# Sign Regulations in Wayne, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Wayne, Illinois regulates 10 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (Unilluminated, >4 sq ft, ≤12 sq ft)s in the Residence Districts zoning district are capped at Wall sign: one story or 20 ft above curb level, whichever is lower; Ground sign: 8 ft above ground grade tall and 12 sq ft, with a ≥8 ft from any side/rear lot line; ≥1/2 minimum front yard depth from front lot line setback (Sec. 10-7-2(B)(2)). Most commercial signs in Wayne require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residence Districts | 6 | Wall sign: one story or 20 ft above curb level, whichever is lower; Ground sign: 8 ft above ground grade | 12 sq ft | — |
| Business Districts | 3 | Not higher than building height | 20 sq ft (total surface area per lot) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residence Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate (Unilluminated) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10-7-2(A) |
| Temporary Sign (Unilluminated, ≤4 sq ft) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot (2 on corner lot, 1 facing each street) | May be located at a lot line. | — | 10-7-2(B)(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Unilluminated, >4 sq ft, ≤12 sq ft) | Wall sign: one story or 20 ft above curb level, whichever is lower; Ground sign: 8 ft above ground grade | 12 sq ft | — | ≥8 ft from any side/rear lot line; ≥1/2 minimum front yard depth from front lot line | — | — | — | 10-7-2(B)(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate) | — | As defined for temporary signs | — | — | — | — | — | 10-7-2(B)(3) |
| Notice of Zoning Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10-7-2(C) |
| Subdivision Sign (Temporary, >12 sq ft, up to 2 years) | — | Greater than 12 sq ft, as approved | — | — | — | — | — | 10-7-2(D) |

### Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Non-flashing, uncolored illumination, no moving parts) | Not higher than building height | 20 sq ft (total surface area per lot) | — | — | — | Affixed flat against building walls or project not more than 24 inches | — | 10-8A-6(A)-(E) |
| Awning Sign | Not higher than building height | Included within 20 sq ft total area per lot | — | — | — | Affixed to awning | — | 10-8A-6(A)-(E) |
| Marquee Sign | Not higher than building height | Included within 20 sq ft total area per lot | — | — | — | Affixed to marquee | — | 10-8A-6(A)-(E) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Traffic Sign or Signal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6-1-2 |

## Prohibited signs in Wayne

- It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to disobey the instructions of any traffic sign or signal placed in view by authority of an ordinance or in accordance with the laws of the state, except on direction of a police officer.
- All traffic signs and signals established by direction of the governing body shall conform to the state 'Manual Of Uniform Traffic Control Devices' for streets and highways.
- No sign shall be painted, pasted or similarly posted directly on the surface of any building, wall or fence.
- No sign shall project higher than the building height.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wayne

- Signs required to provide notice of request for zoning change are permitted as provided in section 10-4-9 of this title.
- Unilluminated nameplates are permitted in Residence Districts.
- Unilluminated temporary signs are permitted in Residence Districts, subject to specific limitations.
- A property being offered for sale is allowed certain temporary signs, as detailed.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The developer of a subdivision may request that the Plan Commission approve the design, construction and location of signs larger than twelve (12) square feet.
- Variations from sign projection limitations may be granted by the Village Board pursuant to the provisions of section 10-4-6 and section 9-3-3 of the Code relating to historic districts, if applicable.

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