What are the regulations for signs in the City of Peoria?
All new or modified signs, even painted signs, require a sign permit from the Planning Department. Illuminated signs also required an electrical permit. Temporary signs such as banners and pennants also require approval. Streamers and pennants are allowed for new business openings only and for no more than 14 days from the date of opening. Temporary signs also required a sign permit from the Building Division. Flotation devises are not allowed as signs. Window signs do not need permits, but may not cover more than 20% of the area of each window for window areas of 8 sq.ft. or more than 50% of window areas with 8 sq.ft. or less. Signs shall not be placed on any fence, telephone pole, or traffic control device. No sign shall be placed in the right-of-way without a permit. Signs shall not be placed on any public or private sidewalk. No sign shall physically or visually obstruct or impede pedestrian or vehicular movement. The City’s Zoning Code limits the number of and sizes of signs allow
