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City of Merritt
"City of Merritt Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 1900, 2005"
Consolidated For Convenience - May 26, 2025
Bylaw No. 1900
May 10, 2005
Amendment Bylaw No. 1921
November 8, 2005
Amendment Bylaw No. 2062
September 9, 2008
Amendment Bylaw No. 2102
June 8, 2010
Amendment Bylaw No. 2395
May 14, 2025
This is a consolidated bylaw prepared by the City of Merritt for convenience only. The City does
not warrant that the information contained in this consolidation is current. It is the responsibility
of the person using this consolidation to ensure that it accurately reflects current bylaw
provisions
CITY OF MERRITT
BYLAW NO. 1900
A BYLAW TO REGULATE SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF MERRITT
WHEREAS the Community Charter and the Motor Vehicle Act authorizes Council to regulate
signs;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Merritt, in open meeting assembled, enacts as
follows:
1.
CITATION
This bylaw shall be cited as "CITY OF MERRITT SIGN REGULATION BYLAW NO.
1900, 2005".
2.
INDEX
SECTION
PAGE NUMBER
1.
CITATION
1
2.
INDEX
1
3.
DEFINITIONS
2
4.
APPLICATION
5
5.
SEVERABILITY
6
6.
INSPECTION
6
7.
BASIC PROVISIONS
6
8.
PERMITS AND FEES
8
9.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND AREA
8
10.
SIGNS ALLOWED WITHOUT A PERMIT
9
a)
banner sign
9
b)
election sign
9
c)
garage sale sign
9
d)
home occupation sign
9
e)
incidental sign
10
f)
real estate sign
10
g)
real estate sign, open house
10
h)
sandwich board sign on private property
10
i)
temporary construction sign
11
j)
wall sign
11
k)
window sign
11
l)
fence sign - temporary
11
11.
SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT
12
a)
canopy sign
12
b)
community economic development sign
12
c)
fascia sign
13
d)
freestanding sign
13
e)
illuminated sign
14
f)
multiple user sign
14
g)
murals
15
h)
portable sign
15
i)
projecting sign
15
j)
roof sign
16
k)
sandwich board sign on City sidewalk
16
l)
temporary special event sign
17
m)
tourist information sign
17
n)
under canopy sign
18
o)
balloon sign
18
p)
fence sign - permanent
19
12.
SIGNS NOT PERMITTED
19
13.
VIOLATIONS
19
14.
REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BYLAWS
19
3.
DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw:
Banner means a sign composed of lightweight, non-rigid material such as cloth,
canvas or similar fabric that is temporarily mounted to a pole or building by one or more
edge but does not include flags.
Billboard means a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service,
entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the lot on which the
sign is located but does not include a multiple user sign.
Building Face means the total area of the wall of a building, including window and door
areas, which fronts onto a street.
Business means the carrying on of a commercial or industrial undertaking of any kind
or nature or the providing of professional, personal or other services for the purpose of
gain or profit.
Canopy means a structure, either rigid and permanent, or a non-rigid hood or cover,
which projects from the wall of a building and includes, but is not limited to, awnings
and marquees.
Canopy Sign means a sign attached to or constructed in or on the face of a canopy,
awning or marquee.
Community Economic Development Sign means a sign which is erected to display
information promoting Merritt and the Nicola Valley to the travelling public.
Directional Sign means an on-site sign indicating the direction only, of business,
parking area, product service or event for the purpose of directing pedestrian or
vehicular traffic.
Election Sign means a sign used to promote a candidate or party during a municipal,
provincial or federal election.
Fascia Sign means a sign which is in any manner affixed flat to the wall or fascia of a
building, whether forming part of the building or not, and having the exposed face
approximately parallel to the plane of the wall.
Fence Sign means a temporary or permanent sign attached to a fence but does not
include a sign located on the inside of a fence which faces inward toward the property
and is not intended to be visible from any street.
Freestanding Sign means and includes any sign wholly supported from the ground
by a structural member or members, independently of and visibly separated from any
building or other structure and permanently fixed to the ground.
Frontage means the length of the front parcel line.
Garage Sale Sign means a temporary sign not exceeding 0.4m2 in area and
advertising a residential garage, church, or school rummage sale.
Home Occupation Sign means a sign identifying a home occupation as defined in the
Zoning Bylaw.
Incidental Sign means a small information sign not exceeding 0.3 square metres in
surface area that provides information such as address, name of building, person or
activity, washrooms, telephones, help wanted, hours of operation, parking, entrance,
exit, or safety signs that are primarily intended for the convenience of the public.
Illuminated Sign means a sign in which a source of artificial light is used in order to
make readable the message and shall include internally and externally lighted signs
and reflecting, glowing, animated or radiating signs and includes, but is not limited to,
readerboard, neon and other electronic signs.
Multiple User Sign means an off-site free-standing sign consisting of two or more
individual signs identifying businesses not located (but contiguous to) on the property
where the sign is located.
Mural means a non-commercial image painted on an exterior wall or other integral part
of a building.
Person means, in addition to its ordinary meaning, a partnership, association,
company, society and body corporate.
Portable Sign means a sign not permanently attached to the ground or to a building
that does not fall under the definition of a 'sandwich board sign.'
Projecting Sign means any sign other than a wall, a canopy or fascia sign, which is
attached to a building.
Real Estate Sign means a temporary free standing or fascia sign indicating that the
property on which it is located is for sale, rent or lease along with the name of the
agent, contact or owner.
Real Estate Sign, Open House means a temporary sign directing the public to a
subdivision or property within the City at a location other than the site on which the sign
is located during the hours that the property is open for public inspection.
Roof Line means the line made by the intersection of the wall of the building with the
roof of the building or whichever face fronts the street.
Roof Sign means any sign erected upon, against, or directly above a roof or on top of
or above a parapet of a building, and wholly supported by the building.
Sandwich Board Sign means a non-illuminated portable sign consisting of two flat
faces/surfaces joined at one end and resting on the ground.
Sign means any symbol, identification, description, illustration or device, illuminated or
non-illuminated, which is visible from any public place or is located on private property
and exposed to the public, and which directs attention to a product, service, place,
activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed
or situated merchandise, with the exception of window displays.
Sign Area means the total area within the outer edge of the borders of a sign, and, in
the case of a sign without borders, the total area within the shortest line circumscribing
the letters, numbers, figures, or other symbols, devices or representations comprising
the message of the sign (for a sign with two or more faces, the area shall be calculated
for one face only).
Sliders/Banners/Riders on realty signs shall mean the attachments to the realty
sign and whose area shall be included in the calculation for the total sign area
(2102)
Temporary Construction Sign means a temporary sign erected on a construction site
indicating the name and nature of a construction project, demolition or the contractor.
Temporary Special Event Sign means a temporary sign of a civic, philanthropic,
educational, religious, or community nature posted for the purpose of information,
direction, identification or promotion of a place, person, event or activity occurring in the
Nicola Valley for a specified period of time.
Tourist Information Sign means a sign or sign kiosk which is erected by a
government agency, non-profit organization or association which displays advertising or
information directed towards tourists.
Under Canopy Sign means a sign suspended from an awning or marquee and located
directly below and under it.
Vehicle Sign means a sign, which is erected on or attached to a vehicle where the
principal purpose of the vehicle is to serve as a sign or a sign structure.
Wall Sign means a sign painted on the exterior wall or other integral part of a building
that conveys a commercial message, and may include writing, corporate symbols or
logos.
Window Sign means a sign, which is painted or affixed to the inside of a window and
in the view of the general public.
4.
APPLICATION
This bylaw is applicable to the erection, placement, display, alteration or movement of
all signs on private property and on road allowances within the boundaries of the City of
Merritt. This bylaw does not apply to:
a)
Signs located inside a building and not visible or intended to be visible
from any street.
b)
Building addresses containing number and street only.
c)
Name and/or address plates for private residences.
d)
Street name and traffic signs.
e)
Signs erected by the Provincial, Federal or Municipal governments or
agencies of those bodies.
f)
Signs indicating a hazard.
g)
Flags or emblems of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious
organizations.
h)
Other incidental signs as defined in this bylaw.
5.
SEVERABILITY
If any Part, Section, Sub-section, clause, phrase or sentence of this bylaw is for any
reason held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.
6.
INSPECTION
Any employee of the City appointed to administer or enforce the provisions of this
bylaw is hereby authorized to enter at all reasonable times upon any property to
ascertain whether the regulations and provisions herein contained are being or have
been complied with. It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent or obstruct, or seek to
prevent or obstruct any official in, or from the carrying out of an official duty under this
bylaw.
7.
BASIC PROVISIONS
a)
Conformity
No sign shall be erected, placed, displayed, altered or moved within the City
unless such sign is in conformity with all provisions of this bylaw and any
applicable regulations of the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Highways.
b)
Non-conformity
All signs lawfully in existence and located on the property that the sign pertains
to at the time of adoption of this bylaw, although the sign does not conform to
the provisions of this bylaw, may continue to be used, but shall not be rebuilt,
constructed, altered or moved unless in conformity with the provisions of this
bylaw.
c)
Location of Signs
Except as specifically provided by this bylaw, no sign shall be displayed except
on the premises to which the sign refers and which the sign is intended to
advertise, identify, provide information on, or attract attention to.
d)
Safety
All signs shall be structurally sound, comply with all applicable provisions of the
BC Building Code, the Fire Code and the City of Merritt Building Bylaw and be
free from all hazards caused by or resulting from decay or the failure of
structural members, fixtures, lighting or appurtenances. Every electrical sign
shall be approved and labeled in conformity with the Canadian Standards
Association and shall conform to the Provincial Electrical Code of British
Columbia.
e)
Maintenance
i)
All signs shall be maintained in readable and clean condition and the site
of the sign shall be maintained free of weeds, debris and rubbish. Normal
sign maintenance does not require a sign permit, but shall conform to all
other requirements of this bylaw.
ii)
It shall be the responsibility of the owner and person or persons
constructing, erecting, enlarging, converting, altering or relocating any
sign to ensure that such signage has been left in a safe condition and in
compliance with the requirements of this bylaw.
iii)
A sign which advertises or identifies an activity, business, production
and/or service which is no longer conducted or available shall be deemed
to have been abandoned and the owner of the property upon which the
sign is located must remove the abandoned sign within thirty days from
when the activity, business, production and/or service is no longer
conducted or available.
f)
Obstruction
No sign shall be displayed where it will interfere or otherwise obstruct any traffic
control device, or in any way interfere with visibility from one street to another.
g)
Accessibility
No sign shall be placed in such a manner as to obstruct access by being placed
less than 2.0 metres above grade or by creating a clear path of less than 1.5
metres in width.
h)
Zones
All zones regulating the prohibition, placement and size of signs in this bylaw
shall conform to the zones in the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw, as amended from
time to time.
8.
PERMITS AND FEES
a)
No person shall erect, place, construct, or alter any sign in the City without first
obtaining a permit, unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw, and no person shall
maintain or suffer any such sign to remain on, or affixed to, the lands or
premises of which he/she is the owner or occupier unless he/she is the holder of
a valid and subsisting permit in respect of the said sign issued pursuant to this
Bylaw.
b)
Permits for the construction or erection of signs shall be issued by the City upon
satisfactory information being supplied by the applicant that the provisions of this
bylaw are being fulfilled. The City may require that all drawings and
specifications, or any part thereof, be prepared, signed and sealed by, and the
construction carried out under, the supervision of a professional engineer
registered in the Province of British Columbia.
c)
Signs requiring a permit shall be subject to fees in accordance with the City of
Merritt Fees and Charges Bylaw, as amended from time to time or replaced.
(2395)
9.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND AREA
No sign may exceed 8 metres in height, unless otherwise specified, and the total area of
all signs on a property may not exceed 20% of the area of the building face upon which
the sign is situated or 1 square metre for every 100 square metres of lot area,
whichever is greater, unless otherwise specified.
10.
SIGNS ALLOWED WITHOUT A PERMIT
The following signs do not require a permit subject to the following regulations:
a)
Banner Sign
A Banner Sign may be placed in any non-residential zone provided that the area
of a banner does not exceed 5.0 square metres that the sign is situated on
private property and the total area of all signs, including banners, does not
exceed 20% of the area of the building face or 1 square metre for every 100
square metres of lot area, whichever is greater. A banner sign exceeding 5
square metres in area and/or encroaching over a public right-of-way may be
permitted if it meets the conditions of a Temporary Special Event Sign. A
Banner Sign may not be placed on a roof. A Banner Sign may only be
temporarily mounted for a period of up to sixty (60) days. A period of 60 days
must elapse from the time of removal of a banner sign before another banner
sign may be erected on the same premises.
b)
Election Sign
An Election Sign may be placed in any zone up to 30 days prior to a Municipal,
Provincial or Federal election, by-election or referendum but shall not be placed
on City parkland, on/or adjacent to City owned or occupied buildings, or in
locations which may cause a traffic or pedestrian hazard. Election Signs must
be removed within 7 days of said election.
c)
Garage Sale Sign
Garage Sale Signs may be placed in any residential zone up to 7 days prior to
sale and must be removed within 2 days of the sale provided the sign does not
exceed 0.4 square metres in area.
d)
Home Occupation Sign
One Home Occupation Sign may be erected for a licensed home occupation,
subject to the following regulations:
i)
Permitted Types: fascia, projecting, window, canopy or freestanding.
Illuminated, roof and sandwich board signs are not permitted.
ii)
Sign Area: The area of a home occupation sign shall not exceed 0.3
square metres.
iii)
Projection: a home occupation sign may not project over public property.
A home occupation sign may be situated in a setback.
iv)
Height: no portion of a fascia or projecting home occupation sign may
project above the roofline.
v)
Freestanding Structure: the top of the structure supporting a freestanding
home occupation sign may not exceed 1.5 metres above finished grade.
e)
Incidental Sign
An Incidental Sign may be placed in any zone provided the sign does not
exceed 0.4 square metres in area and the sign is located on the property that it
refers to.
f)
Real Estate Sign
One real estate sign and attached slider/banner/rider with a combined area of
up to 0.9 square metres may be placed on a property in all residential (R)
zones and up to 3 square metres combined area in all commercial (C) and
industrial (M) zones; except in the case of a corner property whereby a total
of two real estate signs may be placed on a property provided each sign is
facing a separate road allowance.
(2062, 2102)
g)
Real Estate Sign, Open House
Directional Real Estate Open House Signs, up to 0.4 square metres in area,
may be placed on road allowances during the actual time that the property is
open for inspection by the public.
h)
Sandwich Board Sign on Private Property
Sandwich Board Signs on Private Property are permitted subject to the
following:
i)
On Commercially or Industrially zoned property with a single business,
one Sandwich Board Sign is permitted provided the sign is located on the
land owned or rented by the business being advertised and that the sign
is not larger than 0.75 metres wide by 1.2 metres in height and a
minimum horizontal passageway clearance of 1.5 metres is maintained
on any private sidewalks
ii) On Commercially or Industrially zoned property with multiple businesses,
one sandwich board sign per business is permitted provided each sign is
located directly in front of the business identified on the sign; a minimum
horizontal passageway clearance of 1.5 metres is maintained on any
private sidewalks; and the sign is not larger than 0.75 metres wide by 1.2
metres in height.
i)
Temporary Construction Sign
A Temporary Construction Sign may be placed in any zone provided that the
sign does not exceed 6 square metres in area and is in place for the duration of
the project only.
j)
Wall Sign
The written portion of a Wall Sign shall conform to the requirements of a fascia
sign.
k)
Window Sign
Window Signs may be placed in any commercial or industrial zone, subject to
adherence to applicable Fire regulations.
l)
Fence Sign - Temporary
A sign may be erected on a fence for a temporary period of up to sixty (60) days,
provided:
i)
the fence sign is situated on property zoned commercial or industrial;
ii)
the fence sign relates directly to the business which is being carried on
from the premises;
iii)
the fence sign is being used to promote a special business activity, event,
product, new ownership, or a new location;
iv)
the fence sign shall not extend or protrude above or beyond the actual
fence; and,
v)
the total area of all fence signs on a property may not exceed 20% of the
area of the fence on or from which it is displayed and for the purpose of
this regulation, the area of the fence shall be deemed to include the area
of any and all gates, driveways or other openings therein.
vi)
A period of 60 days shall elapse from the time a fence sign is removed
and another fence sign is installed.
11.
SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT
In addition to signage types articulated in this bylaw, Development Permit regulations
may stipulate additional sign permit requirements. The following signs require a sign
permit and are subject to the following regulations:
(2102)
a)
Canopy Sign
i)
Sign Area
The area of a canopy sign shall not exceed 1.0 square metre for every
one metre of canopy frontage.
ii)
Projection
A canopy may project up to 1.5 metres over public property or into a
required setback. However, a canopy may not project any closer than
0.6 metres horizontally to the road or sidewalk curb line.
iii)
Clearance
A canopy shall have a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres above the
finished grade.
iv)
Height
A canopy shall not extend above the roofline of the building.
b)
Community Economic Development Sign
A Community Economic Development Sign may be permitted in any zone of the
City upon the approval of Council, subject to the following:
i)
the styling of the sign is designed with the intention of creating an
effective and pleasing appearance;
ii)
placement of the sign does not create a traffic or safety hazard or
obstruct views; and,
iii)
information contained within the sign promotes the community in a
general nature and is not specific to one individual or company.
c)
Fascia Sign
i)
Sign Area
The combined area of all fascia signs on a building shall not exceed 20%
of the area of the building face.
ii)
Projection
A fascia sign may project up to 0.3 metres into a public right of way or a
setback.
iii)
Height
A fascia sign shall not extend above the roofline of the building.
d)
Freestanding Sign
i)
Area
The combined area of all freestanding signs on a property shall not
exceed 1.0 square metre for every 100 square metres of lot area, or a
maximum of 25m2 for any one sign.
ii)
Projection
A freestanding sign may not project over public property. A freestanding
sign may be located in a setback.
iii)
Height
A freestanding sign may not exceed 8 metres in height above
finished grade, except along the highway corridor zones, where,
subject to development permit approval, one freestanding sign, not
greater than 19 metres in height, may be erected on any lot.
(2395)
e)
Illuminated Sign
An illuminated sign may be erected provided that:
i)
It is located on a property in the Park and Institutional (P), Industrial
(M), and Commercial (C) zones.
(2395)
ii)
The sign does not, in the opinion of the City, constitute a hazard to traffic.
iii)
The sign conforms to the other regulations set out in this section
regarding size, siting, and height for the applicable type of sign
(freestanding, fascia, roof, etc.).
f)
Multiple User Sign
One Multiple User Sign is permitted on property zoned as Service Commercial,
Corridor Commercial, or Light Industrial, provided that:
(2395)
i)
the multiple user sign consists of a single sign structure with provision for
two or more individual business signs;
ii)
the maximum height of the sign structure is 8 metres;
iii)
the sign area of each individual business sign does not exceed 1 square
metre;
iv)
the businesses identified on the multiple user sign are contiguously
located in the same zoning designation area where the multiple user sign
is located;
v)
the individual business signs only advertise the names, addresses of the
businesses and/or directional information;
vi)
the styling of the sign is designed with the intention of creating an
effective and pleasing appearance;
vii)
placement of the sign does not obstruct traffic or create a hazard to traffic
movement; and,
viii)
the written permission of the property owner is obtained.
g)
Murals
A Mural may be placed on any wall in a C, M or P zone upon the approval of
City Council subject to:
i)
the styling of the mural is designed with the intention of creating an
effective and pleasing appearance;
ii)
the mural does not contain any images or wording that could be
perceived as offensive, objectionable, abusive, pornographic, obscene,
sexist, racist, harassing or provocative; and,
iii)
the mural does not contain any individual business names.
h)
Portable Sign
One portable, non-flashing, sign identifying a business may be permitted per lot
in the C, M and P zones provided that:
i)
The sign is not located on a public right-of-way or public property.
ii)
The sign is not energized by any means other than that approved by the
electrical code.
iii)
The sign conforms to the other regulations set out in this section
regarding size, siting, and height for a freestanding sign.
iv)
The sign area does not exceed 3 square metres.
i)
Projecting Sign
i)
Sign Area
The area of a projecting sign shall not exceed 2.0 square metres.
ii)
Projection
A projecting sign may project up to 1.5 metres over public property or into
a required setback, up to a total projection from the building of 3 metres.
However, a projecting sign may not project any closer than 0.6 metres
horizontally to the road or sidewalk curb line.
iii)
Clearance
A projecting sign shall have a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres above
the finished grade.
iv)
Height
The top of a projecting sign shall not extend more than 4 metres above
finished grade.
j)
Roof Sign
i)
Sign Area
The area of a roof sign shall not exceed 25 square metres.
ii)
Height
A roof sign may project up to 1.0 metre above the highest part of the roof
to which it is affixed. A roof sign projecting more than 1.0 metre requires
engineering certification.
k)
Sandwich Board Sign on City Sidewalk
Sandwich Board Signs are permitted on City sidewalks in areas zoned
commercial (C) provided:
(2102)
i)
there is only one sign per property frontage and the sign is not larger than
1 square metre for each face and does not exceed 1.5 metres in height;
except in the case of a corner property whereby a total of two Sandwich
Board Signs may be placed on City sidewalks provided each sign is
facing a separate road allowance.
ii)
the sign is located directly in front of the business for each business with
a minimum 5 metre frontage and is located a minimum of 1.5 metres from
the property line and 0.3 metres from the curb, or edge of roadway if a
curb is not in place;
iii)
there is a minimum horizontal passageway clearance of 1.5 metres;
iv)
the sign has no security chains, ropes, electrical extensions or other
attachments to the sign;
v)
the sign is constructed with a rigid cross brace so that the sign is not
collapsible;
vi)
the sign is removed from the sidewalk when the business to which the
sign pertains is closed for business;
vii)
the sign is kept in good repair and maintained in a safe, neat, clean and
attractive condition; and,
viii)
the applicant for a sidewalk Sandwich Board sign permit shall provide
and maintain at their sole cost public liability insurance naming the City as
co-insured, for the benefit of the City and the Licensee, in the amount of
TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) in respect of injury or death or
property damage.
l)
Temporary Special Event Sign
A Temporary Special Event Sign may be placed, erected or installed upon the
approval of the City. The sign shall not be posted for more than fourteen days,
after which time it must be removed.
m)
Tourist Information Sign
A Tourist Information Sign may be permitted at, or near, each of the City's
entrances on Voght Street and Nicola Avenue subject to the following:
i)
the styling of the sign is designed with the intention of creating an
effective and pleasing appearance to the City's entrances;
ii)
placement of the sign does not obstruct traffic or create a hazard to traffic
movement;
iii)
the sign location provides for adequate traffic access and egress;
iv)
the written permission of the property owner is obtained;
v)
the sign is not greater than 8 metres in height; and,
vi)
lot coverage does not exceed 10%.
vii) Subject to an approved contractual agreement with the City, Tourist
Information Signs, specifically those approved by Council under the
Walk of Stars Society Sign and Graphics System, may contain
sponsorship advertising for a third party business. The addition of the
sponsorship advertising to a Tourist Information Sign shall require a
permit but the permit fee shall not be charged.
(1921)
n)
Under Canopy Sign
i)
Sign Area
The area of an under canopy sign shall not exceed 1.0 square metres.
ii)
Projection
An under canopy sign may project up to 1.5 metres over public property
or into a required setback. However, a canopy may not project any
closer than 0.6 metres horizontally to the road or sidewalk curb line.
iii)
Clearance
An under canopy sign shall have a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres
above the finished grade.
iv)
Height
The top of an under canopy sign shall not exceed 4 metres in height.
o)
Balloon Sign
A balloon sign may be placed up to thirty (30) days in a calendar year, provided:
i)
the balloon sign is situated on property zoned commercial or industrial;
ii)
the balloon sign is located either on the roof of the building or on the
ground of the property that the sign pertains to;
iii)
the balloon sign shall be securely anchored to the base and the base
shall be securely anchored to the surface on which it rests and if located
on a roof, the structural integrity of the building is not compromised;
iv)
the maximum permitted height of a balloon sign is eight (8) metres above
the base of the supporting structure; and,
v)
the balloon sign is mounted in such a location and manner that the
collapse of the unit will not affect an access route or public right of way.
Section 11 j) does not apply to a balloon sign mounted on a roof.
p)
Fence Sign - Permanent
A sign may be erected on a fence provided:
i)
the fence sign is situated on property zoned commercial or industrial;
ii)
the fence sign relates directly to the business which is being carried on
from the premises;
iii)
the fence sign shall not extend or protrude above or beyond the actual
fence; and,
iv)
the total area of all fence signs on a property may not exceed 20% of the
area of the fence on or from which it is displayed and for the purpose of
this regulation, the area of the fence shall be deemed to include the area
of any and all gates, driveways or other openings therein.
12.
SIGNS NOT PERMITTED
Billboards are not permitted in the City of Merritt.
13.
VIOLATIONS
Every person who contravenes a provision of this bylaw to which the Offence Act
applies commits an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not
exceeding $2,000.00 and the costs of prosecution. Every person who contravenes a
provision of this bylaw to which the City of Merritt Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw
applies commits an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine in
accordance with the City of Merritt Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw.
14.
REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BYLAWS
CITY OF MERRITT SIGN REGULATION BYLAW 1763, 2001 and all amendments
thereto are hereby repealed.