Proposed Sign By-law

Thank you for joining the conversation regarding the Township's proposed Sign By-law.

The Township's current Sign By-law was adopted in 1991 and was identified by staff for review for repeal and replace in 2023. Staff presented the first draft of the proposed Sign By-law for Council's consideration at the April 10, 2024 Council meeting.

Primary goals of the proposed Sign By-law:

• Develop reasonable restrictions to balance commercial interests and community aesthetics
• Provide a clear and streamlined process for sign permit applications and variance requests from the Sign By-law
• Ensure that the placement of signs does not impact community safety or adversely impact nearby properties
• Provide enforcement mechanisms to be applied in a fair and equitable manner

Highlights of the proposed Sign By-law:

• Provide provisions regarding digital and illuminated signs
• Provide provisions for permanent signs and temporary signs
• Provide signage permissions based on property zoning

The proposed Sign By-law will be brought for Council's consideration for a first and second reading at the June 10, 2024 Council meeting. The survey will close May 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.