Political Signs: Bolingbrook vs Joliet
How do political signs rules compare between Bolingbrook, IL and Joliet, IL?
Bolingbrook has fewer restrictions than Joliet.
Bolingbrook, IL
Will County
Political signs protected on private property under First Amendment per Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015). Will County and its municipalities allow residential political signs without permits. Public right-of-way placement prohibited. No mandatory removal deadlines after Reed ruling.
View full Bolingbrook rules →Joliet, IL
Will County
The City of Joliet regulates political signs through the Zoning Ordinance. Political signs cannot exceed 16 square feet in area (including the support structure) and cannot be more than 5 feet in height. Signs must be placed on private property only and cannot be placed in the city's right-of-way, including the parkway between the street and sidewalk or in median strips.
View full Joliet rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bolingbrook | Joliet |
|---|---|---|
| Private Property | Allowed, no permit | - |
| Size (Residential) | ~6 sq ft typical | - |
| ROW Placement | Banned (605 ILCS 5/9-113) | - |
| Polling Place | 100 ft buffer (10 ILCS 5/29) | - |
| Controlling Case | Reed v. Gilbert (2015) | - |
| Maximum Size | - | 16 square feet (including support structure) |
| Maximum Height | - | 5 feet |
| Location | - | Private property only; no right-of-way placement |
| Permit Required | - | No, if within size and placement limits |
| Prohibited Areas | - | Parkways, medians, city-owned property |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bolingbrook FAQ
Can my Mokena HOA ban political signs in my yard?
HOAs can impose reasonable time/place/manner rules (one sign per candidate, size limits) but total bans may be challenged. Federal and state laws do not explicitly protect political signs from HOAs the way solar rights are protected.
Can I put a yard sign on the parkway (between sidewalk and street)?
No. The parkway is public right-of-way. Signs there are subject to removal without notice under Illinois Highway Code 605 ILCS 5/9-113 and local ordinances.
Joliet FAQ
How big can political signs be in Joliet?
Political signs cannot exceed 16 square feet in area, including the support structure, and cannot be more than 5 feet tall.
Can I put a political sign in my yard in Joliet?
Yes. Political signs must be placed on private property. They cannot be placed in the city's right-of-way, including the parkway between the street and sidewalk.
Do I need a permit for a political sign in Joliet?
No permit is required for political signs that meet the size (16 sq ft) and height (5 ft) limits and are placed on private property.
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