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STAFF REPORT

October 27, 1999

To: Scarborough Community Council

From: Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services

Subject: Harmonization Sign By-law

Purpose:

To report on the Scarborough Sign By-law and all issues surrounding harmonization.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Nil.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) this report be received for information.

Background:

Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting of October 12th, 1999, requested that the Manager, Sign Section, East District provide a report and presentation to Community Council on November 9th, 1999 respecting the Scarborough Sign By-law and all issues surrounding harmonization.

Comments:

At the present time all aspects of the existing Scarborough Sign By-law are in effect and being enforced.

As draft harmonized by-laws are prepared, it is the Departments intention to forward them to the Planning and Transportation Committee, with a recommendation that they be forwarded to Community Council for review and comment.

Due to the complex and various nature of the existing Sign By-law, the harmonization will take place in stages over a period of time.

Initially it is intended to develop a separate by-law for signs/postering within the road allowance since this is an area that can be regulated across the City in the same manner and is currently generating many complaints.

A draft by-law has been developed along with a draft by-law for sign permit fees.

These are being reviewed by the City's Legal Department and in draft form both of these proposed harmonized by-laws reflect what is in the existing Scarborough Sign By-law.

Conclusions:

As the harmonized by-laws are developed, they will be forwarded to the Planning and Transportation Committee with a recommendation that they be sent to Community Council for review and input.

Contact:

Jack Barron

Manager Sign Section, East District

Municipal Licensing and Standards

Urban Planning and Development Services

(416) 396-7224

(416) 396-4266, Fax Number

barron#u#j@city.scarborough.on.ca

Bryan Byng

East District Manager

Municipal Licensing and Standards

Urban Planning and Development Services

 

   
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