# Sign Regulations in Wadsworth, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Wadsworth, Illinois regulates 2 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Residential zoning district are capped at 6 ft. tall, 30 sq. ft., and Not specified wide (Sec. Ord. 2008-761, 7-1-2008). Most commercial signs in Wadsworth require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential | 2 | 6 ft. | 30 sq. ft. | Yes |
| Nonresidential | 2 | 15 ft. | 150 sq. ft. | Yes |
| Public | 2 | 6 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | Yes |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft. | 30 sq. ft. | Not specified | — | — | 10 ft. from the right of way | Yes | Ord. 2008-761, 7-1-2008 |
| Wall Sign | Not specified | 10% of wall area | Not specified | — | — | Not specified | Yes | Ord. 2008-761, 7-1-2008 |

### Nonresidential

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft. | 150 sq. ft. | Not specified | — | — | 10 ft. from the right of way | Yes | Ord. 2008-761, 7-1-2008 |
| Wall Sign | Not specified | 10% of wall area | Not specified | — | — | Not specified | Yes | Ord. 2008-761, 7-1-2008 |

### Public

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | Not specified | — | — | 20 ft. from the right of way | Yes | Ord. 2008-761, 7-1-2008 |
| Wall Sign | Not specified | 10% of wall area | Not specified | — | — | Not specified | Yes | Ord. 2008-761, 7-1-2008 |

## Prohibited signs in Wadsworth

- Beacons
- Bench signs
- Flashing signs
- Pennants
- Inflatable signs and tethered balloons
- Portable signs

## Signs exempt from permit in Wadsworth

- Public notices or warnings required by law
- Holiday lights and decorations without commercial message
- Nameplates and address signs not exceeding three square feet
- Utility signs not exceeding four square feet

## Full detail

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