Village announces rules on political campaign signs

LOMBARD, Illinois--With the March 20 primary election approaching, the Village of Lombard would like to inform residents, businesses, property owners and those involved in political campaigns of its regulations pertaining to political campaign signs.

The following points are the general guidelines as to the regulations regarding political campaign signs:

• For most residential properties, the overall sign size may not exceed nine square feet in area. There is no restriction as 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 these properties, a no-fee permit is required from the Village of Lombard. 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 sight area. The 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.

• No signs may be located within the parkways or public rights of way.

To help keep Lombard looking its best, the Village encourages the removal of the signs after the election.

Political campaign signs on commercial properties for the March primary election must be removed by March 31, 2012. There is no duration limit for campaign signs on residential properties. For additional information regarding code provisions, please contact the Lombard Department of Community Development at (630) 620-5749.