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.
Joliet's political sign regulations are part of the city's Zoning Ordinance sign regulations. Political signs are considered temporary signs and have specific dimensional and placement restrictions. Signs cannot be larger than 16 square feet in total area, which includes the sign face and any support structure. Maximum height is 5 feet. Signs must be placed entirely on private property with the owner's permission. Placement is prohibited in the city's public right-of-way, which includes parkway strips between streets and sidewalks, medians, utility easements, and any city-owned property. Signs should not obstruct sight lines at intersections. While no permit is required for political signs meeting these standards, signs that exceed the size or height limits or are placed in prohibited locations are subject to removal. The city issues periodic reminders about these regulations before election seasons.
Political signs in the right-of-way or exceeding size/height limits may be removed by the city. Repeated violations may result in citations under the zoning ordinance.
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