Sign Regulations in Sangamon County, IL (2026)

Sangamon County Code § 17.62.100

Any number of political signs not to exceed a total of twelve (12) square feet in residential zoning districts or sixteen (16) square feet in all other zoning districts. Such signs must be removed seven (7) days following the election. Temporary special events signs and decoration for special events, grand openings, or holidays. Such signs and decorations may be erected seven (7) days prior to...

Sangamon County Code § 17.62.030

Snipe signs or signs attached to trees, telephone poles, public benches, streetlights, or placed on any public property or public right-of-way. Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying said sign (this does not apply to signs or lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during the normal course of business). Roof Signs. Port...

Sangamon County Code § 17.62.100

Temporary special events signs and decoration for special events, grand openings, or holidays. Such signs and decorations may be erected seven (7) days prior to a special event or holiday and shall be removed seven (7) days following the event or holiday. For grand openings such signs may be used for no more than thirty (30) days. In residential zoning districts, one temporary sign not to excee...

Sangamon County Code § 17.62.030

Off-Premise Signs except those that meet the requirements of the Illinois Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, as amended, 225 ILCS 440/1 et seq. Flashing signs except digital display signs which indicate the time, temperature or weather or other similar information shall not be considered flashing signs, provided that the total area of such sign is not greater than sixteen (16) square fee...

Sangamon County Code § 17.62.050

The following types of signs are exempted from permit requirements but must be in conformance with all other requirements of this ordinance: Construction signs of sixteen (16) square feet or less. Directional/Information signs of two (2) square feet or less. Temporary Signs. Nameplates of one (1) square foot or less. Government signs or public notices, or any sign relating to an emergency. Wind...

Sangamon County Code § 17.62.030

The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts: Abandoned Signs. An abandoned sign that is located on a site and the sign was used by an establishment that has not occupied that site for a period of ninety (90) days or more shall be removed. However, any sign structure or supports that are in conformance with provisions of this chapter may remain in place, provided the sign fac...