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Sign Company in Tinley Park, IL: Custom Business Signs, Permits, and Installation
Tinley Park prohibits lettering on awnings and canopies, so an awning sign ordered for your storefront means paying twice. SignFreaks checks the code first, then permits, builds, and installs.
Nearest office: Burr Ridge — by appointment only
- 25+ years of team experience
- Village permits filed for you
- Own shop, own crew, own lift
- Free survey and written quote
On the ground
Where a Tinley Park business sign goes wrong
Tinley Park is retail on 159th Street and Harlem Avenue, the downtown Legacy Code area, and business parks, and each has its own sign limits.
- 120sq ftLargest wall sign in the B-1 to B-4 districts
- $750Highest daily citation for a sign violation
- 0Letters allowed on an awning or a canopy
- Wall signs
1 sq ft per foot of frontage
One sign per tenant frontage, 120 sq ft max.
A wall sign can project no more than 12 in.
- Freestanding
Up to 10 ft high and 120 sq ft
It sits back 10 feet from the property line.
The base is landscaped and carries the address.
- Electronic signs
Electronic area stops at 20%
Messages must hold for at least 2 seconds.
Brightness at night is capped at 500 nits.
- Awnings and neon
Awnings cannot carry lettering
Canopies are held to the same prohibition.
Neon needs Plan Commission or ZBA approval.
Sign types
Custom business signs we build in Tinley Park, IL
Custom business signs in Tinley Park, IL each run into a different village rule.
Sign Boards
Sandwich boards need no permit: one per tenant, 7 sq ft a side, 4 ft tall, near the door.
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Channel Letters
Wall signs get 1 sq ft per foot of frontage, up to 120 sq ft, one per tenant frontage.
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Window Wraps
Window signs cover 25% of a tenant’s glass and 50% of any one window, inside only.
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Monument Signs
Ground signs reach 10 ft and 120 sq ft, set back 10 ft, with a landscaped base.
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Lightbox Signs
Lit signs stay under 500 nits at night, and neon needs Plan Commission or ZBA approval.
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Awnings
Lettering is prohibited on awnings and canopies, so an awning is built plain and styled.
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How it works
How a Tinley Park sign moves from address to install
Three steps take a project from your address to an inspected sign.
Address and district
Send the address and a frontage photo, and we confirm the district, from B-1 to the Legacy Code area.
Survey and application
We measure on site free of charge, then complete the online permanent sign application with owner consent.
Build, install, inspect
We build the sign in our own shop, install with our own crew, and finish within the six-month permit window.
Approvals
What a sign company in Tinley Park has to clear first
Community Development issues sign permits, and the Village Board decides a variation after a public hearing.
A permit is required before any sign is displayed or erected in Tinley Park, and it is void if the sign is not installed within six months. The Village can revoke a permit for false application information or an installation that differs from the approved plan.
SignFreaks handles the sign permits from application through the inspection. A design that needs a larger sign area than the code allows requires a variation, and we flag that before you commit.
Online application
A permanent sign application is filed online through the village portal, with a site plan.
Licensed contractor
The contractor holds a village license and a current certificate of insurance on file.
Written owner consent
Written owner consent comes with a site plan that marks where the sign will be placed.
Six-month deadline
The sign must be installed within six months of issue, or the permit becomes void.
Who we serve
Commercial signs by industry in Tinley Park, IL
A sign company in Tinley Park plans each building differently. These pages cover what each type needs on top of the village’s sign code.
Commercial Businesses
The everyday storefront job: a wall sign inside 120 sq ft and one per tenant frontage.
Learn moreShopping Malls
Plazas on 159th and Harlem: ground signs 10 ft high, with landscaping at the base.
Learn moreRestaurants
Wall signs and window graphics for dining rooms, since lettering is not allowed on an awning.
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Hotels near the convention center: a monument sign and entrance signs inside district limits.
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Proof
Google reviews for our Burr Ridge office
Excerpts from our Burr Ridge office’s Google reviews, quoted as the customers wrote them.
- Repeat customer
“Great service, great product at a fair price. Nice people who follow up immediately. After working with them on a few projects, I wouldn’t recommend anyone else.”
Santiago LeonGoogle review - Channel lettering
“Super quick, professional and reasonably priced experience! Individually lit channel lettering on a nice all black backdrop. They nailed it!”
Michael KlunkGoogle review - Custom logo sign
“The installation team was also efficient and easy to work with. Overall, it was a great experience and the final product looks fantastic!”
Meet us
Burr Ridge is the closest office
By appointment only, so the right person is there when you arrive.
Choosing a sign company in Tinley Park usually starts with a conversation, and Burr Ridge is the closest SignFreaks office. Visits are for going through a design in detail, and most quotes start with a frontage photo and a phone call.
Bring your lease and any landlord sign criteria, because a plaza can add rules on top of the village code. All three offices, with directions, are on the contact page.
Get the code check before you order a Tinley Park sign
A sign company in Tinley Park should check the village code before it quotes custom business signs in Tinley Park. Send the address, a frontage photo, and your opening date, and SignFreaks will come back with what your district allows and what the build costs.
Nearby
Areas we cover near Tinley Park, IL
Tinley Park’s neighbors each write their own sign code, so a sign that clears here can’t be assumed to clear there. A sign company in Tinley Park checks each village separately.
Questions
Common questions about signs in Tinley Park
Call (872) 250-4743, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Common questions about signs in Tinley Park
What does a sign company in Tinley Park do?
Where can I get a custom business sign made in Tinley Park, IL?
You can get a custom business sign made in Tinley Park, IL, from a sign company in Tinley Park that handles the permit and installation along with the fabrication. Buying the sign alone leaves the application, the contractor license, and the installation to you.
Do I need a permit for a business sign in Tinley Park, IL?
Yes, you need a permit for a business sign in Tinley Park, IL, before the sign is displayed or erected. Sandwich boards and some small signs are exempt. SignFreaks files the sign permits and a violation can cost up to $750 a day.
How big can a wall sign be in Tinley Park?
A wall sign in Tinley Park gets 1 square foot per linear foot of frontage in the B-1 to B-4 districts, up to 120 square feet, one per tenant frontage. It can project no more than 12 inches. See channel letters.
Can I put lettering on an awning in Tinley Park?
You cannot put lettering on an awning in Tinley Park, because the code prohibits lettering and signage on awnings and canopies. An awning is styled to the building instead, and the name goes on a wall sign.
How large can a freestanding sign be in Tinley Park?
A freestanding sign in Tinley Park can be up to 10 feet high and 120 square feet in the B-1 to B-4 districts, set back 10 feet from the property line. The base needs landscaping and carries only the address. See monument signs.
Are sandwich boards and window signs allowed in Tinley Park?
Sandwich boards and window signs are both allowed in Tinley Park. A sandwich board is one per tenant, up to 7 square feet a side, and window signs cover 25% of the tenant’s window area on the first floor. See sign boards and window wraps.
Can a Tinley Park business use a vinyl banner?
A Tinley Park business can use a vinyl banner with a temporary sign permit. The permit allows up to 16 square feet a face for one month, and display time is capped over each year. A vinyl banner needs a color plan and owner consent.
Can I put a digital sign in Tinley Park?
You can put an electronic message center on a freestanding sign in Tinley Park, with limits. The electronic part can be no more than 20% of the sign face, messages hold at least 2 seconds, and night brightness is capped at 500 nits. See lightbox signs.