | 15.48.100(G) |
| Temporary Sign Display | — | 25 sq ft (single sign); 54 sq ft total per lot | — | — | No more than 3 | On private property, not public right-of-way | — | 15.48.100(H) |

## Prohibited signs in Streator

- No sign may be located so it substantially interferes with the view of motorists crossing intersections, entering onto or exiting from public streets, driveways or private roads.
- No sign or support shall be located within a sight line setback which is a triangle created by points located on property lines twenty (20) feet from an intersection.
- No sign may be erected so that by its location, size, shape, nature, or message, it tends to obstruct the view of or be confused with official traffic signs or other signs erected by governmental agencies.
- No sign, together with all supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be allowed to become unsafe, and paint shall not be allowed to peel or fade so that the sign becomes difficult to read.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to, or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall be portable.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- In the event that a structure contains multiple roof elevations no sign shall be mounted on the highest roof of any building but may be mounted on one of the lower roofs. This roof mounting will be allowed provided that the entirety of the sign is placed between the lowest eave and two feet below the roof peak of the roof to which the sign is attached. If a roof mounted sign is to be used, the size of the sign shall be included in the maximum allowable wall signage and its size shall not exceed that allowed for wall signage.
- No sign shall include an obscene message or depiction.
- No off-premise sign or billboard is permitted unless by special permit except for an off-premises sign currently located in CBD or M-1 District which may continue as a nonconforming sign if registered with the city within ninety (90) days after the ordinance's effective date.
- All signs must be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the building code.

## Signs exempt from permit in Streator

- Sign permits are not required for residential wall signs, construction site signs, flags, home occupation signs, interior window/door signs, regulatory and governmental signs, holiday and celebration displays, residential freestanding signs, and traffic and parking regulation signs.
- No permit shall be required for a change of sign face only. However, a 'Notice of Change of Sign Face' form must be submitted to the city manager.
- Official flags displayed in accordance with The Flag Code or similar standards do not require sign permits.
- Units of government may display banners on their property or buildings announcing events or activities for constituents, provided display time limitations.
- Patriotic ribbons placed on public property for commemorating armed forces are allowed if maintained in good condition.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit mention of a master sign plan or sign plan requirement in this chapter.
- Billboards are prohibited except by special permit issued by the city council upon the recommendation of the planning commission.
- Any request for appeal or variance from the provisions of this section will be handled pursuant to Title 17.18 of the Municipal Code.

## Full detail

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