Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000072 Church in Naperville
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 4, 2026 in the DuPage County Administration Building, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois at 2:30 P.M. before the DuPage County Zoning Hearing Officer and notice of said hearing was duly given; and
WHEREAS, a petition was presented at this hearing requesting the following zoning relief:
Conditional Use for an electronic LED message center sign (Installation of a new LED Pylon Sign), on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 5 (EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 17 FEET, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF WEHRLI ROAD) IN HOBSON HOMELANDS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1957 AS DOCUMENT 856958, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JANUARY 16, 1958 AS DOCUMENT 868313, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above requested zoning petition presented at the above hearing and at the recommendation meeting held on March 4, 2026 does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. That petitioner testified that they seek the subject relief to replace the existing sign with an electronic LED message center sign.
B. The petitioner testified that the subject property currently contains a static sign, and that the new sign structure will consist of a static identification/name panel at the top of the sign and an electronic message display panel on the lower portion of the sign face.
C. The petitioner testified that a new sign is necessary to properly identify the Church in Naperville and to allow the entrance along Wehrli Road to be easily located.
• The petitioner testified that the proposed sign would assist emergency vehicles in identifying the subject property.
D. The petitioner testified that the proposed sign will not face any residential properties and will not adversely impact nearby homes.
E. The petitioner testified that the subject property is not located within a floodplain and that the proposed electronic message center sign will not adversely impact stormwater or flood conditions.
F. That petitioner testified that the proposed electronic message center sign will meet all required sign requirements, including permitted refreshing timing for the message center.
G. The Zoning Hearing Officer finds that the Petitioner has presented sufficient evidence to support the granting of a Conditional Use for the installation of a new electronic LED message center sign (pylon sign) and has satisfied the applicable standards for a Conditional Use.
STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USES:
*Per Zoning Code Section 37-1411.3
1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of the Conditional Use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, detrimental to the public welfare, or in conflict with the County’s comprehensive plan for development.
2. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated the granting of the Conditional Use will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed electronic LED message center sign will not impair the adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent properties and will not be obtrusive.
b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed electronic LED message center sign will be built pursuant to all current building codes.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that they are replacing the existing static sign sturcture, which will be an added improvement to the surrounding area.
d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed electronic LED message center sign will conform to all current building codes and IDOT regulations, including the permitted refresh times for electronic message center signs.
e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated that the County’s Stormwater Department has no objections to the proposed electronic LED message center sign.
f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has demonstrated that the County’s Stormwater Department has no objections to the proposed electronic LED message center sign.
g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated that they are relocating and replacing the existing sign with the proposed electronic LED message center sign structure, that the proposed sign will conform to all DuPage County Codes, and therefore will not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County.
GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION
CASE #/PETITIONER: ZONING-25-000072 Church in Naperville
ZONING REQUEST: Conditional Use for an electronic LED message center sign (Installation of a new
LED Pylon Sign).
OWNER: CHURCH IN NAPERVILLE, 8S130 WEHRLI ROAD, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540 / AGENT:
ALBERT ESTEBAN, A&G DESIGN GROUP, 1330 CRISPIN DRIVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
ADDRESS/LOCATION: 8S130 WEHRLI ROAD, NAPERVILLE
PIN: 08-28-101-049
TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST.: LISLE/DISTRICT 5
ZONING/LUP: R-1 SF RES / 0-5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
AREA: 2.72 ACRES (118,483 SQ. FT.)
UTILITIES: WATER/SEWER
PUBLICATION DATE: DAILY HERALD: JANUARY 20, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Building: No Objections.
DUDOT: No Comments Received.
Health: No Comments Received.
Stormwater: No Objection.
Public Works: “DPC Public Works doesn’t own any sewer or water mains in this area.”
EXTERNAL:
City of Naperville: No Comments Received.
Village of Woodridge: No Comments Received.
Village of Lisle: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. “The subject property is outside of the Village’s boundary agreement.”
Lisle Township: No Comment
Township Highway: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.
Lisle-Woodridge Fire Dist.: No Comments Received.
Sch. Dist. 203: No Comments Received.
Forest Preserve: No Comments Received.
GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS
• Front Yard
o Required: 15 FEET
o Existing: APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET
o Proposed: APPROXIMATELY 18 FEET
• Interior Side Yard
o Required: 20 FEET
o Existing: APPROXIMATELY 127 FEET (NORTH) & 235 FEET (SOUTH)
o Proposed: APPROXIMATELY 144 FEET (NORTH) & 217 FEET (SOUTH)
• Rear Yard
o Required: 50 FEET
o Existing: APPROXIMATELY 322 FEET
o Proposed: APPROXIMATELY 308 FEET
LAND USE
Subject Property:
o Zoning: R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RES. / Existing Use: PLACE OF ASSEMBLY / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
North of Subject Property:
o Zoning: CITY OF NAPERVILLE / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): CITY OF NAPERVILLE
South of Subject Property:
o Zoning: R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RES / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): 0-5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
East of Subject Property:
o Zoning: WEHRLI ROAD AND BEYOND CITY OF NAPERVILLE / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): CITY OF NAPERVILLE
West of Subject Property:
o Zoning: CITY OF NAPERVILLE / Existing Use: HOUSE / Land Use Plan (LUP): CITY OF NAPERVILLE
WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above and at the recommendation meeting held on March 4, 2026, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Conditional Use for an electronic LED message center sign (Installation of a new LED Pylon Sign).
Subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000072 Church in Naperville dated February 4, 2026.
2. That the proposed electronic LED message center sign shall maintain a minimum refresh/duration of ten (10) seconds per display and must be a static display.
3. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation related to development on the property.
4. The property shall be developed and maintained in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of DuPage County, including, but not limited to, Article XI - Sign Requirements, Section 37-1103.C (Electronic Display Techniques).
ZHO Recommendation to Approve
WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on April 7, 2026, considered the above findings and recommendations of the Zoning Hearing Officer and recommends to concur with the findings and recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Conditional Use for an electronic LED message center sign (Installation of a new LED Pylon Sign).
Subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000072 Church in Naperville dated February 4, 2026.
2. That the proposed electronic LED message center sign shall maintain a minimum refresh/duration of ten (10) seconds per display and must be a static display.
3. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation related to development on the property.
4. The property shall be developed and maintained in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of DuPage County, including, but not limited to, Article XI - Sign Requirements, Section 37-1103.C (Electronic Display Techniques).
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:
Conditional Use for an electronic LED message center sign (Installation of a new LED Pylon Sign), on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 5 (EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 17 FEET, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF WEHRLI ROAD) IN HOBSON HOMELANDS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1957 AS DOCUMENT 856958, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JANUARY 16, 1958 AS DOCUMENT 868313, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
The Zoning Relief is subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of Zoning Petition #ZONING-25-000072 Church in Naperville dated February 4, 2026.
2. That the proposed electronic LED message center sign shall maintain a minimum refresh/duration of ten (10) seconds per display and must be a static display.
3. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction and/or excavation related to development on the property.
4. The property shall be developed and maintained in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of DuPage County, including, but not limited to, Article XI - Sign Requirements, Section 37-1103.C (Electronic Display Techniques).
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this Ordinance be transmitted by the County Clerk to the DuPage County Finance Department; DuPage County Auditor; DuPage County Treasurer; Paul J. Hoss, Zoning; State's Attorney's Office; DuPage County Health Department; DuPage County Division of Transportation; CHURCH IN NAPERVILLE, 8S130 WEHRLI ROAD, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540 / AGENT: ALBERT ESTEBAN, A&G DESIGN GROUP, 1330 CRISPIN DRIVE, ELGIN, IL 60123; and Township Assessor, Lisle Township, 4721 Indiana Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
Enacted and approved this 14th of April, 2026 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK