Sign Permit

Sign Permit

Group of Sign Permits

S – Signs

Please see the City of Jerseyville Code for questions concerning descriptions and requirements of City Building Regulations.

Title 10 – Building Regulations


Installation and Requirements

All installations shall conform to the City of Jerseyville’s Sign Ordinance. (Title 11, Chapter 12)

All electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of the latest adopted edition of the National Electrical Code NFPA #70.

The following minimum requirements must be submitted with application:

Drawing of plot plan showing distances to lot lines, dimensions of signs, dimensions of property, set back lines and street name.

Show size of sign(s) and height of sign(s) above ground.

Show type of materials to be used in construction of sign(s).

If ground sign exceeds 10 feet in height, two sets of plans and specifications are required. Specifications include: dimensions, materials, constructions details, loads, stresses, anchorage and property line details.

Liability insurance is required.


Permit Fees

$30.00 for signs up to 30 square feet, and $0.50 for each foot thereafter.


Sign Permit Application

Notify Building & Zoning Department for inspections as improvement progresses. 

48 hours notice is required.

Please fill out the form to begin the process. Please use Adobe Reader or Acrobat Pro. After you have completed the form, save the pdf and email it to forms@jerseyville-il.us.

Applications are not complete until payment of fees associated with said application has been received.

No work should begin until the application has been completed.

Building permits for the City of Jerseyville must be electronically filled out, handwritten permits will not be accepted.

This can be done at home and printed, or by using the kiosk at City Hall.

All questions and/or Concerns should be directed to:

City of Jerseyville
Department of Building and Zoning
Jeff Soer
Director of Building and Zoning
115 East Prairie Street
Jerseyville, IL 62052
P: 618.498.3312
E: jeffsoer@jerseyville-il.us