Sign Regulations in Tazewell County, IL (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Tazewell County, Illinois.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tazewell County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Political Signs

Temporary political campaign signs in unincorporated Tazewell County need no permit but must stand at least one foot back from the public right-of-way. Zoning Code § 157.333(E)(6) requires every political sign to come down within seven days after the election it promotes.

Tazewell County Political Sign Placement Rules

Light Restrictions

Tazewell County Code of Ordinances § 157.333(E)(6)

(6) Political signs. Temporary political signs shall be located at least one foot from a public right-of-way, and shall be removed within seven days following an election;

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Holiday Displays

Tazewell County's outdoor lighting rules ban flickering or flashing fixtures countywide, but Section 157.056(F) carves out one exception: holiday decorations. No permit, duration limit, or wattage cap applies to seasonal displays under this provision.

Holiday Lighting Exempt in Tazewell County

Few Restrictions

Tazewell County Code of Ordinances § 157.056

The following restrictions shall apply to any outdoor lighting located in any district and should serve to protect against excessive glare and light spilling over to neighboring properties. ... (C) Except as specifically exempted in division (D) below, the maximum permitted luminaire height shall be 40 feet. ... (F) No flickering or flashing lights shall be permitted, other than holiday decorat...

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Freeway-Facing Signs

Off-premises billboards along state, U.S., and interstate highways in unincorporated Tazewell County are allowed only by special use permit in the C-2, I-1, and I-2 zoning districts. Zoning Code § 157.341 caps each billboard at 300 square feet per face, 30 feet in height, and requires quarter-mile spacing.

Tazewell County Highway Billboard Standards

Significant Restrictions

Tazewell County Code of Ordinances § 157.341

Off-premises signs such as, but not limited to, billboards, may be permitted as special uses in the C-2 Zoning District along state, U.S. designated highways, and interstate highways, and in the I-1 and I-2 Zoning Districts in accordance with the procedures and standards as set forth in §§ 157.435 through 157.447, provided the following requirements are also met: (A) Signs shall be constru...

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