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CITY OF TIMMINS
BY-LAW NUMBER 2012- 7223
BEING A BY-LAW to prohibit and regulate signs and other advertising devices
within the Corporation of the City of Timmins
WHEREAS Section 99 of the Municipal Act R.S. O. 2001, Chapter 25. provides
that municipalities may pass By-laws respecting advertising devices, including
signs:
AND WHEREAS Section
11 of the Municipal.:Act, R.S. O. 2001; Chapter 25,
provides that a single-tier municipality may pass By-laws respecting structures," ...
including fences and signs;
AND WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, R.S. O. 2001, Chapter 25,
provides that municipalities may pass By-laws imposing fees or charges for
services or activities provided;
AND WHEREAS Section 427 of the Municipal Act, R.S. O. 2001, Chapter 25,
provides that municipalities have the authority by By-law or otherwise to direct or .
require that a matter or thing be done, and that municipalities may direct that, in
default of this being done by the person directed or required to do it, such matter
or thing shall be done at the person' s expense;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Timmins enacts as follows:
PART I
DEFINITIONS
1.
In this by- law:
1) "
A-frame Sign" shall mean any portable sign, triangular in shape,
designed with no less than two sides of similar length forming its
apex allowing it to stand freely on the ground;
2) "
Abandoned or Obsolete Sign" shall mean a sign located on
property which becomes vacant and unoccupied for a period of 60
days or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose
which has passed and/ or no longer applies;
3) "
Advertising Device" shall mean any device or object which is used
or can be used to attract public attention to any good( s) or service( s)
or facility( ies) or event(s) including, but not limited to flags,
banners, pennants and lights;
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AdvertisingSign
4)"
shallmeanasignwhichisownedand
maintainedbyapersonengagedintherentalorleasingofthesign
and/orsignfaceareaforadvertisinggoods/servicesorfacilitiesupon
whichcopycanbefastenedinamannersuchthatanothercopycan
besubstitutedfromtimetotime;
Alter"
5)
shallmeananychangetothesignstructureorsignface
includingtheaddition, deletionorre-arrangementofparts, provided
achangeinthemessagedisplayedbyasigndoesnotinitself
constituteanalteration;
AnimatedSign"
6)
shallmeanavideoscreenoranykineticor
illusionarymotionofalloranypartofasignandincludesthe
rotationofasignbutdoesnotincludeanelectronicmessageboard;
AwningSign"
7)
shallmeanasignattachedtoorwhichformspart
ofthesurfaceofeitheraretractableawningoranon-retractable
canopyprovidedthatforpurposesofdeterminingtheSignAreaof
anAwningSign, onlythenumberofsquaremetresofthepartofthe
awningorcanopywhichisusedasavisualmediumordisplayto
attractattentionshallbeconsideredtobetheSignAreaofthe
AwningSign;
Banner"
8)
shallmeanasignoradvertisingdevicemadefromcloth,
orasimilarlightweightmaterialsuchasplastic;
BuildingCodeAct
9)""
shallmeantheBuildingCodeAct, 1992, S.O.
1992, c. 17, asamended, oranypredecessororsuccessorthereto;
CharitableSign"
10)
shallmeanamobilesigndisplayedonprivate
propertyforthepurposeofadvertisingcommunityserviceevents
and/oracharitableorganization'sfunctionsordrivesprovidedsuch
signdoesnotpromoteabusinessorproduct;
CommunityMobileSign
11)"
shallmeanamobilesignerectedon
Citypropertypursuanttotheprovisionsofthisby-lawuponwhich
messageswhichadvertisecharitable, communityservicesorevents
andwhichdonotpromoteabusinessorproductmaybedisplayed
bymembersofthepublic;
ConstructionSign"
12)
shallmeanasignwhichidentifiesorprovides
informationrelatingtooradvertisingtheconstructionofabuilding
orstructureonthelandsonwhichthesigniserected;
Copy"
13)
shallmeanthegraphiccontentofasignsurfaceineither
permanentorremovableletter, pictorial, symbolic, ornumericform;
Council"
14)
shallmeantheCounciloftheCityofTimmins;
SightTriangle"
15)
shallmeanatriangularspace, freeofbuildings,
streetlines
structuresandobstructions, formedbytwointersecting
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abuttingacornerlotandathirdlinedrawnfromapointonastreet
streetline
linetoanotherpointona ,
eachsuchpointbeingthe
street
requiredsightdistancefromthepointofintersectionofthe
lines asspecifiedintheCityofTimminsZoningBy-Law;
DesignatedOfficial"
16)
shallmeantheClerkoftheCityofTimmins,
oranysuccessortothisposition, andthedesignateordesignatesof
thatindividual;
DirectionalSign"
17)
shallmeananysignwhichgivesdirectionsor
instructionsforthecontrolofvehicularorpedestriantrafficwithin
thepropertyonwhichthesignislocatedandshallincludeanentry
andexitsign;
ElectionSign"
18)
shallmeanasignadvertisingorpromotingthe
electionofapoliticalpartyoracandidateforpublicofficeina
federal, provincialormunicipalelectionandincludessigns
promotingthepositionofapersonregisteredtocampaignwith
respecttoaquestiononaballot;
ElectronicMessageBoard"
19)
shallmeanasignwhichis
electronicallycontrolledandwhichdisplaysinformationina
prearrangedsequence;
Facade"
20)
shallmeananentirebuildingwallincludinganyparapet
butdoesnotincludeanystructureerectedabovethetopstoreyofa
building;
FasciaSign"
21)
shallmeanasignwhichisattachedandparalleltothe
surfaceofanexteriorwallofabuildingorstructureandincludesa
horizontalsignattachedandparalleltotheperimetersurfaceofa
canopy;
FlagSign"
22)
shallmeanasignmadeofclothorlightweightmaterial
attachablebyoneedgetoapoleorrope;
FlashingSign"
23)
shallmeanasignwhichcontainsanintermittentor
flashinglightsourceorwhichincludestheillusionofintermittentor
flashinglightbymeansofanimationoranexternallymountedlight
sourcebutdoesnotincludeanautomaticchangingsignor
electronicallycontrolledmessageboard;
Frontage"
24)
shallmeanthehorizontaldistancebetweenthesidelot
lines, suchdistancebeingmeasuredperpendicularlytothelinejoining
frontlotlinerearlot
themiddleofthe
witheitherthemiddleofthe
linesidelotlines
ortheapexofthetriangleformedbythe
andata
frontlotline
pointthereindistant7.5m [24.6ft.] fromthe ;
Grade"
25)
shallmeanthelowestofthelevelsoffinishedground
adjacenttothelocationofthesign, exclusiveofanyartificial
embankmentcreatedwithoutthepermissionoftheCity;
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GroundSign"
26)
shallmeanasignwhichisfreestandinginafixed
positionandissupportedbyasignstructureattachedtooraffixed
intothegroundandwhichisnotsupportedbyanybuildingorother
structureand, withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing, shall
includeasignattachedtooraffixedorembeddedintothegroundby
meansofabaseorsleeve(s) orothersupportingstructurewhichis
attachedtooraffixedorembeddedintothegroundandintowhicha
removablesignstructuremaybeinsertedorattached;
Height"
27)
shallmeantheverticaldistancemeasuredfromthe
proposedorfinishedgradeimmediatelybelowthesigntothehighest
extremityofthesignincludinganyframe, borderorornamental
feature;
InflatableSign"
28)
shallmeananyadvertisingdevicedesignedtobe
inflatedandwhichistetheredtotheground, abuilding, structure, or
similarsupportandincludeshot-airballoons;
InteriorSign"
29)
shallmeanatemporarysignthatisnotvisibleor
intendedtobeseenfromanywhereotherthanwithinthepropertyon
whichthesignislocated;
LandscapingSign"
30)
shallmeanasignlocatedordisplayedonthe
groundandcreatedthroughtheuseofplantsandlandscaping
materials;
Lot"
31)
see, "Property";
MobileSign"
32)
shallmeanafreestandingsigngreaterorequalto1.5
2
m (16sq. ft.) insignarea, whichsign (includingitsbaseorother
supportingstructure) isdisplayedonbutnotpermanentlyanchored
intothegroundorotherwiseattachedtooraffixedorembeddedinto
thegroundortoabuildingorstructureinapermanentmanner, but
shallnotincludeA-framesignsorasignattachedtoorlocatedona
vehicle;
MobileSignLicensee"
33)
shallmeanapersonlicensedunderby-laws
oftheCityofTimminstocarryonthebusinessofleasingmobile
signs;
MonolithSign"
34)
shallmeanagroundsigndisplayedonapillar-like
structurewhichhasnostructuraldelineationbetweenthebaseofthe
signandthedisplaysurfaceofthesign;
MunicipalAct"
35)
shallmeantheMunicipalAct, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25, asamended, oranysuccessorthereto;
MunicipalAddress"
36)
shallmeantheidentifyingstreetnumberand
streetnameassignedtoapropertyortoabuildingorunitwithina
buildingontheproperty;
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Mural"
37)
shallmeananytypeofdisplayorartisticendeavour
appliedaspaintorfilmtoanyexternalwallorotherpartofa
buildingorstructurewhichdoesnotincludeanywordsor
advertisementoranyotherpromotionalmessageorcontent
includinglogosandtrademarks;
NeighbourhoodEventSign"
38)
shallmean, withoutlimitingthe
generalityoftheforegoing, anysignadvertisingaprivategarage
sale, bazaar, bakesaleorthelike;
OfficialSign"
39)
shallmeananysignerectedbyorunderthe
jurisdictionofafederalorprovincialgovernmentoragencyora
municipalityandanysignrequiredbyafederalorprovincialstatute
orregulationormunicipalby-law;
OpenHouseDirectionalSign"
40)
shallmeanatemporaryportable
signintendedtodirecttraffictoaresidenceforresaleorlease;
Owner"
41)
shallmeantheregisteredownerofanyproperty;
Parapet"
42)
shallmeanalowwallprotectingtheedgeofaroofand
includesanyarchitecturalfeaturesforminganintegralpartofsuch
wall;
Permit"
43)
shallmeanapermitissuedunderthisby-law;
Person"
44)
shallmeananindividual, business, firm, corporation,
association, partnership, oranycombinationthereof;
PlanningAct"
45)
shallmeanthePlanningAct, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13,
asamended, oranysuccessorthereto;
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PortableSign"
46)
shallmeanafreestandingsign, lessthan1.5m (16
sq. ft.) insignarea, whichsign (includingitsbaseorother
supportingstructure) isdisplayedonbutnotpermanentlyanchored
intheground, orotherwiseattachedto, oraffixedorembeddedinto
thegroundinapermanentmanner. Withoutlimitingthegenerality
oftheforegoing, thisdefinitionshallincludesignscommonly
referredtoasA-frameSigns, T-frameSignsandsandwichboard
signsmeetingthiscriteriabutshallnotmeanorincludeaGround
2
SignoraMobileSign, includingaT-frameSignlargerthan1.5m
16sq. ft) oranysignotherwisedefinedinthisby-law;
PosterSign"
47)
shallmeanasignwhichistemporarilysecuredinthe
groundoronanexistingsecondarysupportsuchasalampstandard,
groundsignstructure, orsomeotherfoundationotherthanthe
exteriorwallofabuildingforitsstructuralsupport;
Premises"
48)
shallmeantheinterioroforaunitwithinabuilding;
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ProjectingSign"
49)
shallmeanasignattachedoraffixed
perpendiculartooratanangleofgreaterthan5degreesfromthe
surfaceofafacadeofabuilding;
Property"
50)
shallmeanaparcelofland, includingallbuildings, and
structuresthereon;
RepairandMaintain"
51)
shallmeananythingdonetopreservethe
conditionofasignortopreventthedeteriorationofthesignand
includestherestorationofthesignbyremovingorreplacingworn
out, missing, damagedorbrokenparts;
RoofSign"
52)
shallmeanasignlocatedwhollyorpartiallyabovethe
rooforparapetelevationofabuilding, butdoesnotmeanafascia
signattachedtoeitherafacadeofabuildingorarooftopelevator
room;
Sign
53)""
shallmeananysurface, structureandothercomponentparts,
whichisusedorcapableofbeingusedasavisualmediumordisplay
toattractattentiontoaspecificsubjectmatterforidentification,
informationoradvertisingpurposesandincludesanadvertising
device;
SignArea
54)""
shallmeanthenumberofsquaremetresonthesurface
ofasignincludingtheborderandframeandwherethereisno
bordershallincludeallofthesurfacearealyingwithinthe
extremitiesofthesign. Whereasignhastwoormoreopposing
displaysurfacesseparatedbyaninteriorangleof5degreesorless,
onehalfofthetotalareaofthedisplaysurfacesshallbeusedinthe
calculationofthesignarea;
SignOwner
55)"
shallinclude:
a)
apersonwhoistheoccupantofthepropertyorpremises, if
thesignidentifiesthepropertyordirectsattentiontoproducts
orservicesofferedbythepersonontheproperty; or
b)
inthecaseofamobilesignoranadvertisingsign, theowner
orlessorofthesignstructure; or
c)
thepersonorpersonshavingtheuseormajorbenefitofthe
sign; and
d)
anypersonactingorpurportingtoactonbehalfofthepersons
listedin (a),(b) or (c) withrespecttothesign.
SignStructure
56)"
shallmeananythingusedtosupportorbracea
signfaceandwhichmaybeattachedtothegroundorabuildingor
structure;
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SpecialOccasionSign"
57)"
shallmean, withoutlimitingthegenerality
oftheforegoing, atemporarysignadvertisingapromotionalevent
suchasagrandopening, specialinventoryclearanceorthelike;
Storey"
58)
shallmeanthatportionofanybuildingwhichissituated
betweenthetopofanyfloorandthetopofthefloororroofnext
aboveit;
Street
59)""
shallincludeacommonandpublichighway, street, avenue,
parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaductortrestle, anypart
ofwhichisintendedfororusedbythegeneralpublicforthepassage
ofvehiclesandincludestheareabetweenthelateralpropertylines
roadallowance"
thereofandmayalsobereferredtoasa ;
T-frameSign"
60)
shallmeananysignsupportedbyabasesuchthat
thesignandbasearesimilarinshapetoaninverted "T";
TemporaryRealEstateSign
61)""
shallmeananysignwhichisnot
permanentlyattachedtooraffixedintothegroundortoabuilding
forthepurposeofadvertisingthesale, leaseorrentalofexisting
buildingslocatedontheproperty;
CityProperty
62)""
shallmeanland, buildingsorchattelsownedby
TheCorporationoftheCityofTimmins;
Unsafe
63)""
whenusedwithrespecttoasignorsignstructureshall
meanaconditionwhichis, intheopinionoftheDesignatedOfficial,
structurallyinadequateorfaultyorwhichmaybehazardoustoany
personorproperty;
Use"
64)
whenusedinconjunctionwiththewords "residential",
employment", "industrial", "commercial", "institutional",
agricultural", "openspace" orsimilarwords, shallmeansuchuses
asmaybepermittedundertheZoningBy-law;
WallSign
65)""
shallmeananysigndirectlymarkedonorinscribedon
anexteriorwallsurfaceofabuilding, butshallnotincludeamural;
Zone"
66)"
shallmeantheareaofadefinedlandusezoneintheCity's
currentZoningBy-lawpassedunderthePlanningAct;
ZoningBy-Law
67)""
shallmeanCityofTimminsZoningBy-LawNo.
2011-7100, asamended, oranysuccessorthereto.
PARTII - PERMITS
2.
Apermitisrequiredforanysignerected, locatedordisplayedwithinthe
CityofTimminswiththeexceptionofthesignslistedinSchedule "B" to
thisBy-law.
3.
TheapplicantforapermitshallsubmittotheDesignatedOfficial:
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1)
acompletedapplicationformasprescribedbytheDesignated
Official;
2)
thewrittenauthorizationoftheownerofthepropertyandthe
occupantofthepremisesorsignowner;
3)
duplicatecopiesofacurrentplanofsurveycertifiedbyaregistered
OntarioLandSurveyoronwhichthelocationoftheproposedsignis
showninrelationtotheboundariesofthelot, adjacentstreetsand
anybuildingsonthelot, ifrequiredbytheDesignatedOfficial;
4)
duplicatecopiesofadrawingshowingplan, elevationandcross-
sectionviewsoftheproposedsignandsignstructure, includingthe
dimensions, copydesignandmaterials;
5)
whereapplicable; drawingsandspecifications, induplicate, showing
thepartsofthebuildingtowhichtheproposedsignistobeattached;
6)
whereapplicable; proofofapprovalfortheproposedsignfromall
othergovernmentalauthoritieshavingjurisdiction; and
7)
theappropriatefee, assetoutinSchedule "A" tothisby-law.
4.
TheDesignatedOfficialshallissuethepermitforasignifallprovisionsof
thisby-lawandanyotherapplicablelawknowntotheDesignatedOfficial
includingbutnotlimitedtotheBuildingCodeAct, by-lawsofthe
CorporationoftheCityofTimmins, andanyguidelinesoftheMinistryof
TransportationfortheProvinceofOntario) havebeencompliedwith,
providednosignpermitshallbeissuedtoanybusinessthatrequiresa
licencepursuanttoaby-lawoftheCity, ifsuchbusinesshasnotobtained
theappropriatelicence.
RevocationofPermits
5.
TheCitymayrevokeapermitunderanyofthefollowingcircumstances:
1)
wherethepermithasbeenissuedinerrorbytheCityoronthebasis
offalse, mistaken, incorrectormisleadinginformationor
undertakingsprovidedtotheCity; or
2)
wherethesigndoesnotconformtothisBy-laworanyconditionsof
approvalunderthisBy-law.
ExpiryofPermits
6.
ApermitissuedbytheCityshallexpire:
1)
upontheexpiryofanydisplayperiodspecifiedunderthisby-lawor
pursuanttothetermsofapermit; or
2)
inallotherinstances, sixmonthsfromthedateofissuanceunlessthe
signhasbeenerectedforitsintendedpurpose; and
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3)
immediatelyuponremovalofthesign.
PARTIII - GENERALPROHIBITIONSANDREGULATIONS
7.
Nopersonshall:
1)
erect, locateordisplayasignwithoutapermitwhereapermitis
requiredunderthisBy-law;
2)
erect, locateordisplayasignforwhichapermithasbeenobtained
exceptinaccordancewiththeapprovedpermitapplicationasper
plansanddrawingssubmittedaspartofthepermitapplication;
3)
erect, locateordisplayasigninamannerthatisnotinaccordance
withtheregulationsofthisby-lawortheconditionsofanyvariance
grantedunderthisBy-law;
4)
erect, locateordisplayasignofatypewhichisnotspecifically
permittedunderthisBy-law;
5)
erect, locateordisplayasignwhichisprohibitedunderthisby-law;
6)
erect, locateordisplayasignwhichisonoroverhangsCity
property, includinganyroadallowancewithouttheexpressed
writtenconsentoftheDesignatedOfficialexceptasprovidedinPart
VandVIofthisby-law;
7)
erect, locateordisplayanysignthatobstructsthepathorviewof
anypedestrian, ordriverofamotorvehicleorobstructsthevisibility
ofanytrafficsignordevice, orwhereitinterfereswithvehicular
trafficinanymannerthatcouldendangeranyperson;
8)
erect, locateordisplayanysignthatmaybeconfusedwithany
trafficsignordevice;
9)
exceptasexpresslypermittedunderPartV, erect, locateordisplaya
signwithintheSightTriangle, asdefinedBytheCityofTimmins
ZoningBy-Law;
10) exceptasspecificallypermittedunderthisby-law, erect, locateor
displayasignonprivatepropertyforapurposeotherthanapurpose
ancillarytoaprincipalusepermittedundertheCityofTimmins
ZoningBy-lawandcarriedonwithinabuildinglocatedonthe
propertyorthepurposeoffacilitatingthecommencementofsucha
use;
11) failtoensurethatthelightfromanysignwhichisilluminatedis
deflectedawayfromanyadjacentpropertyandthepathofvehicular
traffic;
12) failtoensurethatthelightingintensityofanilluminatedsignis
turnedoffordimmedbetweenthehoursof9:00p.m. and8:00a.m.
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ifsodirectedbytheDesignatedOfficial, ortheconditionsofany
permit;
13) failtomaintainasigninaproperstateofrepairsothatsuchsign
doesnotbecomeunsafeorunsightly; or
14) failtoremoveorbringintocomplianceasignwhichiserectednotin
accordancewiththeprovisionsofthisby-lawwhensodirectedby
theDesignatedOfficial.
8.
Apersonshallbedeemedtobeerecting, locatingordisplayingasignif
thatpersonisasignowneranddirects, permitsorfailstostoptheerection,
locationordisplayofthesign.
9.
ThesignownershallnotifytheDesignatedOfficialofthecompletionofthe
erectionofanygroundsignorfasciasignerectedpursuanttoapermit
underthisby-lawwithin15daysafterthesigniserected.
PARTIV - REGULATIONSFORPARTICULARTYPESOFSIGNS
ProhibitedSigns
10.
Thefollowingsignsareprohibitedunderthisby-law:
1)
abandonedorobsoleteSigns;
2)
animatedsigns, withtheexceptionofElectronicMessageBoards
permittedunderSections16and17ofthisby-law;
3)
roofsigns;
4)
awallsignotherthanamuralpermittedunderthisby-law;
5)
flagsignsorpennants;
6)
signsontrucks, trailers, orvehiclesthatareparkedonapropertyina
mannerthatisunrelatedtotheirnormaluseasvehiclesandismore
consistentwiththeuseorintendeduseofthevehicleasasign;
7)
anysigncapableofbeingconfusedwithasignsuchasatrafficsign,
trafficsignalorofficialsign; and
8)
AnA-Framesignerectednotinaccordancewithsection38-3(c) of
thisby-law.
11.
Whereasignisnotexpresslypermittedunderthisby-lawitshallbe
deemedprohibited.
12.
WhereatypeofsignisnotspecificallypermittedunderSchedule "C", it
shallbedeemedprohibited.
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GroundSigns
13.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayagroundsignotherthanin
accordancewiththeregulationsinSchedule "C", thegeneralregulations
underthisby-lawandthefollowingadditionalregulations:
1)
nogroundsignshallbeerected, located, ordisplayed:
a)
within3metresofadrivewayentranceorexitattheedgeof
theroadallowance; or
b)
within15metresofanintersection.
LandscapeSigns
14.
Landscapesignsarepermittedinaccordancewiththeregulationsin
Schedule "A" andthegeneralregulationsunderthisby-lawforaground
signpermittedunderthisby-law.
MonolithSigns
15.
Notwithstandingthedefinitionofsignarea, thesignareaofamonolithsign
shallnotincludetheareaofthelowerportionofthesigntoalimitoftwo
thirdsofthetotalheightofthesignstructure, providedthereisnochange
ofcolourandcopy, otherthanthemunicipaladdressofthepropertywithin
thatlowerportionofthesign. Ifthereiscopyorchangeofcolourfrom
withinthelowerportionofthemonolithsign, thenthesignareashall
includetheareaofthesignabovethelowestextremityofanycopyor
changeincolour.
ElectronicMessageBoards
16.
ElectronicMessageBoardsarepermittedongroundsignserected, located
ordisplayedinassociationwithapublicorprivateschoolasdefinedinthe
EducationAct, auniversityorcommunitycollege, hospital, library, or
governmentinstitutionontheproperty, provided:
1)
amaximumof30% ofthesignareamaybeusedforthepurposesof
anelectronicmessageboard;
2)
theminimumdisplaytimeforanyelectronicmessage, without
movementorchangeincolour, shallbe30seconds; and
3)
theintensityoftheilluminationshallbemaintainedataconstant
level.
17.
ElectronicMessageBoardsarepermittedongroundsignsandfasciasigns
inEmploymentZonesorCommercialZones.
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DirectionalSigns
18.(
1) Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayadirectionalsignwithasign
2
areainexcessof0.56m (6sq.ft.).
2) Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayadirectionalsignwithaheight
greaterthan1.5m (4.92ft.).
19.
Corporatelogosmaybedisplayedondirectionalsigns.
FasciaSigns
20.
Nopersonshalldisplayafasciasign, otherthaninaccordancewiththe
regulationsinSchedule "C", thegeneralregulationsunderthisby-lawand
thefollowingadditionalregulations:
1)
nofasciasignshallextendbeyondtheextremityofthefacadeon
whichitismounted;
2)
nofasciasignshallextendbeyondapointwhichisamaximumof2
metres (6.56ft.) abovetheroof-lineofabuilding;
3)
nofasciasignmayprojectmorethan0.45m (18inches) fromthe
surfaceofthewalltowhichitisattached;
4)
nofasciasignmayprojectoverCitypropertyexceptincompliance
withPartVofthisby-law; and
5)
everyfasciasignshallbeparalleltothesurfaceofthewalltowhich
itisattached.
21.
WhereanofficebuildingislocatedwithinaCommercialGeneralZonea
fasciasignmaybeerected, onlyonthesecondstoreyofthebuildingor
higherforthepurposeofprovidingcorporateidentificationforthe
occupant, ifany, oftheofficebuilding, providedsuchfasciasignhasa
maximumsignareaof5% oftheareaoftheportionofthefacadebetween
theroofandthefloorofthetopstoreyofthebuilding.
Murals
22.
Muralsshallbepermittedasfasciasignssubjecttothesameregulationsas
otherfasciasigns.
AwningSignsandProjectingSigns
23.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayanAwningSignorProjectingSign:
1)
thatprojectsmorethan1.22metres (4feet) beyondthewallsurface
ofabuilding; or
2)
thatprojectsbeyondthelimitofthepropertylineofthelot, provided
awningsorprojectingsignsmayprojectoverCityofTimmins
propertysubjecttotheprovisionsofPartVofthisby-law.
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TemporaryRealEstateSignsandConstructionSigns (existingbuildingsor
non-residentialbuildingunderconstruction)
24.
TemporaryRealEstateSignsandConstructionSignsarepermittedin
accordancewiththeregulationsinSchedule "C" andthefollowing
additionalregulations:
1)
TemporaryRealEstateSignsmayonlybedisplayedonaproperty
duringthetimethatproperty, orunitswithinthatpropertyare
actuallyavailableandofferedforsaleorlease;
2)
ConstructionSignsmayonlybedisplayedonapropertyduringthe
timethatconstructionistakingplaceonthatproperty.
PosterSigns
25.
PostersignsarepermittedinaccordancewiththeregulationsinSchedule
C", thegeneralregulationsunderthisby-law.
Portable, Mobile, Banner, Charitableand SpecialOccasionSigns
26.
NoPersonoccupyingapropertyshallerectlocateordisplayaPortable
Sign, MobileSign, BannerSign, orSpecialOccasionSign, otherthanin
accordancewithSchedule "C", thegeneralregulationsapplicableunderthis
by-law, theregulationsinSections27to31andthefollowingadditional
regulations:
1)
subjecttoparagraph27 (3), atotalmaximumofthree (3) Mobile
Signs, BannerSigns, orPortableSigns, oranycombinationthereof,
maybeerectedonanyfrontageofanypropertyatanyonetime
exceptinaccordancewithsection29(1);
2)
subjecttoparagraph27 (3) oneSpecialOccasionSignshallbe
permittedonapropertyatanytime;
3)
nopersonshallerect, locateordisplaymorethanone (1) signwhich
iseitheraMobileSign, BannerSign, PortableSignorSpecial
OccasionSignonapropertyatanytime;
4)
paragraph (3) shallnotpreventaMobileSignLicenseefrom
locatingmorethanoneMobileSignonaproperty;
5)
themaximumdisplayperiodfor:
a)
SpecialOccasionSignsshallbeseven (7) consecutivedays;
b)
CharitableSignsshallbefifteen (15) daysperfunctionor
drive; and
c)
MobileSigns, BannerSignsorPortableSignsshallbethirty
60) consecutivedaysbeingtwopermitperiodsunlesssuch
displayisincidentaltoaseasonalbusinessandsoapproved
bytheDesignatedOfficial, orisinaccordancewithsection
29(1);
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6)
themaximumnumberofdisplayperiodsinacalendaryearshallbe:
a)
two (2) forSpecialOccasionSigns;
b)
two (2) perpropertyforCharitableSigns; and
c)
five (5) forMobileSigns, BannerSignsorPortableSigns;
7)
theminimumperiodbetweendisplayperiodsshallbe:
a)
30daysforSpecialOccasionSigns; and
b)
30daysforMobileSigns, BannerSigns, orPortableSigns,
subjecttoparagraph30(5)(c);
8)
theminimumdistanceseparatingMobileSigns, BannerSignsor
PortableSignsfromanyothersignshallbe15metres (50ft.);
and
9)
notwithstandingSection10(3) aninflatablesignmaybeerectedona
roofofabuildingasaSpecialOccasionSign.
AdditionalRegulationsApplicabletoPortableSigns
27.
PortableSignsaresubjecttothefollowingadditionalregulations:
1)
PortableSignsshallbetemporarilyanchoredtotheground, where
possible, topreventtheirdislocation.
AdditionalRegulationsApplicabletoMobileSigns
28.
ApplicationsforMobileSignPermitsshallbesubmittedtotheDesignated
Officialtwenty-four (24) hourspriortothelocationordisplayofthesign
andsuchapplicationshallbesubjecttotheprovisionsofSection30.
29.
Notwithstandingsection29(1) ofthisby-law, mobileSignpermitsshallbe
validforamaximumof30daysfromthedateofissuance;
1) MobilesignslocatedonapropertyalongAlgonquinBoulevardor
RiversideDriveforaperiodmorethan30daysshallbesubjectto
theregulationsandpermitfeesforgroundsignssetoutinthisby-
law.
30.
Applicationsformobilesignsshallbeprocessedinorderofreceipt, andin
theeventthatapplicationsaresubmittedsimultaneouslyandinsufficient
opportunitiesforthedisplayofamobilesignexist, priorityshallbe
establishedbymeansofadrawconductedbytheDesignatedOfficial.
31.
Nopersonshall:
1)
placeorpermitanelectricalcordonthesurfaceofaparkinglot,
drivewayorsidewalkinordertoprovidepowertoamobilesign;
2)
locateordisplayamobilesignwithorwithoutcopy, characters,
symbolsorlettersonthemessageboardunlessamobilesignpermit
hasbeenissuedinaccordancewiththisby-law;
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3)
failtoturnoffordecreasethelightfromanilluminatedmobilesign
betweenthehoursof10:00p.m. and8:00a.m. whenrequestedtodo
sobytheDesignatedOfficial;
4)
locateordisplayamobilesignwhichisnotleveland/orisnot
installedsoastominimizetheriskofitfallingover;
5)
locateordisplayamobilesignwithlettering, charactersorsymbols
inexcessof61centimetres (24inches) inheight;
6)
re-arrangeorremovethelettersorcopyonamobilesignwithoutthe
authorizationofthesignowner.
NeighbourhoodEventSigns
32.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplaymorethanfour (4) neighbourhood
eventsignsinacalendaryear.
AdvertisingSigns
33.
AdvertisingSignsmaybegroundsignsormobilesigns, subjecttotherules
generallyapplicableforsuchsigns.
34.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayanadvertisingsign:
1)
ifanyothersignisalsoerected, located, ordisplayedonthe
property, otherthanatemporaryrealestatesignoranelectionsign;
2)
onapropertyotherthanapropertywithinaCommercialor
IndustrialZoneasidentifiedundertheCityofTimminsZoningBy-
law;
3)
within, adjacenttoorabuttinganypropertyapropertylegallyused
forresidentialpurposes;
4)
anyclosertotheedgeoftheroadallowancethanthesetback
requiredforbuildingsandstructuresonthepropertyunderthe
provisionsoftheZoningBy-law.
PARTV - SIGNSONOROVERHANGINGCITYPROPERTY
GeneralRegulations
35.
Nopersonshallerect, locate, displayorattachanysign:
1)
uponoroverhanginganyCitypropertyincludingaroadallowance
withintheCityexceptasspecificallypermittedinPartsVandVIof
thisby-law;
2)
toanytree, lamppost, trafficsignalstand, pole, utilitypole, benchor
wastereceptacleownedby, leasedto, managedbyorcontrolledby
theCityofTimmins.
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SignsonCityPropertynotrequiringPermits
36.
ThesignslistedinSchedule "B" asbeingpermittedonCitypropertymay
beerected, locatedordisplayedonoroverhangingCitypropertywithouta
permit, subjecttotheregulationslistedinSchedule "B";
SignsonCityPropertyrequiringApprovalofCouncil
37.
Thefollowingsignsmaybeerected, locatedordisplayedonoroverhanging
Cityproperty, onlywiththeapprovalofCouncil:
1)
providingdirectionto/forchurchesorotherreligiousinstitutions,
shoppingcentres, golfcourses, institutions, publicfacilitiesand/or
thelike; and
2)
permanentsignsdeemedbyCounciltobeofapublicservicenature.
3)
anysignerected, locatedordisplayedinaparkownedbytheCityof
Timmins
OtherSignsonCityProperty
38.
Thefollowingsignsmaybeerected, locatedordisplayedonoroverhanging
Cityproperty, providedapermithasbeenissuedbytheDesignatedOfficial
whereapplicable:
FasciasignsorProjectingsigns
1)
whichdonotprojectmorethan
0.46metres (18inches) overCitypropertyincludingaroad
allowance, providedtheminimumclearancebetweenthesignand
thefinishedgradeshallbe2.44m (8feet) andatemporarystreet
occupationpermithasbeenobtainedpriortotheissuanceofthe
permitanderectionofsign;
Awningsigns
2)
erectedonapprovedawningsencroachingontheroad
allowance (providedaby-lawfromtheCityhasbeenobtainedfor
anysuchencroachment) shallhaveaminimumclearancebetween
thesignandthefinishedgradeof2.44m (8feet) andatemporary
streetoccupationpermitmustbeobtainedpriortotheissuanceofthe
permitanderectionofthesign;
A-FrameSigns
3)
maybedisplayeddirectlyinfrontofabusiness
havingnoprivatepropertyonwhichsuchsigncouldbelegally
displayedunderthisby-lawprovided:
a)
onlyoneA-framesigniserectedperbusiness;
b)
thesignshallmeasurenomorethan0.6m (2ft.) by0.9m (3
ft.);
c)
thesignisnotaffixedinanywaytoCityproperty;
d)
thesignisplacedoutnoearlierthan7:00a.m. andremoved
andstoredindoors nolaterthan11:00p.m.
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e)
thesignisdisplayedwithinthelimitsofthesidelotlinesof
thepropertyprojectedtotheedgeoftheroadallowance;
f)
thesigndoesnot, intheopinionoftheDesignatedOfficial,
impedepedestriantrafficorcreateasafetyhazard;
g)
thesigndirectsattentiontotheproducts, goods, services,
activities, orfacilitiesprovidedbythebusinessatthatsame
location; and
h)
thesignisinagoodstateofrepairtothesatisfactionofthe
DesignatedOfficial;
Temporarysignsadvertisingcharitableorcommunityservices
4)
orevents andwhichdonotpromoteabusinessorproductwhichare
locatedanddisplayedinsuchmanner, numberandsizeinthe
opinionoftheDesignatedOfficialhavingregardtoothersigns
permittedunderthisby-lawmaintainsthegeneralintentandpurpose
ofthisby-law, inparticularpublicsafety, subjecttothefollowing
restrictions:
a)
signsmaybeerectedfourteen (14) daysbeforethecharitable
eventandshallberemovedone (1) dayafterthecharitable
event;
PARTVI - ELECTIONSIGNS
39.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayanelectionsignexceptin
accordancewiththeregulationsinSchedule "D" tothisby-law.
PARTVII - ENFORCEMENT
40.
EverypersonwhocontravenesanyprovisionofthisBy-lawisguiltyofan
offenceanduponconvictionapersonisliabletoafineundertheProvincial
OffencesAct, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33ofnotmorethan $5,000.00exclusiveof
costs.
41.
Whereapersonhasbeenconvictedofanoffence, thecourtinwhichthe
convictionhasbeenenteredandanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction
thereaftermay, inadditiontoanyotherremedyorpenaltyprovidedforby
law, makeanorderprohibitingthecontinuationorrepetitionoftheoffence
bythepersonconvicted.
42.
Whereasignoranypartthereofiserected, locatedordisplayedonor
overhangingCityProperty, theDesignatedOfficialmayremoveorcause
thesigntoberemovedimmediatelywithoutnoticetoanyperson.
43.
Whereasigniserectedordisplayedincontraventionofthisby-law, the
DesignatedOfficialmayimmediatelypulldownorremoveanysignthathe
orshedeterminesconstitutesasafetyhazard.
44.
Whereasignerectedonprivatepropertydoesnotcomplywiththisby-law
orapermitissuedunderthisBy-law, theDesignatedOfficialmaybynotice
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requirethesignownertobringthesignintoconformityinthemannerand
withinthetimespecifiedinthenotice.
45.
Whereasignonprivatepropertyisnotremovedorasignisnotbrought
intoconformitywiththisby-lawwithinthetimeframerequiredbythe
DesignatedOfficialpursuanttonoticegivenunderthisby-lawthe
DesignatedOfficialmayhavethesignremovedandthesiterestored. For
thispurpose, theDesignatedOfficial, aninspectorandtheircontractoror
otheragentmayenteruponthelotandpremisesatanyreasonabletime.
46.
ThenoticeinSection48maybegiven:
1)
bypersonalserviceuponthepartybeingserved;
2)
byprepaidregisteredmailsenttothelastaddressofthepartybeing
servedontherecordsoftheCity; or
3)
byprominentlypostingacopyofthenoticeeitheronthesignin
respectofwhichthenoticeisgiven, oronthepropertyuponwhich
thesignislocated.
47.
WherenoticeisgiveninaccordancewithSection49(2) or (3), itisdeemed
tohavebeenreceivedbythepartybeingservedonthedayafterthemailing
orpostingofthenotice.
48.
ThecostincurredbytheCityinremovingasignorrestoringasiteunder
Section48shallhaveprioritylienstatusundertheMunicipalAct, 2001and
maybeaddedtothecollector'srollandcollectedinthesamemanneras
municipaltaxes. Despitetheforegoing, thecostincurredbytheCityin
removingasignorrestoringasiteunderSection48isadebtduetheCity
ofTimminsandmayberecoveredinanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction.
49.
AnysignremovedbytheCityshallbestoredbytheCityforthirty (30)
days, duringwhichtimethesignownermayredeemsuchsignupon
paymentoftheapplicablefeeprescribedonSchedule "A" subjecttothe
additionalrestrictionsapplicabletoelectionsignsprescribedinSchedule
D".
50.
WhereasignhasbeenremovedbytheCityandstoredforaperiodofthirty
30) days, andhasnotbeenredeemedbythesignownerduringthatperiod,
theCitymaydisposeofthesignwithoutanyfurthernoticeandwithoutany
furtherobligationtothesignowneroranyotherperson.
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PARTVIII - MISCELLANEOUS
Schedules
51.
TheSchedulesattachedtothisby-lawshallformpartofthisby-law.
Headings
52.
Thedivisionofthisby-lawintoPartsandtheuseofheadingsisfor
convenienceonly. Theheadingsshallnotformpartofthisby-law.
Metric/Imperial
53.
Imperialmeasurementsareprovidedsolelyforthepurposeofconvenience.
Intheeventofaconflictbetweenthemetricandimperialmeasurements
providedinthisby-law, themetricmeasurementsshallprevail.
Conflict
54.
WhereaprovisionofthisBy-lawconflictswithaprovisionofany
applicablegovernmentregulation, theprovisionthatestablishesthehigher
standardtoprotectthehealth, safetyandwelfareofthegeneralpublicshall
prevail.
55.
WhereaprovisionofthisBy-lawconflictswithanyotherby-law, theby-
lawwhichestablishesthehigherstandardshallprevail.
56.
NotwithstandingSections57and58, noconflictexistsifitispossibleto
complywiththisby-lawandtheotherapplicablegovernmentregulationor
by-law.
57.
ExceptasexpresslyprovidedinthisBy-law, nothinginthisBy-lawshallbe
deemedtoaffectanyrequirementforabuildingpermitundertheBuilding
CodeActoranyrequirementforsiteplanapprovalunderthePlanningAct,
norshallissuanceofabuildingpermitundertheBuildingCodeActorsite
planapprovalunderthePlanningActaffectanyrequirementofthisBy-law
oranyconditionofapprovalimposedunderthisBy-law.
58.
ThisBy-lawdoesnotapplytoanadvertisingdevicethatwaslawfully
erectedordisplayedonthedaythisBy-lawcomesintoforceifthe
advertisingdeviceisnotsubstantiallyaltered, andthemaintenanceand
repairoftheadvertisingdeviceorachangeinthemessageorcontents
displayedshallbedeemednotinitselftoconstituteasubstantialalteration.
Severability
59.
Ifacourtofcompetentjurisdictiondeclaresanysectionorpartofasection
ofthisBy-lawtobeinvalid, itistheintentionofCouncilthattheremainder
oftheBy-lawshallcontinuetobeinforceunlessthecourtmakesanorder
tothecontrary.
Repeal
60.
By-lawNo. 1992-3998isherebyrepealed.
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61. By -law No. 1998 -5028 is hereby repealed.
62. Any reference to the "City of Timmins Sign By -Law" or similar reference
in any other by -law, policy or document of the City of Timmins shall be
deemed to be a reference to this By -law.
Title
63. This City of Timmins By -law shall be known and may be cited as the "Sign
By -law ".
Read a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD time and finally PASSED by Council this
17 day of September, 2012.
MAYO
CLE-
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SCHEDULE "A"
Fees issuedperfaceofeachsign)
SIGNTYPE/SERVICE
FactorsaffectingFees
FEE
2
Ground, Fascia, Awning,
Upto3.75m (50sq.ft.) andon $
200/year
Projecting, Construction
privateproperty
Signs
2
Over3.75m (50sq.ft.) andon $
400/year
privateproperty
2
Upto3.75m (50sq.ft.) and
encroachinginwholeorpartonto $
250/year
CityProperty
2
Over3.75m (50sq.ft.) and $
450/year
encroachinginwholeorpartonto
CityProperty
Groundsignswhichareover8.9m2 (95.8ft2) andarelocated (inwholeor
SeeEngineering
part) adjacenttoandfacingaruralorurbanhighwayaslistedinSchedule
Department
B" oftheCityofTimminsBillboardSignBy-LawNo. 2012-7175.
MobileSigns
N/A $
50/30days
PortableSigns
N/A $
50/30days
BannerSign
N/A $
50/30days
SpecialOccasionSign
N/A $
100/10days
includingInflatable
Revisionofplansand/or
N/A $
50
structuralalterationsto
existingsignsrequiring
reviewof plansby
examinationstaff
Reviewofapplicationby
N/A $
50
DesignatedOfficialto
extendthetermofasign
Deposit- ElectionSigns
Percandidate $
200
RetrievalofElectionSigns
Numberofsigns $
50per
duringElectionPeriod
retrieval
RemovalofElectionSigns
Numberofsigns $
50persign
afterElection
ReturnofMobileSigns
Persign $
50 + costs
incurred
ReturnofSignsotherthan
Persign $
50 + costs
MobileSignsorElection
incurred
Signs
CharitableSigns
N/A
Nocharge
Signsrequiringapprovalof ( Inadditiontofeebasedonsign $
250
Council
type)
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SCHEDULE "B"
SignsNotRequiringPermits
Nopermitshallberequiredforsignsmeetingthefollowingcriteria:
SCHEDULEB - SIGNSNOTREQUIRINGPERMITS
SIGNTYPE
LOCATION/ZONE
REGULATIONS
ElectionSigns
AllProperty
SubjecttoSchedule "D"
OfficialSigns
AllProperty
Placedbyrelevant
authoritysubject to
restrictionsotherwise
applicablebylaw
MunicipalAddresses
PrivateProperty
Includedinsignareaif
Commercial/Industrial)
includedaspartof
anothersignotherthan
thebaseofamonolith
signoraseparatefascia
sign
2
MunicipalAddresses
PrivateProperty
Maximumsize, 0.5m
Residential) (
5.38ft²)
Commemorativesigns,
PrivateProperty
Attachedtothewallof
plaquesorcornerstonesofa
thebuilding
non-advertisingnature
Flagsbearingonlyemblems
PrivateProperty
N/A
ofpatriotic, civicorcharitable
institutions
EmblemsofReligious
PrivateProperty
N/A
Organizations
2
NoTrespassorwarningsign
PrivateProperty
Maximumsize, 0.91m
Residential (
3ft²)
Zones/Uses
2
PrivateProperty (All
Maximumsize, 2.7m
OtherZones/Uses) (
9ft²)
Signsadvertisingagricultural
PrivateProperty (Rural Onesignwitha
2
produceproducedonthe
Zone)
maximumsizeof3m
property (
32ft²)
duringthe
appropriateharvesting
season
InteriorSigns
PrivateProperty
Notvisiblefromoffthe
otherthangroundsignsor
property
fasciasigns)
2
DirectionalSign
PrivateProperty
Maximumsize, 0.56m
6ft²)
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Signserectedbyperson
PrivatePropertyin
OneSignwitha
performingwork/serviceon
ResidentialZonesif
MaximumSizeof0.37
2
residentialproperties
theserviceisbeing
m (4ft²)
performedatthat
Displayperiodduring
property
thetimethatworkis
beingperformedora
totalof14consecutive
dayswhicheverisless.
2
TemporaryRealEstateSigns
Privateproperties
Maximumsize, 0.56m
offeredforsaleor (
6ft²)
lease
Removedwithin14
daysaftersale
Temporarypersonalsignsfor
PrivatePropertyina
Maximumdisplay
purposessuchasexpressing
residentialzone
periodofforty-eight
congratulatorysentimentson (
48) hours
birthdays, anniversariesor
similaroccasions
SignsonBusShelters
CityProperty
Withthepermissionof
theCityinaccordance
withrulesand
requirementsineffect
fromtimetotime
regardlessoflocationof
busshelter
TemporaryOpenHouseSigns CityPropertyor
Fortheresaleof
PrivatePropertyin
residentialproperties
ResidentialZones
only
Signsnolargerthan1.8
2
m (6ft²)
Maximumof3signsper
propertyforsale
Notdisplayedpriorto
9amorafter9pm
NeighbourhoodEventSigns
CityPropertyor
Maximumsizeof2.7
2
PrivatePropertyin
m (9ft²)
ResidentialZones
Maximumof3signsper
NeighbourhoodEvent
Maximumdisplaytime
NeighbourhoodEventSigns
of24consecutivehours
continued)
Maximumoftwo (2)
signsperlotwithinthe
calendaryear
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PortableSignserectedby
CityPropertyor
Maximumof3signs
ChurchesorReligious
PrivateProperty
Maximumsizeof1.5
2
Institutionsontheir
m (16ft²)
designateddayofworshipfor
Consentofabutting
thepurposeofproviding
residentialproperty
directiontotheplaceof
ownerrequiredif
worship
erectedonaroad
allowancewithinthe
extendedpropertylines
oftheresidential
property
Signserectedinaccordance
PrivateProperty
Asprescribedbythe
withanapprovedSitePlan
SitePlanControl
ControlAgreement
Agreementforthe
propertyonwhichthe
signislocated
Signserectedonapropertyto
PrivateProperty
Asprescribedbythe
advertiseapermittedat-home
CityofTimminsZoning
occupationonthesame
By-Law
property, asprescribedbythe
CityofTimminsZoningBy-
Law
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SCHEDULE "C"
REGULATIONSFORSIGNSONPRIVATEPROPERTY
Zone/Use
Maximum Maximum
Maximum
Distance
Illumination
Number
SignArea
Height
from
Property
Line/
Street
GroundandLandscape
Signs
AllZones/Usesexcept
1per
7.5m² (
80.7
6.75m (22
3.0m (9.8
Internalor
Residential
frontage
ft²)
ft.)
ft)
External
FasciaSignsand
AwningSigns
AllZones/Usesexcept
N/A
20% of
Limitof
N/A
Internalor
ResidentialProperties
externalwall
facadetoa
External
areaofthe
maximumof
partofthe
2mabovethe
building
elevationof
occupiedby
theroofof
thebusinessin thebuilding
connection
withwhichthe
signiserected
toamax. of
18m² (
193.75
ft²)
ResidentialProperties
In
Inaccordance
Inaccordance In
Inaccordance
withDayNursery,
accordance
with
with
accordance
with
Bed/Breakfast, Athome with
provisionson
provisionson
with
provisionson
Businesspermitted
provisionson ZoningBy-
ZoningBy-
provisions
ZoningBy-
undertheCityof
ZoningBy-
Law
Law
onZoning
Law
TimminsZoningBy-
Law
By-Law
Laworbyvariance
A-FrameSigns
AllZones/Usesexcept
3per
1.5m² (
16sq. 1.2m (3.9ft.) N/A
None
Residential
frontage
ft.)
Zone/Use
Maximum Maximum
Maximum
Distance
Illumination
NumberSignAreaHeight
from
Property
Line/
Street
BannerSigns
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SCHEDULE "C"
REGULATIONSFORSIGNSONPRIVATEPROPERTY
AllZones/Usesexcept
3per
10m² (107.6
N/A
10m (32.8
None
Residential
frontage
sq. ft.)
ft.) from
intersection
ofstreets
MobileSigns
AllZones/Usesexcept
3per
6.7m² (
72sq. 2.4m (7.9ft.) N/A
Internal
Residential
frontage
ft.)
PosterSigns
AllZones/Usesexcept
1per
1.8m² (20sq.
3.6m (11.8
3.0m (9.8
N/A
Residential
frontage
ft.)
ft.)
ft.)
ProjectingSigns
EA-CGZonesonly
1per
0.56m² (
6sq. 3.6m (11.8
0.46m (1.5
None
property
ft.)
ft.)
ft.)
SpecialOccasionSigns
AllZones/Usesexcept
1per
Residential
property
ConstructionSigns
Residentialonly
1per
4.65m² (
50
3.6m (11.8
3.0m (9.8
External
property
sq. ft.)
ft.)
ft.)
TemporaryRealEstate
Signs
Industrial/Commercial
1per
4.65m² (
50
3.6m (11.8
3.0m (9.8
External
frontage
sq. ft.)
ft.)
ft.)
Residential/Rural
1per
0.56m² (6sq.
N/A
N/A
External
frontage
ft.)
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SCHEDULE "D"
ELECTIONSIGNS
DepositRequired
1.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayanelectionsignonCitypropertyunlessthe
securityspecifiedinSchedule "A" hasbeendepositedwiththeDesignatedOfficialbythe
signownerorthesignowner'sauthorizedagent;
TimingofDisplay
2.
Nopersonshallerect, locate, orotherwisedisplayanelectionsign:
a) inthecaseofaMunicipalelection, priorto (30) thirtydaysimmediatelypreceding
thedayofthemunicipalelection;
b) inthecaseofaFederalorProvincialelection, priortotheissuanceofthewritforthe
election; or
c) inthecaseofanyelection, foraperiodgreaterthansix (6) daysimmediately
followingthedayoftheelection.
3.
Despitesection2, electionsignsmaybeerectedincampaignofficesupto (90) ninety
dayspriortovotingday, providedthat;
a) InthecaseofacandidateforthepositionofCouncilororTrustee, thatrightshall
extendtonomorethan (1) onecampaignofficeinthewardwherethecandidateis
runningforelection;
b) InthecaseofacandidateforthepositionofMayor, thatrightshallextendtonomore
than (4) fourcampaignoffices.
Location
4.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayanelectionsign:
a)
onorwithinanyCitypropertyotherthanaroadallowance;
b)
overhanginganyCitypropertyotherthanaroadallowance;
c)
atanylocationonCitypropertywheretheelectionsignmightobstructanydoor,
window, fireexitoranyopeningrequiredforlight, ventilation, ingress, egressor
firefighting;
d)
atanylocationonCitypropertywheretheelectionsignmightinterferewith
undergroundservices;
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e)
atanylocationwheretheelectionsigncouldobstructtheviewofanypedestrian
ordriverofamotorvehicleorobstructthevisibilityofatrafficsignordevice, or
whereitcouldinterferewithvehiculartrafficsothatitcouldendangerany
person; or
f)
atanylocationwheresuchelectionsign, intheopinionoftheDesignatedOfficial,
constitutesasafetyhazardtothegeneralpublic.
5.
Nopersonshallerect, locateordisplayanelectionsignwithinaroadallowancewhere
theelectionsignis:
a)
onanycentremedian, trafficislandorcentreboulevard;
b)
within1.5metres (5feet) ofafirehydrant, curb, drivewayorthetravelledportion
ofastreet;
c)
onanyrailing, retainingwall, bridge, bench, garbagecanorstructureofanykind;
d)
onCitypropertywithin30.48metres (100feet) ofanyentrancetoavoting
location; or
6.
Notwithstandingparagraph3and4ofthisScheduleanelectionsignmaybeinstalledina
busshelterunderthedirectionandcontroloftheCityinaccordancewiththerulesand
requirementsineffectfromtimetotimeregardlessofthelocationofthebusshelter.
7.
Nopersonshallerectasignonprivateproperty:
a) largerthan1.22metresby1.22metres (4feetby4feet) and/orhigherthan2metres
abovegroundlevel;
b) which, intheopinionoftheDesignatedOfficial, potentiallyinterfereswiththesafe
operationofvehiculartraffic;
c) withouttheexpressedconsentofthepropertyowner;
d) whichthesignstructuredoesnotcomplytoanyotherprovisionoftheCityof
TimminsSignBy-Law
MethodofErectingSigns
8.
Nopersonshallerectorpermitanelectionsigntobeerectedonautilitypoleusingnails,
screws, tacks, glue, tapeorwire. Suchsignsshallbefastenedbystaplesonly;
SeizureandReturnofElectionSigns
9.
TheDesignatedOfficialmayremoveanyelectionsignfoundtobeincontraventionto
thisby-lawwithoutnotice.
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10.
TheDesignatedOfficialmaydestroyanyelectionsignwhichhasbeenseizedandisnot
claimedandretrievedbythesignowneroranauthorizedagentofthesignownerwithin
15) fifteendayswithoutnoticeorcompensationtotheowner.
11.
TheDesignatedOfficialshallreturnanyelectionsignwhichhasbeenseizedtothesign
ownerorthesignowner'sauthorizedagentuponpaymentofthefeesspecifiedin
Schedule "A" tothisby-law, provided:
a)
thesignownershallberequiredtocontacttheDesignatedOfficialonabusiness
dayoftheCityandmakeappointmentfortheretrievalofthesigns. Such
appointmentshallbeonthefollowingbusinessdayoftheCityunlessthe
DesignatedOfficialagreestoanearliertime;
b)
thesignownershallberequiredtoprovidetheCitywithasigned
acknowledgementandreleaseinaformacceptabletotheCity;
c)
noelectionsignshallbereturnedbytheDesignatedOfficialonVotingDay.
ReturnofSecurityDeposit
12.
TheDesignatedOfficialshallreturn, within60days, thebalanceofthesecurities
depositedwiththeCity (ifapplicable) underparagraph1ofthisSchedule, afterdeducting
thecostofremovingelectionsignsfollowingtheelectionifthesignswereremovedby
theCityandthecostofanydamagewithintheroadallowance.
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