Business Signage Regulations

Dimensions

• Maximum height: 1 metres 
• Maximum width: 1 metres 
• Maximum area: 0.8 square metres per sign face 

Placement

A maximum of one sign per business can be placed on sidewalks during the hours the business is open to the public. Additionally, the sign:

• Must be at least 10 metres away from another a-board sign.
• Can not extend beyond the edge of the sidewalk nor be placed on sidewalks that are less than 1.5 metres wide (subject to relaxation where a grassed boulevard is adjacent to it) 
• Can not impede or obstruct the view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 

Dimensions

• Maximum height: 3.1 metres 
• Maximum area: 4.6 square metres per sign face, up to a total of 9.2 square metres  

Placement

A portable sign must be within the parcel of land for which it was approved to be placed. Additionally, the sign:

• Must be a minimum of 7.5 metres from any entrance or exit to the parcel.
• Must be at least 30 metres from another portable sign.
• Must be at least 10 metres from any permanent sign.
• Should not be hazardous to vehicles or pedestrians.
• Must not interfere with parking or loading areas.
• Must avoid the corner visibility triangle. 
• Must be at least 1.2 metres from the edge of the road, curb or sidewalk.
• Should not obstruct the view near intersections, ramps or curves.

Dimensions

• Signs can be up to 2 metres tall, 3 metres wide, and have a maximum area of 3 square metres. 

Placement 

• All Election Signs must meet the safety requirements outlined in section 5.2 of the Bylaw. 
• The Municipality can direct sign owners to remove or repair signs that pose safety risks or are not in compliance with the Bylaw. 
• In cases of immediate safety risks, the Municipality can remove signs without notice. 
• Election Signs must comply with relevant federal, provincial, and municipal legislation. 
• Signs must be temporary and can include Portable Signs, following the provisions outlined in Section 7.8 of the Bylaw. 

Dimensions

• Maximum height: 10.7 metres 
• Maximum width: 8 metres
• Maximum area: 23 square metres
• Minimum ground clearance: 2.7 metres above the ground

Billboards may be designed with two sign faces, either back-to-back or in a V-shaped arrangement, to maximize visibility from multiple directions. 

Placement

• Must be positioned at least 100 metres away from residential districts. 
• Must be a minimum of 30 metres away from another billboard or other permanent sign. 
• Must be at least five metres away from a road.
• Must be at least 150 metres away from any other billboard or freestanding sign along a provincial highway. 

Supports for billboards must not be located within a corner visibility triangle to ensure they do not obstruct sightlines for drivers and pedestrians. 

Billboards may be approved for up to five years in a single location.

Illumination

• Please follow the digital copy and illumination provisions of the bylaw.
• Constant lighting is permitted, but flashing, intermittent or lights used to produce animation are prohibited. 

• Fascia signs should not cover more than 25% of the façade or storefront area. 
• Fascia signs on multi-unit residential buildings are limited to 2 square metres and should only display the building's name, address and vacancy info.
• Advertising for home businesses or occupations is not allowed. 

Placement and location

• Must be located between 2.7 metres and the roof line of the building. 
• Signs must not block or obscure windows. 
• In multi-tenant buildings without a clear division of frontage, signs should remain within a designated area and not extend past the building's walls. 
• Signs can be placed on any exterior wall—front, side or rear. 
• There must be at least 2.7 metres of clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground. This increases to 4.4 metres if the sign extends over a traffic lane, loading area or parking lot, ensuring safety and visibility for both pedestrians and vehicles. 
• Fascia signs that include electrical components and are located near windows must maintain a clearance of: 
  • 0.9 metres from the sides of the window. 
  • 0.3 metres from the bottom of the window. 
  • If protective measures are in place to avoid contact with the electrical parts of the sign, these clearances may be adjusted. 

• In buildings with multiple commercial units, all fascia signs must have a consistent character and size to maintain a cohesive appearance throughout the property. 
• Signs should not project more than 0.3 metres from the face of the building or from any supporting structure. 
• Signs must not extend beyond the limits of the wall to which they are attached. 
• Wiring and bulbs should not be exposed to maintain a neat appearance and ensure safety. 

• Fascia signs are strictly for identification purposes, such as displaying the business name or logo. 
• Advertising for businesses or services not located at the sign's location is prohibited on fascia signs. 

• Fascia signs may be illuminated to enhance visibility but must not use flashing or intermittent lighting, or lights used to produce animation to avoid creating distractions, except in specific cases:
  • Fascia signs for movie theatres or indoor recreation facilities can use dynamic lighting effects, such as flashing or moving lights, but must comply with the bylaw's digital copy and illumination standards (outlined in Section 5.6). 
• If a fascia sign includes digital elements, such as LED displays or changeable messages, it must adhere to specific guidelines regarding brightness, transitions and other features to ensure the sign's digital elements are safe and non-disruptive. 

Dimensions

• Maximum height: 1.0 metre (but not taller than the fence itself or exceed the maximum fence height allowed in the district)
• Maximum width: 4 metres
• Maximum area: 2 square metres. 

Placement

• Must not extend or encroach onto municipal or public property, ensuring the signs remain within private boundaries. 
• Installation on utility poles, street furniture or as attachments to other signs is not allowed. 
• Only one sign is permitted per frontage, helping to prevent visual clutter. 

Size

• Maximum height: 10.7 metres

Advertising area

• Up to 14 square metres for advertising one to three businesses. 
• Up to 23 square metres for advertising four or more businesses or if the sign has multiple faces. 
• Third-party advertising is limited to up to 20% of the sign area to maintain focus on primary advertising. 

Number of signs

• One sign per parcel. 
• On parcels with multiple frontages or very wide frontages, up to three signs may be allowed under certain conditions.

Location and spacing

• Must be at least 30 metres away from other permanent signs. 
• If the freestanding sign area contains more than 20% digital copy, the sign must be located a minimum of 100 metres away from a residential zone.
• If the freestanding sign area contains less than 20% digital copy, the sign can be located a minimum of 10 metres away from a residential district provided that the digital copy is not projecting towards the residential zone.

Proximity to intersections and roads

• The sign or its support should not be closer than 3 metres to property lines or 5 metres to curbs and public roads. 
• The sign must be a minimum of 30 metres from the cross section of an intersection. 
• Supports should not be placed within a corner visibility triangle to maintain clear sightlines for traffic. 
• If within 50 metres of a highway, the sign must be between 3 metres and 10.7 metres high to ensure visibility without obstructing views. 
• In zones with less than 3 metres setback, the sign can be built up to the property line but must not overhang into a public space. 

Digital features

• If including digital components, these must comply with the bylaw's digital copy and illumination standards to ensure safety and prevent light pollution. 
• Digital elements should enhance the sign's effectiveness without overwhelming or distracting drivers and pedestrians. 

• Maximum height: 4 metres from the roofline
• Maximum area: 4 square metres
• Signs must be at least 6 metres from utility lines. 
• No portion of the sign can overhang the roof or building. 

• Maximum of one roof sign per building façade is allowed. 
• Limited to identification signs only. 

• No third-party advertising is allowed. 

• Supporting structures should not be visible to the public. 
• Signs should be architecturally integrated with the building. 

• Signs can be lit up but no flashing, intermittent, or lights used to produce animation. 

Location

• Window signs must be placed inside the building. 

• No third-party advertising is allowed. 

• Signs can be lit up but no flashing or intermittent lights are permitted. 
• Window signs may include digital components, subject to the digital copy and illumination provisions