Waukegan, IL Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)

M sets the operative standard for window signs: the maximum total measured window sign area is 20 percent of the window in which the sign is displayed, and that percentage counts accessory window signs along with the primary one, so multiple smaller signs in the same window are added together against the cap. Window signs may not obscure entry areas or prevent the general public or public safety personnel from viewing interior or exterior activity of the premises, a rule aimed at keeping sightlines open for customers and for police or fire responders checking on a business.

Any neon border used on a window sign must be shielded with a clear plexiglass cover positioned away from the neon tube and its splices to allow ventilation and prevent heat buildup, and all neon transformers and wiring must be properly supported, installed in workmanlike fashion, and kept secure from public contact. 02, covering any permanent sign or device displayed inside a window, doorway, or on an interior wall opposite a window so as to be clearly visible from outside. G also apply: any broken glass or pane comprising the sign face must be immediately replaced, and all electrical components must be kept in good working order.