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BYLAW 839c PAGE 1 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 1 of 15 2/22/2007 DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD UNOFFICIAL OFFICE CONSOLIDATION SIGN BYLAW No. 839c, 2001 THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BYLAW, IT IS AN OFFICE CONSOLIDATION OF AMENDMENTS ON THE ABOVE-NOTED BYLAW AND IS PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. FOR ANY OFFICIAL PURPOSES, YOU MUST OBTAIN A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL BYLAW AND AMENDMENTS THERETO. BYLAW 839c PAGE 2 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 2 of 15 2/22/2007 DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD UNOFFICIAL CONSOLIDATION OF Bylaw No. 839c INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS: {881, 884, 898, 918, 933} A Bylaw to Regulate the number, size, type, form, appearance and location of Signs. Part 1 - Interpretation TITLE 1.1 This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as, "Sign Bylaw No. 839, 2001". DEFINITIONS 1.2 In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires: Abandoned Sign means any sign which no longer serves its previously intended purpose, including but not limited to signs that advertise businesses that have either moved to another location or discontinued operations for a period of 30 days or more, or a sign which is not maintained as required by this bylaw. (Added by Bylaw 933) Animated Sign means a sign through which the movement of one or more parts or through the impression of movement including color changes, flashing lights and illumination which exhibits noticeable changes in light intensity, but excludes digital time and/or temperature information, flags, banners or pennants. Banner Sign means a sign made up of fabric or other flexible material, of which the attachment to a building or other support structure does not require specialized structural members or alteration to support the sign. Building means a structure which is designed, erected or intended for the support, enclosure or protection of persons or property. Bulletin Board Sign means an illuminated or unilluminated, single or double- sided Free Standing, Window or Wall sign for the display of temporary information, which may include Real Estate Sales information sheets. Canopy means a permanent, non-retractable, unenclosed structure acting as a hood or cover over fueling pumps or a non-retractable, solid projection which extends from the face of a building and includes a structure commonly known as the theatre marquee but does not include normal architectural features such as lintels, sills, moldings, architrave's and pediments. Canopy Sign means a sign attached to or constructed in or on a face of a canopy. Construction Project Sign means an unilluminated sign erected on the site of that construction project advertising the name of any or all of the building, owners, financial backers, architects and consultants, contractors and subcontractors involved in that construction project. (Added by Bylaw 933) Contractor Sign means an unilluminated sign advertising a single contractor or sub-contractor involved in a construction project, erected on the site of that project. (Added by Bylaw 933) BYLAW 839c PAGE 3 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 3 of 15 2/22/2007 Copy means the wording on a sign surface either in permanent or removable letter form. Drive Thru Sign means a sign located directly adjacent to a drive thru lane and is used solely to identify the menu items available at the drive thru window. The information that is displayed can be changed manually using detachable letters, characters, numbers or graphics or can be changed automatically by means of the electronic switching of lamps or illuminated tubes. INSERTED BY BYLAW 884 Election Sign means a political or campaign sign erected on private or public property on behalf of candidates running for public office or proposition measures on election ballots. Entry/Exit Sign means a sign used to identify the entry and exit points of a parking lot, facility or drive thru lane. INSERTED BY BYLAW 884 Freestanding Sign means a sign, independently supported and visibly separated from a building or other structure and permanently fixed to the ground. Grade means the elevation of the nearest surface of sidewalk or highway, and for a sign completely within private property, grade means the average of the finished ground surface within 3m (10 ft.) of the sign. Height of the Sign means the vertical distance from the highest point of the sign to grade. Highway includes a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct and any other way open to public use, but excludes pedestrian sidewalks owned by the District of Sparwood. Home Occupation Sign means a sign, other than a Third Party Sign, which contains a "no advertising" message and is limited to the name, logo, address and number of a building, institution or person, and to the activity carried on, or the occupation of the person in the building or institution. Lot means the smallest unit in which land is designated as a separate and distinct parcel on a legally recorded plan or description filed in the Land Title Office. Lot Line means a legal boundary of a lot as shown or described on the records of the Land Title Office. Mobile Home Park means land used or occupied by any persons for the purpose of providing spaces for the accommodation of two or more mobile homes and for imposing a charge or rental for the use of such space. Mobile Home Pad means an area or land located within a mobile home park for the installation of one mobile home and additions thereon. Owner means a person or other legal entity that is registered on the title to a lot or site as an owner in fee simple. Real Estate Sign means a sign erected for the sale of property that is temporary and is located on the land where the parcel, lot or unit is for sale. Roof Sign means a sign erected upon the roof or top of the parapet of a building, 25% or more of the face of which is situated above the roof level of the building to which it is attached. BYLAW 839c PAGE 4 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 4 of 15 2/22/2007 Service Station means any building or land used or equipped to be used for retail sale of motor fuels, motor oils and automotive accessories and which may include motor vehicle repair. Shopping Centre means a group of retail stores in one or more buildings designed as an integral unit and having a common parking area. Sidewalk or Sandwich Sign means a sign not affixed to the ground that is typically placed and removed each day and may be double sided and is used to identify a business and or merchandise and is no larger than 0.56 m2 (6 ft2 on one side). (revised by Bylaw 918) Sign means any structure, painting or device which is used or intended to be used to identify, describe, promote, advertise or direct any object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business and which is placed to be seen by the general public, excluding murals Regulated by the Mural Bylaw. Site means one or more parcels owned by a common owner containing a building or group of buildings, separate from one another or joined by common walls, which are devoted to a common use, including, but not limited to shopping malls and industrial parks. Street Frontage means the boundary of a lot with an adjoining highway, other than a lane or walkway. Structure means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on or under the ground or water or attachment to something having location on or under the ground or water. Temporary Sign means a sign which is not permanently installed or affixed advertising a product, service or an activity which will be advertised on a time limited basis, which is either removed or the copy altered within 45 days of erection or last alteration of the copy , and includes Banner Signs, but excludes election signs (revised by Bylaw 918) Third Party Sign means a sign which directs attention to a business, profession, activity, commodity, service or entertainment other than one conducted, sold or offered upon the land and/or premises where such sign is located or within the building to which such sign is affixed. Traffic Control Device means a sign, signal, marking or other device placed or erected by the District of Sparwood or Ministry of Transportation and Highways to control, warn or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or to identify a highway: Under Canopy Sign means a sign which is suspended beneath and attached to a canopy or awning and includes an under-awning sign. Wall Sign means a sign attached to, marked on or inscribed on the wall of a building and which does not project more than 0.2 m (8 inches) beyond the wall or roofline of the building to which it is attached and shall include window signs. Deleted and Replaced by Bylaw 884 Wall Surface Area of a Building means that portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from grade to the top of a parapet wall or roofline and the entire width of the building. BYLAW 839c PAGE 5 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 5 of 15 2/22/2007 Window Sign means a non-animated sign which is located in or affixed to a window and which does not cover more than 50 percent of the area of the window. Yard means a yard required by the Zoning Bylaw for the zone in which the sign is located. Zones means the area into which the District of Sparwood is divided in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw. (revised by Bylaw 918) Zoning Bylaw means the District of Sparwood "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981" and amendments thereto and any subsequent bylaws which may be enacted in substitution therefore. PART 2 - SIGN REGULATIONS GENERAL REGULATIONS 2.1 Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, no person shall erect, construct or maintain: (1) a sign that interferes with the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or interferes with or obstructs a traffic control device: (2) a sign that interferes with any ventilation device; (3) a sign; guy, stay or attachment thereto that is attached to or interferes with any utility wire; poles or supports thereof; (4) a sign that obstructs any fire escape, required exit, window; door opening, or any wall opening intended as a means of ingress or egress; (5) a sign that is not in a safe condition; (6) a roof sign; (7) a sign that interferes with any surface or underground facilities, conduits or lines for water, sewage, gas, electricity, or communications equipment; (8) a sign attached to a tree or other living vegetation; (9) a sign that interferes with any existing warning or instructional sign; (10) a sign contrary to the Building Bylaw and accepted good engineering practice; (11) an illuminated sign that does not have CSA approval, the approval of the Provincial Electrical Inspector or incorporates a strobe light; (12) an illuminated sign that does not have the light source concealed in order to prevent glare; (13) a sign that does not have the framework and other rigid devices required for the lateral support of the sign integrated in appearance with the sign, provided that guy wires may be used for stabilizing freestanding and/or projecting signs subject to the conditions contained in this Bylaw; (14) a sign, awning or canopy which projects into, over or on District of Sparwood property without obtaining a sign permit and complying with BYLAW 839c PAGE 6 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 6 of 15 2/22/2007 such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Mayor and Council of the District of Sparwood; (revised by Bylaw 918) (15) a sign or any portion thereof that projects over a highway; (16) a sign which projects over pedestrian areas with a minimum clearance of less than 2.74 m (9 feet); (17) a sign or signs the aggregate area of which exceeds 25 percent of the wall surface area of the wall to which the sign or signs are affixed; (18) an illuminated sign in the RR-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, A-1, RR-MH and R-MH Zones; (19) a sign which is animated or revolving; (20) a sign without the permission of an owner of a lot or lots; (21) a sign without a valid and subsisting sign permit. (revised by Bylaw 918) (22) an abandoned sign. (Added by Bylaw 933) PERMITTED SIGNS 2.2 The following signs are permitted in the following zones without permit, when erected by an owner or with the permission of the owner of the Lot on which the sign is erected or constructed: (1) In the: RR-1 Restricted Low Density Residential; R-1 Low Density Residential; R-2 Medium Density Residential; R-3 High Density Residential; A-1 Agricultural Land; RR-MH Restricted Mobile Home Subdivision; R-MH Modular Home Subdivision; Zones, (a) One (1) unilluminated sign denoting name and address of property not exceeding 0.19m2 (2.04 ft2) in the area of any one (1) site (b) One (1) unilluminated sign denoting the name of a home occupation carried on within the dwelling unit not exceeding 0.56 m2 (6.0 ft2) in area and which shall only be permitted to be placed within the dwelling unit or flat against the wall facing the street frontage of the dwelling unit (c) One (1) unilluminated sign advertising the rental or sale of land or buildings not exceeding 0.37 m2 (4 ft2) in area for any one (1) lot or unit (2) R-MP Mobile Home Park: (a) One (1) unilluminated sign denoting name and address not exceeding 0.19m2 (2.04 ft2) in area for any one (1) mobile home space; (b) One (1) unilluminated sign denoting the name of a home occupation carried on within the dwelling unit not exceeding 0.19 m2 (2.04 ft2) in area and which shall only be permitted to be placed within the BYLAW 839c PAGE 7 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 7 of 15 2/22/2007 dwelling unit or flat against the wall facing the street frontage of the dwelling unit; (c) One (1) unilluminated sign advertising the rental or sale of land or buildings not exceeding 0.37 m2 (4 ft2) in area for any one (1) lot; (d) Two (2) illuminated or unilluminated identification signs to a maximum height of 6.09 m (20 feet) above ground and to a maximum area of 2.97 m2 (32 ft2) located at only the principal entrance(s) of a mobile home park; (e) Wall Signs on any one (1) side of a confectionary outlet not exceeding 0.139 m2 (1.5 ft2) per 0.3 m (1 ft) of width of the wall on which sign is placed. Inserted by Bylaw 898. (revised by Bylaw 918) (3) In the: INSERTED BY BYLAW 884 C-1 C.B.D. Commercial C-2 Highway Commercial C-3 Neighbourhood Commercial C-4 Comprehensive Commercial; Zones, (a) Drive Thru Signs (b) Drive Thru Entry/Exit Signs. (4) In all zones: INSERTED BY BYLAW 884 (revised by Bylaw 918&933) (a) Temporary Signs required by Provincial Regulation; (b) Temporary Signs that comply with the provisions of Section 2.3(1)(a), 2.3(1)(b) and 2.3(1)(c); (c) Banner Signs (d) Real Estate Signs; (e) Sidewalk or Sandwich Signs (f) Election signs not exceeding 2.97 m2 (32 ft2) erected not more than thirty (30) days prior to an election or referendum or a date subsequent to the date of a call for a election or referendum whichever date shall occur first and removed from lands and/or premises not more than fourteen (14) days subsequent to an election or referendum (g) Entry/Exit Signs (h) one (1) Construction Project Sign per parcel on the site of a building under construction or development, not exceeding 3.0 m2 (32 ft2) per side, and a maximum height of 5.0 m (16 ft), but only on parcels other than those with a single family dwelling or duplex being constructed or developed on them; (Added by Bylaw 933) BYLAW 839c PAGE 8 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 8 of 15 2/22/2007 i. Provided that the Construction Project Sign shall be removed no later than one (1) month following issuance of the occupancy permit for the construction or development. (i) one (1) Contractor sign per contractor or sub-contractor per parcel on the site of a building under construction or development, not exceeding 0.56 m2 (6.0 ft2) in area; (Added by Bylaw 933) i. Provided that the Contractor signs shall be removed no later than one (1) month following issuance of the occupancy permit for the construction or development. 2.3 The following signs are permitted in the following zones, provided a sign permit is issued for such signs: (1) In the: C-1 C.B.D. Commercial C-2 Highway Commercial C-3 Neighbourhood Commercial C-4 Comprehensive Commercial M-1 Light Industrial M-2 Heavy Industrial M-3 Extraction Industrial I-1 Institutional I-2 Institutional - Government PR Parks and Recreation A-1 Agricultural R-3 High Density Residential Zones (a) Wall Signs: (i) The maximum area of a wall sign on any one (1) side of a building shall be 0.09 m2 (1 ft2) per 0.3 m (1ft) of width of the wall on which such sign is placed. a.) Not withstanding 2.3(1)(a)(i), the maximum area of a wall sign on any one (1) side of a building shall be 0.18 m2 (2 ft2) per 0.3 m (1ft) of width of the wall on which such sign is placed in the M-1 (Light Industrial ) Zone. (Inserted by bylaw 881) b.) Not withstanding 2.3(1)(a)(i), the maximum area of a wall sign on any one (1) side of a building shall be 0.14 m2 (1.5 ft2) per 0.3 m (1ft) of width of the wall on which such sign is placed in the C-1 C.B.D. Commercial, C-2 Highway Commercial, C-3 Neighbourhood Commercial and C-4 Comprehensive Commercial Zones. INSERTED BY BYLAW 884 (ii) Wall signs may be illuminated or unilluminated. (b) Freestanding Signs: (i) One (1) double-faced freestanding sign is permitted on a site, except freestanding signs for shopping centres or multi-tenant buildings in a C-2, C-4 or M-1 zone; (see vi) BYLAW 839c PAGE 9 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 9 of 15 2/22/2007 (ii) Freestanding signs may be illuminated or unilluminated; (iii) A freestanding sign shall not exceed a height of 7.62 m (25 ft); (iv) Where a freestanding sign is within 3.048 m (10 ft) of a building, the maximum area of wall signs and freestanding signs combined shall not exceed the total area permitted for wall signs in that zone; Changed by Bylaw 898. (v) The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be: (a) 3.34 m2 (36 ft2) in a C-1 or C3 zone; (b) 9.29 m2 (100 ft2) in a C-2, C-4 or M-1, M-2, M-3, I-1, 1-2, A-1 or PR zone. (vi) Freestanding signs for shopping centres and multi-tenant buildings in a C-2, C-4 or M-1 zone shall be limited to: (a) one sign per street frontage for each shopping or multi-tenant building for the purpose of identifying the centre or building and the tenants collectively; and (b) entrance and exit signs provided these signs do not display any advertising message and each sign does not exceed 1.67 m2 (18 ft2) in area. (vii) Freestanding Site Identification Signs for R-3 High Density Residential shall be limited to a maximum of two signs per development, each not exceeding 9.29 m2 (100 ft2). (c) Canopy Signs: (i) A sign located on a canopy attached to a building is permitted only if the projection of the canopy is more than 0.61m (2 ft); (ii) Canopy signs shall: (a) have a minimum vertical clearance from grade of 2.74m (9 ft); (b) have a maximum projection out from the apron of the canopy of 203.2 mm (8 in); (c) not extend beyond the lateral or vertical dimensions of the canopy or its apron. (revised by Bylaw 918) (e) Public Utility (i) One (1) unilluminated sign identifying the building or use not exceeding 0.37 m2 (4 ft2) in area. (f) Third Party Signs (i) One (1) illuminated or unilluminated sign not exceeding 2.97 m2 (32 ft2), freestanding or attached to a wall. (g) Bulletin Board Sign BYLAW 839c PAGE 10 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 10 of 15 2/22/2007 (i) One (1) illuminated or unilluminated sign not exceeding 2.97 m2 (32 ft2), free Standing, Window or Wall signs in a C-2, C-3, C-4 or M-1 zone. (h) Election Signs on District of Sparwood Property: (i) Only a natural person or legal entity shall be issued an election sign permit; (ii) An election sign permit shall not be issued more than thirty (30) days prior to an election or a date subsequent to the date of a call for an election, whichever date shall occur first, and shall expire fourteen (14) days subsequent to the date of an election; (iii) On or before the expiration of an election sign permit the applicant for such election sign permit shall remove or cause to be removed all election signs for which such sign permit was issued. APPLICATION AND FEES 2.4 (1) Application for a sign permit or amendment to a sign permit, other than an election sign permit, shall be made by the owner of land or building to which the sign is to be anchored or by a person authorized by the owner; (2) Application for a sign permit or amendment to a sign permit, shall be made to the Clerk of the District of Sparwood on the applicable form attached hereto as Schedule "A-1" which is incorporated in and forms part of this bylaw and in the case of an election sign permit on the applicable form attached hereto as Schedule A-2, which is incorporated in and forms part of this bylaw; (3) An application for a sign permit or amendment to a sign permit, other than an election sign permit, shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the District of Sparwood according to the following scale: (a) for an amendment to an existing permit to alter or move a sign $10.00 (b) for all other applications $25.00 (4) No fees are payable for an election sign permit. INSPECTION 2.5 The Bylaw Enforcement Officer or the Public Works Superintendent is hereby authorized to enter, at all reasonable times, upon any property or premises to ascertain compliance with provisions of this bylaw. SIGN PERMIT - ISSUANCE AND REFUSAL 2.6 (1) The Clerk of the District of Sparwood or authorized designate may approve issuance of a sign permit or amendment to a sign permit where: (a) an application has been made for a sign permit or amendment to a sign permit; and BYLAW 839c PAGE 11 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 11 of 15 2/22/2007 (b) the proposed sign as specified in the permit application conforms with this and all other bylaws of the District; and (c) the permit applicant has paid the prescribed fee. (2) The Clerk of the District of Sparwood or authorized designate may refuse issuance of a sign permit or amendment to a sign permit where: (a) information as submitted in a permit application in respect of a proposed sign or change to an existing sign would lead to the erection or alteration of a sign contrary to provisions of this bylaw; (b) information required to be submitted under this bylaw is incomplete or incorrect; or (c) issuance is prohibited by or does not comply with, provisions of a District bylaw or the specifications of the Canadian Electrical Code most recently adopted by the Canadian Standards Association. (d) the proposed copy or graphics for the sign would be considered offensive to the general public. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY 2.7 (1) Where any sign or part thereof contravenes this bylaw or where any sign is in such condition as to be in danger of falling, or endangers the safety of persons or property or is unkept and unsightly, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or the Public Works Superintendent shall give to the owner or person in charge of the sign written notice specifying the danger or the violation, ordering the cessation thereof and requiring either removal of the sign or the carrying out of remedial work in the time and manner that the notice shall specify. In the event of failure to comply, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or the Public Works Superintendent may remove the sign or cause such remedial work to be done and the cost thereof, when certified by the Treasurer, shall be recoverable by the District of Sparwood. (revised by Bylaw 918) (2) Every person who violates any provisions of this bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in violation of any provision of this bylaw or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any provision of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence and upon summary conviction therefore, shall be liable to a fine and penalty not exceeding one thousand ($1000.00) dollars upon summary conviction in the manner provided by the Offence Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 C 338. (revised by Bylaw 918) UNITS OF MEASURE 2.8 Numerical quantities used in this bylaw are in International System of Units (SI). Bracketed conversions are to approximate imperial equivalents for convenience only and do not form part of this bylaw. EXEMPTIONS 2.9 (1) The Mayor and Council may by resolution exempt any person, firm or organization from being required to comply with the provisions of this bylaw, BYLAW 839c PAGE 12 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 12 of 15 2/22/2007 or any part thereof, who proposes to erect, or who has erected, a sign deemed by the Mayor and Council to be of benefit to the District of Sparwood as a whole on such terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Mayor and Council, provided that the Mayor and Council may not by resolution exempt election signs pursuant to this section. (2) When approved by resolution of Council, signs erected by the District of Sparwood or authorized agent are deemed to be excluded from the requirements of this bylaw. REPEALS 2.10 Sign Bylaw No. 699, 1996 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed. READ A FIRST TIME THIS 22nd DAY OF MAY, 2001 READ A SECOND TIME THIS 22nd DAY OF MAY, 2001 READ A THIRD TIME THIS 22nd DAY OF MAY, 2001 ADOPTED THIS 4th DAY OF JUNE, 2001 Mayor Clerk Certified to be a true copy of Bylaw No. 839 cited as, "Sign Bylaw No. 839, 2001" and adopted by Council on the above-noted date. _________________________ Clerk BYLAW 839c PAGE 13 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 13 of 15 2/22/2007 BYLAW NO 839 - SCHEDULE "A-1" APPLICATION FOR A SIGN PERMIT District of Sparwood Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, British Columbia V0B 2G0 Ph: (250)425-6271 Fax: (250)425-7277 DATE RECEIVED __________________________ RECEIPT # _______________________________ PERMIT #:________________________________ DATE GRANTED:__________________________ APPROVED BY: __________________________ I/WE make application for a: ______ sign permit ______ amendment to an existing sign permit ______ previous permit number Name of Applicant(s): Address and Telephone: Name of Legal Owner: Address and Telephone: AUTHORIZATION I/WE the undersigned do hereby acknowledge and give consent to the above named applicant(s) to apply on my (our) behalf for the sign permit/amendment to a sign permit noted below: Signature(s): Date: x.c.: Applicant Sign Permit file Property File BYLAW 839c PAGE 14 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 14 of 15 2/22/2007 BYLAW NO. 839 SCHEDULE "A-1" - PAGE TWO APPLICATION FOR A SIGN PERMIT PROPERTY 1. Legal Description of Affected Property: 2. Street Address of Affected Property: 3. Zoning Designation: 4. Proposed/Existing Sign Type, Size, Weight and Location: 5. Name, Address and phone of Sign Maker/Leaser/Alterer: 6. Proposed/Existing Method of Support: 7. Proposed/Existing Method of Illumination: 8. Is the proposed/existing sign wholly contained within the boundaries of the property noted in l above? 9. Application to include a sketch plan drawn to scale which shall specify: a. The dimensions and weight of the sign and where applicable, the dimensions of the wall surface of the building to which it is to be attached; b. The dimensions and weight of the sign's supporting members; c. The maximum and minimum height of the sign; d. The proposed location of the sign in relation to the face of the building; e. The proposed location of the sign in relationship to the boundaries of the lot upon which it is to be situated. f. The copy (sign wording) including graphics or description thereof. BYLAW 839c PAGE 15 OF 15 Sign Bylaw 839c.doc Page 15 of 15 2/22/2007 BYLAW NO. 839 - SCHEDULE "A-2" APPLICATION FOR AN ELECTION SIGN PERMIT DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, British Columbia V0B 2G0 Ph: (250)425-6271 Fax: (250)425-7277 DATE RECEIVED _______________________ RECEIPT # ____________________________ PERMIT #:_____________________________ DATE GRANTED:_______________________ APPROVED BY: ________________________ 1. Name of Candidate, if on behalf of the Candidate, or Proposition: 2. Date of Election or Proposition: 3. Name of Applicant: Address of Applicant: Telephone number of Applicant: This permit is conditional upon: 1. No election sign being placed or erected upon District of Sparwood property exceeding 0.836m2 (9 ft2); 2. No election sign being placed upon buildings owned by the District of Sparwood, whether leased or occupied by third parties or not, or lands upon which such buildings are situate; 3. No election sign being placed upon the vehicle known as the "Titan", and 4. In the event of a breach of any of the aforenoted conditions, this permit shall be deemed to be revoked. I, the undersigned acknowledge and agree that in the event that any damage is caused to property or equipment owned by the District of Sparwood by reason of the placement or erection of signs authorized by this permit, I shall indemnify and save harmless the District of Sparwood from any and all damages so caused, and shall immediately upon demand by the District of Sparwood, pay to the District of Sparwood the actual costs incurred by the District of Sparwood in repairing or restoring any such damage so caused. I further acknowledge and agree that in the event that any signs authorized by this permit, that are not removed within 14 days of the date of the aforesaid election, or referendum, I acknowledge and agree that the District of Sparwood shall be authorized to remove any such sign and dispose of such signs in any manner deemed appropriate by the District of Sparwood, without compensation to myself or any other person and that for each of such signs so removed by the District of Sparwood, I shall pay to the District of Sparwood the sum of $5.00 per sign, so removed, upon demand by the District of Sparwood. _______________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Applicant Date x.c.: Applicant Sign Permit file