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Commercial: Ground Sign Resource Guide

The Element apartment building near completion, brick and dark panels lined with balconies above a graded site
Element apartments under construction

Current Fees

  • Click on this fee schedule link for a complete list of the Village of Schaumburg permit fee.

Submittal Requirements

  1. Complete and submit the Permanent Sign Permit Application through the OpenGov Portal.
  2. Ground Sign Drawing Set:
    • Dimensioned sign drawings with foundation shown
    • Site plan or plat of survey indicating sign location
    • Landscape plan indicating type and number of plants (only for new or changing the base with existing signs)
  3. Flag Drawing Set:
    • Drawing/picture of each flag with dimensions
    • Pole height and setback
    • Site plan or plat of survey indicating flag pole location

Code Requirements


Required Inspections

  1. Foundation Pre-Pour
  2. Final
  • All inspections require a 24 hour minimum advanced notice. Schedule inspections up to 4 p.m. on the business day prior to the requested inspection date by calling Permit Services at 847-923-4420.
  • Construction is required to be inspected at different phases of development according to the project type.
  • Construction must remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Inspector.
  • The printed permit card must be clearly visible on site along with the approved as noted permit set, readily available to the Inspector.

Page owner: Community Development

Reviewed Oct. 2026 · next review April 2027