Sangamon County, IL Sign Regulations: Freeway-Facing Signs (2026)

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 face is removed. Banners, Pennants, Festoons, Searchlights (except as allowed in Section 17.62.100). Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals. 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. Portable Signs. 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 feet. Animated Signs.