Some temporary signs require permits. 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.
*Exceptions to this for parks and recreation facilities
A completed application form and application materials may be submitted via email to mlsroadallowance@toronto.ca. An invoice will be sent to you via email, which you may pay online.
For not-for-profit, sport organizations, and community groups promoting their events taking place in a park or recreation facility, please note the application process in Mobile Signs in Parks & Recreation Facilities.
Applicants must provide proof of $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance. The completed Certificate of Insurance must be signed and stamped by the insurer. The Certificate must be sent by email to MLSroadallowance@toronto.ca directly from the Insurance Representative.
A-frame signs are rigid, free-standing movable signs (not fastened to the ground or a structure) and include information on one or both sides.
Requirements:
A-frame sign permits are not available and not allowed to be placed in the following locations:
New development signs are used to promote new building developments, such as condominiums, townhouses or other new homes. Many of these signs are a-frame signs; self-supporting structures, shaped like an “A”.
Requirements:
Mobile signs are used for advertising various events, activities and promotions. They are easily moved, with changeable letters.
Requirements:
Temporary mobile signs can be placed in parks or on recreation facility properties by not-for-profits, sport organizations and community groups promoting their events taking place at that City location.
A Temporary Mobile Sign permit will be issued once all of the forms are completed, the permit fee is paid and approval is received from the City supervisor for the location.
You must reapply for another 30-day permit. You may only have three, 30-day permits within one calendar year.
A-frame signs: $126.39 per year
Mobile signs: $166.32 for 30 days
New development signs: $266.09 per sign
Portable signs: $266.09 per sign
*All fees include HST
The permit must be prominently displayed on the sign.
For permanent signs, contact signbylawunit@toronto.ca
ML&S shall deny an application for, or a renewal, for all businesses required to be licenced under this chapter that has:
Despite these screening criteria, if a licence has been previously issued or renewed and the applicant’s or licensee’s record discloses no new breach of the screening criteria, the licence may be issued or renewed without the matter being referred to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
These screening criteria do not apply to any offence for which a licensee or applicant has been granted a criminal record suspension (i.e. a pardon) by the Parole Board of Canada.
A-frame sign renewal fee $99.78
Your permit will expire annually on the anniversary of the date that the licence was first issued.
A renewal notice, identifying any documents required to renew the permit, will be mailed to the address on file.
You must continue to provide proof of $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance. The completed Certificate of Insurance must be signed and stamped by the insurer. The Certificate must be sent by email to MLSroadallowance@toronto.ca directly from the Insurance Representative.
If you fail to renew your permit according to the bylaw, your permit will be cancelled and you will have to reapply.
One time fee for each permit per sign. Renewal is not required.
There is no renewal fee. You must reapply for another 30-day permit. You may only have three, 30-day permits within one calendar year.