Signs
The Village's Community Development Department regulates the installation of all signs. All new signs and any face changes made to the existing signs require a sign permit.
The Village requires sign permits to ensure that all projects are constructed and installed in accordance with the Municipal Code.
The Village requires sign permits to ensure that all projects are constructed and installed in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Permit application is completed and submitted.
- 3 sets of drawings of the proposed sign location on a plat of survey indicating setbacks.
- 3 sets of dimensioned drawings of the proposed sign elevation.
- 3 sets of manufacturer specifications on the type of sign proposed.
- If this sign is proposed within a shopping center, make sure to refer to shopping sign center criteria in the tab below.
- Landlord approval via letter or signature on plans.
- Review the Municipal Code requirements to ensure that the proposed sign is allowed in the Zoning District of your property.
- If the proposed sign does not meet the Municipal Code, please contact Village Staff regarding a variation.
Review the fee schedule for a complete breakdown of fees based on the type of sign being installed.
- Request an inspection and allow a minimum of 48-hour notice for all requested inspections.
- All inspections are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
- Inspection scheduling occurs between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
- To schedule an inspection, call Community Development at (847) 459-2530 or email.
A map of the Buffalo Grove Shopping Center is located here. If your sign is located within a Shopping Center, make sure to refer to the additional sign criteria pertaining to each location:
- Buffalo Court
- Buffalo Grove Shoppes
- Cambridge Commons
- Chase Plaza
- Corporate Grove
- Country Court
- Creekside Commons
- Dundee Point
- Dunell Center
- Grove Court
- Grove Point
- Highland Oaks
- Plaza Verde
- Shops at Aptakisic Creek
- Spoerlein Commons
- Strathmore Center
- Strathmore Square
- The Grove
- The Plaza at Buffalo Grove
- Town Center
- Village Plaza
- Woodland Commons