Sign Bylaw No. 2719, 2015 - Consolidated Version

Pitt Meadows, British Columbia · adopted 2016-01-26

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CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW Bylaw No. 2719, 2015 and amendments thereto CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below. The amending bylaws have been consolidated with the original bylaws for convenience only. Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and applications of the bylaws on this subject. BYLAW NO. ADOPTED AMENDED SECTION(S) 2719, 2015 January 26, 2016 Original 2906, 2021 October 5, 2021 Section 7.3 The bylaw numbers in bold at the end of the clause refer to the bylaws that amended the principal bylaw. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 2 | Page DM 171255v1 Section 1: PREAMBLE ........................................................................................................... 5 Section 2: TITLE .................................................................................................................... 5 Section 3: Definitions ............................................................................................................ 5 3.1 Other Definitions: ...................................................................................................... 11 3.2 Contradicting Definitions: .......................................................................................... 11 3.3 Application ................................................................................................................ 11 3.4 Existing Signs: ............................................................................................................ 12 SECTION 4: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN SIGN PERMIT ........................................................ 12 4.1 Permits Required ....................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Information Required for Permit Application ............................................................. 12 4.3 Permit Fees ................................................................................................................ 13 4.4 Issuance of Permits .................................................................................................... 13 4.5 Comprehensive Sign Plan .......................................................................................... 14 4.6 Development Permit Areas ........................................................................................ 14 4.7 Variance ..................................................................................................................... 14 SECTION 5: BASIC PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 14 5.1 Change of Sign: ......................................................................................................... 14 5.2 Alterations: ................................................................................................................ 14 5.3 Number of Signs: ....................................................................................................... 15 5.4 Sign on Property: ....................................................................................................... 15 5.5 Sign Siting Regulations: ............................................................................................. 15 5.6 Interference with Traffic Lights and Visibility: ............................................................. 15 5.7 Obstruction to Buildings or Passage: ......................................................................... 16 5.8 Illumination: ............................................................................................................... 16 5.9 Maintenance: ............................................................................................................. 16 SECTION 6: PROHIBITED SIGNS ........................................................................................ 17 SECTION 7: SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT ................................................................ 17 7.1 Community Activity Sign ............................................................................................ 17 7.2 Directional Sign ......................................................................................................... 18 7.3 Election Signs (Bylaw No. 2906, 2021) .......................................................................... 18 7.4 Prohibition Sign ......................................................................................................... 19 7.5 On-Site Real Estate Sign ........................................................................................... 19 7.6 Open House Sign ...................................................................................................... 19 CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 3 | Page DM 171255v1 7.7 Religious and Civic Organizations Sign ...................................................................... 20 7.8 Farm Produce Identification Sign ............................................................................... 21 7.9 Window Sign ............................................................................................................. 21 SECTION 8: PERMANENT SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT .................................................. 21 8.1 Awning Signs ............................................................................................................. 21 8.2 Canopy Signs ............................................................................................................. 22 8.3 Fascia Signs ............................................................................................................... 23 8.4 Freestanding Signs .................................................................................................... 25 8.5 Projecting Signs ......................................................................................................... 26 8.6 Neighbourhood Identification Signs .......................................................................... 26 8.7 Home Occupation Signs ............................................................................................ 27 8.8 Tourist Information Signs ........................................................................................... 28 8.9 Golf Course Directional Signs: ................................................................................... 28 8.10 Farm Signs: ................................................................................................................ 28 8.11 Menu Board Signs ..................................................................................................... 29 8.12 Pre-Menu Board Signs: .............................................................................................. 29 SECTION 9: TEMPORARY SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT ................................................... 30 9.1 On-Site Development Marketing Signs: .................................................................... 30 9.2 Off-Site Development Marketing Signs ..................................................................... 30 9.3 Special Events Signs .................................................................................................. 31 9.4 Banner Signs .............................................................................................................. 31 9.5 Feather Flag Signs ..................................................................................................... 32 9.6 Sandwich Board Signs ............................................................................................... 33 9.7 True North Fraser Agricultural Signs .......................................................................... 33 SECTION 10: SPECIAL PERMIT SIGNS ............................................................................... 34 10.1 Electronic Message Board Signs ................................................................................ 34 10.2 Billboards ................................................................................................................... 34 SECTION 11: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALITES ............................................................... 35 11.1 Sign Construction ...................................................................................................... 35 11.2 Removal of Abandoned Signs:................................................................................... 35 11.3 Removal of Signs and Cost Recovery ......................................................................... 35 11.4 Entry for Inspection .................................................................................................... 36 11.5 Offence and Penalty .................................................................................................. 36 CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 4 | Page DM 171255v1 SCHEDULE "A" .................................................................................................................... 38 CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 5 | Page DM 171255v1 A Bylaw to provide regulations governing the erection and installation of signs in the community SECTION 1: PREAMBLE WHEREAS a local government may, by bylaw, pursuant to Section 908 of the Local Government Act, regulate the number, size, type, form, appearance and location of any signs. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Pitt Meadows in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 2: TITLE 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the "City of Pitt Meadows Sign Bylaw No. 2719, 2015". 2. City of Pitt Meadows Sign Bylaw 2248, 2005 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed as of the date of adoption of this Bylaw; SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS 3.1 In This Bylaw: Abandoned Sign means any sign which no longer serves its previously intended purpose, or which is not maintained as required by this Bylaw. Awning means a movable or temporary hood or cover which projects from the wall of a building. Awning Sign means a non-illuminated sign painted or affixed flat to the surface of an awning which does not extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limits of such awning. Banner Sign means a Temporary Sign composed of lightweight or non-rigid material, such as cloth, canvas or similar fabric. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 6 | Page DM 171255v1 Balloon Sign means an inflated three-dimensional device which is affixed to the ground or a structure with an intention to attract public attention for a certain event or product. Billboard means a third party off-premises sign Building means any structure constructed pursuant to the Building Code for the Province and used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. Building Frontage means the horizontal length of a wall of a building where such wall faces a street. The measurement of such length is along a line parallel to the street. Building Projection means any projection from a building, which is not a canopy. Canopy means a permanent hood, cover or shelter, other than a projecting roof, extending from a building face and supported from the building or on independent posts, but does not include roof eaves. Canopy Sign means a sign painted on, attached to, or constructed in the face of a canopy. City means the City of Pitt Meadows. Clearance means the vertical distance between the lowest point of a sign and the grade. Comprehensive Sign Plan means a plan which coordinates all the signs and sign types for a building, a group of buildings, or a multi-tenant complex on a lot, or a sign proposal for two or more adjoining lots. Community Activity Sign means a Temporary Sign indicating that a community event or non-profit activity is to be, or is being carried on. Copy means the content or message as communicated by language, images, symbols, marks and related embellishments. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 7 | Page DM 171255v1 Copy Area means the entire area within a single square or rectangle or a combination of squares or rectangles which enclose the copy. Corner Site means a site at the intersection or junction of two or more streets. Digital Copy means copy changed remotely by electronic means. Directional Sign means a sign indicating the name and direction only of a business, product, service or event. Director means the Director of Operations and Development Services of the City of Pitt Meadows, and shall include his or her deputy. Electronic Message means an illuminated sign which exhibits changing images or moving effects, or a sign with moving letters, symbols or changing messages. Face of a Sign means a side where copy may be placed. Fascia Sign means a flat sign affixed on and parallel to the wall of a building and projecting not more than 0.5 m from the building face. Where a sign has no frame or physical or visual borders, the sign area is the same as the copy area of the sign. Farm Produce Identification Sign means a sign which advertises farm produce for sale, but does not contain any other advertising. Farm Sign means a sign advertising agricultural use as permitted by the Zoning Bylaw. Feather Flag Sign means a sign that is made of lightweight flexible fabric or material with one or two sides to which copy can be applied and, which is attached to a freestanding pole. Freestanding Sign means any sign, except billboards, supported independently of and separated from a building or other structure and permanently fixed to the ground. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 8 | Page DM 171255v1 Grade means the elevation of the finished ground surface directly below the sign. For any sign encroaching into a street, grade means the elevation established by the City for the surface of the sidewalk or boulevard adjacent to the sign. Height of Sign means the vertical distance from the highest point of the sign to the average grade elevation. Home Occupation Sign means a sign indicating that a home occupation is carried out on the same premises on which the sign is located. Illuminated Sign means any sign artificially illuminated by internal or external sources. Kiosk means a covered sign used for providing tourist information. Menu Board Sign means a sign used in conjunction with a drive- through facility to display and order products and services available at that facility. Neighbourhood Identification Sign means a sign that marks the entrance into a residential subdivision, commercial development or business park or identifying the name of a multi-unit residential dwelling. Non-conforming refers to a sign that does not conform to current Bylaws of the City. Off-Site Development Marketing Sign means a Temporary Sign advertising the nature of construction or demolition proposed or in progress other than on the premise on which the sign is located. On-Site Development Marketing Sign means a Temporary Sign advertising the nature of construction or demolition proposed or in progress on the premise the sign is located on. Open House Sign means a sign located at the road right of way directing and/or informing the public that a property offered for sale or lease is open for viewing. For the CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 9 | Page DM 171255v1 purposes of this definition, an Open House Sign in the form of a sandwich board is not to be considered as a Sandwich Board Sign. Owner means the registered owner of an estate in fee simple, the tenant for life under a registered life estate, the registered holder of the last registered agreement for sale and in relation to common property of a strata, the strata corporation. Permit means a permit required by or issued under this Bylaw. Person Responsible in relation to a sign, means a person who owns or possesses the sign, or who is responsible for its delivery, installation, erection, alteration, extension or removal in relation to a particular location. Political Sign means a sign indicating that an election or referendum is to be, or is being carried out, including candidate or party names and messages relating to the election or referendum. Portable Sign means any sign not permanently attached to the ground or to a building. Pre-Menu Board Sign means a sign erected as part of a drive-through facility. used only to display products and services available at the drive-through business. Prohibition Sign means a sign indicating a prohibition or penalty respecting the property on which it is situated. Projecting Sign means any sign other than a canopy or Fascia Sign which is attached to and projects from a structure, a building face or a wall. Real Estate Sign means a sign indicating that all or part of the premise on which it is located is for sale, rent or lease. Roof means the top enclosure of any building. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 10 | Page DM 171255v1 Roof Line means the line made by the intersection of the wall of the building with the roof of the building at or near the face of the building. Rotating Sign means any sign or portion of a sign which moves in a revolving or similar manner. Sandwich Board Sign means a sign that is self-supporting, easily moved, and not affixed to any building, vehicle or base structure, or to the ground. Sign means a structure and includes any identification, description, illustration or device illuminated or non- illuminated, which is visible by the public from the exterior, and which directs attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation. Sign Area means the total area within the outer edge of the frame or border of a sign, but where a sign has no frame, means the area contained within the shortest line surrounding the copy. Sign Band means a sign located above the horizontal line created by windows or doors on the ground level of a building and the lowest horizontal still line of the windows of a second storey. Special Events Sign means a Temporary Sign identifying special events, such as sales, new business opening, change in use or ownerships, sporting events, parades, music festivals, fairs and other planned events. Special Permit Sign means a sign permit authorized by Council or subject to council authorized agreement. Temporary Sign means a sign displayed for a limited period of time as stated in this Bylaw. Third Party Sign means a sign which directs attention to a business commodity, service or entertainment which is conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the premise at which the sign is located. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 11 | Page DM 171255v1 Tourist Information Sign means a sign erected by a government agency, non- profit organization or association which display advertising or information directed towards tourists. True North Fraser Agricultural Sign means a special sign that directs motorists to farms and agri-tourism businesses that generate on-farm sales. Window Sign means any sign, picture, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service that is placed inside or upon the window and is visible from the exterior of the window. 3.2 Other Definitions: a) Except as otherwise provided, words and phrases used in this Bylaw have the same meanings as in the City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw, the Local Government Act, the Community Charter and the Interpretation Act as the context and circumstances may require. 3.3 Contradicting Definitions: a) Where the same words are defined in more than one Bylaw, the definition in this Bylaw shall apply for the purpose of sign regulations; b) A reference to a statute in this Bylaw refers to a statute of the Province of British Columbia, and a reference to any statute, bylaw or other enactment refers to that enactment as it may be amended or replaced from time to time. Headings in this Bylaw are for convenience only and must not be construed as defining or limiting the scope or intent. The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. If any part of this Bylaw is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid part is severed and the remainder continues to be valid. 3.4 Application This bylaw does not apply to: a) Property owned or held under lease or licence by the City; b) Signs located inside a building and not visible or intended to be visible from any street; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 12 | Page DM 171255v1 c) Building addresses containing number and street only; d) Name and/or address plates for private residences; or e) Street name and traffic signs. 3.5 Existing Signs: a) The provisions of this Bylaw do not apply to any sign that is lawfully erected or displayed on the day the Bylaw comes into force so long as the sign is not altered. The maintenance and repair of the sign or change to the message displayed shall not be deemed to constitute an alteration to the sign. SECTION 4: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN SIGN PERMIT 4.1 Permits Required A person must obtain a permit before erecting, rebuilding, altering, enlarging, extending, or relocating a sign, except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw. 4.2 Information Required for Permit Application Every application for a sign permit shall be made in a form approved by the Director, and shall include the following information: a) Scaled drawings showing proposed location, type, size, height, colour, sign area, copy area, clearance, construction, colour, finishing material and estimated costs; b) Names and addresses of the sign applicant, the lot owner, the manufacturer of the sign, and the contractor for the construction of the sign; c) A letter of authorization from the lot owner if the applicant is not the lot owner; d) Details of any existing sign on the lot; and If requested by the Director: a) A technical review of the building to which the proposed sign will be attached, and any information regarding its construction, to determine the building's capacity to support the proposed sign; b) Drawing and specifications prepared by a professional engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia as to the construction and installation of the CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 13 | Page DM 171255v1 proposed sign and identifying a professional engineer who will supervise that work; and c) Additional or alternative information as may be reasonably necessary. 4.3 Permit Fees As per Schedule "A" of this Bylaw. 4.4 Issuance of Permits a) On receiving an application for a permit in complete form along with applicable fees, required insurance coverage and damage deposit, and if satisfied that the application complies with the provisions of this Bylaw and other Bylaws of the City, the Director may issue a permit; b) A permit shall expire if active work is not commenced within a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance of the permit; c) The Director shall refuse a permit for any sign in any of the following circumstances: i. the display of such signs is not permitted by this Bylaw; ii. a complete application has not been received by the City; iii. the fees, insurance coverage bond and damage deposit, if required, have not been received by the City; iv. a technical review of the building or structure to which the sign is, or is to be attached by the City Building Official determines it is incapable of supporting the sign; v. the information submitted regarding the construction of a building or structure is insufficient to enable the City Building Official to adequately determine the capacity of such building or structure to support the sign. d) The Director may refuse a permit for any sign where the Director is not satisfied that any of the provisions of this Bylaw have not been met or that the proposal, if implemented, would present a substantial risk to public safety or convenience, and if refusing on this basis must notify in writing the reasons for refusal to the property owner or person responsible for the proposed sign. The notice may include measures that would address the concerns of the Director so that a permit may be issued; e) The Director may require, as a condition of the issuance of any permit, that all drawings and specifications, or any part thereof, be prepared and sealed by, and the construction carried out, under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, registered in the Province of British Columbia, and the Director may CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 14 | Page DM 171255v1 refuse to issue a permit until he or she is provided with a letter signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia, undertaking to supervise the work authorized by such permit or any part thereof. 4.5 Comprehensive Sign Plan a) A Comprehensive Sign Plan must be submitted as part of a Development Permit consistent with the regulations in the Official Community Plan Bylaw as amended. 4.6 Development Permit Areas a) On lands which have been designated Development Permit Areas, sign regulations contained in this Bylaw may be varied through the application and approval of a development variance permit by Council. The erection of a new sign or the replacement, alteration or modification of an existing sign (a sign permitted and constructed through a development permit) which has been included in an existing development permit, shall require an amendment to the development permit. 4.7 Variance a) Variances to the provisions of this Bylaw may be granted by Council through a Development Variance Permit in accordance with the City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw as amended. SECTION 5: BASIC PROVISIONS 5.1 Change of Sign: a) No person shall change any part of the structural elements, copy area, lighting or colour of permanent sign, without a permit. 5.2 Alterations: a) Change of copy on a legal sign is not prohibited, provided that the sign shall not be rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated and if belonging to a type of sign defined in this Bylaw, that it continues to be a sign of that type; b) A person responsible for a sign must ensure the sign conforms to the restrictions and requirements of this Bylaw whether or not a permit for that sign is required. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 15 | Page DM 171255v1 5.3 Number of Signs: a) The number of sign types permitted per business is two (2) but does not include Temporary Signs, Neighbourhood Identification Signs, Freestanding Signs, and signs not requiring a permit. 5.4 Sign on Property: a) Except as specifically permitted by this bylaw, no sign shall be displayed except on the premises occupied by the activity or matter which such sign is intended to advertise, identify, give information about or attract attention to; b) No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle on any real property for the principal purpose of displaying a sign. 5.5 Sign Siting Regulations: a) A sign may be constructed to the property line, as long as no portion of the sign or its supports extend beyond or over any property line unless express permission in writing has been obtained from the Director, the Province, or the owner of the adjacent property, as applicable; b) A property owner and person responsible for a sign must ensure that the sign: i. does not obstruct the safe and efficient movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic; ii. does not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian sightlines; iii. does not otherwise create a safety hazard to vehicle, pedestrians or other persons; iv. if mounted on the ground of a corner lot, is not placed within 4.5 metres of point of intersection; and v. is not suspended, projected or displayed on or over any public place or right-of-way without the express permission of the Director in writing or where applicable, the Ministry of Transportation or an affected utility company. 5.6 Interference with Traffic Lights and Visibility: a) A property owner or person responsible must not display a sign where it is likely to interfere with or otherwise obstruct any traffic control device, or in any way interfere with visibility from one street to another and the Director shall refuse to issue the permit for any sign in such circumstances where the Director is satisfied that such conditions will arise as the result of the display of such sign. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 16 | Page DM 171255v1 5.7 Obstruction to Buildings or Passage: a) A property owner and person responsible for a sign must not place, install, erect or build the sign in such a way that it obstructs a window, door opening, passageway, fire escape, walkway or other exit feature of a building. 5.8 Illumination: a) No rotating beam beacon of flashing illumination, which in the opinion of the Director resembles an emergency light, could present a safety risk to traffic, or be disruptive to adjacent properties, shall be used in connection with any sign; b) All signs permitted in this bylaw may be illuminated by internal lights or gooseneck lights unless specifically stated otherwise; c) Except for gooseneck lights, the source of illumination shall be concealed within the sign; d) Lighting for illuminated signs shall be downcast or shielded to minimize reflective impact on the night sky by being ground oriented; e) Lighting for illuminated signs shall not provide any glare, not shine directly onto neighbouring premises or into the direction to oncoming traffic. f) Lighting intensity of an illuminated sign shall be turned off or dimmed between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am; g) The sign brightness shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles (3 lux) above ambient light as specified by the sign company; and h) The electrical installations of an illuminated sign shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of and to the satisfaction of the BC Safety Authority. 5.9 Maintenance: a) A property owner or occupant must ensure that on the premises where a sign is located: i. the sign is maintained on a continual basis so that at all times they shall be structurally sound; ii. the sign is free from all hazards caused or resulting from decay or failure of structural members, fixtures, lighting or appurtenances; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 17 | Page DM 171255v1 iii. the sign area, background, copy, lighting and embellishments, are continuously maintained in readable, clean and painted condition; and; iv. the site is maintained free of weeds and debris and in a clean and workmanlike condition. b) Normal sign maintenance, including replacement of copy and lighting, shall not require a permit, but shall conform to all requirements of this bylaw. SECTION 6: PROHIBITED SIGNS 6.1 A person must not, except as specifically permitted by this bylaw, place or allow to remain in place: a) A sign that may detrimentally affect the health, safety and movement of people; b) A rotating or revolving sign other than a device indicating the current date, the time of the day, the temperature or barometric pressure; c) A sign or poster on the wall of any building or structure, post, pole, fence or tree; d) A Portable Sign, other than a Sandwich Board Sign; e) A Balloon Sign; f) A Third Party Signs, other than a Development Marketing Sign, Billboard or an Electronic Message Board; g) A sign emitting sound, odour or visible special effects; h) A sign having the shape and colour of a traffic control device referred to in the Motor Vehicle Act; i) A roof sign; or j) A sign that is not in accordance with the requirements of this Bylaw. SECTION 7: SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT 7.1 Community Activity Sign A permit is not required for a Community Activity Sign, provided that: CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 18 | Page DM 171255v1 a) The sign is not displayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days; b) The sign area shall not exceed 3.0 sq m (32.28 sq ft) of area for one face; and c) The height of the sign shall not exceed 2.5 m (14.77 ft.) above grade. 7.2 Directional Sign A permit is not required for a Directional Sign in a parking lot or parking area to direct the public, provided that: a) Not more than four (4) Directional Signs shall be located on any single parcel; b) The sign shall not have more than two (2) faces, each face not exceeding 0.5 sq m (5.38 sq ft); c) The sign shall not exceed 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) in height; d) The sign may be only indirectly illuminated; and e) If the sign is to be located on a road right-of-way, the property owner must obtain and maintain a Highway Use Permit for that sign. 7.3 Election Signs (Bylaw No. 2906, 2021) a) For the purposes of this section: i. "election sign" means a sign, including all its component parts, that advertises or promotes the election of a candidate or political party in relation to a federal, provincial, local government or school district election or by-election; ii. "general voting day" means polling day under the Canada Elections Act, or general voting day under the Local Government Act, School Act, or Election Act, whichever is applicable; iii. "sign face" means the total surface of a sign upon which the complete message or intent of the sign is conveyed, whether this includes one surface or a combination of surfaces that, when viewed together, form a single message. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 19 | Page DM 171255v1 b) A permit is not required for an election sign, provided that: i. the sign is not erected prior to the 28th day before the general voting day to which it relates, and is removed five days after the general voting day; ii. the sign face area does not exceed 1.5 sq. m. (16.1 sq. ft.); iii. the sign is not illuminated, animated, rotating, flashing or have moving lights or other electrical features; and iv. the sign is not erected or placed (a) on any bridge or overpass structure; (b) on any City building; (c) in any park; (d) in any highway median, median garden, boulevard garden or traffic circle; or (e) in the internal median of the Lougheed Highway. 7.4 Prohibition Sign A permit is not required for a Prohibition Sign, provided that: a) The sign area shall not exceed 1.0 sq m (10.7 sq. ft); and b) The maximum height shall not exceed 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) above the grade. 7.5 On-Site Real Estate Sign A permit is not required for an On-Site Real Estate Sign for the time period that a building, premise or parcel is for sale or lease, provided that: a) There are no more than two (2) signs per premise; b) The maximum sign area per face shall not exceed 1.0 sq m (10.7 sq ft); and c) The maximum height shall not exceed 1.5 m (4.92 ft.). 7.6 Open House Sign A permit is not required for an Open House Sign, provided that: a) No more than three (3) Open House Signs, one of which may be a Sandwich Board Sign, shall be permitted on the City's road right of ways, for any one property listed; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 20 | Page DM 171255v1 b) No Open House Sign shall be permitted along the Lougheed Highway; c) The sign is placed only on weekends or on statutory holidays when a listed property is open for a viewing during the following hours: i. between 5:00 pm on Friday before the open house, except if Friday is a statutory holiday, then 5:00 pm on Thursday, and 9:00 am on Monday morning after an open house, except if Monday is a statutory holiday then 9:00 am on Tuesday; and ii. in the case of statutory holidays on days other than Friday or Monday, between 5:00 pm on the day before the statutory holiday and 9:00 am on the day following the statutory holiday; d) The size of any Open House Sign shall not be greater than 0.5 sq. m (5.3 sq. ft) on all sign faces combined; e) The height of any Open House Sign shall not be greater than 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) if located closer than 5 m (16.4 ft) to an intersection and shall not be greater than 1.2 m (12.9 ft) in any other location; f) Not more than 2 (two) Open House Signs in total for all the realtors together shall be situated at any intersection for all the corners together at a single intersection; g) Open House Signs shall not be placed in a way to impede pedestrians, cyclists, cars or persons using transit; and h) Open House Signs shall not be fastened or block vision to any traffic control device or sign or have balloons or other attachments to distract drivers. 7.7 Religious and Civic Organizations Sign A permit is not required for a Religious and Civic Organizations Sign for Religious and Civic Organizations, provided that: a) Only one (1) Freestanding Sign per premises is erected; b) The maximum sign area shall not exceed 2.0 sq m (21.5 sq ft); and c) The maximum height shall not exceed 2.5 m (8.7 ft.). CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 21 | Page DM 171255v1 7.8 Farm Produce Identification Sign A permit is not required for a Farm Produce Identification Sign, provided that: a) The sign must only advertise farm produce for sale; b) The advertised produce must be grown on the farm the sign is erected; c) The sign shall be removed at the end of the harvest season or within two days of ceasing to sell the produce being harvested; d) Only one sign shall be permitted per farm, unless a True North Fraser Agricultural Sign Permit is issued; e) The sign must be located on farm property; and f) The sign must not remain in place for more than 90 days in any calendar year. 7.9 Window Sign A permit is not required for a Window Sign, provided that: a) The maximum sign area of any permitted Window Sign shall not cover more than 25% of any single window, or 25% of the entire surface area of a group of windows; and b) The sign must not be located above the second storey. SECTION 8: PERMANENT SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT Physical Form of Permanent Signs 8.1 Awning Signs Awning Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural Golf Course, Airport, Commercial, Institutional or Industrial uses, provided that: a) Only one sign is permitted for each business within the premise; except that where a business is located in a corner unit, two awning signs are permitted provided that The sign area of the sign located at the side of the building should be equal to or smaller than the sign area of the sign located at the front of the building; b) No Awning Sign shall be allowed for upper storey awnings; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 22 | Page DM 171255v1 c) The sign area shall be limited by the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the awning and shall not exceed 1.0 sq.m. (10.8 sq. ft) to 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) of linear building wall to which the sign is affixed; d) The sign shall not extend beyond outer perimeter of the awning to which it is affixed; e) The copy area shall not exceed more than 50 percent of the awning; f) The sign shall be located only on the exterior of an awning and the sign shall not project more than 0.075 m (0.25 ft.) from the awning; g) Where the awning has more than one face, the sign may continue around the perimeter of the awning and shall be considered as one sign; and h) Awning Signs may be illuminated by backlighting. 8.2 Canopy Signs Canopy signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural Golf Course, Airport, Commercial, Institutional or Industrial uses, provided that: a) The sign area shall be limited by the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the canopy and shall not exceed 1.0 sq m (10.8 sq. ft) to 1.0 metre (3.3 ft.) of canopy frontage; b) The copy area shall not exceed more than 50 percent of the surface of a canopy; c) A Canopy Sign is permitted if the building or premise is not provided with an Awning Sign; d) The clearance shall not be less than 2.7 m (8.89 sq ft) above grade; e) Two or more Canopy Signs on the same canopy shall be of uniform height; f) A Canopy Sign shall have the same clearance as any Canopy Sign already installed on an adjacent building; g) A Canopy Sign must not project within 0.3 m (0.9 ft.) measured horizontally, from any curb line of a road, or where there is no curb, the edge of pavement; and h) Canopy signs may be illuminated. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 23 | Page DM 171255v1 8.3 Fascia Signs Fascia Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural Golf Course, Airport, Commercial, or Institutional uses, provided that: a) The sign area shall not exceed the ratio of 1 sq m (10.8 sq ft) to 1 metre (3.3 ft.) of linear building wall to which the sign is affixed; b) Fascia Signs shall be limited to one sign per business except where the business is located in a corner unit, in which case two Fascia Signs are permitted, with the sign area of the sign located at the side of the building should be equal to or smaller than the sign area of the sign located at the front of the building; c) Where large occupancies span several commercial units or where major vertical architectural elements forming part of the building design disrupts continuous signage, one Fascia Sign per commercial unit is permitted provided that all signs for the business are of a consistent height; d) The maximum copy area of a Fascia Sign shall not exceed 75 percent of the sign area; e) Fascia Signs are permitted only where the building or premises do not have a Canopy Sign; f) The sign shall not extend above the roof line of the building face to which it is attached; g) The sign shall not extend horizontally beyond the end of the building face to which is attached; h) Any Fascia Signs advertising second storey occupancies must: i. be placed below any second storey window sill or the roofline of a building; ii. at the upper limit, be no higher than the top of the parapet or eave level of the wall or fascia to which the signs are affixed; and iii. not be placed above the second storey. i) No part of a Fascia Sign which projects more than 10 cm (0.3 ft) from the face of the building shall have a clearance less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.); CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 24 | Page DM 171255v1 j) The sign shall not project beyond 0.3 m (0.9 ft.) from the building face, and shall not extend above the sill of any window or above guardrails or balustrades immediately above the sign; and k) Fascia Signs may be illuminated. Zoning: Industrial Zones. Fascia signs are permitted within an area zoned for Industrial use, subject to the following regulations: a) For a building that is 70,000 square feet or greater, where individual industrial users occupy 25 percent or more of the building; or where a building is less than 70,000 square feet, and individual industrial users occupy more than 50 percent of the building, Fascia Signs must comply with the following restrictions: i. the maximum sign area for Fascia Signs is 14 sq m (150 sq ft); ii. where applicable, the Fascia Sign must be placed in between the upper window and the top of the parapet. The upper limit shall be the top of the parapet or eave level of the wall or fascia to which the signs are affixed; iii. A maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign per business is permitted unless located on a corner unit, in which case a second Fascia Sign is permitted along the flanking side; iv. if two (2) or more Fascia Signs are proposed on a building, they must be located at the same height; and v. An additional Fascia Sign, if restricted to the area between the top of the lower storefront window and the upper window sill, is permitted with a maximum sign area of 3.8 sq m (40 sq ft) per unit. b) In circumstances other than described in paragraph (a), Fascia Signs may be used on buildings within Industrial zones provided that: i. Fascia Signs are restricted to the area between the top of the lower storefront window and the upper window sill and must be located at the same height; ii. the maximum sign area is 3.8 sq m (40 sq ft) per business; and iii. a maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign per business is permitted unless located on a corner unit, in which case a second Fascia Sign is permitted along the flanking side. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 25 | Page DM 171255v1 8.4 Freestanding Signs Freestanding Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural Golf Course, Airport, Commercial, Institutional or Industrial uses, provided that: a) For signs in the Agricultural Golf Course, Commercial, Airport and Industrial zones, the maximum sign area shall not exceed 6.0 sq m (64.5 sq. ft); b) For signs in the Institutional zone, the maximum sign area shall not exceed 4.0 sq m (43 sq ft); c) The maximum height of a Freestanding Sign shall not exceed 7.6 m (25 ft.) for commercial frontage along the Lougheed Highway and 2.5 m (8 ft.) elsewhere; d) The maximum copy area shall not exceed 75 percent of the sign area; e) Not more than one (1) Freestanding Sign is allowed on a parcel, except as specifically permitted by this Bylaw; f) Where a parcel fronts on more than one (1) street, one (1) additional Freestanding Sign is permitted provided that the distance between each Freestanding Sign is at least 50 m (164 ft.); g) In addition to a Freestanding Sign of 3.6 sq.m. (38.75 sq.ft.), a read-o-graph or digital copy shall be permitted to a maximum of 2.4 sq.m. (25.83 sq.ft.) and in the event that a read-o-graph or a digital copy is installed as part of a Freestanding Sign, its height may be increased by 1.2 m (3.94 ft.); Digital copy shall be designed and placed: i. so as not to face or project into any residential area; ii. to be equipped with automatic light level control devices and ambient light monitors to ensure that evening brightness levels do not exceed 0.3 foot candles above ambient light conditions and that evening brightness levels do not exceed 400 nits; iii. to display only static images of no less than six (6) seconds duration each; iv. to present no flashing or transitional effects between the display of static images h) For a Freestanding Sign, no guy wires shall be used. The support structure shall form an integral part of the design; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 26 | Page DM 171255v1 i) Where a Freestanding Sign projects over a vehicular traffic area, such as parking lot aisles or driveways, a minimum clearance of 4.2 m (13.78 ft.) shall be maintained; j) Where a Freestanding Sign is located at the corner of a corner site, it shall be placed at equal angles to the property lines that form the site corner; k) Businesses on the same property may combine their Freestanding Signs to form one (1) single sign; and l) Freestanding Sign may be illuminated. 8.5 Projecting Signs Projecting Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural Golf Course, Airport, Commercial, Institutional or Industrial uses, provided that: a) The maximum sign area of a Projecting Sign shall not exceed 1.5 sq m (16 sq ft); b) The maximum copy area of a Projecting Sign shall not exceed 75 percent of the proposed sign area; c) The Projecting Sign shall have a minimum clearance of 2.4 m (7.9 ft) from the finished grade; d) The horizontal dimension of the sign shall not be more than double the vertical dimension of the sign; e) When a Projecting Sign is located at the corner of a building on a corner site, it shall be placed at equal angles to the building faces that form the building corner; f) The sign shall not extend above the parapet or the roof of the building to which the sign is attached; and g) A Projecting Sign may be illuminated. 8.6 Neighbourhood Identification Signs Neighbourhood Identification Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural Golf Course, Airport, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, or Institutional uses or for Mixed Use, provided that the signs: CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 27 | Page DM 171255v1 a) Shall be limited to a maximum of one (1) per street entrance into the community area; b) Shall not contain the logo, symbol or name of any developer(s) or builder(s); c) In Residential and Mixed Use Zones: i. Neighbourhood Identification Signs shall only display the name of the neighbourhood or subdivision; ii. the maximum sign area shall not exceed 3 sq m (32 sq ft); and iii. the maximum height shall not exceed 2.0 m (6 ft.). d) In Industrial, Commercial, Institutional zones: i. neighbourhood Identification Signs shall only display the name of the development or subdivision logo or location of businesses within that development; ii. the maximum sign area shall not exceed 28 sq m (300 sq ft); and iii. the maximum height shall not exceed 3.0 m (10 ft.). Purpose or Category of Permanent Signs 8.7 Home Occupation Signs Home Occupation Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Residential or Agricultural uses, provided that: a) One (1) Home Occupation Sign may be permitted on the property where such activity is carried on, and only where a valid business license is in effect as may be required under the City's Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw; b) The sign can be in the form of a Freestanding or a Projecting Sign; c) The sign area shall not exceed 0.5 sq m (5.38 sq. ft); d) The maximum clearance of a Freestanding Sign shall not exceed 1.2 m (3.9 ft.); e) The maximum clearance of a Projecting Sign shall be minimum 2.1 m (6.8 ft.) from the finished grade below the sign; and f) A Home Occupation Sign shall not be lighted. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 28 | Page DM 171255v1 8.8 Tourist Information Signs Zoning: in all zones permitted by the Zoning Bylaw Tourist Information Signs are permitted in all areas provided that: a) Tourist Information Signs must be in the form of a Freestanding Sign or a Kiosk; b) If the sign is placed on private property, the written permission from the property owner is required; c) Placement of Tourist Information Signs shall not obstruct traffic or create a hazard to traffic movements; and d) The maximum height of Tourist Information Signs shall not exceed 2.5 m (8.2 ft.). 8.9 Golf Course Directional Signs: Golf Course Directional Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural or Golf Course uses, provided that: a) Not more than six (6) golf course Directional Signs shall be permitted for each golf course; b) A Directional Sign shall be in accordance with Section A.1.3.3 of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada; c) The height of the sign shall be no more than 2.2 m (7.88 ft.); d) The maximum sign area shall not exceed 1.5 sq m (16 sq. ft) per side; e) The sign shall not be lighted; and f) Any sign proposed to encroach on a road right of way shall be subject to an approval by the Director as to its location. 8.10 Farm Signs: Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Bylaw, Farm Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural uses, provided that: a) On any one (1) lot, the sign shall be one (1) Fascia Sign placed on the exterior building or attached to a fence or gate, and one (1) Freestanding Sign; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 29 | Page DM 171255v1 b) The sign(s) shall be located entirely on the property to which the advertisement refers; c) A Freestanding Sign shall not exceed a sign area of 3.0 sq m (32sq. ft) on both sides and 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in height; d) A Fascia Sign shall not exceed a copy area of more than 75 percent of the sign area; e) The sign area of a Fascia Sign shall not exceed 6.0 sq m (64.58 sq. ft); f) The Fascia Sign shall not extend above the roofline of the building face to which it is attached; g) The Fascia Sign shall not extend horizontally beyond the end of the building face to which it is attached; h) No part of a Fascia Sign which projects more than 0.1 m (0.3 ft) from the face of the building shall have a clearance of less than 2.5m (8.2 ft); i) Farm Signs shall not be internally illuminated and any external illumination shall be shielded so that no direct illumination is visible elsewhere than on the sign and in the immediate proximity of the sign; and j) Farm Signs shall not be illuminated between 2200 hours (10:00 pm) and sunrise. 8.11 Menu Board Signs Menu Board Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Commercial use, provided that: a) Not more than two (2) Menu Board Signs shall be permitted on a lot; b) The maximum sign area shall not exceed 5.5 sq m (59 sq ft); and c) The maximum height of a sign shall not exceed 2.5 m (8.2 ft.). 8.12 Pre-Menu Board Signs: Pre-Menu Board Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Commercial use, provided that: a) Not more than two (2) Pre-Menu Board Signs shall be permitted on a lot; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 30 | Page DM 171255v1 b) The maximum sign area shall not exceed 2 sq m (21.5 sq ft); and c) The maximum height of a sign shall not exceed 1.5 m (5 ft.). SECTION 9: TEMPORARY SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT 9.1 On-Site Development Marketing Signs: On-Site Development Marketing Signs are permitted in all areas, provided that a permit is obtained and subject to the following conditions: a) The combined area of signs on the site shall not exceed a ratio of 0.10 sq m (1.07 sq. ft) of sign area for each 10 sq m (107 sq ft) of lot area, or 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft) total sign area, whichever is lesser; b) No sign shall have any face dimension in excess of 5 m (16.4 ft), nor a sign area greater than 24 sq m (258.3 sq ft); c) The height of a sign does not exceed 5.5 m (18 ft.); d) The signs shall be removed within one (1) month of the final occupancy permit being issued. In the case of more than one suite in a newly constructed building the signs shall be removed within one (1) month of the final occupancy permit being issued for the last suite; and e) The sign shall be set back 4.5 m (14.7 ft.) from the intersection point of the boundaries of the intersecting highway or road. 9.2 Off-Site Development Marketing Signs Off-Site Development Marketing Signs are permitted in all areas provided that a permit is obtained and subject to the following conditions: a) The maximum number of Off-Site Development Marketing Signs permitted per development shall not exceed two (2); b) No sign shall have any face dimension in excess of 5 m (16.4 ft.), nor a sign area greater than 12 sq m (129.1 sq ft); c) The height of a sign does not exceed 5.5 m (18 ft); d) The sign shall be freestanding only; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 31 | Page DM 171255v1 e) Not more than one (1) sign may be located at a particular road intersection corner; f) The sign shall be set back 4.5 m (14.7 ft.) from the intersection point of the boundaries of the intersecting highway or road; g) Signs located along a highway or road may require a Highway Use permit as set out in the City's Highway and Traffic Bylaw as amended; h) A refundable bond of $500.00 for each sign shall be posted by the applicant for each sign location; i) The sign shall be removed within one (1) month of the final occupancy permit being issued. In the case of more than one suite in a newly constructed building the signs shall be removed within one (1) month of the final occupancy permit being issued for the last suite; j) A sign not removed within one (1) month of final occupancy may be removed by the City in which case the bond will be forfeited to the City; and k) Written consent of the owner of the property on which the sign is located is provided to the City, authorizing the City to enter the subject lot and remove the sign if required. 9.3 Special Events Signs 9.4 Banner Signs Banner Signs are permitted as Special Event Signs in areas zoned for Commercial or Industrial uses, provided that a permit is obtained and subject to the following conditions: a) Only one (1) Banner Sign per business is permitted, and for no more than four (4) separate periods in a calendar year, each period being no longer than 30 consecutive days; b) The maximum sign area for a Banner Sign shall not exceed 5 sq m (53.8 sq ft); c) The minimum clearance for a Banner Sign shall not be less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.); d) The Banner Sign shall be located entirely on the property to which the advertisement refers; e) A Banner Sign shall be non-illuminated; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 32 | Page DM 171255v1 f) A Banner Sign must be removed within 24 hours of the expiry of the permit; g) No new Banner Sign shall be installed until a period of 30 days has elapsed from the expiration of a Banner Sign permit previously issued for a business; and h) No Banner Sign is permitted above the first storey. 9.5 Feather Flag Signs Feather Flag Signs are permitted as Special Events Signs in areas zoned for Commercial or Industrial uses, provided that a permit is obtained and subject to the following conditions: a) The signs are limited to a maximum of: i. three (3) Feather Flag Signs on a parcel with a frontage or 50 m or less: and ii. six (6) Feather Flag Signs on a parcel with a frontage greater than 50 m. b) Only one (1) Feather Flag Sign per business is permitted and for no more than 4 separate periods in a calendar year, each period being no longer than 30 consecutive days; c) Where a sole business occupies the business premises, the amount of Feather Flag Signs calculated above may be used for that particular business; d) The maximum height of a Feather Flag Sign shall not exceed 3.0 m (10 ft.) for commercial frontage along Lougheed Highway and 1.8 m (6 ft.) elsewhere; e) The Feather Flag Sign shall be located entirely on the property to which the advertisement refers; f) A Feather Flag Sign shall be non-illuminated; g) A Feather Flag Sign must be removed within 24 hours of the expiry of the permit; and h) No new Feather Flag Sign shall be installed until a period of 30 days has elapsed from the expiration of a Feather Flag Sign permit previously issued for the business. CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 33 | Page DM 171255v1 9.6 Sandwich Board Signs Sandwich Board Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Commercial or Industrial uses, provided that a permit is obtained and subject to the following conditions: a) Only one (1) Sandwich Board is permitted per business. The sign shall be displayed only during the business operating hours; b) A sign permit for Sandwich Boards needs to be renewed annually; c) The maximum sign area shall not exceed 1.2 sq m(12.9 sq. ft) on both sign faces combined; d) The maximum height shall not exceed 1.2 m (3.9 ft); e) A Sandwich Board Sign shall be located entirely on or within the property or parcel and in front of the building or premise to which the sign pertains; f) A Sandwich Board Sign shall not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular movements; and g) The sign must not be placed on public property unless the sign is covered by an approved licence agreement complete with a $3,000,000 Liability Insurance Policy with the City name as co-insured. 9.7 True North Fraser Agricultural Signs True North Fraser Agricultural Signs are permitted in areas zoned for Agricultural use, provided that a permit is obtained, and subject to the following conditions: a) The signs must only advertise farm produce for sale or an agri-tourism business; b) No more than two (2) signs are permitted per farm; c) No more than two (2) signs are permitted per parcel; d) The Signs shall be removed at the end of the harvest season, or agri-tourism event, or within two days of the close of an agri-tourism event or ceasing to sell the produce being harvested; e) A sign permit for True North Fraser Agricultural Signs needs to be renewed annually; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 34 | Page DM 171255v1 f) The maximum sign area shall not exceed 1.2 sq m (12.9 sq. ft) on both sign faces combined; g) The maximum height shall not exceed 1.2 m (3.9 ft); h) At least one of the permitted signs shall be located entirely on or within the property or parcel and in front of the building or premise to which the sign pertains; i) Any sign placed on a property or parcel to which the sign does not pertain must have written permission from the property owner; and j) A True North Fraser Agricultural Sign must not be located or any part of it encroach on a City road right of way. SECTION 10: SPECIAL PERMIT SIGNS Special Permit Signs include Electronic Message Board Signs and Billboards. 10.1 Electronic Message Board Signs Electronic Message Board Signs are permitted on property that is owned or occupied by the City, provided that a special permit is obtained for each sign, and the following conditions are met: a) The sign may be single faced, multi faced, Rotating Sign faces or consist of angularly connected faces; b) The maximum height of the sign shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft.); c) The visible sign area for any single face of an Electronic Message Board sign shall not exceed 21.5 sq m (230 sq ft); and d) The maximum sign area for a multi-faced Electronic Message Board shall not exceed 43sq.m. (460 sq. ft). 10.2 Billboards Billboards are permitted provided that a special permit is obtained for each billboard, and the following conditions are met: a) The sign may be single faced, multi-faced, Rotating Sign faces or consist of angularly connected faces; CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 35 | Page DM 171255v1 b) Billboards shall only be permitted on property owned or occupied by the City or on railway property fronting onto the Lougheed Highway; c) Only ten (10) Billboards shall be permitted in a maximum of ten (10) City- controlled or railway properties including Harris Road Park; d) The maximum height of a Billboard shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft.); e) The visible sign area for any single face of a Billboard shall not exceed 21.5 sq m (230 sq ft); and f) The visible sign maximum total area for a multi-faced Billboard shall not exceed 43 sq m (460 sq ft). SECTION 11: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALITES 11.1 Sign Construction a) It shall be the responsibility of every applicant for a permit pursuant hereto and of the owner or other person responsible for a sign to ensure that every sign and sign structure shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this Bylaw and other bylaws of the City, with applicable enactments of British Columbia and Canada, and otherwise applying good engineering practice; b) All wiring of electrical signs and illuminated signs shall be C.S.A. approved and approved by the Provincial Electrical Inspector. 11.2 Removal of Abandoned Signs: a) When a sign no longer serves the purpose for which it was built or located, the property owner of the premises on which it is located shall have the sign removed within the time period specified in this Bylaw applicable to that type of sign, or if no time period is specified, within fourteen (14) days after the day it no longer serves its purpose, or such longer period that is determined by the Director as being reasonable in the circumstances and that the Director has stated in a notice delivered to the owner. 11.3 Removal of Signs and Cost Recovery a) If any sign, when displayed or if after modification or alteration thereof, does not conform in every respect to the provisions of this Bylaw, or any other Bylaw or regulation applicable thereto, or if any sign is permitted to become unsafe or defective, the Director may direct, by way of written notice to the owner of CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 36 | Page DM 171255v1 the sign delivered by registered mail, that the sign be repaired or otherwise brought into compliance or removed within a period of five (5) days or such longer period as the Director may determine is reasonable in the circumstances. It shall be the duty of such owner to repair or remove such sign in accordance with the said notice; b) If this notice is not complied with within the said period, or if the owner of the sign cannot be located, the Director may have the offending sign removed at the expense of the person in default and the expense incurred by the City in so doing becomes a debt owing to the City which may be recovered from the property owner in the same manner as for property taxes; c) In the event that the property Owner or other person responsible for a sign fails or neglects to provide or maintain insurance as required under this Bylaw, the Director may refuse a permit for that sign and may order the owner or other person responsible to remove such a sign that has been placed on a property or premises, and the said sign shall be removed forthwith. If it is not removed within the time stipulated by the Director, the Director may, with the assistance of such employees or agents of the City as he or she may deem requisite, enter upon the premises where the sign is located and effect such removal at the expense of the person in default, and the City may recover the expense incurred thereof as a debt owing to the City, which may be recovered from the property owner in the same manner as for property taxes; and d) Every such owner shall remain fully responsible for all loss, costs, damages or expenses which may arise as the result of the display of said sign until such time as the same has been removed. 11.4 Entry for Inspection a) The Building Official, a bylaw enforcement officer or any other employee of the City appointed by the Council to administer or enforce this Bylaw, may enter at all reasonable times upon any property to ascertain whether the regulations and provisions of this Bylaw are being or have been compiled with. 11.5 Offence and Penalty Every person who: a) Violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw; b) Suffers or allows any act or thing to be done in violation of this Bylaw; or CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 37 | Page DM 171255v1 c) Neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by this Bylaw commits an offence and is liable to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000, and where the offence is a continuing one, each day that the offence is continued shall constitute a separate offence. READ a FIRST and SECOND time the 24th day of November, 2015. READ a THIRD time the 19th day of January, 2016. ADOPTED the 26 day of January, 2016. Originally signed by John Becker Originally signed by Tina Penney Mayor Corporate Officer CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 38 | Page DM 171255v1 SCHEDULE "A" a) An applicant for a sign permit, other than True North Fraser Agricultural Signs, shall submit a non-refundable processing fee of $40.00 for each proposed sign. If the sign is approved, this fee will be credited towards the appropriate permit fee as set below. b) The following fees will apply for signs in the City of Pitt Meadows: i. Fees based on total sign area. For multi-faced signs, the total sign area shall be the aggregate of the sign area on all faces. Signs up to 3.0 sq m $ 75.00 Signs larger than 3.0 sq m (up to 6 sq m) $150.00 Signs larger than 6.0 sq m (up to 10 sq m) $200.00 Signs larger than 10.0 sq m $250.00 ii. Fees for other types of signs: True North Fraser Agricultural Signs $ 20.00 Temporary Signs, not including True North $ 40.00 Fraser Agricultural Signs, On-Site and Off-Site Development Marketing Signs On-Site/Off-Site Development Marketing Signs $100.00 Sandwich Board Signs $ 40.00 (initial permit) Sandwich Board Sign Renewal $ 20.00 Banner Signs $ 40.00 (initial permit) 3 additional Banner Signs $ 20.00 (max. 4 per year) Feather Flag Signs $ 40.00 (initial permit) 3 additional Feather Flag Signs $ 20.00 (max. 4 per year) c) A person must obtain a separate permit before enlarging, rebuilding, relocating or extending an existing sign. d) The owner or occupant of a lot on which a sign or any part of the sign proposed to be suspended or projected over a street right-of-way, sidewalk, walkway or other place of public access, must obtain and maintain general commercial liability insurance for that sign in the minimum amount of $3,000,000 (three million dollars) per incident of injury to a person or property or to loss or CITY OF PITT MEADOWS SIGN BYLAW NO. 2719, 2015 39 | Page DM 171255v1 damage, naming the City as an additional insured, and indemnifying the City for any and all complaints, requests, claims or demands for any damages, harm, loss, injury to person or property of any kind whatsoever arising from or in relation to the sign, and for any and all expenses incurred by the City, including reasonable legal costs, in relation to same. Before any sign or part of a sign is so suspended, projected, altered, relocated or removed, must deliver a copy of the insurance policy to the City and any related documentation along with a permit application.