Sign By-Law No. 65 of 2014 (Consolidated, incl. amendment 95 of 2021)
Sarnia, Ontario
· adopted 2014-06-30
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As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
BY-LAW NUMBER 65 OF 2014
OF THE CITY OF SARNIA
"A By-Law to Authorize Signs and Advertising Devices in the
City of Sarnia"
(Re: Sign By-law)
WHEREAS Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.
authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws respecting structures,
including fences and signs;
AND WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001,
c.25 provides that municipalities may pass by-laws to impose fees or
charges on persons for services or activities provided by or on behalf of
the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001,
c.25 provides that a municipality may enter into land and pull down or
remove a sign if it is erected or displayed in contravention of a by-law
respecting signs;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient for The Corporation
of the City of Sarnia to establish regulations for the location, size, height,
number, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of all signs
and
advertising
devices
placed
on
lands, buildings and other
structures within the City of Sarnia
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation
of the City of Sarnia enacts as follows:
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Table of Contents
1. TITLE AND INTENT OF SIGN BY-LAW
3
1.1
SHORT TITLE .................................................................. 3
1.2
INTENT .......................................................................... 3
2. DEFINITIONS
3
3. ADMINISTRATION
11
3.1
Interpretation ................................................................ 11
3.2
Administration ............................................................... 11
3.3
Existing Signs ................................................................ 11
3.4
Permits ......................................................................... 12
3.5
Permit Refusal, Expiry, or Renewal ................................... 13
3.6
Refunds ........................................................................ 14
4. ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
14
4.1
Violations ...................................................................... 14
4.2
Removal of Illegal Signs .................................................. 14
4.3
Penalty for Non-Compliance ............................................ 15
5. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL SIGNS
16
6. EXCEPTIONS
18
7. PROHIBITIONS
19
8. PERMITTED SIGNS
19
9. SPECIFIC SIGN REGULATIONS
20
10. VARIANCES
36
11. VALIDITY
37
12. REPEALS AND EFFECTIVE DATE
38
PART I PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
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SCHEDULE 'A'
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SCHEDULE 'B'
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1.
TITLE AND INTENT OF SIGN BY-LAW
1.1
SHORT TITLE
This By-law and any amendments thereto shall be known
and cited as the "Sign By-law".
1.2
INTENT
This By-law regulates signs and advertising devices in the
City of Sarnia with the intent of authorizing signs and devices
that:
Are appropriate in size, height, location, and number to
the type of activity or use to which they pertain;
Provide reasonable and appropriate means for the public
to locate and identify facilities, businesses and other
services without difficulty;
Minimize adverse impacts on nearby public and private
property;
Do not create a distraction or safety hazard for
pedestrians or motorists;
Protect and enhance the aesthetic qualities and visual
character of the City of Sarnia; and
Implement the policies of the Sarnia Official Plan.
2.
DEFINITIONS
2.1
In this by-law, the following definitions shall apply:
"Abandoned Sign" means a sign located on a property
which becomes vacant or unoccupied for a period of ninety
(90) days or more, or any sign that pertains to a time, event
or purpose that no longer applies.
"Advertising Device" means a sign.
"Alter" means any change to a sign including the addition
or removal or rearrangement of parts, but excluding the
changing of copy or the maintenance of the sign.
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"Animated Sign" means a sign that contains moving
sections, panels or parts or includes any lighting which
flashes, changes colour, revolves or oscillates but does not
include an Electronic Message Display.
"Awning Sign" means a structure, covered with fabric or
like material that is affixed to and projects from the exterior
wall of a building and provides shade or other protection
from the elements and that is or functions as a sign.
"Banner Sign" means a sign or advertising device made
from cloth, canvass, plastic or a similar lightweight non-
rigid material.
"Barn Sign" means a sign affixed parallel to a wall or roof
of a farm structure and which identifies the name of the
occupant and/or of the farm on which said farm structure
is located, but shall not include a roof sign.
"Billboard Sign" means an outdoor sign upon which is
displayed copy that advertises goods, products, or services
not necessarily sold or offered on the property where the
sign is located.
"Canopy Sign" means a structure that is attached to and
supported from the exterior wall of a building or is a self-
supporting unenclosed structure that is or functions as a
sign.
"Charity" means an association that is charitable under
provincial or federal law.
"Chief Building Official" means the person and/or his or
her designate so appointed by Council pursuant to the
Building Code Act, 1992.
"City" means The Corporation of the City of Sarnia.
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"Community Organization" means a non-profit group of
persons organized for the advancement of a civic, cultural
or recreational nature.
"Copy" means wording, letters, numerals, graphics
including pictures, logos, and artwork, on the display
surface of a sign.
"Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the City
of Sarnia.
"Designated Official" means an employee or agent of the
City of Sarnia who has been appointed through bylaw or
provincial legislation for administering and enforcing this By-
law.
"Directional Sign" means a sign erected for the purpose
of directing and/or regulating the movement of traffic or
pedestrians.
"Display Surface" means the surface of the sign, upon,
against, or through which the copy of the sign is displayed,
including the border or frame.
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"Election Sign" shall mean a sign advertising,
promoting, supporting or opposing the election of a
political party, a candidate for public office, or a "yes"
or "no" answer to a question on the ballot in a federal,
provincial or municipal election.
"Electronic Message Display" means a section of a sign
which is electronically controlled and which displays copy
in a pre-arranged sequence, and on which the intensity of
the illumination is maintained at a consistent level.
"Erect" means display, attach, affix, post, alter, construct,
place, locate, install, relocate or similar action.
"Façade" means the exterior wall of a building.
"Facia Sign" means a sign which is painted, projected onto
or affixed to a wall of a building or structure and which
is parallel to the wall of a building or structure.
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"Finished Grade" means the average elevation between
the highest and lowest point of the finished surface of the
ground below the base of a sign, exclusive of any artificial
embankment.
"Flag Sign" means a sign made of cloth or lightweight
material attachable by one edge to a freestanding pole.
"Freestanding Sign" means a sign permanently affixed
to the ground by a solid base or is supported by one or more
poles.
"Frontage" means the length of the Property Line parallel
to and along each Public Highway.
"Home Occupation Sign" means a non-illuminated fascia
sign identifying a home occupation as defined and regulated
in the City of Sarnia Zoning By-law.
"Illuminated Sign" means a sign lit by artificial light which
is direct, indirect, internal or external to the sign.
"Inflatable Sign" means a sign filled with air or gas and
tethered to the ground, any structure or a vehicle, and shall
include balloons used as an advertising device.
"Information Sign" means a sign for public safety or
convenience regulating traffic, parking or other functional
use of the property or a sign denoting sections of a building
and bearing no commercial advertising.
"Menu Board Sign" means a sign associated with a drive-
through facility and used to display and order products and
services available from the drive-through facility.
"Mobile Sign" means a sign which is capable of being
readily moved from one location to another, and may be
part of or attached to a wheeled trailer or frame without
wheels in such a manner so as to be able to be moved
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from place to place, but does not include a sidewalk sign or
a vehicle/trailer sign.
"Motor Vehicle / Trailer Sign" means a sign that is
painted or affixed to a motor vehicle or trailer, which is
stationary and visible from a public highway and is used as
a sign, unless said vehicle or trailer is licensed and operated
for transportation in the normal day-to-day operation of the
business.
"Mural" means any type of display such as a painting,
illustration, decoration, or any other similar covering to
any external wall or integral part of a building or structure
that is not a sign as defined by this By-law.
"Official Sign" means any sign required by a federal or
provincial statute or regulation or by a municipal by-law
and shall include a traffic sign, street name sign, and a
permanent sign erected, located, or displayed on a public
highway to inform the public of the location of public
buildings, hospitals, public libraries, institutions, parks and
similar uses.
"Owner" means the registered owner of the property, any
person described on a sign, whose name, address or
telephone number appears on the sign, who has installed
the sign, who is in lawful control of the sign, who benefits
from the message on the sign, or has permitted the sign to
be erected or used and for the purposes of this By-law there
may be more than one owner of a sign.
"Person" means an individual or corporation.
"Personal Sign" means a temporary sign located on a
property where residential uses are permitted, which is used
for a personal announcement or congratulatory message.
"Property" means a parcel of land having specific
property lines, which is capable of legal transfer.
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"Property Line" means the legal boundaries of a parcel of
land.
"Projecting Sign" means a sign attached to a building or
structure and projecting out horizontally from a building at
approximately a right angle to the building or structure.
"Public Authority" means any department of the City of
Sarnia, County of Lambton, Conservation Authority, the
Government of Ontario or the Government of Canada.
"Public Highway" means municipal land which has been
dedicated as a public highway and includes sidewalks and
boulevards.
"Public Use Sign" means a sign erected by or under the
jurisdiction of a public authority.
"Real Estate Sign" means a sign located on a property for
the purpose of advertising the sale, lease, or rental of such
property or building or part of a building located thereon and
it also includes a sign advertising the sale of a subdivision
development.
"Roof Sign" means a sign erected upon or above the lowest
point of any roof of a building or on a parapet wall that
extends above any portion of a building's roof whether
wholly or partially supported by said building.
"Sidewalk Sign" means a free standing moveable sign not
fastened by any means to the ground or any structure and
which is designed to be moved readily and manually from
one location to another, and includes signs commonly
referred to as A-board, T-frame, and sandwich boards.
"Sign" means any surface, structure and other component
parts, which are capable of being used as a visual medium
or display to attract attention to a specific subject matter for
identification, information or advertising purposes, and shall
include conveying information by way of words, pictures,
images, graphics, emblems, or symbols, or any
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device used for the purpose of providing direction, business
promotion, or the promotion of a person, product, activity,
service, event or idea.
"Sign Area" means:
a. For a sign having one display surface, the area of the
display surface;
b. For a sign having two parallel display surfaces , which
are separated by the thickness of the sign structure
and the thickness is not used as a display surface, the
area of one display surface and if the surfaces are
different sizes, the larger surface shall be used;
c. Where there is no border or the sign is composed of
individually installed letters, numbers, symbols,
pictures, images, or shapes, the smallest polygon that
encloses the surface of the sign or the grouping of
letters, numbers, symbols, pictures, images or shapes.
d. Any other sign face, the area of all display surfaces
with respect to any sign.
"Sign Clearance" means the vertical distance between
finished grade and the lowest point of the sign including
the support structure.
"Sign Height" means the vertical distance measured from
finished grade to the highest point of the sign and includes
any support structure or ornamental feature.
"Temporary Sign" means a non-illuminated sign which is
not permanently affixed to the ground on which an activity
or event that is not permanent in nature is advertised. A
"push-in" or "wire frame" type of sign is also a temporary
sign.
"Use" means the uses allowed in the City of Sarnia Zoning
By-law and as identified in the Tables of this By-law.
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"Visibility Triangle" means the triangular-shaped area of
land abutting the intersection of a lane, public highway, or
private road that is required to be maintained free of
obstructions that could impede the vision of a pedestrian or
the driver of a motor vehicle driving on the lane, public
highway or private road.
A visibility triangle shall be determined as follows:
a) A visibility triangle adjacent to an exterior side lot
line shall be the area enclosed by each of the
intersecting street lines measured to a point 5.0m
back from the intersection of the property lines, and
a diagonal line drawn between these two points.
b) A visibility triangle from a driveway, lane or right-of-
way shall be the area enclosed by the line along the
limits of the driveway and the street line measured to
a point 3.0m back from the intersection of the street
lines and the limit of the driveway, lane or right-of-
way and a diagonal line drawn between these two
points.
"Window Sign" means a sign within a building which is
intended primarily to be visible from the exterior of the
building through a window.
"Zone" means any land use zone established in the City of
Sarnia Zoning By-law.
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3.
ADMINISTRATION
3.1
Interpretation
Where applicable in this By-law, unless the contrary
intention is indicated, reference to the singular shall include
plural and reference to masculine shall include feminine.
3.2
Administration
3.2.1
The Chief Building Official or designated official shall be
responsible for the administration and enforcement of this
By-law on all public and private property within the
geographic boundaries of the City of Sarnia.
3.2.2
The Chief Building Official or designated official may enter
upon any property at any reasonable time to inspect a sign
for the purpose of determining its compliance with this By-
law.
3.2.3
If any portion of this By-law is found to be in conflict with
any other provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or
other municipal, provincial or federal statute, the provision
which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
3.3
Existing Signs
3.3.1
Nothing in this By-law applies to a sign that is lawfully
erected on or before the day this By-law comes into force,
with the exception that mobile signs and temporary signs
shall have regard to all applicable provisions of this By-law.
3.3.2
The maintenance and repair of the sign or a change in the
copy shall be deemed not to, in itself, constitute an
alteration.
3.3.3
Where a sign that is lawfully erected on or before the day
this By-law comes into force is altered or removed, all
applicable provisions of this By-law shall then apply.
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3.4
Permits
3.4.1
Every person erecting, locating or displaying a sign within
the City of Sarnia, with the exception of a sign listed in
Section 6.1 and Section 6.2, shall apply for and obtain a
permit.
3.4.2
Every person applying for a sign permit shall provide:
a. A completed application form as prescribed by the City
of Sarnia;
b. A site plan which clearly illustrates the following:
i.
location of the proposed sign(s);
ii.
location of proposed and existing building(s);
iii.
location of existing sign(s);
iv.
distance of the proposed sign(s) from property
lines.
v.
distance of the proposed sign(s) from other
signs on the property and from neighbouring
properties,
vi.
other information as required by the Chief
Building Official;
c. Drawings and information which includes the following:
i.
Dimensions;
ii.
Supporting framework;
iii.
Sections and elevations;
iv.
Materials;
v.
Height, length and width;
vi.
Sign face area;
vii.
Parking calculations (if required);
viii.
other information as required by the Chief
Building Official;
d. All applicable permit fees;
e. Written authorization of the registered owner of the
property, if the applicant is not the owner of the
property;
f. Where applicable, proof of approval for the proposed sign
from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction.
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3.4.3
Drawings and specifications required under section 3.4.2,
above, shall be prepared by an architect or professional
engineer OR Ontario Land Surveyor where required by the
Ontario Building Code or where it is deemed necessary by
the Chief Building Official.
3.4.4
Permits for Mobile Signs will be issued for the location of the
Mobile sign as identified on the owners' approved site plan
drawing.
3.4.4.1
Permits for mobile signs will only be issued upon
demonstration by the applicant that all provisions related
to mobile signs in this By-law are adhered to.
3.4.4.2
Application for additional mobile signs on the property
or relocation of existing mobile signs not originally
approved on the applicants' site plan, shall require
resubmission for a mobile sign permit and will void any
previously approved mobile sign permits.
3.5
Permit Refusal, Expiry, or Renewal
3.5.1
A permit may be refused if the proposed sign does not
comply with this By-law, any other By-law or provincial or
federal statute or regulation.
3.5.2
Every permit issued by the Municipality for a permanent sign
shall expire six (6) months from the date of issuance if
installation of sign has not significantly commenced in the
opinion of the Chief Building Official.
3.5.3
Every permit issued by the Municipality for a permanent sign
shall expire upon the removal or alteration of the sign.
3.5.4
A permit may be revoked where the permit was issued as
the result of false, mistaken, incorrect, or misleading
information, statements, or undertakings on the application,
or if the sign has not been installed in compliance with the
sign permit.
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3.6
Refunds
3.6.1
The Chief Building Official or designated official shall
determine the amount of fees, if any, that may be refunded
where the City of Sarnia issued the permit in error.
4.
ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
4.1
Violations
4.1.1
When, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official or
designated official, a violation of the By-law exists, the Chief
Building Official or designated official shall issue an order to
the owner. The order shall specify those sections of the By-
law which the owner is in violation of and shall state the
period of time in which the violator has to correct the alleged
violation.
4.1.2
In the opinion of the Chief Building Official or designated
official, if a sign or advertising device constitutes a hazard
to public safety he may take immediate steps to remove the
risk or hazard without notice. Within seventy-two
(72) hours' following such action, notice specifying the
reason for such action shall be served to the owner of the
sign.
4.2
Removal of Illegal Signs
4.2.1
Any sign erected wholly or partially on or over a public
highway or on any other lands owned by or under the
jurisdiction of the City may be removed by the City
immediately without notice, unless the property owner has
received written approval from the City.
4.2.2
If the order as required under 4.1.1 of this by-law is not
complied with, the Chief Building Official or designated
official, or others acting under his direction may enter upon
the land and remove such sign following the deadline set out
in the order.
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4.2.3
Any sign removed shall be stored by the City for a period
of ten (10) days, during which time the owner or his agent
may be entitled to retrieve such sign upon receipt by the
City of the amount calculated by the Chief Building Official
or designated official as the cost of removing and storing the
sign as set out in the fee and service schedule.
4.2.4
Where a sign removed by the municipality has not been
retrieved within the period of ten (10) days, such sign may
be forthwith sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the
City on the authority and direction from the Chief Building
Official.
4.2.5
The owner of any sign which is removed by the City shall
be liable to pay to the City the cost of removal, storage
and disposal of the sign. Failure to pay the costs may
result in the amount being collected in like manner as
municipal taxes.
4.3
Penalty for Non-Compliance
4.3.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law
is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine
not exceeding $5,000.00 for each offense exclusive of costs.
Each day such violation is committed, or permitted to
continue, shall constitute a separate offense and may be
punishable as such thereunder. Such fine shall be
recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act. Set fines are
shown on Schedule "A" which is attached and forms part of
this By-law.
4.3.2
The court in which the conviction has been entered and any
court of competent jurisdiction thereafter, may make an
order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence
by the person convicted and such order shall be in addition
to any other penalty imposed on the person convicted.
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4.3.3
If any owner of any lands fails to comply with anything
required to be done in accordance with this By-Law, the City
in addition to all other remedies available at law, shall:
a. Have the right to enter the property and remedy the said
lands and/or premises so as to create and/or maintain
compliance with those standards set forth in this by-law,
b. Not be liable to compensate such owner or any other
person having an interest in the property by reasons of
anything done by or on behalf of the City of Sarnia under
provisions of this section, and
c. Have the right to recover from the owner of the property
any amount expended by or on behalf of the City of
Sarnia under the authority of this section and such
amounts may be collected in like manner as municipal
taxes
5.
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL SIGNS
5.1
No person shall erect or display, or cause to be erected or
displayed, any sign except in compliance with the provisions
of this By-law.
5.2
No person shall erect or maintain a sign that obstructs a
required parking area, including a parking space, loading
space, driveway or aisle.
5.3
No person shall erect or maintain a sign attached or
supported by a structure not intended for this purpose.
Including but not limited to a tree, fence, light standard or
utility pole.
5.4
Any owner of a sign which is illuminated by external means,
shall control the intensity of the illumination as to not
adversely
impact
neighbouring
properties,
to
the
satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
5.5
Any owner of a sign containing an electronic message display
shall equip the sign with automatic dimming
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technology which adjusts its brightness in direct correlation
to ambient light conditions, to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building Official.
5.6
Any person who erects an electronic message display shall
ensure that the minimum display time for any electronic
message, without movement or change in colour is no less
than eight (8) seconds with a one second maximum
transition time changing to another static image except that
electronic message displays located within 30 metres from
an intersection of property lines shall have a minimum
display time of 30 seconds.
5.7
No person shall place, install or display a sign containing
an electronic message display within 100 metres from a
rural or residential zone or a property used for residential
purposes with the exception that a place of worship, golf
course or school sign may contain an electronic message
display provided it has a minimum setback of 50 metres
from a property containing a residential use and is turned
off between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
5.8
No person shall erect or maintain a sign that obstructs the
view of any pedestrian or motor vehicle driver so as to cause
an unsafe condition in the determination of the Chief Building
Official.
5.9
No person shall erect or maintain a sign within a visibility
triangle.
5.10
No person shall erect or maintain a sign on or over City
property or a public highway unless the sign owner has
received written approval from the City
5.11
No person shall display a sign containing information on an
event, service, activity or business not located on the same
property on which the sign is placed, except for billboard
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signs, temporary signs, election signs and community
organization signs.
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5.12
No person shall erect or maintain a sign in a zone other than
what is permitted in Section 9.16 and Tables 1-17 of this
By-Law.
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5.13
No person shall erect or maintain more signs than is
permitted in Tables 1-17 of this By-Law.
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5.14
No person shall erect or maintain a sign that has a sign area
that is larger than what is permitted in Section 9.16 and
Tables 1-17 of this By-law.
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5.15
No person shall erect or maintain a sign that is taller than
what is permitted in Tables 1-17 of this By-Law.
5.16
No Person shall erect, locate, or display or cause to be
erected, located, or display a Sign which is not maintained
in a proper state of repair, becomes unsightly, becomes
structurally inadequate or faulty, or could be hazardous to
a pedestrian or motorist
6.
EXCEPTIONS
6.1
No sign permit is required for the following signs provided
they otherwise comply with the applicable provisions of
this By-law:
a. Election signs;
b. Real Estate signs;
c. Sidewalk signs;
d. Personal signs;
e. Public Use signs;
f. Signs associated with a community organization,
erected for a period which shall not exceed fourteen
(14) days;
g. Window Signs;
h. Home Occupation Signs;
i.
Directional Signs;
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j. Temporary Signs;
k. Barn signs;
l.
Inflatable signs.
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m. Flag signs.
6.2
The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this
By-law:
a. Public use signs;
b. Commemorative plaques or corner stones that do not
advertise;
c. Murals that do not advertise;
d. Flags or emblems of patriotic, civic, educational or
religious organizations.
7.
PROHIBITIONS
7.1
No person shall erect, use or maintain, or cause or permit
to be erected, used or maintained any of the following signs:
a. A sign located on a property which does not specifically
identify or advertise a business, service, or occupant of
the property where it is located, unless otherwise
specified in this By-law;
b. An animated sign;
c. An abandoned sign;
d. A vehicle/trailer sign;
8.
PERMITTED SIGNS
8.1
Section 8 and section 9 of this By-law are interdependent
and shall be read together.
8.2
If a sign is specifically defined in this By-law, but not listed
as a permitted sign in any table, then the sign shall not be
permitted.
8.3
A sign that is listed as being permitted shall only be allowed
if it satisfies all applicable provisions of this By- law.
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8.4
In the Tables in this By-law, the letter "P" indicates a sign
that is permitted. The letter "N" indicates a sign that is not
permitted.
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8.5
The type of sign located on a property is based on the use
of the property. The following land use categories identified
in the City's Zoning By-law are identified in the Tables to this
By-law:
RES = Residential (includes Open Space and Waterfront
zones)
IND = Industrial
COM = Commercial (includes Business Park zones)
INS
= Institutional
RU
= Rural
DT
= Downtown
9.
SPECIFIC SIGN REGULATIONS
9.1
Awning Signs
9.1.1
An awning sign erected, located or displayed on a building
above a location where the public passes shall have a
minimum sign clearance of 2.5m.
9.1.2
The maximum projection of an awning sign shall be 2.0m
beyond the building wall to which it is attached but shall
not extend past the property line.
9.1.3
The zone where awning signs are permitted, maximum
number of awning signs permitted on a property, maximum
area of awning signs and maximum height of awning signs
shall comply with Table 1.
TABLE 1: AWNING SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted "P"
or
Not
Permitted "N"
P
N
P
P
P
P
Maximum
1#
N
1#
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE 1: AWNING SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
Maximum
Sign Area
15%*
N
15%*
Maximum
Sign Height
N/A
N
N/A
*percentage of building façade area
#per each façade adjacent to a public highway
N/A = not applicable
9.2
Banner Signs
9.2.1
No banner sign shall be erected, located, or displayed for
the same business or event for a period greater than sixty
(60) days in a calendar year.
9.2.2
No banner sign shall be erected, located or displayed within
15m of a property used solely for residential purposes.
9.2.3
The zone where banner signs are permitted, maximum
number of banner signs permitted on a property, maximum
area of banner signs and maximum height of banner signs
shall comply with Table 2.
TABLE 2: BANNER SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
N
N
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N
N
1 per property
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
15% of the first story building façade
area
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE 2: BANNER SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Maximum
Sign Height
N
N
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A = not applicable
9.3
Billboard Signs
9.3.1
No billboard sign shall be erected closer to a public highway
than the minimum required setback for a building under the
City's Zoning By-law, as amended, for the applicable zone.
9.3.2
No billboard sign shall be erected, located or displayed less
than 200.0 metres from another billboard sign.
9.3.3
No billboard sign shall be erected, located or displayed less
than 100.0 metres from any property located in a residential
zone.
9.3.4
No billboard sign shall be erected, located or displayed less
than 100.0 metres from a property containing residential
uses.
9.3.5
The zone where billboard signs are permitted, maximum
number of billboard signs permitted on a property,
maximum area of billboard signs and maximum height of
billboard signs shall comply with Table 3.
TABLE 3: BILLBOARD SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted "P"
or
Not
Permitted "N"
N
N
N
P
P
N
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N
N
N
1 per property
N
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
N
25m²
10m²
N
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE 3: BILLBOARD SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Maximum
Sign Height
N
N
N
10m
7m
N
9.4
Canopy Signs
9.4.1
A canopy sign erected, located or displayed on a building
above a location where the public passes shall have a
minimum sign clearance of 2.5m.
9.4.2
The maximum projection of a canopy sign shall be 2.0m
beyond the building wall to which it is attached.
9.4.3
Motor vehicle service station fuelling areas may have 1 sign
on each side of fuelling area canopy.
9.4.4
The zone where canopy signs are permitted, maximum
number of canopy signs permitted on a property, maximum
area of canopy signs and maximum height of canopy signs
shall comply with Table 4.
TABLE 4: CANOPY SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted "P"
or
Not
Permitted "N"
N
N
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N
N
1 per each façade adjacent to a
public highway, 1 per side of a motor
vehicle service station canopy
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
15% of the first story building façade
area
Maximum
Sign Height
N
N
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A = not applicable
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
9.5
Election Signs
BL95/21
9.5.1
No election sign shall be installed until:
i.
The issuance of writs for a provincial or federal
election.
ii.
The first day of the nomination period for a
Municipal Elections.
iii.
The Candidate has filed their nomination with
the City Clerk for a municipal election.
9.5.2
All election signs shall be removed within seven (7) days of
the day on which the election is held.
9.5.3
No election sign shall be erected in a residential zone that
is lit by artificial light which is direct, indirect, internal or
external to the sign.
9.5.4
The zone where election signs are permitted, maximum
number of election signs permitted on a property, maximum
area of election signs and maximum height of election signs
shall comply with Table 5.
TABLE 5: ELECTION SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
P
P
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
3 per property.
Maximum
Sign Area
1.5m²
0.5m²* 1.5m²
Maximum
Sign Height
N/A
* See Section 9.5.3 for additional provisions.
N/A = not applicable
9.6
Facia Signs
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
9.6.1
A facia sign shall not project more than 0.6m from the wall
of a building or structure.
9.6.2
No facia sign shall be erected, located, or displayed less than
2.5m above finished grade on a building or structure.
BL55/16
9.6.3
Notwithstanding Section 9.6.2, a facia sign may be
erected, located, or displayed less than 2.5m above
finished grade on a building or structure if it does
not project more than 0.05m from the wall or building
it is affixed to.
BL55/16
9.6.4
The zone where facia signs are permitted, maximum
number of facia signs permitted on a property, maximum
area of facia signs and maximum height of facia signs shall
comply with Table 6.
TABLE 6: FACIA SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted "P"
or
Not
Permitted "N"
P
P
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted
on
Property
No
maxim
um.
1
No maximum.
Maximum
Sign Area
15%*
0.2m²
15% of the building façade area
Maximum
Sign Height
N/A
* Percentage reflects the building façade area
N/A = not applicable
9.7
Flag Signs
9.7.1
No flag sign shall be erected, located, or displayed within 1m
of a public highway.
9.7.2
No flag sign shall be erected, located, or displayed within
10m of another flag sign or a mobile sign.
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
9.7.3
The zone where flag signs are permitted, maximum number
of flag signs permitted on a property, maximum area of flag
signs and maximum height of flag signs shall comply with
Table 7.
TABLE 7: FLAG SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
P
N
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
1*
N
1*
Maximum
Sign Area
2m²
N
2m² per sign.
Maximum
Sign Height
N/A
N
N/A
*per 7.5m of property line adjacent to a public highway
N/A = not applicable
9.8
Freestanding Signs
9.8.1
Where permitted in this By-law, a freestanding sign shall not
be erected, located, or displayed closer than 3m to a public
highway; except that a freestanding sign having a minimum
sign clearance of 2.5m and has supports having a
maximum width of 28cm and which does not have a
base or ornamental features which create a view obstruction
for motorists and pedestrians, may be 1.0m from the
property line.
9.8.2
Notwithstanding section 9.8.3, Table 8, a freestanding sign
for places of worship, golf courses and schools, as defined
in the City of Sarnia Zoning By-law, is permitted in a
residential zone, provided that the freestanding sign is
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As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
setback a minimum of 30m from any adjacent residential
uses.
9.8.2.1
Notwithstanding section 9.8.3, Table 8, a maximum of
one freestanding sign is permitted for places of worship,
golf courses and schools as defined in the City of Sarnia
Zoning By-law.
9.8.2.2
Notwithstanding section 9.8.3, Table 8, the maximum
sign face area for places of worship, golf courses and
schools as defined in the City of Sarnia Zoning By-law,
shall be 5m².
9.8.2.3
Notwithstanding section 9.8.3, Table 8, the maximum
sign height for places of worship and schools as defined
in the City of Sarnia Zoning By-law, shall be 3.5m.
9.8.3
The zone where freestanding signs are permitted, maximum
number of freestanding signs permitted on a property,
maximum area of freestanding signs and maximum height of
freestanding signs shall comply with Table 8.
TABLE 8: FREESTANDING SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING
CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
N*
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N*
1 per property or if there is more
than one business establishment on
the site, 1 freestanding sign for each
50m of frontage or major portion
thereof; on a corner site or through
lot 1 freestanding sign on each
frontage.
Maximum
Sign Area
N*
10m²
20m²
15m²
10m²
Maximum
N*
8m
10m
8m
8m
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE 8: FREESTANDING SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING
CATEGORY
Sign Height
* See Section 9.8.2 for exceptions.
9.9
Inflatable Signs
9.9.1
No inflatable sign may be erected, displayed or located
closer than 30.0m to any other inflatable sign or mobile sign.
9.9.2
No inflatable sign shall be erected, displayed or located
closer than 3.0m to any property line.
9.9.3
No inflatable sign shall be erected, displayed or located in a
manner that restricts the free and safe movement for any
pedestrian, vehicle or other conveyance on any sidewalk,
path or driveway, or in a manner which impedes vision.
9.9.4
Inflatable sign dimensions shall not exceed 5m in any
direction.
9.9.5
The zone where inflatable signs are permitted in, maximum
number of inflatable signs permitted on a property,
maximum area of inflatable signs and maximum height of
inflatable signs shall comply with Table 9.
TABLE
9:
INFLATABLE
SIGNS
PERMITTED
BY
ZONING
CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
N
N
N
P
P
N
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N
N
N
1
N
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
N
No maximum.
N
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE
9:
INFLATABLE
SIGNS
PERMITTED
BY
ZONING
CATEGORY
Maximum
Sign Height
N
N
N
5m
N
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9.10
Menu Board Signs
9.10.1 The zone where menu board signs are permitted in,
maximum number of menu board signs permitted on
a property, maximum area of menu board signs and
maximum height of menu board signs shall comply
with Table 10.
TABLE 10: MENU BOARD SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING
CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
N
N
N
P
P
P
Maximum
Number of
Signs
Permitted
on
Property
N
N
N
4
per
drive
through
facility.
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
N
4m²
Maximum
Sign
Height
N
N
N
2.5m"
BL55/16
9.11
Mobile Signs
9.11.1
No mobile sign shall be erected, located or displayed on a
property that has a frontage of less than 20m.
9.11.2
No mobile sign shall be erected, located or displayed within
50m of another mobile sign on the same property.
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
9.11.3
No mobile sign shall be erected, located or displayed within
10m of another mobile sign on an adjacent property.
9.11.4
No mobile sign shall be erected, located or displayed within
1.0m of a public highway.
9.11.5
No Mobile Sign shall be erected, located, or displayed within
10m of a Freestanding Sign on the same Property.
9.11.6
No mobile sign shall be erected, located or displayed within
25m of a property used solely for residential purposes.
9.11.7
No mobile sign shall be illuminated or animated, contain an
electronic message display nor shall any mobile sign create
noise or motion.
9.11.8
No mobile sign shall contain fluorescent or neon colours.
9.11.9
A mobile sign shall display the name and telephone number
of the sign owner in a clearly visible location.
9.11.10
The zone where mobile signs are permitted in, maximum
number of mobile signs permitted on a property, maximum
area of mobile signs and maximum height of mobile signs
shall comply with Table 11.
BL55/16
TABLE 11: MOBILE SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted "P"
or
Not
Permitted
"N"
P
N
P
P
P
N
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
1
N
BL 55/16 - 1 per
property or if there is
more than one business
establishment on the site
1 mobile sign for each 50
metres of frontage; on a
corner site
N
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE 11: MOBILE SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
1 mobile sign on each
frontage
Maximum
Sign Area
5m²
N
5m²
N
Maximum
Sign Height
2.5m
N
2.5m
N
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9.12
Projecting Signs
9.12.1
No portion of a projecting sign shall be erected, located, or
displayed less than 2.5m above grade on a building or
structure.
9.12.2
No projecting sign shall project more than 2m into the
required front or side yard setbacks as defined in the City's
Zoning By-law.
9.12.3
The width between faces of a projecting sign shall not
exceed 0.3 metres.
9.12.4
The zone where projecting signs are permitted, maximum
number of projecting signs permitted on a property,
maximum area of projecting signs and maximum height of
projecting signs shall comply with Table 12.
9.12.5 9.12.5
TABLE
12:
PROJECTING
SIGNS
PERMITTED
BY
ZONING
CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
N
N
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N
N
1 per business.
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
1.5m²
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE
12:
PROJECTING
SIGNS
PERMITTED
BY
ZONING
CATEGORY
Maximum
Sign Height
N
N/A
BL55/16
9.13
Real Estate Sign
9.13.1
A real estate sign which advertises a subdivision or
condominium development shall not be erected, located, or
displayed
until
the
subdivision/condominium
being
advertised has been draft approved and must be located on
the plan of subdivision/condominium site.
9.13.2
A real estate sign which advertises a subdivision or
condominium development shall be removed within thirty
(30) days after the date of the sale of the last property
within the plan of subdivision/condominium.
9.13.3
A real estate sign which advertises a subdivision or
condominium development shall not be erected, located, or
displayed within 5m of a property line.
9.13.4
Notwithstanding Table 3, the maximum size of a real estate
sign which advertises a subdivision or condominium
development shall be 4m2.
9.13.5
The zone where real estate signs are permitted, maximum
number of real estate signs permitted on a property,
maximum area of real estate signs and maximum height of
real estate signs shall comply with Table 13.
TABLE 13: REAL ESTATE SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING
CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
P
P
P
P
P
P
Maximum
1 per property adjacent to a public highway.
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE 13:
CATEGORY
REAL ESTATE SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
Maximum
Sign Area
4m²
0.5m²*
4m²
Maximum
Sign Height
N/A
* See Subsection 9.12.4 for additional provisions
BL55/16
9.14
Roof Signs
9.14.1 The zone where roof signs are permitted, maximum number
of roof signs permitted on a property, maximum area of roof
signs and maximum height of roof signs shall comply with
Table 14.
TABLE 14: ROOF SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
N
N
N
P
N
N
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N
N
N
1
N
N
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
N
25m²
N
N
Maximum
Sign Height
N
N
N
6m*
N
N
*Height represents above mean level of the roof it is attached to.
BL55/16
9.15
Sidewalk Signs
9.15.1
A sidewalk sign shall only be used and displayed during
actual hours of operation of the business that it is
advertising.
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
9.15.2
No sidewalk sign shall be located in a manner that restricts
the free and safe movement for any pedestrian, vehicle or
other conveyance on any sidewalk, path or driveway, or in
a manner which impedes visibility for such safe movement.
9.15.3
Notwithstanding sub-section 5.10, of this By-law, a sidewalk
sign may be permitted on any municipal sidewalk in the
Downtown and Mitton Village areas subject to the approval
of the Chief Building Official and compliance with the
following:
9.15.3.1
The maximum projection from the face of a building or
onto a sidewalk for sidewalk signs shall be 0.91m;
9.15.3.2
The Size of each panel of a sidewalk sign shall not exceed
0.61m x 1.02m;
9.15.3.3
The owner of each establishment having such a sign shall
indemnify and save harmless The Corporation of the City
of Sarnia from any and all actions, causes of actions,
suits, debts, claims and demands which the said
Corporation may sustain, incur or be liable for in
consequence of the authority granted to allow such
sidewalk sign, and shall provide proof (to the Chief
Building Official) of and maintain a $1 million minimum
liability insurance in which the said Corporation is an
additional named insured."
9.15.4
The zone where sidewalk signs are permitted, maximum
number of sidewalk signs permitted on a property,
maximum area of sidewalk signs and maximum height of
sidewalk signs shall comply with Table 15.
TABLE 15: SIDEWALK SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted "P"
or
Not
N
N
P
P
P
P
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE 15: SIDEWALK SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Permitted
"N"
Maximum
Number
of
Signs
Permitted on
Property
N
N
A maximum of one per business for
single or multi-business properties.
Maximum
Sign Area
N
N
1m²
Maximum
Sign Height
N
N
1m
BL55/16
9.16
Temporary Signs
9.16.1
A temporary sign shall not be located on a property more
than fourteen (14) days prior to the event or activity taking
place on the property.
9.16.2
A temporary sign shall be removed within seven (7) days
of the activity or event ceasing on the property.
9.16.3
Notwithstanding Sections 9.15.1 and 9.15.2, no temporary
sign is permitted to remain for a period in excess of 30
days within a 6 month period.
9.16.4
The zone where temporary signs may be permitted in,
maximum number of temporary signs permitted on a
property, maximum area of temporary signs and maximum
height of temporary signs shall comply with Table 16.
TABLE
16:
TEMPORARY
SIGNS
PERMITTED
BY
ZONING
CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted
"P" or Not
Permitted
"N"
P
P
P
P
P
P
Maximum
Number of
3 per property.
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
TABLE
16:
TEMPORARY
SIGNS
PERMITTED
BY
ZONING
CATEGORY
Signs
Permitted
on Property
Maximum
Sign Area
2m²
0.5m²
2m²
Maximum
Sign Height
N/A
BL55/16
9.17
Window Signs
9.17.1 The zone where window signs may be permitted in,
maximum number of window signs permitted on a
property, maximum area of window signs and
maximum height of window signs shall comply with
Table 17.
TABLE 17: WINDOW SIGNS PERMITTED BY ZONING CATEGORY
Zoning Category
RU
RES
INS
IND
COM
DT
Permitted "P" or
Not Permitted "N"
N
N
P
P
P
P
Maximum Number
of
Signs
Permitted
on
Property
N
No Maximum.
Maximum
Sign
Area
N
50% of the window surface*
Maximum
Sign
Height
N
N/A
BL55/16
* shall apply to the window surface area for each individual
window the sign is located on.
BL55/16
9.18
Other Signs
9.18.1 The maximum sign face area of a directional sign shall be 0.5m².
BL55/16
10.
VARIANCES
10.1
Any person may apply for a variance from this By- law
or any provision thereof.
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
10.2
Every person applying for a sign variance shall
provide the City with:
i)
A completed application form as prescribed by
the City of Sarnia;
ii)
A site plan that includes the information
required in Section 3.4.2(b) of this By-law;
iii)
Drawings and information required by Section
3.4.2 of this By-law;
iv)
Rationale as to how the general intent and
purpose of the By-law is met; and
v)
The required fee.
10.3
Variances from the provisions of this By-law may be
authorized by the Director of Planning and Building,
if in his or her opinion the general intent and purpose
of the By-law are maintained.
10.4
Notwithstanding
Section
10.3,
the
Director
of
Planning and Building shall not authorize variances to
allow:
i)
A person to erect or maintain a sign in a zone
other than what is permitted in Tables 1-17 of
this By-Law; and
ii)
A person to erect or maintain a sign within a
visibility triangle.
10.5
The Director of Planning and Building shall notify the
applicant of his or her decision within 14 days of
receiving a complete application.
An applicant may appeal the decision of the Director
of Planning and Building within 10 days to the
Committee of Adjustment, who acts as the Sign
Variance Committee, appointed under Council.
10.6
An applicant may appeal the decision of the Director
of Planning and Building within 10 days to the
Committee of Adjustment, who acts as the Sign
Variance Committee, appointed under Council.
11.
VALIDITY
11.1
If a Court of competent jurisdiction declares any section or
part of a section of this By-law invalid, such decision does
not affect the validity, effectiveness, or enforceability of
the other sections or parts of the provisions of this By-law
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
unless the court makes an order to the contrary.
12.
REPEALS AND EFFECTIVE DATE
12.1
The following By-laws are hereby repealed:
By-law 7 of 1993, By-law 110 of 1997, By-law 138 of 1999
and By-law 103 of 2005.
12.2
This By-law shall come into full force and effect on the final
passing thereof.
FINALLY PASSED this 30th day of June, 2014.
"Anne Marie Gillis"
Acting Mayor
____________"Scott McEachran"
for Clerk
CONSOLIDATED
As Amended by By-law #55 of 2016 and 95 of 2021
THE CITY OF SARNIA
PART I PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
By-law #65 of 2014: Sign By-law
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COLUMN 1
Short Form
Wording
COLUMN 2
Provision
creating or
defining offence
COLUMN 3
Set Fine
1
Failure to
obtain a
sign
permit.
3.4.1
$250.00
2
Obstruction
in a parking
area
5.2
$100.00
3
Use of a
structure not
intended for
support of a
sign
5.3
$50.00
4
Failure to
control the
intensity of
an
illuminated
sign
5.4
$100.00
5
Failure to
use
automatic
dimming
5.5
$100.00
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technology
6
Fail to limit
visual
change to
eight
seconds or
greater
5.6
$100.00
7
Placement of
an electronic
message
display less
than 100m
from a
residential
use
5.7
$100.00
8
Obstruct
view as to
create
unsafe
condition
5.8
$250.00
9
Placement of
a sign in
visibility
triangle
5.9
$250.00
10
Placement of
a Sign on
City Property
or public
highway
5.10
$250.00
11
Display of
information
not
connected to
5.11
$100.00
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property
12
Placement of
a Sign in a
zone that is
not
permitted.
5.12
$100.00
13
Placement of
more signs
than what is
permitted.
5.13
$100.00
14
Placement of
a sign that
has a sign
area that is
larger than
what is
permitted.
5.14
$100.00
15
Placement of
a Sign that
is taller than
what is
permitted.
5.15
$100.00
16
Placement of
a Sign that
is not in a
proper state
of repair.
5.16
$250.00
17
Placement of
a sign that is
prohibited
7.1
$250.00
18
Placement of
sign in
contravention
9
$100.00
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n of specific
sign
provisions
"NOTE: The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is
section 4.3.1 of by-law no. 65 of 2014 a certified copy of which has
been filed".
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SCHEDULE 'A'
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SCHEDULE 'B'
BY-LAW NUMBER 65 OF 2014 OF THE CITY OF SARNIA
"A By-Law to Authorize Signs and Advertising Devices in the City of Sarnia"
(Re: Sign By-law )
READINGS:
FIRST: June 30th, 2014
SECOND: June 30th, 2014
THIRD: June 30th, 2014
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA
Planning and Building Department
City Hall
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7N2