Lombard advises of regulations on political campaign signs

LOMBARD, Illinois—With the November 6 general election approaching, the Village would like to inform residents, businesses, property owners and those involved in political campaigns, of the regulation guidelines pertaining to political campaign signs.

• For most residential properties, the overall sign size may not exceed nine square feet in area. There is no restriction to the number of signs allowed.

• For commercial properties and residential properties exceeding one acre, signs cannot exceed 32 square feet in area; however, if a sign is greater than 16 square feet in area on those properties, a no-fee permit is required from the Village. The required permit, which will be issued over the counter, will ensure that the signs are properly located and are not within a clear line of site area. Village Code also states that no more than one political campaign sign of greater than 16 square feet is permitted per street frontage on these properties. There are no restrictions as to the number of political campaign signs 16 square feet or less in area on these properties.

• Political campaign signage placed on private property should have the consent of the property owner.

• Political campaign signage more than two feet in height shall not be located within the clear line of sight areas at driveways or street intersections.

• Political campaign signs cannot be located within the parkways or public rights of way. To help keep Lombard looking its best, the Village encourages the removal of signs after the election.

Political campaign signs were allowed to be displayed on commercial properties beginning September 6 for the November election and must be removed by November 16. There is no duration limit for campaign signs on residential properties.

For additional information regarding code provisions, please contact the Community Development Department at (630) 620-5746.