Portable signs promoting businesses are not allowed on municipal land.
The only exceptions are for:
- businesses displaced by road construction
- non-profit groups
Spaces of municipal land called municipal markers are reserved for use by non-profit organizations. These spaces need to be booked in advance.
A permit is required for portable signs promoting businesses on private land.
Frequently asked questions about portable signs
| Why can't I put my portable sign on municipal land? |
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Sign regulations are listed in the Land Use Bylaw. Portable signs promoting businesses are not an allowable land use. |
| What happens if I leave my portable sign on municipal land? |
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Your sign will be impounded and owners will be fined $200. Impounded signs are disposed of after 30 days. |
| I think my portable sign has been impounded. What do I do? |
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Call Planning & Development directly at 780-799-8695. Alternatively, you can call Pulse at 780-743-7000 and they can transfer you. |
| Can my non-profit group put a portable sign on municipal land? |
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Yes, but you need to book a spot by visiting Planning & Development at 9909 Franklin Avenue. |
| Can I put a portable sign on private land? |
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Yes, but you need a development permit. A permit is needed even if you own the land and the sign. |