# Sign Regulations in Worth, Illinois

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

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

## At a glance

Worth, Illinois regulates 34 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Drive-Thru Signs in the B1 District, B2 District, M1 District, M2 District, PUD District zoning district are capped at 7 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a Min 15 ft from residential lot line setback (Sec. 4-4-5(B)(4)). Most commercial signs in Worth require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B1 District, B2 District, M1 District, M2 District, PUD District | 13 | 15 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts | 8 | 6 ft | 80% of host sign area | — |
| Non-residential Districts | 6 | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 6 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### B1 District, B2 District, M1 District, M2 District, PUD District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy-Mounted Sign | 2 ft (measured from top of canopy) | 1 sq ft per linear ft of building facade | — | — | 1 per tenant entrance | On canopy projecting from any facade up to 6 feet; canopy at least 7 feet above grade and sign not below canopy's lowest point. | — | 4-4-5(B)(2) |
| Marquee Sign | 8 ft (includes all letters, logos, representations) | — | — | — | 1 per frontage containing primary tenant entrance | Can project from front or corner side facade; not beyond curb line; at least 1 ft from edges of facade (unless wraparound); at least 8 ft above grade; supported solely by building. | — | 4-4-5(B)(3) |
| Drive-Thru Sign | 7 ft | 100 sq ft | — | Min 15 ft from residential lot line | 2 per drive-thru lane | Allowed for drive-thru establishments; at least 15 ft from residential lot line. | — | 4-4-5(B)(4) |
| Monument Sign | 12 ft | 75 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft front/corner side, 10 ft interior side | 1 per street frontage (<300 ft lot width); 2 per street frontage (≥300 ft lot width) | Allowed for any use; must be at least 5 ft from front/corner side lot line and 10 ft from interior side lot line. | — | 4-4-5(B)(5) |
| Projecting Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage per ground floor tenant | At least 7 ft above grade; can project up to 6 ft from building; not above roof; not within 2 ft of curb; all supports attached to facade | — | 4-4-5(B)(6) |
| Wall Sign (Front/Corner Side Façade) | — | 1.5 sq ft per linear ft (≥40 sq ft) | — | — | 1 per street frontage per tenant | On façade, not more than 1 ft projection, not above top of wall, generally uniform height across development. | — | 4-4-5(B)(7) |
| Wall Sign (Side/Rear Façade) | — | 1 sq ft per linear ft | — | — | 1 additional per tenant | Side or rear façade of building. | — | 4-4-5(B)(7) |
| Electronic Message Sign | — | 50% of host sign area | — | Not within 500 ft of another electronic message sign | 1 per lot | Only as part of marquee or monument sign; not within 500 ft of another electronic message sign property line (by roadway). Allowed only in B1, B2, PUD. | — | 4-4-5(B)(9) |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign (Non-Residential & Multi-Unit Use) | — | — | — | — | — | May project from any facade, up to 6 ft; at least 7 ft above grade; not project higher/lower than awning points; not within 2 ft of curb; awnings may project over lot line. | — | 4-4-5(B)(1) |
| Canopy-Mounted Sign (Non-Residential & Multi-Unit Use) | 2 ft (from top of canopy) | 1 sq ft per linear ft of building facade | — | — | 1 per tenant entrance | Canopy must be at least 7 ft above grade, not project below; attach to any facade up to 6 ft. | — | 4-4-5(B)(2) |
| Monument Sign (Residential Development Identification & Non-Residential Uses) | 6 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft from front/corner side, 10 ft from interior side | 1 per street frontage (<300 ft lot width); 2 per street frontage (≥300 ft lot width, 100 ft apart) | At least 5 ft from front/corner side lot, 10 ft from interior side | — | 4-4-5(B)(5) |
| Wall Sign (Non-Residential & Multi-Unit Use) | — | 1.5 sq ft per linear ft (≥40 sq ft) front; 1 sq ft per linear ft rear/interior | — | — | 1 per street frontage per tenant; 1 additional side/rear | Wall of building as per general standards | — | 4-4-5(B)(7) |
| Window Sign (Non-Residential & Multi-Unit Use) | — | 25% of window area | — | — | — | On/in window | — | 4-4-5(B)(8) |
| Manually Changeable Copy Sign (Non-Residential Use) | — | 80% of host sign area | — | — | 1 per lot | As component of marquee, monument, pole, or wall sign. | — | 4-4-5(B)(10) |
| Temporary Window Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | — | On/in window | — | 4-4-6(B)(1) |
| Yard Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per frontage plus 1 per qualifying condition per frontage | Any yard in residential districts | — | 4-4-6(B)(2)(A)(i) |

### Non-residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-Frame Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On sidewalk; at least 4 ft of sidewalk width must remain; must be within 15 ft of primary business entrance. | — | 4-4-6(C)(1) |
| Banner Sign, Temporary | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 per business | Affixed to railing, fence, or accessory building (not to principal structure); cannot encroach public right-of-way. | — | 4-4-6(C)(2) |
| Banner Flag Sign | 15 ft | — | 3 ft | — | 1 per 50 ft of property frontage | Not in any setback or vehicle/pedestrian passageway. Not in ROW. | — | 4-4-6(C)(4) |
| Inflatable Device | 20 ft | — | — | — | 1 per business | Not in setback, veh. or ped. passage, or public ROW. | — | 4-4-6(C)(3) |
| Temporary Window Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | — | On/in window | — | 4-4-6(B)(1) |
| Yard Sign | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 2 per frontage plus 1 per qualifying condition per frontage | Any yard in non-residential districts | — | 4-4-6(B)(2)(A)(ii) |

## Prohibited signs in Worth

- Attention Getting Devices are prohibited.
- Bandit Signs are prohibited.
- Flashing Signs are prohibited.
- Moving Signs are prohibited. No sign or other advertising device shall have moving, revolving, or rotating parts. (This prohibition does not include barber poles, electronic message signs, flags, pennant signs, street clocks, and other signs as established by this Section.)
- Obscene Signs are prohibited.
- Portable Signs are prohibited.
- Roof Signs are prohibited.
- Vehicle Signs are prohibited.
- Video Display Signs are prohibited.
- Signs (or advertising devices) that interfere with, obstruct the view of, or are confused with any traffic sign, signal, or device because of position, shape, illumination, or color are prohibited.
- Signs may only be placed on public property by a government agency or as authorized by this Section. Any sign placed on public property without authorization may be removed without notice.
- Signs may only be placed on private property with prior consent of the property owner and, if applicable, a permit issued by the Village.
- A sign mounted on the exterior of a building shall not conceal any windows, doors, or unique architectural features (except for window signs).
- No sign may be constructed, erected, or maintained in a manner that is unsafe, insecure, or a danger to the public.
- All sign illumination must be located, shielded, and directed to illuminate only the sign face and prevent direct light or glare on adjacent rights-of-way and properties. No sign illumination may be combined with reflective materials such as mirrors, polished metal, or highly-glazed tiles to increase glare.

## Signs exempt from permit in Worth

- Flags do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts if they comply with code standards.
- Government Signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts if they comply with code standards.
- Headstones do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts if they comply with code standards.
- Historical Markers do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts with material and size limitations.
- Parking Lot Driveway Signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts with quantity standards.
- Parking Lot Signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts with area limitation.
- Street Address Signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts if not internally illuminated and within size limits.
- Warning Signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts.
- Wayfinding signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts.
- Temporary Window Signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts if within area and display period limits.
- Yard Signs do not require a permit and are allowed in all zoning districts if within area, height, and quantity limits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan for all zones in the provided ordinance text.
- A permit is required for certain types of permanent and temporary signs as outlined in Sections 4-4-5 and 4-4-6.
- Signs erected on private property may require a permit issued by the Village.
- There is no mention of a required sign variance meeting for general signage (such requirements may exist for special situations not included in this excerpt).

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Worth — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Worth+IL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-worth

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