Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County
Application for County Sign Permit
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a county sign permit and provide details about the proposed sign and property.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Winnebago County · Winnebago County, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- wincoil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The application requests a county permit for a proposed sign and asks for applicant and property information, sign type, dimensions, illumination, setbacks, and details about existing signs. It must be submitted with a sign elevation plan and a site plan showing property dimensions and the locations and setbacks of existing and proposed signs. The form lists fees for temporary or commercial signs and billboards.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a county permit for a proposed wall, ground, billboard, or temporary sign should complete the application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required plans to Planning & Zoning, Administration Building, 404 Elm Street, Room 403, Rockford, Illinois 61101. The form lists fees of $45 per temporary or commercial sign and $60 per billboard.
About notarization
No notary is required for this application; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates it, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the County Sign Permit Application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property details, proposed sign information, setbacks, and any requested details about existing signs.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Attach a sign elevation plan and a site plan showing property dimensions and the locations and setbacks of existing and proposed signs.
- 4
Submit to Planning & Zoning
Submit the application and plans to Planning & Zoning at the Administration Building, 404 Elm Street, Room 403, Rockford, Illinois 61101.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the County Sign Permit Application?
- No. The owner or authorized agent signs and dates the application; the form identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the County Sign Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application with a sign elevation plan and site plan to Planning & Zoning at the Administration Building, 404 Elm Street, Room 403, Rockford, Illinois 61101.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- Attach a sign elevation plan and a site plan showing the property dimensions and the locations and setbacks of all existing and proposed signs.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, the site address and property identification number, sign type and dimensions, illumination, setbacks, and existing sign details.