# Sign Regulations in West Dundee, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

West Dundee, Illinois regulates 66 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Double Pole Freestanding Signs in the Historic Area zoning district are capped at 5 ft. tall and 12 sq. ft., with a Min. 5 ft. from sidewalk setback (Sec. Table 9-4-8B; 9-4-9.G.2).

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential Area | 4 | 6 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — |
| Historic Area | 16 | 7 ft. | Max 100 sq. ft. | — |
| Spring Hill Mall and Mall Surrounding Area | 18 | 25 ft. | 250 sq. ft. | — |
| Route 31 Commercial Area | 14 | 20 ft. or height of nearest building, whichever is less | 200 sq. ft. | — |
| Randall Road Area | 12 | 20 ft. or height of nearest bldg, whichever is less | 200 sq. ft. | — |
| Service Stations and Similar Auto Service Related Businesses | 4 | — | Per location/area regulations | — |

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

### Historic Area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Double Pole Freestanding Sign | 5 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | — | Min. 5 ft. from sidewalk | 1 per commercial frontage | Centered between front building (incl. porch) and sidewalk; no closer than 5 ft. to sidewalk. Not permitted if setback < 10 ft. | — | Table 9-4-8B; 9-4-9.G.2 |
| Single Pole Freestanding Sign | 7 ft. | 9 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per commercial frontage | See 'Double Pole' for placement | — | Table 9-4-8B; 9-4-9.G.2 |
| Ground Freestanding Sign | 5 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per commercial frontage | — | — | Table 9-4-8B; 9-4-9.G.2 |
| Directory for 2 Businesses | 5 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | — | — | Table 9-4-8B |
| Directory for 3 or More Businesses | 5 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | — | — | Table 9-4-8B |
| Development Identification Sign | 5 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 for area | — | — | Table 9-4-8B |
| Front and Corner Wall Sign | — | Max 100 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per commercial frontage | 1 per commercial frontage, first floor level only | — | Table 9-4-8B |
| Blade Sign | — | 15 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per commercial frontage | In place of wall sign; 1 per commercial frontage | — | Table 9-4-8B |

### Spring Hill Mall and Mall Surrounding Area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Freestanding Identification Sign (<200 ft frontage) | 7 ft. | 40 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | On permitted frontage; either centered or not in same lot quadrant | — | Table 9-4-8C |
| Ground Freestanding Identification Sign (200-299 ft frontage) | 8 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8C |
| Ground Freestanding Identification Sign (300-699 ft frontage) | 10 ft. | 80 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8C |
| Ground Freestanding Identification Sign (700+ ft frontage) | 14 ft. | 160 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8C |
| Monument Freestanding Identification Sign (<200 ft frontage) | 10 ft. | 40 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8C |
| Monument Freestanding Identification Sign (200-299 ft frontage) | 12 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8C |
| Monument Freestanding Identification Sign (300-699 ft frontage) | 15 ft. | 80 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8C |
| Monument Freestanding Identification Sign (700+ ft frontage) | 25 ft. | 160 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8C |

### Route 31 Commercial Area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Freestanding Identification Sign (≤300 linear ft frontage) | 7 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — | 6 ft. | 1 per commercial frontage | On commercial frontage facing street or access connection (not allowed for businesses in shopping center) | — | Table 9-4-8D |
| Ground Freestanding Identification Sign (>300 linear ft frontage) | 8 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | 8 ft. | 1 per commercial frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8D |
| Monument Freestanding Identification Sign (≤300 linear ft frontage) | 15 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — | 6 ft. | 1 per commercial frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8D |
| Monument Freestanding Identification Sign (>300 linear ft frontage) | 15 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | 8 ft. | 1 per commercial frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8D |
| Pole Sign (Option if ground/monument not feasible) | 20 ft. or height of nearest building, whichever is less | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. for 200 sq. ft. | 1 per commercial frontage | See above | — | Table 9-4-8D |
| Development Identification or Directory Ground/Monument/Pole Sign (≤300 ft frontage) | 7 ft. (ground), 15 ft. (monument), 20 ft. or bldg height (pole) | 50 sq. ft. | — | 6 ft. | 1 per commercial frontage | On commercial frontage | — | Table 9-4-8D |
| Development Identification or Directory Ground/Monument/Pole Sign (>300 ft frontage) | 7 ft. (ground), 15 ft. (monument), 20 ft. or bldg height (pole) | 100 sq. ft. | — | 8 ft. | 1 per commercial frontage | On commercial frontage | — | Table 9-4-8D |
| Wall Sign (0-75 ft setback) | — | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per elevation | 1 per elevation facing street/access connection | — | Table 9-4-8D |

## Prohibited signs in West Dundee

- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Balloons or inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Bench signs are prohibited.
- Billboard signs are prohibited.
- Car signs are prohibited.
- Dilapidated signs are prohibited.
- Exterior glass signs are prohibited except as permitted as temporary signs.
- Fence signs are prohibited.
- Flags, business are prohibited.
- Flashing signs are prohibited, except for electronic message signs that are displayed and maintained consistent with regulations of this chapter.
- Hazardous signs are prohibited.
- Moving signs are prohibited.
- Off premises signs are prohibited, except for not for profit special event signs, civic event signs, garage sale signs and open house signs.
- Painted wall signs are prohibited.
- Pennants and streamers are prohibited except when used for safety and precautionary purposes.
- Public right-of-way signs are prohibited except public signs, civic signs, daily temporary signs, garage sale signs and open house signs displayed and maintained consistent with regulations of this chapter.
- Real estate, off site signs including tracker signs are prohibited but not including off site open house signs that are displayed and maintained consistent with regulations of this chapter.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Rotating signs are prohibited.
- Searchlight signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- String lights, exterior are prohibited except those that are part of a temporary display in conjunction with traditional accepted civic, patriotic or religious holidays for duration not to exceed ninety (90) days.
- Trailer signs are prohibited.
- Wind signs are prohibited.
- Window trimming lighting is prohibited.
- Signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited.
- No signs shall be allowed in the sight triangle for a property or site or in a public parkway.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained at a location that will obstruct ingress or egress, obstruct motorist or pedestrian vision or interfere with utility clearances above or below ground.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Dundee

- Building marker signs (maximum 3 sq. ft., 1 per elevation, 2 per building) are exempt, but must comply or else require permit.
- Civic event signs for events sponsored by schools and public agencies are exempt; size and time period for display regulations are not applicable.
- Contractor signs (1 per premises, max 9 sq. ft., removed at final inspection) are exempt.
- Daily temporary sign (1 per address, 2 in B-1 with second customer entrance; must not obstruct pedestrian traffic, restrictions on size and materials) is exempt.
- Temporary displays or decorations for holidays and special occasions are exempt, subject to time limitations (45 days before to 60 days after holiday; 10 days for special occasions).
- Institutional flags not exceeding 60 sq. ft. in area are exempt.
- Garage sale signs (max 5, only during actual sale days, for sales in West Dundee only, not on poles, 4 days max) are exempt.
- Home occupation identification signs (wall sign, within 2 ft. of main entrance, max 3 sq. ft., no advertising, name only) are exempt.
- Informational signs (max 1 per public entrance, window copy included in total window coverage calculation) are exempt.
- Internal signs (inside buildings or courtyards) are exempt.
- Nameplate signs (max 3 sq. ft., attached to building) are exempt.
- Open house signs (only during event, removed within 0.5 hour after, 1 on property, 2 at closest major intersection, not in sight triangle, no balloons or attracting devices, max 6 sq. ft. per face) are exempt.
- Political campaign signs (max 8 sq. ft., not on public property or attached to fixtures, must be removed within 48 hours after election in nonresidential zones) are exempt.
- Political message signs (max 8 sq. ft., not on public property or attached to fixtures) are exempt.
- Public signs (by government agencies) are exempt.
- Residential real estate signs, on premises (freestanding or wall mounted, removed within 5 days after sale/rental, not illuminated) are exempt.
- Temporary window signs (max 25% window area of first floor, must be on premises, not above first floor without permit) are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A formal application for signage must be submitted to the Village in a timely manner for review by staff and consideration by the Appearance Review Commission so that a signage plan may be approved before a certificate of occupancy.
- A signage plan may be required and should be submitted either prior to or soon after committing to a tenant space.
- Signage plan/tenant sign criteria may be established for shopping centers, multi-tenant, or multi-user properties, and may set higher standards than the ordinance.
- Approval by Appearance Review Commission is required for permanent signs within the historic area.
- If a sign is part of a preapproved development or tenant sign criteria, it may be reviewed administratively outside the historic area.
- A master sign plan may be approved by the Village Board for annexations, planned development projects concurrently with approval of a general development plan or sectional planning area, and sign standards and provisions may differ from base ordinance.
- Alterations of sign size, number, or location may be approved as part of a development/redevelopment agreement or memorandum of understanding as deemed necessary by the Village Board.
- In multi-story or multi-tenant office buildings, surface mounted signs for individual tenants are not allowed unless authorized as part of an approved sign plan.
- Exception requests (exceptions/variances) require application to and recommendation by the Appearance Review Commission, with final action by the Village Board.
- Applications for exceptions must follow appropriateness approval procedures outlined in the Appearance Review Code.

## Full detail

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