FAQs • Villa Park, IL • CivicEngage

Is a sign permit required for a face change only?: Yes, a permit is required for all changes to signs. This is to verify that the sign size, colors, and illumination are in compliance with the Zoning Code.

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Signs

1. Where are the Village Sign Codes?: Sign size, shape, location and content are regulated by Article 19 of the Zoning Ordinance.

2. What wall signage is permitted for a tenant space in an existing shopping center?: Wall signage is allowed on the front of the building, with a maximum size of 1.5 times the width of the frontage of the tenant space. For information on wall signage, see Article 19.4B of the Zoning Ordinance.

3. What kind of temporary signs are permitted for a business?: For grand openings the following signs are permitted: cold air inflatable devices, non-flashing portable signs, banner signs banners / streamers, searchlights, and beacons. For additional regulations please see Article 19.6A.

Temporary Advertising Signs permitted include: banner signs, pole banners, and placard signs. For additional information on Temporary Advertising Signs please see Article 19.6B. A building permit is required for temporary and grand opening signs.

4. Is any off-site advertising permitted?: No. See Article 19.4, Signs Permitted.

5. Are inflatable devices, banners and streamers permitted?: Only as part of a Grand Opening. See Article 19.6A.

6. Is a sign permit required for a face change only?: Yes, a permit is required for all changes to signs. This is to verify that the sign size, colors, and illumination are in compliance with the Zoning Code.

7. Why is a permit required for a temporary sign?: Permits are required in order to preserve the integrity and appearance of the Village. By following the requirements outlined in the Sign Ordinance (Section 19.6, Temporary Signs) the Village regulates the type, size, duration, and location of the sign.

8. Do all temporary signs require a permit?: Permits are required for special promotion and grand opening signs. Examples of these types of signs are banners, placard signs, and other temporary signs.

Temporary tents also require a permit. Please contact the Permitting Division, at 630-834-8505, for applicable regulations.

Permits are not required for residential garage sale signs, or residential real estate signs; however, regulations do apply.

9. Is there a charge for a temporary sign permit?: Yes, the permit fee is $50.

10. Are inspections required when a temporary sign permit is initiated?: Inspections will automatically be scheduled by the Permitting Division staff for the temporary sign take-down date, stated on the permit.