Permission to Extend Timeframe for
1997/1998 Billboard Sign Permissions
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November 19, 1998) from
the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official:
Purpose:
To consider an extension to the time frame approved by Council to erect the four remaining billboard signs permissions
which were granted to Pattison Outdoor on September 10, 1997.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Nil.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council extend the December 31, 1998 deadline to March 31, 1999.
Comments:
City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998 approved an extension from September 10, 1998 to December 31, 1998 for
Pattison Outdoor to obtain the necessary permits and erect the four remaining billboard sign permissions from the
1997/1998 tender.
The applicants, Urban Outdoor Trans Ad, brought an interlocutory injunction in the Ontario Court General Division on
October 26, 1998. Mr. Justice Juriansz ordered that nothing shall be done under Sections 1, 2, 3 and 11 of By-law No.
25110 of the Corporation of the City of Scarborough pending the disposition of the application returnable on December 17
and 18, 1998. As such, the City cannot issue the permits until after the application is heard.
It is recommended that an extension be accorded to Pattison Outdoor until March 31, 1998.
Contact name:
Jack Barron, Manager Sign Section
(416) 396-7224
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
barron_j@city.scarborough.on.ca
