Temporary Signs

Request an investigation for the installation of a temporary sign or to investigate an existing temporary sign. Types of requests could be lack of signage about road work or construction, detour signs, or removal of temporary sign.
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Temporary signs are signs that are not permanently attached or fixed to a structure or surface. The Signs Bylaw regulates the size and location of all temporary signs on private and public property. Most temporary signs require a permit. To report a temporary sign without a permit, contact 311. 

Signs Requiring Permit

  • A-frame signs 
  • new development signs 
  • portable signs 
  • mobile signs

Signs Not Requiring Permit

  • contracted services signs
  • home builder identification signs
  • garage sale signs 
  • real estate signs 
  • open house directional signs 
  • advocacy signs
  • community, charitable organization, religious organization and school signs (except when in parks and recreation facilities) 

You will need to obtain a Temporary Sign Provider Licence if you provide signs for a business.

Temporary signs seized due to non-compliance are removed and are assigned for disposal without notice. Fees apply for the removal, storage, disposal, and return of seized portable signs. To inquire about a seized sign, contact 311.

If a temporary sign is erected or displayed without permit it may, without notice, be removed at the expense of the owner. A fee is charged for the retrieval of an illegal mobile sign plus the cost of storage, charged at a rate per day.

A-Frame Signs

Rigid, free-standing movable signs.

New Development Signs

Used to promote new building developments.

Portable Signs

Rigid free-standing movable signs, such as T-Signs.

Mobile Signs

Used for advertising events, activities and promotions.

Signs Not Requiring a Permit

Signs that do not require a permit to display.

Banner Permits

A temporary sign that is suspended on, across or along a street, or a flag of non-rigid material that is suspended from a rigid arm fixed to a pole.

Fines for Bylaw Violation

Those who do not comply with the Signs Bylaw are guilty of an offence. If issued a ticket and convicted, they may have to pay a fine for the offence.

 

Offence Bylaw Provision Fine
Display Sign without permit 693-1.4(1) $700
Display Sign not permitted by chapter 693-1.4(3) $700
Display Sign on median/travelled portion of highway 693-1.4(4) $600
Display Sign that interferes with safe operation of vehicle/cyclist/pedestrian traffic 693-1.4(5) $600
Display Sign that obstructs visibility/blocks sightlines of intersection/vehicular access point 693-1.4(6) $600
Display Sign on traffic signal/traffic control device 693-1.4(7) $600
Display Sign which cannot be readily moved 693-1.4(8) $500
Display Sign attached to tree 693-1.4(9) $600
Display Sign interfering/causing damage to services 693-1.4(10) $500
Display Sign which obstructs City highway entrance for Snow Removal/Maintenance/Installation/Repair 693-1.4(11) $600
Display Sign with animation/video display/illumination/flashing lights/sound/movement or simulated motion 693-1.4(12) $500
Display Sign with attachment causing sign to be larger than permitted 693-1.4(12) $500
Display Sign in poor state of repair/unsightly/structurally inadequate/hazardous condition 693-1.4(13) $500
Fail to remove Sign per City order/direction 693-1.4(14) $600