Sign By-law Unit Introduction
Sign By-law Unit Introduction
The Toronto Sign By-law Unit is responsible for the issuance and inspection of sign permits and carries out pro-active by-law enforcement for permanent signs on private property. The unit is also responsible for the administration and annual collection of the Third Party Sign Tax (TPST)
What's new
Sign District Designations
View our City-wide Ward boundary map to find out which sign district your property is designated.
Projected Advertising and Identification Signs Pilot Study
The Sign Bylaw Unit is proposing to conduct a study into Projected Image Signs at 5-10 locations across the city for the purposes of developing regulations for these sign types. A public consultation session was held on January 23rd and a second consultation session will be held on February 2nd at 6:30pm in Committee Room 1 at City Hall. All are welcome to attend.
- Proposed study outline (PDF)
- Potential pilot locations (PDF)
If you have any feedback or comments related to this study, please contact the Sign Bylaw Unit and let us know.
Sign Bylaw Public Consultation Session - December 14, 2011
Topic:
CN/Allvision Comprehensive Consolidation and Upgrade Program for Third Party Ground Signs Located on Certain Rail Lands within the City of Toronto. More information.
Click below for the Consultation Presentations
Fastrack for Sign Permits
We are happy to introduce the latest service enhancement from the City of Toronto Sign By-law Unit: Fastrack for Sign Permits . This program will allow applicants for First Party Signs to obtain the required Sign and Building Permits for certain sign installations on an expedited basis. Click here for more details
Our Location:
Please be advised that as of September 7th, all Sign Permit, PPR, Variance and Sign By-law Amendment applications will be taken in at the Sign By-law Unit Counter at the Ground Floor, East Tower of Toronto City Hall. Please call 416-392-8000 for further information.
Sign By-law Updates and Amendments:
For a list of recent updates or amendments to the Sign By-law, click here
Electronic Submissions:
As of October 4th, the Toronto Sign By-law Unit will begin accepting applications for sign permits, PPRs, sign by-law amendments and sign variances by e-mail. Click here for more details
Contact Us
Sign By-law Unit
City Hall, Ground Floor, East Tower
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Email: signbylawunit@toronto.ca
Phone: 416-392-8000
Fax: 416-696-3676
