Due to several questions, the City of Carmi is issuing a friendly reminder that pursuant to City Ordinance No. 1092 (effective May 1985) and the Illinois Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971 (225 ILCS 440/) signs placed in the right of way are not allowed. This includes political signs in addition to signs advertising products, services, yard sales, real estate, events, etc.
Signs may be placed on personal and private property, but should be placed between the sidewalk and house. Signs between the sidewalk and road are not allowed. Per Ordinance 1091 no sign of any kind may be placed upon City property.
Additionally, if you place a sign on private property, you must have permission of the property owner.
Click to see a copy of Ordinance 1092 as signed by then Mayor Lawrence Martin in 1985 – Ordinance 1092
Click to see a copy of an Illinois Law pertaining to Highway Advertising – 225 ILCS 440
