Sign Permits & More

Sign permits are official documents which you as a business owner needs to get from the region’s authority, usually the county government, so that you can set up a sign for your business.

What are Signage Permits ?

Before you go and put up that neatly designed signage to advertise your business, you need to visit the county offices and get approval from them. Getting the approval means getting the signage permit which is an official document that will grant you the rights to put up your business signage.

As a business owner in Ontario you will get your signage permit from the city who will grant you the rights to set up your signage in accordance to their policy.

You’re probably wondering why do you need a permit? Well permits are needed to ensure that each signage abides to the policies put in place for advertising. The policies ensure that the signages put up are well displayed and do not compromise the authentic look of the city.

This means that your signage should comply to the below policies:

• Be environmentally friendly.

• Not become a hazard to a person or property.

• Not obstruct emergency escape paths.

• Comply with the minimum clearance with regard to overhead powerlines.

• Not obstruct previously installed signage.