Sign By-law 250-2004 (consolidated, May 2025; 75 pp.)
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BY-LAW NO. 250-2004
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B Y - L A W 250-2004
A BY-LAW RESPECTING SIGNS AND OTHER
ADVERTISING DEVICES IN THE CITY OF WINDSOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1.0
Title and Scope By-law
1
1.1
Title
1
1.2
Scope
1
Section
2.0
Definitions and Interpretation
2
2.58
Sign Classification
6
2.59
Sign Dimension Control Measurements
6
2.63
Sign Types
7
Section
3.0
General Regulations
13
3.1
Sign Compliance
13
3.2
Electrical Regulations
13
3.3
Illumination Regulations
13
3.4
Identification of Signs
13
3.5
Maintenance
13
3.6
Existing Signs
14
Section
4.0
Sign Permits and Inspections
15
4.1
Signs that Require a Sign Permit
15
4.2
Application for a Sign Permit
15
4.3
Issuance of a Sign Permit
17
4.4
Sign Permit Fees
17
4.5
Expiration of a Sign Permit
17
4.6
Revocation of a Sign Permit
17
4.7
Encroachment Agreements
17
4.8
Inspections
18
Section
5.0
Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit
19
5.1
Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit
19
Section
6.0
Regulations for Permanent Signs on Private Property
21
6.1
General Provisions
21
6.2
Regulations for Permanent Awning Signs
22
6.3
Regulations for Permanent Billboard Ground and Wall Signs
23
6.4
Regulations for Permanent Canopy Signs
25
6.5
Regulations for Permanent Fascia Wall Signs
26
6.6
Regulations for Permanent Ground Signs
28
6.7
Regulations for Permanent Light Standard and Flag Pole Signs
30
6.8
Regulations for Permanent Projecting Wall Signs
31
Section
7.0
Regulations for Temporary Signs on Private Property
32
7.1
General Provisions
32
7.2
Regulations for Temporary A-Frame Signs
33
7.3
Regulations for Temporary Banner and Banner Flag Signs
34
7.4
Regulations for Temporary Community Event Signs
35
7.5
Regulations for Temporary Congratulatory Signs
36
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7.6
Regulations for Temporary Construction Site Signs
37
7.7
Regulations for Temporary Development Project Signs
38
7.8
Regulations for Temporary Election Signs
39
7.9
Regulations for Temporary Inflatable Signs
40
7.10
Regulations for Temporary Mobile Signs
41
7.11
Regulations for Temporary Real Estate Signs
42
Section
8.0
Regulations for Signs on Public Property
43
8.1
Signs Prohibited on Public Property
43
8.2
Signs Permitted on Public Property which are Erected or Displayed
by the City or a Public Authority
43
8.3
Signs Permitted on Public Property which are Erected or Displayed
by a Person
43
Section
9.0
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts
46
9.1
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts
46
9.2
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts: Business Improvement
Area
46
9.3
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts: Gateway
46
9.4
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts: Theme Street
47
9.5
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts: Scenic Drive
48
9.6
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts: Controlled Access
Highway
48
9.7
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts: Natural Heritage and
Heritage Area
48
9.8
Regulations for Signs in Special Districts: Airport Area
49
Section
10.0
Prohibitions and Restrictions
50
10.1
Signs Prohibited in All Zones
50
10.2
General Safety
50
10.3
Traffic Safety
51
10.4
Sign Restrictions for Adult Entertainment Parlours
51
Section
11.0
Enforcement and Removal of Unlawful Signs
53
11.1
Unlawful Signs
53
11.2
Penalties
53
11.3
Notification and Removal of Unlawful Signs
53
11.4
Storage and Disposal of Unlawful Signs Removed by the City
53
11.5
Recovery of Removal, Storage and Disposal Costs of Unlawful
Signs
54
Section
12.0
Administration of By-law
55
12.1
General Administration
55
12.2
Validity and Severability of By-law
55
12.3
Repeal and Transition of By-law
55
12.4
Effective Date
55
Schedule
A
Intent of Sign By-law
A.1
Schedule
B
Fees
B.1
Schedule
C
Special Districts
C.1
Schedule
D
Encroachment Agreements
D.1
Schedule
E
Special Provisions for Individual Signs
E.1
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B Y - L A W N U M B E R 250-2004
A BY-LAW RESPECTING SIGNS AND OTHER
ADVERTISING DEVICES IN THE CITY OF
WINDSOR
Passed the 26th day of July, 2004
WHEREAS Section 99 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, provides that
municipalities may pass By-laws respecting advertising devices, including signs;
AND WHEREAS Section 427 of the Municipal Act, 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;
AND WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 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, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, provides that
municipalities may pass By-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Windsor enacts as
follows:
SECTION 1.0
TITLE AND SCOPE OF SIGN BY-LAW
1.1
Short Title
1.1.1
This By-law may be cited as "The Windsor Sign By-law".
1.2
Scope
1.2.1
The provisions of this By-law shall regulate the location, size, number,
construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of all exterior SIGNS and other
exterior ADVERTISING DEVICES within the limits of the Corporation of the
CITY of Windsor.
1.2.2
All schedules attached to this By-law form part of this By-law by reference.
1.2.3
All SIGNS and ADVERTISING DEVICES located on PUBLIC and PRIVATE
lands within the Corporate limits of the CITY of Windsor are subject to the
provisions of this By-law.
1.2.4
This By-law does not apply to SIGNS ERECTED or DISPLAYED, or cause to
be ERECTED or DISPLAYED by a Federal, Provincial or Municipal
Government or by a local board as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.M.46 as amended.
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SECTION 2.0
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
In this By-law:
2.1
ABANDONED SIGN means a PERMANENT SIGN ERECTED on PROPERTY which
said PROPERTY that becomes vacant or unoccupied for a period of ninety (90) days or
more, or any TEMPORARY SIGN DISPLAYED for more than seventy-two (72) hours
after a time, event or purpose for which the SIGN is no longer applicable.
2.2
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR means any premises, or part thereof, in
which is provided in pursuance of a trade, calling, business, or occupation, goods or
services appealing to or designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR goods include books, magazines, pictures,
slides, film, phonograph records, pre-recorded magnetic tape and any other reading,
viewing or listening matter.
2.3
ADVERTISING DEVICE means any device or object, including a SIGN and SIGN
STRUCTURE, ERECTED or DISPLAYED so as to attract public attention to any
premise, good, service, facility or event.
2.4
ALTER (including cause to ALTER, ALTERED, cause to be ALTERED and
ALTERATION) means any change to a SIGN or SIGN FACE, including the addition,
deletion or re-arrangement of parts, but does not include:
(a) The rearrangement of numerals, letters or COPY applied directly to the existing
SIGN FACE that are specifically designed and intended to be periodically arranged,
or
(b) MAINTENANCE, including replacement of identical components, as required or
permitted by this By-law.
2.5
ANIMATION means a SIGN depicting action, motion, light or colour changes, or the
appearance of motion by way of motion picture, streaming video, television, LED screens
or other technology through electronic means but does not include ELECTRONIC
TRANSITION EFFECT. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
2.6
APPROVED means approved by an AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
2.7
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION means an employee of the CITY who has
been assigned with the responsibility of administering and enforcing this By-law, or his
or her designate.
2.8
AWNING means a space-frame system covered with non-rigid materials designed in a
moveable, retractable or fixed position, which is attached to, and projecting from a
BUILDING or STRUCTURE, but not forming an integral part thereof. This definition
does not include a CANOPY.
2.9
BUILDING means a STRUCTURE consisting of a wall, roof and floor or a structural
system serving the function thereof.
2.10
BUILDING FAÇADE means an exterior BUILDING WALL facing a STREET, facing
a parking area located on the same LOT and/or any other BUILDING WALL having a
main pedestrian entrance.
2.11
BUILDING FRONTAGE means the horizontal distance, measured at GRADE LEVEL,
along a BUILDING WALL that faces a STREET or that faces a parking area located on
the same LOT.
2.12
BUILDING SETBACK means the horizontal distance, measured at right angles, from a
LOT LINE to the closest wall of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE on the same LOT, all
as set out in the ZONING BY-LAW.
2.13
BUILDING WALL means an exterior wall of a BUILDING that encloses the
STRUCUTRE.
2.14
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA DISTRICT means a Business Improvement
Area, established under the Municipal Act, as the same may be amended from time to
time.
2.15
CANOPY means a roof-like structure, un-enclosed by BUILDING WALLS and
designed to provide shelter for goods, materials, equipment, people or vehicles. It may
either project outward from a BUILDING WALL or be freestanding. This definition
does not include an AWNING.
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2.16
CITY means The Corporation of the City of Windsor.
2.17
CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY DISTRICT means a designated road designed
to carry high volumes of both passenger and commercial urban, inter-urban and long
distance traffic at high speeds and consisting of four or more travel lanes divided by a
median.
2.18
CONVERSION means the conversion of dimensions and measurements provided in this
By-law where 1 metre is equivalent to 3.28 feet and 1 square metre is equivalent to
10.764 square feet.
2.19
COUNCIL means the Council of the CITY.
2.20
DAYLIGHT CORNER means, on a corner LOT, the triangular space formed by the
intersection of two STREET LINES and a line connecting a point located 6.0 m from the
point of intersection of the STREET LINES along one STREET LINE to a point located
6.0 m from the point of intersection of the STREET LINES on the other STREET LINE.
2.21
DWELLING UNIT means a room or suite of rooms OCCUPIED or capable of being
OCCUPIED by an individual(s) or family as an independent and separate housekeeping
establishment and having self-contained culinary and sanitary facilities.
2.22
DISPLAY (including cause to DISPLAY, DISPLAYED and cause to be DISPLAYED)
means to attach, construct, exhibit, or locate any SIGN for a limited period of time and in
a manner that is deemed TEMPORARY.
2.23
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION LINES means any overhead or underground wires
used to distribute electrical power.
2.24
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT means an agreement between the CITY and a
PERSON to permit the ERECTION or DISPLAY of a SIGN on or overhanging PUBLIC
PROPERTY.
2.25
ERECT (including cause to ERECT, ERECTED, cause to be ERECTED and
ERECTION) means to attach, DISPLAY, build, construct, reconstruct, locate, or
relocate any SIGN. This definition does not include COPY changes on any SIGN FACE
or MAINTENANCE as set out in Section 3.6 of this By-law.
2.26
EXISTING means a SIGN LAWFULLY existing on the effective date of this By-law,
unless otherwise provided by this By-law.
2.27
FRONTAGE means the distance measured on a horizontal plane along the FRONT LOT
LINE, between the SIDE LOT LINES.
2.28
GATEWAY DISTRICT means a designated district, located at the major entry points
into Windsor, and are designed to provide a sense of welcome and arrival; assist in
orientation; create a memorable image; and contribute to the social, cultural, historic or
thematic character of the area being defined.
2.29
GROUP USE means the organization of land uses and related activities into groups, each
of which require SIGNS of similar characteristics to fulfil common needs of
IDENTIFICATION and/or ADVERTISING. Where a USE is defined in the ZONING
BY-LAW 8600, the same definition shall also apply to this By-law. Refer to Table 2.1(a)
and Table 2.1(b) for GROUP USES.
2.30
HA means hectare. One (1) hectare is the equivalent of 2.471 acres (where 1 acre =
0.405 hectares = 43,560 square feet).
2.31
HERITAGE AREA DISTRICT means a designated area where there are collections of
important heritage resources. Heritage resources include BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,
archaeological and historic sites, landscapes and landmarks, either individually or in
groups, which are considered to be of architectural and/or historical significance.
2.32
ILLUMINATION (including ILLUMINATE and ILLUMINATED) means lighting of
a SIGN or ADVERTISING DEVICE, in whole or in part, by artificial means and under:
2.32.1 EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION - the SIGN reflects light from a light source
intentionally directed upon it;
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2.32.2 FLASHING ILLUMINATION - the ILLUMINATION is varied or perceived
to vary in intensity or design at periodic intervals;
2.32.3 INTERNAL ILLUMINATION - the SIGN is ILLUMINATED by light emitted
from within the SIGN FACE;
2.32.4 NON-ILLUMINATED - the SIGN is not ILLUMINATED, neither
EXTERNALLY nor INTERNALLY.
2.32.5 PROJECTED ILLUMINATION - the SIGN or image is projected onto a
surface from a light source intentional directed upon the surface.
2.33
LAWFUL SIGN means a SIGN that complies with the applicable regulations of this By-
law and with the applicable regulations of the governing By-law in effect when the SIGN
PERMIT was issued for said SIGN.
2.34
LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SIGN means a SIGN which was LAWFULLY erected
prior to enactment of this By-law and which does not conform to the applicable
regulations of this By-law.
2.35
LOT means a contiguous parcel of land, the boundaries of which are on record in the
Land Registry Office of the County of Essex (No. 12) in the Registry or Land Title
Division.
2.36
LOT AREA means the total land area, as measured along a horizontal plane, within the
LOT LINES of a LOT, but does not include any part of a LOT permanently covered by
water.
2.37
LOT LINE means the boundary of a LOT and
2.37.1 FRONT LOT LINE means the shortest exterior LOT LINE along a
STREET.
2.37.2 REAR LOT LINE means the exterior or interior LOT LINE which is located
the farthest from the FRONT LOT LINE.
2.37.3 SIDE LOT LINE means an exterior or interior LOT LINE other than the
FRONT LOT LINE or REAR LOT LINE.
2.38
MAINTAIN means anything done to preserve, restore or repair the SIGN according to
the regulations of this By-law.
2.38.1 MAJOR COMMERCIAL CENTRE means a COMERCIAL CENTRE MAJOR as
defined in the City of Windsor Zoning By-law 8600, as amended. (added B/L 60-2018,
May 7, 2018)
2.39
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT means a development that has a MINIMUM gross floor
area of more than 1,000.0 m2.
2.40
MINOR DEVELOPMENT means a development that has a MAXIMUM gross floor
area of 1,000.0 m2.
2.41
MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY BUILDING means any BUILDING that contains two or
more units for OCCUPANCY by residential, commercial, institutional or industrial
USES, or a combination thereof.
2.42
MURAL means an artistic painting, illustration or decoration, which is applied to the
exterior wall of a BUILDING and which is not, or not intended to be, graffiti or a SIGN
or ADVERTISING DEVICE as defined in this By-law.
2.43
NATURAL HERITAGE means a designated district based on a land use designation
that provides for the protection and conservation of Windsor's most environmentally
significant and sensitive natural areas, including provincially designated areas of natural
and scientific interest and wetlands.
2.44
OCCUPANCY means the premises occupied by a single USE, OWNER or tenant, which
has a separate entrance directly to the outdoors or to an indoor walkway or hallway
shared with other occupancies.
2.45
OFF- SITE SIGN means a SIGN which identifies or directs attention to a business,
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profession, commodity, service, event or other activity not being conducted, sold or
offered on the PROPERTY on which the SIGN is located.
2.46
ON-SITE SIGN means a SIGN which identifies or directs attention to a business,
profession, commodity, service, event or other activity being conducted, sold or offered
on the property on which the SIGN is located.
2.47
OPERATIONAL APPROVAL means confirmation by the AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION that all required inspections relating to a SIGN PERMIT in accordance
with Section 4.8 herein have been satisfied. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
2.48
OWNER means a PERSON in lawful control of the PROPERTY, BUILDING,
OCCUPANCY, SIGN or other STRUCTURE or portion thereof under consideration.
2.49
PARAPET (including PARAPET WALL) means that portion of a BUILDING WALL,
which rises above the roof level of the STRUCTURE.
2.50
PERFORMANCE BOND means an agreement with and payment of a specified
monetary amount made to the CITY to guarantee the proper installation and removal of
TEMPORARY SIGNS. If the terms of the agreement are not satisfied, the CITY retains
the payment to cover removal and disposal costs.
2.51
PERMANENT SIGN means a SIGN attached to a BUILDING, STRUCTURE, or the
ground so as to resist environmental loads, such as wind, and preclude its ready removal
or relocation.
2.52
PERSON (including PERSONS) means any individual, association, proprietorship,
partnership, association, syndicate, company, corporation, firm, authorized agent, trustee
and the heirs, executors or other legal representatives, or any combination of the
foregoing.
2.53
PROPERTY means a LOT which has specific boundaries and which is capable of legal
transfer, and
2.53.1 PUBLIC PROPERTY means PROPERTY, lands, or BUILDINGS owned by
the CITY, PUBLIC AUTHORITY, local board or utility as defined in the
Municipal Affairs Act R.S.O. 1990, c.M.46, as may be amended from time to
time. PUBLIC PROPERTY also includes:
(a) PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE means all allowances for roads made by
the Crown surveyors, all highways laid out or established under the authority
of any statute, all roads on which public money has been expended for
opening them and roads dedicated by the owner of the lands to public use;
including the curb, shoulder, sidewalk and landscaping where applicable. A
STREET is a PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE for the purposes of this By-
law.
2.53.2 PRIVATE PROPERTY means PROPERTY, lands, or BUILDINGS owned by
a PERSON, other than a PUBLIC AUTHORITY.
2.54
PUBLIC AUTHORITY means the CITY, the Provincial Government, the Federal
Government and any board, commission, committee or body established or exercising
any power or authority under a statute of Canada or Ontario with respect to any of the
affairs or purposes, including school purposes, of the CITY.
2.55
REPAIR means anything done to preserve, restore or maintain the SIGN according to
the regulations of this By-law.
2.56
SCENIC DRIVE means a designated road designed to carry moderate volumes of
predominately passenger traffic adjacent to major scenic areas, areas of historical or
environmental significance or along historic routes at low to moderate speeds.
2.57
SENSITIVE USE means a USE of a LOT that is zoned as either Residential or
Institutional land under the ZONING BY- LAW, which USE may include the presence of
a building or structure on such LOT being used as a dwelling, school, long- term care
facility, hospital, day nursery, crisis residence, group home or group residence. (added
B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
2.58
SIGN means an ADVERTISING DEVICE, object, or notice in any visual medium and
its surface, SIGN STRUCTURE and related component parts, used or capable of being
used to attract attention to a specific subject matter for ADVERTISING,
DIRECTIONAL, IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION or OFFICIAL purposes.
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2.59
SIGN CLASSIFICATION refers to the general classification of SIGNS by reference to
their subject matter and/or purpose and:
2.59.1 ADVERTISING SIGN advertises a business enterprise or the marketing or
promotion of an activity, good or service.
2.59.2 BUSINESS SIGN identifies the name, address and/or insignia of a business
enterprise that is located on the same LOT therewith. It may also include
additional information respecting activities occurring or products available on the
same LOT on which the SIGN is located.
2.59.3 DIRECTIONAL SIGN indicates directions to be followed to reach a
destination. It may include a logo identifying the place of destination,
instructions or warnings for the control of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and
entry and exit signage.
2.59.3.1 ELECTION SIGN means a SIGN that promotes the election of a political party
or a candidate for public office in a federal, provincial or municipal election.
(added B/L 60-2018, May 7, 2018)
2.59.4 FIRST PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN means a SIGN which identifies or
directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service, event or other
activity being conducted, sold or offered on the property on which the SIGN is
located. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
2.59.5 INCIDENTAL SIGN is an ON-SITE, non-advertising SIGN of minor
consequence and size, and includes a SIGN bearing a STREET name and
municipal address, or one that is customarily located on a newspaper box,
cornerstone, and/or grave marker.
2.59.6 INFORMATION SIGN provides information concerning public order or public
safety or which provides for public education or enlightenment concerning an
activity or the nature of their surroundings.
2.59.7 OFFICIAL SIGN is a SIGN required by, or ERECTED under, any statute or
By-law or other directive of any federal, provincial or municipal government or
agency thereof or any board or commission.
2.59.8 THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN means a SIGN which identifies or
directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service, event or other
activity not being conducted, sold or offered on the property on which the
ADVERTISING SIGN is located. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
2.60
SIGN DIMENSION CONTROL MEASUREMENTS refers to the following
quantitative measurements used to regulate the size, spacing or number of SIGNS and
2.60.1 CHANGING COPY AREA means the COPY AREA on a SIGN FACE
permitted for ELECTRONIC, MANUAL and/or ROTATING CHANGING
COPY. Although the percentage of permitted CHANGING COPY is based on
the calculations for the MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA, the TOTAL
SIGN FACE AREA allowable does not have to be ERECTED or DISPLAYED.
2.60.2 CLEARANCE means the vertical distance measured between the lowest part of
a SIGN and the GRADE LEVEL or other surface immediately located below the
SIGN.
2.60.3 COPY means all letters, numerals, symbols, images and characters DISPLAYED
upon, against or through a SIGN FACE. This definition does not include
numerals used to identify the MUNICIPAL ADDRESS.
2.60.4 COPY AREA means the area, which encloses the letters, numerals, symbols,
images or characters, conveying a message.
2.60.5 ELECTRONIC TRANSITION EFFECT means the method of changing an
electronic static image from one image to another.
(a) INSTANT TRANSITION means an immediate switching of one static
image to another static image. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
2.60.6 GRADE LEVEL means the elevation of the sidewalk on the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE measured at a point that is closest to the SIGN. Where there is
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no sidewalk on the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE, GRADE LEVEL shall
mean the elevation of the ground measured at a point 2.0 m from the BUILDING
FAÇADE on the LOT to which the SIGN relates.
2.60.7 HEIGHT OF SIGN means the vertical distance measured from GRADE
LEVEL to the highest point of a SIGN.
2.60.8 LENGTH OF SIGN FACE means the maximum distance of the SIGN FACE,
excluding a border and frame, measured horizontally. In the case of individually
installed letters, numerals, symbols, images or characters, the LENGTH of SIGN
FACE shall be the maximum horizontal distance between the extremities of the
COPY AREA.
2.60.9 OCCUPANCY FRONTAGE means the length of a line along the base of a
BUILDING WALL, which encloses a single OCCUPANCY and separates it
from the outdoors.
2.60.10 SIGN FACE means that portion of the SIGN, excluding the supporting
STRUCTURE, borders and frames, upon which, against, or through which
COPY is DISPLAYED or is capable of being DISPLAYED. Further:
(a) SINGLE SIGN FACE: means a SIGN having only one face plane.
(b) DOUBLE SIGN FACE: means a SIGN having two sign face planes with
each SIGN FACE being of equal area and identical length and width, and,
i. with two parallel opposing (back-to-back) faces, or
ii. creating a "V-shape" with an interior angle of less than or equal
to 90 degrees. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
(c) MULTIPLE SIGN FACE: means a SIGN having more than two SIGN
FACES, or a BILLBOARD SIGN with two SIGN FACES creating a "V-
shape" with an interior angles greater than 90 degrees. (amended B/L 93-
2024, May 27, 2024)
2.60.11 SIGN FACE AREA means the entire area of the SIGN FACE. The following
shall apply to determine the SIGN FACE AREA for:
(a) SIGNS comprised of more than one part (individually installed letters,
numerals, symbols, or characters): the SIGN FACE AREA shall be the same
as the COPY AREA.
(b) PAINTED WALL SIGNS: the entire background area shall be included in
the SIGN FACE AREA if the background colour is different from the
remainder of the wall.
(c) THREE-DIMENSIONAL SIGNS: the SIGN FACE AREA shall be
calculated as one-half the total of all SIGN FACES.
2.60.12 SIGN FACE EXTENSION means that part of the SIGN FACE that extends
beyond the standard SIGN FACE panel, and relates exclusively to BILLBOARD
SIGNS and CANOPY SIGNS.
2.60.13 STREET FRONTAGE means the length of the LOT LINE to which the SIGN
relates dividing the LOT from a PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE. For LOTS
with more than one STREET FRONTAGE, the STREET FRONTAGES shall not
be combined for any SIGN DIMENSION CONTROL MEASUREMENT.
2.60.14 WALL AREA means the total area, including all openings, of an exterior
BUILDING WALL, upon which a SIGN is erected. In the case of an irregular
BUILDING WALL, which does not form a vertical plane, the WALL AREA
shall be the total area of a vertical plane projected from the wall.
2.60.15 WIDTH OF SIGN FACE means the maximum distance measured horizontally
from the extremities of the COPY AREA of a SIGN FACE. In the case of
individually installed letters, numerals, symbols, images or characters, the
WIDTH OF THE SIGN FACE shall be the maximum vertical distance between
the extremities of the COPY AREA.
2.61
SIGN OWNER means the person who owns the SIGN. Where there is no known owner
of the SIGN, or such person cannot be determined with certainty, the SIGN OWNER
shall be deemed to be the PERSON having authority over the associated use or deriving
the major benefit from the SIGN. If such PERSON is unknown, the SIGN OWNER shall
be deemed to be the registered owner of the land upon which the SIGN is situated.
2.62
SIGN PERMIT means a permit issued by the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
pursuant to the provisions of this By-law to ERECT or DISPLAY a SIGN.
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2.63
SIGN STRUCTURE means a STRUCTURE, framework or bracing, which is
constructed to support a SIGN FACE or FACES and in turn is supported by the ground,
BUILDING or other STRUCTURE not deemed to be an integral part of the SIGN.
2.64
SIGN TYPE means a SIGN referenced by its means of support, manner of displaying
information and/or the information intended to be displayed. Further:
2.64.1 A-FRAME SIGN means a SIGN not permanently anchored to the ground and
constructed in a manner, and of such materials, which permit it to be repositioned
by an individual without mechanical aid. This definition shall include SIGNS
commonly referred to as SIDEWALK SIGNS and SANDWICH BOARD
SIGNS.
2.64.2 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR SIGN means any type of SIGN
located outside or capable of being viewed from the outside of a premises used as
an ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR, which SIGN is used or intended to
be used to IDENTIFY and/or ADVERTISE an ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
PARLOUR.
2.64.3 ANIMATED SIGN means a SIGN or part thereof, which displays kinetic
motion by mechanical means, including SIGNS in which twenty-five percent
(25%) or less of the total SIGN FACE AREA rotates or revolves. This definition
does not include an ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY or ROTATING SIGN.
(added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
2.64.4 AWNING SIGN means a SIGN painted on, or otherwise affixed to, the surface
of an AWNING and such SIGN does not project out from the AWNING in any
direction.
2.64.5 BANNER SIGN means a SIGN made from non-rigid, lightweight material,
which is secured or mounted to a BUILDING or other STRUCTURE by its ends
or corners. This definition does not include a BANNER FLAG, recognized flag,
AWNING, CANOPY, WINDOW or INFLATABLE SIGN.
2.64.6 BANNER FLAG SIGN means a SIGN made from non-rigid, lightweight
material, which is attached to and projects out horizontally from an exterior wall
of a BUILDING or a STRUCTURE in a predominantly perpendicular manner
and used primarily for attracting attention.
2.64.7 BILLBOARD SIGN means a THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN that is
either a GROUND SIGN or a WALL SIGN, which has COPY fastened in such
a manner so as to permit its periodic replacement, which for greater certainty
does not include a FIRST PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN. (amended B/L 93-
2024, May 27, 2024)
2.64.8 CANOPY SIGN means a SIGN with COPY affixed flat on the surface of a
CANOPY or hanging from the underside of a CANOPY, where such COPY does
not extend beyond the limits of such CANOPY.
2.64.9 COMMUNITY EVENT SIGN means an ADVERTISING, DIRECTIONAL or
INFORMATION SIGN promoting events conducted and/or sponsored by
charitable organizations or community associations.
2.64.10 CONGRATULATORY SIGN means a SIGN that promotes a private special
occasion and does not contain a commercial message nor direct PERSONS to a
commercial enterprise.
2.64.11 CONSTRUCTION SITE SIGN means a SIGN that provides information about
the builder and trades and/or the BUILDING or STRUCTURE currently under
construction or proposed to be constructed and shall be removed upon
completion of the project.
2.64.12 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SIGN means a SIGN that advertises a proposed
development and may include the name of the project, the name of the
contractors, architects, engineers, information and personnel related to the project
and shall be removed upon completion of the project.
2.62.13 DIGITAL SIGN means an electronically and/or computer controlled SIGN, or a
part thereof, which does contain ILLUMINATED copy whose content can be
changed. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
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2.64.14 DIRECTORY SIGN means a SIGN that identifies the OCCUPANTS of a
multi-OCCUPANCY BUILDING.
2.64.14 ELECTION SIGN means a SIGN that promotes the election of a political party
or a candidate for public office in a federal, provincial or municipal election.
(moved B/L 60-2018, May 7, 2018)
2.64.15 ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN means an electronically and/or
computer controlled SIGN, or that part thereof, which displays ILLUMINATED
copy whose content can be changed by means of an electrically energized display
matrix or similar technology, such as an electronic screen, projection, television,
computer video monitors, liquid crystal displays (LCD), light emitting diode
(LED) displays, or other similar electronic, computer generated or digital
technology. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
2.64.16 EXTERIOR SIGN means any SIGN or ADVERTISING DEVICE ERECTED
or DISPLAYED outdoors or any SIGN erected inside a BUILDING and intended
to be visible from the outdoors.
2.64.17 FASCIA WALL SIGN means a SIGN, which is painted on, affixed to and/or
supported by an exterior BUILDING WALL and erected in a predominantly
parallel manner to that BUILDING WALL. This definition does not include a
BANNER SIGN.
2.64.18 FLASHING SIGN means a SIGN that contains, in part, an intermittent or
flashing light source or conveys the illusion of an intermittent or flashing light.
This definition does not include an ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN or
ANIMATED SIGN.
2.64.19 GROUND SIGN means a SIGN that is supported by a STRUCTURE or
supports erected on or anchored in the ground for the sole purpose of supporting
the SIGN, and are not attached to any BUILDING or other STRUCTURE.
2.64.20 HOARDING SIGN means a SIGN, attached to hoarding panels surrounding a
construction site, providing information about the builder and trades and/or the
BUILDING or STRUCTURE under construction or proposed to be constructed.
2.64.21 INFLATABLE SIGN means a SIGN or ADVERTISING DEVICE designed to
be inflated and tethered to the ground, a BUILDING or any other STRUCTURE.
2.64.22 INTERIOR SIGN means any SIGN ERECTED or DISPLAYED inside a
BUILDING or STRUCTURE and not intended to be visible from the outdoors.
2.64.23 LIGHT STANDARD SIGN means a SIGN DISPLAYED on a light standard,
entirely located on PRIVATE PROPERTY, secured with APPROVED mounting
components, and the SIGN FACE AREA is a POSTER SIGN.
2.64.24 MANUAL CHANGING COPY SIGN means a SIGN, or that part thereof, on
which the COPY can be periodically changed or rearranged by manual means.
This definition does not include a BILLBOARD SIGN.
2.64.25 MENU BOARD SIGN means a SIGN ERECTED as part of a drive-thru facility
and used to list products, services and prices in association with a fast food
restaurant/retailer business.
2.64.26 MOBILE SIGN means a SIGN designed to be readily moved from one location
to another and which does not rely on a BUILDING or fixed foundation for its
structural support. This definition shall include a MANUAL CHANGING
COPY SIGN but shall not include an ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN
mounted to a vehicle. This shall include a T-frame SIGN, but shall not include
an A-FRAME SIGN. (amended B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
2.64.27 MUNICIPAL ADDRESS SIGN means a SIGN, which is used to identify the
municipal address of an OCCUPANCY, PROPERTY and/or LOT.
2.64.28 PENNANT SIGN means a SIGN, constructed of a lightweight flexible material,
suspended from a rope, wire or string, usually in series, and designed to move in
the wind. This definition does not include a BANNER FLAG or recognized flag.
2.64.29 PLAQUE SIGN means a SIGN, which is used as a commemorative or
identifying tablet.
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2.64.30 POSTER BILLBOARD SIGN means a BILLBOARD SIGN comprised of
paper panels affixed by adhesive means, that is neither a DIGITAL SIGN nor an
ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27,
2024)
2.64.31 POSTER SIGN means a SIGN, constructed of a lightweight flexible material,
which is secured on an existing support STRUCTURE, such as a lamp standard,
or some other foundation, other than a BUILDING.
2.64.32 PROGRESSIVE SIGN means a combination of individual identification and/or
ADVERTISING SIGNS, which when acting together convey a complete
message.
2.64.33 PROJECTING WALL SIGN means a WALL SIGN attached to and projects
out horizontally from an exterior wall of a BUILDING in a predominantly
perpendicular manner.
2.64.34 PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION SIGN means a SIGN that electronically
displays only the local time, temperature and/or date.
2.64.35 REAL ESTATE SIGN means a SIGN that advertises the sale, rent or lease of
the property on which it is located.
2.64.36 REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE DIRECTIONAL SIGN means a SIGN,
which is intended to direct a PERSON to a BUILDING or PROPERTY offered
for sale, rental or lease.
2.64.37 ROOF SIGN means any of the following:
(a) A SIGN ERECTED on or located wholly above the roof of a BUILDING;
(b) A SIGN ERECTED, constructed, attached to or located wholly or partially
above the PARAPET WALL of a BUILDING;
2.64.38 ROTATING SIGN means a SIGN in which more than twenty-five percent
(25%) of the total SIGN FACE AREA mechanically rotates or revolves. A SIGN
in which twenty-five percent (25%) or less of the total SIGN FACE AREA
rotates or revolves is deemed to be an ANIMATED SIGN.
2.64.39 ROTATING CHANGING COPY SIGN means an electronically controlled
SIGN, or that part thereof, which displays COPY and graphic information as the
SIGN FACE continuously scrolls or rotates to display a static COPY AREA at
timed intervals.
2.64.40 SIDEWALK SIGN (and SANDWICH BOARD SIGN) means an A-FRAME
SIGN.
2.64.41 T-FRAME SIGN means a MOBILE SIGN.
2.64.42 WALL SIGN means a SIGN that is supported by, erected on or attached to an
exterior wall of any BUILDING or other STRUCTURE. (added B/L 93-2024,
May 27, 2024)
2.64.43 WINDOW SIGN means any SIGN, picture, image, symbol, or combination
thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business,
commodity, event, sale, or service located on that LOT which is placed inside a
window or upon the windowpane or glass and is intended to be visible from the
exterior of the window.
2.63
SPECIAL DISTRICT means an area within the CITY that has been identified to have
certain characteristics which warrants special consideration in the provision and
regulation of signage. The following SPECIAL DISTRICTS have been identified:
BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT
AREA
DISTRICTS,
CONTROLLED
ACCESS
HIGHWAY DISTRICTS, GATEWAY DISTRICTS, HERITAGE AREA DISTRICTS,
NATURAL HERITAGE DISTRICTS, SCENIC DRIVE DISTRICTS and THEME
STREET DISTRICTS.
2.64
STOREY means that part of a BUILDING between any floor and the floor, ceiling or
roof next above. Any part of a storey exceeding 4.0 m in height is deemed to be an
additional storey for each 4.0 m, or fraction thereof, of such excess.
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2.64.1 GROUND STOREY means the STOREY with its floor closest to GRADE
LEVEL and having its ceiling more than 2.0 m above GRADE LEVEL.
2.64.2 SECOND STOREY means the STOREY directly above the GROUND
STOREY.
2.65
STREET means the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE and affords the principal means of
access to adjacent LOTS.
2.66
STREET LINE means the limit of the road or PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE and is
the dividing line between a LOT and a STREET.
2.67
STRUCTURE means anything, including all component parts that is ERECTED, built or
constructed and affixed to or supported by the ground.
2.68
TEMPORARY SIGN means a SIGN not intended or designed for PERMANENT
installation and is designed and DISPLAYED for short-term USE.
2.69
THEME STREET means a designated road within Windsor, designed with the intension
to enhance the PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY consistent with the established character of
the neighbourhood, using streetscaping; protect and enhance significant views and vistas
along PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; protect and enhance HERITAGE RESOURCES;
encourage the provision of building and streetscaping elements that provide shelter from
inclement weather, where appropriate; and encourage signage which enhances the
character of the THEME STREET.
2.70
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE means a traffic control sign, traffic control signal or
other device placed for the purposes of regulating or directing vehicular, pedestrian or
other traffic within an intersection, railway crossings, pedestrian crossings, interchange or
roundabout. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
2.71
UNLAWFUL SIGN means a SIGN that does not comply with the applicable regulations
of this By-law and does not comply with the regulations of the governing By-law in
effect when the SIGN PERMIT was issued for said SIGN or when said SIGN was
ERECTED or DISPLAYED.
2.72
UNSAFE SIGN means a SIGN which is structurally unsafe, or which constitutes a safety
hazard, impedes the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or which otherwise
constitutes a risk to the safety of persons or property.
2.73
USE (as a noun) means the purpose, for which any land, BUILDING or STRUCTURE is
designed, arranged or intended to be OCCUPIED or for which it is OCCUPIED and
MAINTAINED. Reference to a specific use in this By-law means a use defined in the
ZONING BY-LAW.
2.74
USE (as a verb) means anything done or permitted, either directly or indirectly, by a
PERSON for the purpose making USE of a LOT or part thereof, BUILDING or part
thereof, or other STRUCTURE or part thereof.
2.75
ZONING BY-LAW means ZONING BY-LAW 8600 and ZONING BY-LAW 3072, as
may be amended from time to time, or any successors thereof.
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Table 2.1 (a) GROUP USES 1 and 2
subsection
(a)
(b)
Group 1
Group 2
2.1.1
Residential
- Double Duplex dwelling;
- Duplex Dwelling;
- Group Home;
- Mobile Home Dwelling;
- Multiple Dwelling with a
maximum of 4 units;
- Semi-detached Dwelling;
- Single-unit dwelling;
- Townhome Dwelling;
- Convent;
- Fraternity or Sorority House;
- Lodging House;
- Monastery;
- Multiple Dwelling (minimum of 5
units);
- Residential Care Facility;
- Student Residence;
2.1.2
Commercial
- Home occupation;
- Retail Store, Personal Service Shop,
Office located within a multiple
dwelling;
- Tourist Home;
2.1.3
Industrial/
Support
NA
- Facilities of a Public Authority
- Public Utility within a Residential
Zoning District;
2.1.4
Institutional
NA
NA
2.1.5
Agricultural
- Land within a Development
Reserve Zoning District.
- Produce sales stands and other minor
accessory uses associated with an
agricultural use.
2.1.6
Open Space
- Pedestrian walkways.
NA
Table 2.1 (b) GROUP USES 3 and 4
subsection
(a)
(b)
Group 3
Group 4
2.1.1
Residential
NA
NA
2.1.2
Commercial
- Business Office;
- Commercial School;
- Contractor's Office;
- Day Nursery;
- Medical Office or Clinic;
- Professional Studio;
- Veterinary Office or Clinic;
- Adult Entertainment Parlour;
- Automobile Repair Garage;
- Automobile Dealership or Sales Lot;
- Car Wash;
- Club;
- Drive-through Restaurant;
- Financial Office;
- Funeral Home;
- Gas Bar and Service Station;
- Golf Course;
- Major and Minor Commercial Centre;
- Marina;
- Micro-brewery;
- Light or Heavy Repair Shop;
- Hotel or Motel;
- Pawnshop;
- Personal Service Shop;
- Place of Entertainment or Recreation;
- Public Hall;
- Restaurant;
- Retail Store;
- Theatre;
- Wholesale Store;
2.1.3
Industrial/
Support
- Industrial Uses, not listed in
these Tables;
- Laboratory/Research Facility;
- Power Generation Plant;
- Salvage Yard;
- Self Storage Facility;
NA
2.1.4
Institutional
- Cemetery;
- Church and Church Hall;
- Facilities of a Public Authority
or a Public Utility;
- Hospital;
- Public Parking Area/ Garage;
- School; College; University;
- Public Transportation Facility
2.1.5
Agricultural
- Riding Stables;
- Industrial/Commercial
facilities accessory to a farm
operation.
NA
2.1.6
Open Space
- Community or Regional Park;
- Private Park or any other
recreational use.
NA
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SECTION 3.0
GENERAL REGULATIONS
3.1 Sign Compliance
3.1.1
Every SIGN OWNER shall ensure that each SIGN, including its ERECTION,
DISPLAY, ALTERATION and MAINTENANCE, conforms to the following:
(a) All applicable provisions and regulations of this By-law;
(b) All applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislation as may be
amended from time to time;
(c) Be ERECTED or DISPLAYED only with the express permission of the
PROPERTY OWNER or lessee, or the authorized agent of the owner or the
lessee, on which the SIGN is located; and
(d) Be ERECTED or DISPLAYED only with the express permission of the
CITY on lands owned by or controlled by the CITY.
3.2
Electrical Regulations
3.2.1
Every SIGN OWNER shall ensure that all electrical SIGNS conform to the
regulations of the Ontario Electrical Safety Authority and the Ontario Electrical
Safety Code.
3.2.2
Every SIGN OWNER of SIGNS ERECTED or DISPLAYED within 3.0 m of
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION LINE (S) owned by a PUBLIC UTILITY shall
ensure that the APPROVAL of the appropriate PUBLIC UTILITY is obtained.
3.3
Illumination Regulations
3.3.1
Every OWNER of an ILLUMINATED SIGN shall ensure that:
(a) Lights used to EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATE a SIGN shall be arranged to
direct
light
away
from
adjacent
LOTS
and
PUBLIC
ROAD
ALLOWANCES;
(b) FLASHING ILLUMINATION, ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY or
electronic ANIMATION of SIGNS shall not be ERECTED within 60.0
meters of any Residential Zoning District, if the SIGN FACE will be directly
visible from any point in the Residential Zoning District; and (added B/L 84-
2019, June 17, 2019)
(c) ELECRONIC CHANGE COPY SIGNS shall have an intensity of
illumination and luminance not to exceed the lesser of:
i. 3 lux (0.3 foot candles), or 300 nits (300 cd/m2) above ambient light
conditions, during the hours between dusk and dawn; and,
ii. 3 lux (0.3 foot candles), or 5000 nits (5000 cd/m2) above ambient light
conditions, during the daytime hours. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17,
2019)
3.3.2
No PERSON shall ERECT or cause to be ERECTED any SIGN with
FLASHING ILLUMINATION or ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY, in which
the flashing or changing of COPY occurs at intervals of not less than 60 seconds.
(added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
3.3.3
Notwithstanding section 3.3.2, BILLBOARD GROUND and BILLBOARD
WALL SIGNS may have changing COPY that occurs at intervals of not less than
8 seconds. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019); (amended B/L 93-2024, May
27, 2024)
3.3.4
All ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGNS must have installed an ambient
light monitor which shall continuously monitor and automatically adjust the
brightness level of the display based on ambient light conditions consistent with
the illumination regulations of this By-law. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17,
2019)
3.3.5
ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGNS that cycle static images will utilize
an INSTANT TRANSITION effect. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
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3.4
Identification of Signs
3.4.1
No PERSON shall ERECT or cause to be ERECTED any SIGN for which a
SIGN PERMIT is required by this By-law, unless such SIGN displays the name
of the erector of the SIGN in clearly legible lettering located in such a place on
the SIGN that it can be easily read.
3.5
Maintenance
3.5.1
The SIGN OWNER shall MAINTAIN the SIGN in good practice so that it does
not become unsafe, defective or dangerous.
3.5.2 Every SIGN OWNER shall ensure that each SIGN be MAINTAINED so that:
(a) All exposed SIGN and SIGN STRUCTURE surfaces are covered with a
durable, weather resistant, protective finish;
(b) Repainting or refinishing is undertaken as often as is necessary to prevent
peeling or flaking of paint or corrosion;
(c) All electric bulbs and tubes are continuously operative;
(d) All SIGN FACES and SIGN STRUCTURES are kept intact and operative
and do not contain deteriorating, peeling, broken and/or cracked parts; and
(e) Where a SIGN FACE is required to cover and protect any electrical
components, lamps and/or sign box from weather elements, the SIGN FACE
must remain intact at all times. If a SIGN FACE is removed for REPAIR
and/or replacement, a SIGN FACE shall be reinstalled within ten (10) days
of removal;
(f) All ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGNS shall be turned off if not in
100% working order. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
3.6
Existing Signs
3.6.1
Every SIGN OWNER shall ensure that:
(a) For an EXISTING PERMANENT SIGN, which does not comply with the
provisions of this By-law, changes to or replacement of the SIGN FACE,
REPAIR of the SIGN, including the SIGN STRUCTURE, and changing of
COPY shall be deemed to be permitted provided all dimensions and
characteristics of the SIGN remain the same;
(b) Replacement of an EXISTING SIGN STRUCTURE in whole or in part,
except to REPAIR the structure, shall be in full compliance with all
provisions of this By-law and shall require a SIGN PERMIT; and
(c) MAINTENANCE and REPAIR of an EXISTING SIGN shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3.5 of this By-law;
3.6.2
An EXISTING TEMPORARY SIGN shall be deemed to be in compliance with
this By-law until the expiration of the SIGN PERMIT for such SIGN.
3.7
Relocated/replaced SIGNS For a Municipal Infrastructure Purpose
3.7.1
In the event that the City requires that an existing sign, lawful sign or
legal non-conforming sign be relocated due to a municipal infrastructure
purpose, then:
a)
such a relocated existing sign, lawful sign or legal non-
conforming sign shall not be deemed to have caused any
contravention of the location regulations of this by-law which are
affected by such relocation, and
b)
any required replacement of a relocated existing sign, lawful
sign or legal non-conforming sign because of age or condition, by a
new sign of the same dimensions shall not be deemed to have
caused any contravention of the dimension regulations in s.6 of this
by-law which are caused by such replacement.
(added B/L 35-2010, March 1, 2010)
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SECTION 4.0
SIGN PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
4.1
Signs That Require a SIGN PERMIT
4.1.1
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this By-law, no PERSON shall
ERECT, cause to be ERECTED, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY a SIGN,
ADVERTISING DEVICE or SIGN STRUCTURE unless a SIGN PERMIT has
been issued by the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION for the following
SIGNS:
(a) All PERMANENT SIGNS identified in Section 6.0 of this By-law.
(b) All ILLUMINATED SIGNS.
(c) All electric SIGNS.
(d) All of the following TEMPORARY SIGNS as indicated in Section 7.0 of this
By-law:
i.
A-FRAME SIGNS;
ii. BANNER SIGNS require a permit if the SIGN is DISPLAYED for
more than 72 hours;
iii. BANNER FLAG SIGNS require a permit if the SIGN is DISPLAYED
for more than 72 hours;
iv. COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS;
v. CONSTRUCTION SITE SIGNS;
vi. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SIGNS;
vii. INFLATABLE SIGNS require a permit if the SIGN is DISPLAYED
for GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES;
viii. MOBILE SIGNS; and
ix. REAL ESTATE SIGNS in excess of 1.0 m2 in SIGN FACE AREA.
4.2
Application for a SIGN PERMIT
4.2.1
Every PERSON applying for a SIGN PERMIT shall properly and fully:
(a) Complete a SIGN PERMIT application in accordance with Section 4.2
hereof;
(b) Submit all plans, drawings and photographs as required by the CITY; and
(c) Pay all applicable fees as set out in Schedule "B".
4.2.2
An application for a SIGN PERMIT for a TEMPORARY SIGN shall be
accompanied by plans and drawings that contain the following information:
(a) A key plan showing the location of the land on which the proposed
TEMPORARY SIGN(S) is to be located and the nearest major intersection;
(b) Drawings and specifications of the SIGN, including dimensions; supporting
framework; materials; height, length and width of SIGN; and SIGN FACE
AREA.
(c) Other
information
determined
by
the
AUTHORITY
HAVING
JURISDICTION with respect to the TEMPORARY SIGN or the BUILDING
as may be necessary to determine if the STRUCTURE is capable, under the
Ontario Building Code, of supporting the SIGN or ADVERTISING
DEVICE.
(d) A site plan, drawn to scale and including dimensions, of the following: all
LOT LINES, STREET FRONTAGES, existing or proposed BUILDINGS
and STRUCTURES, location of proposed SIGNS, and location of all
EXISTING PERMANENT SIGNS on the same LOT. (Section (d) added
B/L 165-2012, Nov. 5/12)
4.2.3
An application for a SIGN PERMIT for a PERMANENT SIGN shall be
accompanied by plans and drawings that contain the following information:
(a) A key plan showing the location of the land on which the proposed
PERMANENT SIGN(S) is to be located and the nearest major intersection;
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(b) A site plan, drawn to scale and including dimensions, of the following: all
LOT LINES, STREET FRONTAGES, existing or proposed BUILDINGS
and STRUCTURES, location of proposed SIGNS, and location of all
EXISTING PERMANENT SIGNS on the same LOT.
(c) Drawings and specifications of the SIGN, drawn to scale and including
dimensions, showing sections and elevations of the SIGN to be erected,
construction
details,
supporting
framework,
foundations,
materials,
illumination details, height of SIGN and SIGN FACE area, length and width
of the SIGN FACE.
(d) Other
information
determined
by
the
AUTHORITY
HAVING
JURISDICTION with respect to the PERMANENT SIGN or the
BUILDING, including architectural and structural drawings as may be
necessary to determine if the STRUCTURE is structurally capable, under the
Ontario Building Code, of supporting the SIGN or ADVERTISING
DEVICE.
(e) If ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY is utilized as part of the sign, the sign
permit application will include confirmation from the sign manufacturer that
the sign complies with the Illumination Regulations prescribed by this By-
law. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
4.2.4
In addition to the information required under Section 4.2.3, all plans and
drawings accompanying an application for any GROUND SIGN PERMIT shall
contain the following information:
(a) A GROUND SIGN, which exceeds 7.5 m in height above GRADE LEVEL,
shall require drawings and specifications prepared and stamped by a
professional engineer.
(b) A site plan, drawn to scale and including dimensions, of the following:
parking and landscaping areas, vehicular access and egress points, location of
proposed SIGNS, and location of all EXISTING PERMANENT GROUND
and/or BILLBOARD SIGNS on adjacent LOTS.
4.2.5
In addition to the information required under Section 4.2.3, all plans and
drawings accompanying an application for any FASCIA WALL SIGN PERMIT
shall contain the following information:
(a) A drawing of the elevation of the STRUCTURE on which the proposed
SIGN is to be erected, including: doors, windows and other openings, wall
finishing
materials,
WALL
AREA,
OCCUPANCY
FRONTAGES,
dimensions, location and elevations of the proposed SIGN and all other
EXISTING SIGNS attached to the same wall.
4.2.6
In addition to the information required under Section 4.2.3, all plans and
drawings accompanying an application for a BILLBOARD SIGN PERMIT shall
contain the following information:
(a) Identification of adjacent land uses, zoning, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,
BILLBOARD SIGNS and PERMANENT GROUND SIGNS within a 200.0
m radius of the proposed SIGN.
(b) A site plan, drawn to scale and including dimensions, of the following:
parking and landscaping areas, vehicular access and egress points and
location of proposed SIGNS.
(c) The setback of the proposed BILLBOARD SIGN and SIGN STRUCTURE
from all PROPERTY LINES, and from the PROPERTY LINES of adjacent
or nearby residential lands.
(d) A BILLBOARD SIGN, which exceeds 7.5 m in height above GRADE
LEVEL, shall require drawings and specifications prepared and stamped by a
professional engineer.
(e) Preapproval from the Windsor Airport Authority for any ELECTRONIC
CHANGE COPY SIGN situated within 300m of the airport property lands.
(added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
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(f) Preapproval from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for any
ELECTRONIC CHANGE COPY SIGN situated within 400m of any street
or route under the Ministry's JURISDICTION. (added B/L 93-2024, May
27, 2024)
4.2.7
In addition to the information required under Section 4.2.3, all plans and
drawings accompanying an application for any PROJECTING WALL SIGN
PERMIT shall contain the following information:
(c) A PROJECTING WALL SIGN weighing more than 115 kg shall require
drawings and specifications prepared and stamped by a professional
engineer.
(d) A PROJECTING WALL SIGN shall not be attached or fastened in any
manner to a parapet wall unless designed and stamped by an architect or
professional engineer.
4.2.8
No PERSON shall make application for a SIGN PERMIT who is not the
OWNER or lessee, or the authorized agent of the OWNER or the lessee, of the
PROPERTY upon which the SIGN is to be ERECTED or DISPLAYED or upon
which work on the SIGN work is to be performed.
4.2.9
No PERSON shall submit false or misleading information or documents or make
omissions that may mislead in connection with any application for a SIGN
PERMIT, details of construction, or any revisions thereto.
4.3
Issuance of a SIGN PERMIT
4.3.1
A SIGN PERMIT shall be issued when the AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION is satisfied that all documentation received complies and
conforms to this By-law and any other applicable municipal, provincial and
federal legislation.
4.3.2
A SIGN PERMIT shall be issued when the business enterprise has received a
required construction permit and/or municipal business license; with the
exception of a CONSTRUCTION SITE SIGN and/or a DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT SIGN.
4.3.3
Where a SIGN PERMIT for a BILLBOARD SIGN has been transferred by the
previous OWNER of the SIGN to a new OWNER of the SIGN, the new OWNER
of the SIGN shall provide written notification of the transfer to the AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDCTION in a form and manner satisfactory to the Chief
Building Official, and shall pay the fee prescribed in accordance with the City of
Windsor's current Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. (added B/L 93-2024,
May 27, 2024)
4.4
SIGN PERMIT Fees
4.4.1
Prior to the issuance of a SIGN PERMIT, every PERSON applying for a SIGN
PERMIT shall pay a SIGN PERMIT fee in accordance with the fee schedule set
out in Schedule "B" to this By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
4.5
Expiration of a SIGN PERMIT
4.5.1
A SIGN PERMIT issued by the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION for a
PERMANENT SIGN shall expire after a period of six (6) months from the date
of issue if the ERECTION of the SIGN has not commenced or been completed
within six (6) months.
4.5.2
Before a SIGN PERMIT for a PERMANENT SIGN has passed the expiration
date, an application may be made to extend the SIGN PERMIT for a further six
(6) months. Prior to the extension of a SIGN PERMIT, a sign renewal permit fee
shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set out in Schedule "B" of this
By-law.
4.5.3
A SIGN PERMIT issued by the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION to
DISPLAY a TEMPORARY SIGN shall expire on the expiry date indicated on
the said SIGN PERMIT.
4.5.4
A SIGN PERMIT to modify or restore a BILLBOARD SIGN expires in the
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same period of time for expiration of a SIGN PERMIT for the erection or display
of the SIGN in accordance with Sections 4.5.1 - 4.5.3 herein. (added B/L 93-
2024, May 27, 2024)
4.5.5
Where a SIGN PERMIT has expired, the OWNER of the SIGN shall
immediately remove the SIGN, and in the case of a BILLBOARD SIGN, the
OWNER of such SIGN shall also remove the identifier required by Section 6.3
herein. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
4.6
Revocation of a SIGN PERMIT
4.6.1
The City may revoke a SIGN PERMIT at any time if it is determined by the
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION that:
(a) The SIGN PERMIT has been issued in error by the CITY;
(b) The SIGN does not conform to this By-law, the Ontario Building Code, or
any other applicable regulation or legislation; or
(c) The SIGN PERMIT has been issued as a result of false, mistaken, incorrect,
or misleading information, or undertaking shown on the SIGN PERMIT
application.
(d) The SIGN is causing, will cause, or is contributing or will contribute to an
UNSAFE SIGN. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
(e) The OWNER of the SIGN has submitted a written request to revoke
the SIGN PERMIT. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
4.7
Encroachment Agreements
4.7.1
No PERSON shall ERECT or cause to be ERECTED any SIGN that projects
more than 0.3 m onto PUBLIC PROPERTY or the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE, in whole or in part, unless the PERSON has entered into an
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT with the CITY in the form prescribed in
Schedule "D" attached hereto.
4.7.2
No PERSON shall maintain any PERMANENT EXISTING SIGN, or part
thereof, extending more than 0.3 m into the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE at
or above GRADE that was erected under the provisions of former By-law 7750,
unless an ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT in the form prescribed in
Schedule "D" attached hereto has been entered into.
4.7.3
No PERSON shall ERECT any SIGN for which an ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT has been entered into with the CITY, unless the PERSON has
submitted proof of liability insurance in a form and in an amount satisfactory to
the AUTHORITY HAVING JUSTIDICTION.
4.8
Inspections
4.8.1
A PERSON, to whom a SIGN PERMIT is issued, shall notify the AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION at the following stages of construction so that the
work may be inspected:
For PERMANENT GROUND and BILLBOARD GROUND SIGNS:
(a) After completion of the excavation and prior to the installation of footings;
(b) After the completion of the foundation;
(c) After the completion of the structural framing; and
(d) After the SIGN is fully erected.
For all other PERMANENT SIGNS:
(e) After the completion of the structural framing, and
(f) After the SIGN is fully erected.
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4.8.2
A PERSON to whom the SIGN PERMIT has been issued shall give notification
requesting an inspection at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the
required inspection time.
4.8.3
An OWNER of the PROPERTY and/or the OWNER of the SIGN shall provide
all equipment and labour necessary for the inspection of a SIGN by the
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
4.8.4
The AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION may, at all reasonable times,
inspect SIGNS in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
4.9
Renewal Applications
4.9.1. OPERATIONAL APPROVAL of a BILLBOARD SIGN shall expire five (5)
years from the issuance of such OPERATION APPROVAL. (added B/L 93-
2024, May 27, 2024)
4.9.2
The
OPERATIONAL
APPROVAL
of
a
BILLBOARD SIGN will
automatically expire upon removal of the BILLBOARD SIGN, as of the date
such SIGN is removed. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
4.9.3
Prior to the expiry of an OPERATIONAL APPROVAL, provided no
modifications or restorations are proposed to the SIGN, the OWNER of a
BILLBOARD SIGN may submit, in a form and manner satisfactory to the Chief
Building Official, a renewal application for a further five (5) year
OPERATIONAL APPROVAL period. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
4.9.4
The OWNER of a BILLBOARD SIGN applying for renewal of the
OPERATIONAL APPROVAL shall file with the AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION all information and documents required, in a form and manner
satisfactory to the Chief Building Official, and shall pay the fee prescribed in
accordance with the City of Windsor's current Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
4.9.5
Where a modification or restoration to a BILLBOARD SIGN is proposed, a
renewal of the OPERATIONAL APPROVAL cannot be granted, and the
OWNER will be required to submit an application to the Chief Building Official
for a new SIGN PERMIT. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
4.9.6
Notwithstanding Subsection 4.9.4, where an existing BILLBOARD SIGN with
an unexpired OPERATIONAL APPROVAL no longer complies with this By-law
due to a variance or by-law amendment being granted by the AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION permitting the erection of another BILLBOARD
SIGN, the OWNER of such BILLBOARD sign may submit a renewal application
rather than an application for a new SIGN PERMIT. (added B/L 93-2024, May
27, 2024)
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SECTION 5.0
SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A SIGN PERMIT
5.1
SIGNS Not Requiring a SIGN PERMIT
5.1.1
A SIGN PERMIT is not required for any SIGN ERECTED or DISPLAYED, or
caused to be ERECTED or DISPLAYED, by the CITY or a PUBLIC
AUTHORITY.
5.1.2
A SIGN PERMIT is not required for any of the following SIGNS ERECTED or
DISPLAYED on PRIVATE PROPERTY, provided however, that the subject
SIGNS shall comply with all other requirements of this By-law, unless otherwise
specifically provided:
(a) A PERMANENT, NON-ILLUMINATED FASCIA WALL SIGN having a
SIGN FACE AREA of less than 1.0 m2;
(b) A PERMANENT, NON-ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN having a
maximum HEIGHT of less than 1.5 m and a SIGN FACE AREA of less than
1.0 m2;
(c) The following specific SIGN CLASSES and SIGN TYPES:
i)
CONGRATULATORY SIGN DISPLAYED for GROUP 1 and
GROUP 2 USES on PRIVATE PROPERTY for a period of less than
72 hours;
ii)
NON-ILLUMINATED
DIRECTIONAL
SIGN
ERECTED
on
PRIVATE PROPERTY;
iii)
ELECTION SIGN DISPLAYED on PRIVATE PROPERTY;
iv)
Holiday Decorations;
v)
NON-ILLUMINATED IDENTIFICATION SIGN ERECTED or
DISPLAYED on PRIVATE PROPERTY showing exclusively the
emblem or insignia of a patriotic, civic, educational or religious
organization;
vi)
INFORMATION
SIGN
or
OFFICIAL
SIGN
ERECTED
or
DISPLAYED as:
(a) A SIGN pertaining exclusively to public safety, not exceeding
0.35 m2 in SIGN FACE AREA;
(b) A MUNICIPAL ADDRESS SIGN, not exceeding 0.2 m2 in
SIGN FACE AREA;
(c) A SIGN exclusively indicating the maximum headroom for
vehicular traffic, not exceeding 0.35 m2 in SIGN FACE AREA;
(d) A memorial SIGN or tablet, commemorative plaque or corner
stone denoting the date of erection of buildings or other related
information, attached to the wall of a BUILDING or
STRUCTURE;
vii) NON-ILLUMINATED REAL ESTATE GROUND or FASCIA
WALL SIGN DISPLAYED on PRIVATE PROPERTY with a
maximum SIGN FACE AREA of 1.0 m2;
viii) NON-ILLUMINATED
REAL
ESTATE
OPEN
HOUSE
DIRECTIONAL SIGN DISPLAYED on PRIVATE PROPERTY with
a maximum SIGN FACE AREA of 0.35 m2;
ix)
NON-ILLUMINATED TEMPORARY contractor SIGN DISPLAYED
on PRIVATE PROPERTY with a maximum SIGN FACE AREA of
0.50 m2;
x)
NON-ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGN.
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5.1.3
A SIGN PERMIT is not required for any ALTERATIONS or REPAIRS to a
SIGN for which a SIGN PERMIT has been issued, where such ALTERATIONS
or REPAIRS involve only a change of COPY or the repainting, cleaning or other
normal activities, provided the SIGN STRUCTURE is not modified in any other
way.
5.1.4
A
SIGN
PERMIT
is
not
required
for
changes
to
a
POSTER
BILLBOARD SIGN or an ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN,
provided the existing shape and dimensions of such BILLBOARD SIGN are
not altered or modified in any way. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
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SECTION 6.0
REGULATIONS FOR PERMANENT SIGNS ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.1
General Provisions
NO PERSON shall ERECT or cause to be ERECTED a SIGN, ADVERTISING
DEVICE or SIGN STRUCTURE on PRIVATE PROPERTY unless it complies with the
following:
6.1.1
Each OCCUPANCY is permitted any of the following PERMANENT SIGN
TYPES for which a SIGN PERMIT is required, subject to the regulations herein:
(a) an AWNING SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 6.2, of
this Section;
(b) a CANOPY SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 6.4, of
this Section;
(c) a FASCIA WALL SIGN , in accordance with the provisions of subsection
6.5 of this Section;
(d) a PROJECTING WALL SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of
subsection 6.8 of this Section;
(e) any combination of AWNING, CANOPY, FASCIA WALL SIGN or
WINDOW SIGN, provided that the TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA for all
SIGNS does not exceed the MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA
permitted for FASCIA WALL SIGN(S).
6.1.2
Each LOT is permitted the following PERMANENT SIGN TYPE for which a
SIGN PERMIT is required, subject to the regulations herein:
(a) a GROUND SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 6.6, of
this Section.
(b) a LIGHT STANDARD SIGN or BANNER FLAG SIGN, in accordance
with the provisions of subsection 6.7, of this Section.
6.1.3 Each BILLBOARD GROUND SIGN and BILLBOARD WALL SIGN shall
conform to the provisions of subsection 6.3, of this Section.
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6.2 Regulations for PERMANENT AWNING SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
PERMANENT AWNING SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.2.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
6.2.2
SIGN
Classification
INCIDENTIAL
SIGN related to a
specific
BUILDING or
OCCUPANCY
located on the
same LOT.
ADVERTISING or BUSINESS SIGN
related to a specific BUILDING or
OCCUPANCY located on the same LOT.
6.2.3
Number of
SIGNS
1 per
OCCUPANCY
Not Limited
6.2.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE SIGN FACE
6.2.5
MAXIMUM
SIGN HEIGHT
Not Applicable
6.2.6
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
per BUILDING
FAÇADE
Equal to the width
of the entrance
door x 0.03 m
and DISPLAYED
exclusively on an
AWNING located
above the main
pedestrian entrance
only.
MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA
as a Percentage of the WALL AREA of the
BUILDING STOREY on which the SIGN
is ERECTED:
GROUND
STOREY or
SECOND
STOREY:
10%
All Other
STOREYS:
5%
GROUND
STOREY or
SECOND
STOREY:
20%
All Other
STOREYS:
5%
GROUND
STOREY or
SECOND
STOREY:
30%
All Other
STOREYS:
5%
6.2.7
MAXIMUM
CHANGING
COPY AREA
Not permitted
6.2.8
ANIMATION
Not permitted
6.2.9
ILLUMINATION
NON-
ILLUMINATED
NON-ILLUMINATED, EXTERNAL or
INTERNAL ILLUMINATION
6.2.10
ROTATION
Not permitted
6.2.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each AWNING SIGN.
6.2.12
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any AWNING SIGN shall:
i.
Have a CLEARANCE of less than 2.4 m.
6.2.13
Special
Provisions
i.
An AWNING SIGN may project over PUBLIC PROPERTY
or the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE and shall be subject to
and conform to an ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT, as
set out in Section 4.7.
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6.3
Regulations for BILLBOARD GROUND AND WALL SIGNS
subsection
BILLBOARD GROUND AND WALL SIGNS
on Private Property
6.3.1
Sign Types
Permitted
GROUND BILLBOARD SIGN
WALL BILLBOARD SIGNS
Unless specifically provided in this By-law, a BILLBOARD GROUND or
WALL SIGN shall be permitted only on a LOT within a Manufacturing
District or a Commercial District, provided that such lot abuts one of the
following STREETS and the proposed BILLBOARD is oriented to be
primarily visible from traffic on that street:
6.3.2
Permitted
Locations
i.
Central Avenue, south of Tecumseh Road;
ii.
Crawford Avenue, between Wyandotte Street West and
Tecumseh Road West;
iii.
Division Road;
iv.
Dougall Avenue, south of the Essex Terminal Railway and
north of Liberty Street;
V.
Eugenie Street, between Howard Avenue and Dougall Road;
vi.
Howard Avenue, between the Canadian Pacific Railway
Underpass and Cabana Road East;
vii.
Huron Church Road, between Tecumseh Road West and
E.C. Row Expressway;
viii.
Jefferson Boulevard, south of Tecumseh Road;
ix.
Provincial Road;
X.
Tecumseh Road East, between Lauzon Pkway and the eastern
City Boundary;
xi. Tecumseh Road West, between McKay Avenue and Janette
Avenue;
xii.
Walker Road South of E.C. Row; or
xiii.
Ojibwav Pkwav.
6.3.3
Sign
Classifications
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN or INFORMATION SIGNS
6.3.4
Maximum
Number of
Signs
i) One (I) BILLBOARD SIGN of any type per LOT where no FIRST
PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN, including a GROUND SIGN or WALL
SIGN, currently exists;
ii) If two (2) or more FIRST PARTY ADVERTISING SIGNS that are
GROUND SIGNS have been authorized for the lot in accordance with this
Bylaw, then one (I) of the existing FIRST PARTY ADVERTISING SIGNS
may be replaced by a maximum of one (1) BILLBOARD SIGN;
iii) The allowed cumulative total sign face area of all FIRST PARTY
ADVERTISING SIGNS will not exceed the maximum total SIGN FACE
AREA through the introduction of a BILLBOARD SIGN; and
iv) There are no variances on the property to exceed the maximum allowable
number of SIGNS or the maximum SIGN FACE AREA on the LOT.
6.3.5
Number of
Sign Faces
i) One (1) Single and/or double SIGN
FACES
or
ii) One (I) 'V'-shaped Sign with an
interior angel of less than or equal to
90 degrees.
i) One (1) Single SIGN FACE
6.3.6
Maximum
Height of Sign
9.0 m above GRADE
6.3.7
Maximum Total
Sign Face Area
22.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
6.3.8
6.3.9
Maximum
Changing Copy
Area
Not Permitted on POSTER BILLBOARD SIGNS
or,
100% required for ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY BILLBOARD
SIGNS
Sign Face
Extensions
A maximum of five percent (5%) of the permitted total SIGN FACE AREA
may extend beyond the main panel of the SIGN FACE of a POSTER
BILLBOARD SIGN
or,
Not Permitted on ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGNS
6.3.10
Animation or
Rotation
Not Permitted
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6.3.11
Illumination
NON-ILLUMINATED, or EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION of a POSTER
BILLBOARD SIGN
or,
INTERNAL or DIGITAL ILLUMINATION of an ELECTRONIC
CHANGING COPY SIGN
6.3.12
Operational
Approval
OPERATIONAL APPROVAL is required for each BILLBOARD GROUND
and WALL SIGN, and may be renewed in accordance with Section 4.9 of this
By-law.
6.3.13
SIGN PERMIT
A SIGN PERMIT, lasting 5 years is required for each BILLBOARD
GROUND and WALL SIGN.
6.3.14
Sign
Restrictions
a)
No part of any BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN shall:
i. Be ERECTED within 6.0 m of the intersection of a DRIVEWAY,
ALLEY or ACCESS LANE with any PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE;
ii. Be ERECTED 30.0 m of any FIRST PARTY ADVERTISING
GROUND or WALL SIGN erected on the same LOT or on an
abutting LOT; or
iii. Be ERECTED on a LOT with a STREET FRONTAGE of less than
30.0 m.
b)
No part of any BILLBOARD GROUND SIGN shall:
i.
Be ERECTED within 3.0 m of the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE;
ii.
Be ERECTED within 3.0 m of a SIDE LOT LINE;
iii.
Be ERECTED within 6.0 m of a REAR LOT LINE;
iv.
Be ERECTED less than 2.4 m above GRADE; or
v.
BE ERECTED within a DAYLIGHT CORNER.
c)
No part of any BILLBOARD WALL SIGN shall:
i.
Be ERECTED on the primary BUILDING FAÇADE of a
BUILDING or STRUCTURE; or
ii.
Be ERECTED on the first floor of any BUILDING.
6.3.15
Special
Provisions
i) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.14, no part of any
BILLBOARD GROUND SIGN shall be erected closer to any LOT LINE than
the distance permitted for any BUILDING or STRUCTURE in the Zoning
By-law, if such distance is the greater.
ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.2, no part of any
BILLBOARD SIGN shall be erected closer than 300m of any Special Districts
identified in Section 9 of this By-law.
6.3.16
Prohibitions for
POSTER
BILLBOARDS
'--
No part of any POSTER BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN shall:
i. Be ERECTED within a 200.0 m radius of any type of BILLBOARD
GROUND or WALL SIGN; or
ii. Be ERECTED within 60.0 m of any RESIDENTIAL or SENSITIVE USE,
where the SIGN STRUCTURE or the SIGN FACE will be directly visible
from any point of a RESIDENTIAL or SENSITIVE USE in any BUILDING.
No part of any ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN, that is either a
BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN, shall:
i. Be ERECTED within a 200.0 m radius of any POSTER BILLBOARD
SIGN that is a GROUND SIGN or WALL SIGN;
ii. Be ERECTED within a minimum distance of 500.0 m any other
ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN or DIGITAL SIGN, and provided
that the two (2) SIGNS cannot be seen simultaneously in the same direction of
travel;
iii. Be ERECTED within 300.0m of any residential use or SENSITIVE USE,
where the SIGN STRUCTURE or the SIGN FACE will be directly visible
from any point of a residential use or SENSITIVE USE in any Building; or
iv. Be ERECTED within a prohibited location at a controlled intersection,
pedestrian crossing or railway crossing as identified in Section 6.3.2.
Prohibitions
6.3.17
for
ELECTRONIC
CHANGE
COPY
BILLBOARDS
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(amended B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
Table 6.3.1
Prohibited location for erecting ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY BILLBOARDS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Table
6.3.1
Posted Speed
Limit
(km/hour)
Distance before
Stop Line (m)
Distance after
Stop Line (m)*
Lateral Offset
Prohibited Location
on both sides of
street (m)**
50 or less
65
90
16
60
85
110
20
70
110
125
23
80 or more
140
130
26
*If a stop line is not present than the point for measurement will be prescribed by the City.
**Lateral Offset measured from edge of curb or as prescribed by the City. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17,
2019) (amended B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
Figure 6.3.2
BILLBOARD SIGN OFFSETS
(added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
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6.4 Regulations for PERMANENT CANOPY SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
PERMANENT CANOPY SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.4.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
6.4.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING or BUSINESS SIGN related to a specific
BUILDING or OCCUPANCY located on the same LOT
6.4.3
Number of
SIGNS
Not Limited
6.4.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE SIGN FACE
6.4.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
When attached to the underside of a CANOPY:
1.0 m2
1.5 m2
2.0 m2
When attached to the outside of a CANOPY:
Not to exceed the area of the outside face of
the CANOPY to which it is attached.
6.4.6
MAXIMUM
CHANGING
COPY AREA
Not Permitted
30% of the MAXIMUM
SIGN FACE AREA is
permitted for
ELECTRONIC;
MANUAL or
ROTATING
CHANGING COPY.
6.4.7
SIGN FACE
EXTENSIONS
The CANOPY SIGN may project above the upper edge of the
CANOPY to a maximum additional height of 0.6m.
6.4.8
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
Permitted
6.4.9
ILLUMINATION
NON-ILLUMINATED, EXTERNAL
or INTERNAL ILLUMINATION
NON-ILLUMINATED
or ILLUMINATED,
exclusive of FLASHING
ILLUMINATION unless
otherwise specifically
provided in Section
6.4.13 (a)(ii)
6.4.10
ROTATION
Not Permitted
6.4.11
SIGN PERMIT
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each CANOPY SIGN.
6.4.12
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any CANOPY SIGN shall:
i.
Shall not project more than 0.3 m from the face of the
CANOPY to which it is attached;
ii. Have a CLEARANCE of less than 2.4 m above GRADE;
iii. Be permitted for a GROUP 1 USE.
6.4.13
Special
Provisions
i.
A CANOPY SIGN may project over the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE and shall be subject to and conform to an
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT, as set out in Section
4.7.
ii. FLASHING ILLUMINATION is permitted for the following
GROUP 4 USES: Place of Entertainment or Recreation; Hotel
or Motel; Restaurant; and Theatre.
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6.5
Regulations for PERMANENT FASCIA WALL SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
PERMANENT FASCIA WALL SIGNS
on PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.5.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
6.5.2
Sign
Classifications
INCIDENTIAL
SIGN related to a
specific
BUILDING or
OCCUPANCY on
the same LOT
ADVERTISING, BUSINESS, DIRECTORY
or INFORMATION SIGN related to a
specific BUILDING or OCCUPANCY on
the same LOT
6.5.3
Number of
SIGNS
1 per
OCCUPANCY
Not Limited
6.5.4
Number of
SIGN FACES
SINGLE, DOUBLE and/or MULTIPLE SIGN FACE
6.5.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
Equal to the width
of the main
entrance door
x 0.3 m
MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA as
a Percentage of the WALL AREA of the
BUILDING STOREY on which
the SIGN is ERECTED:
GROUND
STOREY or
SECOND
STOREY:
10%
All Other
STOREYS:
5%
GROUND
STOREY or
SECOND
STOREY:
20%
All Other
STOREYS:
5%
GROUND
STOREY or
SECOND
STOREY:
30%
All Other
STOREYS:
5%
6.5.6
MAXIMUM
CHANGING
COPY AREA
Not permitted
30% of the MAXIMUM SIGN FACE
AREA is permitted for ELECTRONIC;
MANUAL or ROTATING CHANGING
COPY.
6.5.7
ANIMATION
Not permitted
Permitted
6.5.8
ILLUMINATION
NON-
ILLUMINATED
NON-ILLUMINATED,
EXTERNAL or INTERNAL
ILLUMINATION
NON-
ILLUM. or
ILLUMIN.,
exclusive of
FLASHING
ILLUMIN.
unless
otherwise
specifically
provided in
Section
6.5.12 (a)(ii)
6.5.9
ROTATION
Not permitted
6.5.10
SIGN PERMIT
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each FASCIA WALL SIGN.
6.5.11
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any FASCIA WALL SIGN shall:
i.
Project more than 0.3m out from the face of the WALL to
which it is attached;
ii. Project more than 0.3m horizontally beyond the limits of the
WALL to which it is attached.
Continued ...
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6.5.12
Special
Provisions
i.
A PERMANENT FASCIA WALL SIGN may project
vertically above the WALL to which it is attached to a
maximum height of 0.6 m above the WALL, provided that
the SIGN is entirely supported by the WALL to which it is
attached and does not rely on the roof of the STRUCTURE
for support.
ii. FLASHING ILLUMINATION is permitted for the following
GROUP 4 USES: Place of Entertainment or Recreation; Hotel
or Motel; Restaurant; and Theatre.
iii. WINDOW SIGNS are permitted provided:
(a) The MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA for all
WINDOW SIGNS is combined into the calculation of the
MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA permitted for a
BUILDING WALL, as outlined in Section 6.1.1(d).
(b) Not more than 40% of the total surface area of a window
or group of windows on any exterior wall shall be covered
by WINDOW SIGN(S);
(c) No part of any WINDOW SIGN shall block the clear view
of any BUILDING exit or entrance;
(d) ILLUMINATED and electric WINDOW SIGNS require a
SIGN PERMIT, with the exception of an CSA approved
"open/closed" ILLUMINATED SIGN with a maximum
SIGN FACE AREA of 0.3 m2.
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6.6 Regulations for PERMANENT GROUND SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
PERMANENT GROUND SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.6.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
6.6.2
SIGN
Classifications
INCIDENTIAL
SIGN related to
a specific
BUILDING or
OCC. located
on the same
LOT.
ADVERTISING, BUSINESS, DIRECTORY or
INFORMATION SIGN related to a specific
BUILDING or OCCUPANCY located on the
same LOT.
6.6.3
Number of
SIGNS
1 per LOT
Where the LOT FRONTAGE is:
12.0 m to less than 75.0 m; 1
SIGN
75.0 m and greater; 1 SIGN for
each additional l50.0 m or
fraction thereof, to a MAXIMUM
of 3 GROUND SIGNS.
6.6.4
Number of
SIGN FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE
SIGN FACES
SINGLE, DOUBLE and/or
MULTIPLE SIGN FACES
6.6.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
0.25 m2
per SIGN
FACE
1.0 m2
per SIGN
FACE
Square root of
the STREET
FRONTAGE
(to which the
SIGN relates)
multiplied by
0.7
Square root of
the STREET
FRONTAGE
(to which the
SIGN relates)
multiplied by
2.4
If more than one GROUND SIGN
is
erected,
the
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA
shall be portioned between the
SIGNS, but the MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA
permitted shall not be exceeded
when all the GROUND SIGN
FACE AREAS relating to the
same STREET FRONTAGE are
added together.
6.6.6
MAXIMUM
CHANGING
COPY AREA
Not Permitted
30% of the
MAXIMUM
SIGN FACE
AREA is
permitted for
MANUAL
CHANGING
COPY.
30% of the MAXIMUM SIGN
FACE AREA is permitted for
ELECTRONIC; MANUAL or
ROTATING CHANGING
COPY.
6.6.7
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
1.0 m
1.5 m
Refer to
Table 6.6.2
6.6.8
ANIMATION
Not permitted
Permitted
6.6.9
ILLUMINATION
NON-ILLUM.
NON-ILLUMINATED,
EXTERNAL or INTERNAL
ILLUMINATION
NON-ILLUM. or
ILLUMIN.,
exclusive of
FLASHING
ILLUMIN.
unless otherwise
specifically
provided in
Section 6.6.13
(a)(ii)
6.6.10
ROTATION
Not permitted
Permitted
Continued ...
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6.6.11
SIGN PERMIT
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each GROUND SIGN.
6.6.12
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any GROUND SIGN shall:
i.
Be ERECTED on a LOT with a STREET FRONTAGE of less
than l2.0 m;
ii. Be ERECTED within 1.5 m of any SIDE LOT LINE;
iii. Project over the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE or PUBLIC
PROPERTY;
iv. Be ERECTED within 30.0m of a BILLBOARD GROUND
SIGN or other PERMANENT GROUND SIGN on the same
LOT;
v. Be ERECTED within 10.0m of a BILLBOARD GROUND
SIGN on an adjacent LOT;
vi. Be ERECTED within 6.0m of a PERMANENT GROUND
SIGN on an adjacent LOT;
vii. Be ERECTED within a DAYLIGHT CORNER.
6.6.13
Special
Provisions
i.
Section 6.6.3 (c), Section 6.6.5 (c), Section 6.6.7 (c) and
Section 6.6.12 (a)(iv) do not apply to MENU BOARD
SIGNS and ON-SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
ii. FLASHING ILLUMINATION is permitted for the
following GROUP 4 USES: Place of Entertainment or
Recreation; Hotel or Motel; Restaurant; and Theatre.
iii. The MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA for each side of a
ROTATING SIGN shall be equal to 50% of the TOTAL
SIGN FACE AREA permitted for one side of a non-rotating
SIGN and the maximum radius of rotation shall be 2.0 m;
iv. A MOBILE SIGN shall not be permitted for an
OCCUPANCY that has a PERMANENT GROUND SIGN
with ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY on the same
STREET FRONTAGE.
Table 6.6.2
Regulations for MAXIMUM HEIGHT of PERMANENT GROUND SIGNS
for GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Table
6.6.2
STREET FRONTAGE
MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT
6.6.2.1
Greater than
Less than or
equal to
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
6.6.2.2
12.0 m
l8.0 m
l.5 m
6.0 m
6.6.2.3
l8.0 m
30.0 m
4.5 m
7.5 m
6.6.2.4
30.0 m
75.0 m
6.0 m
9.0 m
6.6.2.5
75.0 m
150.0 m
7.5 m
l0.5 m
6.6.2.6
150.0 m
300.0 m
10.5 m
l2.0 m
6.6.2.7
300.0 m
12.0 m
l5.0 m
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6.7
Regulations for PERMANENT LIGHT STANDARD SIGNS and
FLAG POLE SIGNS
subsection
(a)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
POSTER SIGNS and BANNER FLAG SIGNS as
LIGHT STANDARD SIGNS and FLAG POLE SIGNS
on PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.7.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 4 USE
6.7.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING or BUSINESS SIGN related to a specific
BUILDING or OCCUPANCY located on the same LOT
6.7.3
Number of SIGNS
1 SIGN per support STRUCTURE
and not more than 25% of the light standards on the LOT can
DISPLAY LIGHT STANDARD SIGNS or BANNER FLAG
SIGNS
and not more than 4 FLAG POLES are permitted per LOT
6.7.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
6.7.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
1.5 m2 per SIGN FACE
6.7.6
MAXIMUM
CHANGING
COPY AREA
POSTER SIGNS and BANNER FLAG SIGNS are
DISPLAYED within the mounting supports
6.7.7
Maximum SIGN
HEIGHT
Not Applicable
6.7.8
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
6.7.9
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
6.7.10
ROTATION
Not Permitted
6.7.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for the ERECTION of LIGHT
STANDARD SIGNS to DISPLAY POSTER SIGNS and
BANNER FLAG SIGNS
6.7.12
SIGN Restrictions
No part of any LIGHT STANDARD SIGN or BANNER
FLAG SIGN shall:
(a) Be DISPLAYED at a minimum CLEARANCE above
GRADE of less than 2.4 m over pedestrian traffic and less
than 4.3 m over vehicular traffic.
(b) Be permitted on a light standard located within a
DAYLIGHT CORNER.
(c) Be permitted on a light standard or STRUCTURE that is not
designed or deemed able to support this SIGN TYPE.
(d) Be permitted for an OCCUPANCY that has a
PERMANENT ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN.
(e) Be permitted for any GROUP 1, GROUP 2 or GROUP 3
USE.
6.7.13
Special Provisions
Not Applicable
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6.8 Regulations for PERMANENT PROJECTING WALL SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
PERMANENT PROJECTING SIGNS
on PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.8.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
6.8.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING, BUSINESS, IDENTIFICATION or
INFORMATION SIGN related to a specific BUILDING or
OCCUPANCY located on the same LOT
6.8.3
Number of SIGNS
1 per OCCUPANCY
6.8.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE, DOUBLE and/or MULTIPLE SIGN FACES
6.8.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
Length of OCCUPANCY
FRONTAGE (in metres)
x 0.3
Length of OCCUPANCY
FRONTAGE (in metres)
x 0.5
6.8.6
MAXIMUM
CHANGING
COPY AREA
30% of the MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA is permitted for
ELECTRONIC or ROTATING CHANGING COPY.
6.8.7
MAXIMUM
PROJECTION
Not to project more than 2.6 m beyond the
WALL to which it is attached and not closer than
1.0 m to a vertical plane extending from the
STREET curb or edge of pavement
6.8.8
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
Permitted
6.8.9
ILLUMINATION
NON-ILLUMINATED,
EXTERNAL or INTERNAL
ILLUMINATION
NON-ILLUMINATED or
ILLUMINATED, exclusive of
FLASHING ILLUMINATION
unless otherwise specifically
provided in
Section 6.8.13 (b)(ii)
6.8.10
ROTATION
Not Permitted
Permitted
6.8.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each
PROJECTING WALL SIGN.
6.8.12
Sign Restrictions:
No part of any PROJECTING WALL SIGN shall:
i.
Be permitted for GROUP 1 and GROUP 2 USE;
ii. Have a CLEARANCE of less than 2.4 m above GRADE;
iii. Be ERECTED less than 6.0 m from another
PROJECTING WALL SIGN;
iv. Be ERECTED closer than 1.0 m to a vertical plane
extending from the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE curb
or edge of pavement to the outward edge of the SIGN.
v. Be ERECTED above the WALL or PARAPET WALL or
beyond either end of the WALL to which it is attached.
6.8.13
Special Provisions
i.
A PROJECTING WALL SIGN may project over the
PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE and shall be subject to
and conform to an ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT, as
set out in Section 4.7.
ii. FLASHING ILLUMINATION is permitted for the
following GROUP 4 USES: Place of Entertainment or
Recreation; Hotel or Motel; Restaurant; and Theatre.
iii. A MOBILE SIGN shall not be permitted for an
OCCUPANCY that has a PROJECTING WALL SIGN
with ELECTRONIC or ROTATING CHANGING COPY.
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SECTION 7.0
REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
7.1
General Provisions
NO PERSON shall ERECT or cause to be ERECTED a SIGN, ADVERTISING
DEVICE or SIGN STRUCTURE on PRIVATE PROPERTY unless it complies with the
following:
7.1.1
Each OCCUPANCY is permitted any of the following TEMPORARY SIGN
TYPES; subject to the regulations herein:
(a) an A-FRAME SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 7.2 of
this Section;
(b) a BANNER SIGN and/or BANNER FLAG SIGN, in accordance with the
provisions of subsection 7.3 of this Section;
(c) a COMMUNITY EVENT SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of
subsection 7.4 of this Section;
(d) a CONGRATULATORY SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of
subsection 7.5 of this Section;
(e) a CONSTRUCTION SITE SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of
subsection 7.6 of this Section;
(f) a DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SIGN, in accordance with the provisions
of subsection 7.7 of this Section;
(g) an ELECTION SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 7.8
of this Section;
(h) an INFLATABLE SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection
7.9 of this Section;
(i) a MOBILE SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 7.10 of
this Section;
(j) a REAL ESTATE SIGN, in accordance with the provisions of subsection
7.11 of this Section;
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7.2
Regulations for TEMPORARY A-FRAME SIGNS
subsection
(a)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
A-FRAME SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
7.2.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 2, GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 Commercial USES
7.2.2
Sign
Classifications
ADVERTISING, BUSINESS or INFORMATION SIGN related
to a specific BUILDING or OCCUPANCY located on the same
LOT
7.2.3
Number of Signs
1 per OCCUPANCY
7.2.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
7.2.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
1.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
7.2.6
MAXIMUM
SIGN HEIGHT
1.2 m
7.2.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.2.8
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
7.2.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.2.10
Time Limitations
Shall be DISPLAYED only during hours of business operation
and shall be removed and stored at all other times.
7.2.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for an A-FRAME SIGN.
7.2.12
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any A-FRAME SIGN shall:
i.
Be
on
PUBLIC
PROPERTY
or
PUBLIC
ROAD
ALLOWANCE, unless otherwise specifically provided in
Section 8.3.3.9 (a).
ii. Be DISPLAYED within 2.0 m of a driveway entrance;
iii. Be
permitted
for
an
OCCUPANCY
that
has
a
PERMANENT ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN
or a MOBILE SIGN.
iv. Be PERMANENTLY anchored to the ground or other
STRUCTURE.
7.2.13
Special
Provisions
i.
An A-FRAME SIGN may be placed within the PUBLIC
ROAD ALLOWANCE but shall be subject to and conform
to an ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT.
ii. For GROUP 1 or GROUP 2 USES, see Section 7.5 for
regulations for CONGRATULATORY SIGNS.
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7.3
Regulations for TEMPORARY BANNER SIGNS and BANNER FLAGS
subsection
(a)
(b)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
BANNER SIGNS and BANNER FLAGS on
PRIVATE PROPERTY
WALL BANNER SIGN
BANNER FLAG attached to
a BUILDING or
STRUCTURE
7.3.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES
7.3.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING, BUSINESS or INFORMATION SIGN related
to a specific BUILDING or OCCUPANCY located on the same
LOT
7.3.3
Number of
SIGNS
1 per OCCUPANCY
3 per BUILDING
1 per Support STRUCTURE
7.3.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE SIGN FACE
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE
SIGN FACES
7.3.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
3.0 m2
2.0 m2
7.3.6
Maximum SIGN
HEIGHT
Not Limited
7.3.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.3.8
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
7.3.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.3.10
Time Limits
A maximum of 14 consecutive
days per SIGN PERMIT
and not more than 5 SIGN
PERMITS for the same
OCCUPANCY in the same
calendar year.
Not Applicable
7.3.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for all BANNER and BANNER
FLAG SIGNS
7.3.12
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any BANNER WALL or BANNER FLAG SIGN
shall:
i.
Be permitted for a GROUP 1 or GROUP 2 USE;
ii. Be permitted on a STRUCTURE that is not designed to
support this SIGN TYPE.
7.3.13
Special
Provisions
i.
For GROUP 1 or GROUP 2 USES, see Section 7.4 for
regulations for COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS and Section
7.5 for regulations for CONGRATULATORY SIGNS.
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7.4
Regulations for TEMPORARY COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS
subsection
(a)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS on PRIVATE
PROPERTY
A-FRAME, BANNER, GROUND, INFLATABLE AND
MOBILE SIGNS
7.4.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 3 Institutional USES
7.4.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING, IDENTIFICATION or INFORMATION
SIGN for the COMMUNITY EVENT located on the LOT to
which the SIGN relates
7.4.3
Number of SIGNS
1 per OCCUPANCY
7.4.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
7.4.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
A-FRAME SIGN; 1.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
BANNER SIGN; 3.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
GROUND SIGN; 2.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
MOBILE SIGN; 3.5 m2 per SIGN FACE
INFLATABLE SIGN; Not Limited
7.4.6
Maximum SIGN
HEIGHT
A-FRAME SIGN; 1.2 m
BANNER SIGN; Not Limited
GROUND SIGN; 2.0 m
MOBILE SIGN; 2.6 m
INFLATABLE SIGN; 12 m
7.4.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.4.8
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
7.4.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.4.10
Time Limits
A maximum of 14 consecutive days per permit,
and not more than 3 SIGN PERMITS for the
same OCCUPANCY in the same calendar year.
7.4.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for all COMMUNITY EVENT
SIGNS
7.4.12
SIGN Restrictions
No part of any COMMUNITY EVENT SIGN shall:
i.
Be DISPLAYED on a vacant LOT.
ii. Be DISPLAYED within 1.0 m of a FRONT LOT LINE.
iii. Be DISPLAYED within 3.0 m of a SIDE LOT LINE,
REAR LOT LINE and driveway.
iv. Be DISPLAYED within 10.0 m of any other
TEMPORARY SIGN on the same LOT.
v. Be DISPLAYED on PUBLIC PROPERTY or PUBLIC
ROAD ALLOWANCE, unless otherwise specifically
provided in Section 8.3.4.
7.4.13
Special Provisions
i.
A COMMUNITY EVENT SIGN DISPLAYED on
PUBLIC PROPERTY or the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE shall be subject to a PERFORMANCE
BOND as outlined in Section 8.3.4.
ii. No part of any INFLATABLE SIGN shall be DISPLAYED
within a SPECIAL DISTRICT, unless otherwise specified
in Section 9.0 of this By-law.
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7.5
Regulations for TEMPORARY CONGRATULATORY SIGNS
subsection
(a)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
CONGRATULATORY SIGNS on PRIVATE
PROPERTY
A-FRAME, BANNER, GROUND, INFLATABLE and
MOBILE SIGNS
7.5.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1 and GROUP 2 Residential USES
7.5.2
SIGN
Classifications
INFORMATION SIGN for the specific occasion located on the
same LOT to which the SIGN relates
7.5.3
Number of SIGNS
1 per OCCUPANCY
7.5.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
7.5.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
A-FRAME SIGN; 1.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
BANNER SIGN; 3.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
GROUND SIGN; 2.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
MOBILE SIGN; 3.5 m2 per SIGN FACE
INFLATABLE SIGN; Not Limited
7.5.6
Maximum SIGN
HEIGHT
A-FRAME SIGN; 1.2 m
BANNER SIGN; Not Limited
GROUND SIGN; 2.0 m
MOBILE SIGN; 2.6 m
INFLATABLE SIGN; 3 m
7.5.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.5.8
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
7.5.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.5.10
Time Limits
A maximum of 72 hours per OCCUPANCY in any calendar
year.
7.5.11
SIGN PERMITS
No SIGN PERMIT is required if the SIGN is erected
for a maximum period of 72 hours.
7.5.12
SIGN Restrictions
No part of any CONGRATULATORY SIGN shall:
i.
Be DISPLAYED on a vacant LOT.
ii. Be DISPLAYED within 1.0 m of a FRONT LOT LINE.
iii. Be DISPLAYED within 3.0 m of a SIDE LOT LINE and
REAR LOT LINE.
iv. Be DISPLAYED within 10.0 m of any other
TEMPORARY SIGN on the same LOT.
v. Be DISPLAYED on or overhanging PUBLIC PROPERTY
or the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE.
7.5.13
Special Provisions
i.
No part of any INFLATABLE SIGN shall be DISPLAYED
within a SPECIAL DISTRICT, unless otherwise specified
in Section 9.0 of this By-law.
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7.6
Regulations for TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SITE SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
CONSTRUCTION SITE GROUND SIGNS
on PRIVATE PROPERTY
7.6.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
7.6.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING or INFORMATION SIGN related specifically
to construction on the LOT on which the SIGN is located
7.6.3
Number of SIGNS
1 per STREET FRONTAGE
LOT AREA less than or equal
to 3 HA: 1 per STREET
FRONTAGE
LOT AREA greater than 3 HA:
2 per STREET FRONTAGE
7.6.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
7.6.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
LOT AREA less than or
equal to 0.5 HA:
1.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
LOT AREA greater than
0.5 HA:
1.5 m2 per SIGN FACE
LOT AREA less than or equal
to 0.5 HA:
3.5 m2 per SIGN FACE
LOT AREA between 0.5 HA
and less than 3 HA:
6.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
LOT AREA between 3 HA and
less than 6 HA:
12.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
LOT AREA greater than 6 HA:
20.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
7.6.6
MAXIMUM
SIGN HEIGHT
3.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.6.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.6.8
ILLUMINATION
NON-
ILLUMIN.
NON-ILLUMINATED and EXTERNAL
ILLUMINATION
7.6.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.6.10
Time Limits
The SIGN shall be removed not later than 30 days after the
construction is completed, or within 2 years from the date of
issuance of the SIGN PERMIT, whichever is the lesser.
A SIGN PERMIT may be renewed for an additional 2 years
provided a renewal application is submitted and APPROVED
prior to the expiration of the original SIGN PERMIT.
7.6.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each CONSTRUCTION SITE
GROUND SIGN.
7.6.12
SIGN Restrictions
No part of any CONSTRUCTION SITE GROUND SIGN
shall:
i.
Be DISPLAYED within 3.0 m of a SIDE LOT LINE;
ii. Be DISPLAYED within a DAYLIGHT CORNER;
iii. Be DISPLAYED on or overhanging PUBLIC PROPERTY
or the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE, unless otherwise
specifically provided in Section 8.3.4.
7.6.13
Special Provisions
i.
SIGNS DISPLAYED for the construction of GROUP 2
Residential USES consisting of a Multiple Dwelling
(minimum of 5 units), Residential Care Facility, and/or
Student Residence may adhere to the regulations for
GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES.
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7.7
Regulations for TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GROUND
SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GROUND SIGNS
on PRIVATE PROPERTY
7.7.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
7.7.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING or INFORMATION SIGN related specifically
to the development on the LOT on which the SIGN is located
7.7.3
Number of SIGNS
1 per STREET FRONTAGE
LOT AREA less than
or equal to 3 HA:
1 per STREET FRONTAGE
LOT AREA greater than 3 HA:
2 per STREET FRONTAGE
7.7.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
7.7.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
LOT AREA less than or
equal to 0.5 HA: 1.0 m2 per
SIGN FACE
LOT AREA greater than
0.5 HA: 1.5 m2 per SIGN
FACE
MINOR DEVELOPNMENT:
15.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
MAJOR DEVELOPNMENT:
30.0 m2 per SIGN FACE
7.7.6
MAXIMUM
SIGN HEIGHT
3.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.7.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.7.8
ILLUMINATION
NON-
ILLUMIN.
NON-ILLUMINATED and EXTERNAL
ILLUMINATION
7.7.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.7.10
Time Limits
The SIGN shall be removed not later than 30 days after the
development is completed or occupied, or within 2 years from
the date of issuance of the SIGN PERMIT, whichever is the
lesser.
A SIGN PERMIT may be renewed for an additional 2 years
provided a renewal application is submitted and APPROVED
prior to the expiration of the original SIGN PERMIT.
7.7.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT GROUND SIGN.
7.7.12
SIGN Restrictions
No part of any DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GROUND
SIGN shall:
i.
Be DISPLAYED within 3.0 m of a SIDE LOT LINE;
ii. Be DISPLAYED within a DAYLIGHT CORNER.
7.7.13
Special Provisions
i.
SIGNS DISPLAYED on an APPROVED Sales
Trailer/Temporary Office STRUCTURE shall be permitted
under the regulations for FACIA WALL SIGNS, with the
MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN FACE AREA for all SIGNS as
30% of the WALL AREA of the BUILDING STOREY on
which the SIGNS are ERECTED.
ii. SIGNS DISPLAYED for the development of GROUP 1
Residential USES for a subdivision consisting of a
minimum of 20 Dwelling units or more may adhere to the
regulations for GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES.
iii. SIGNS DISPLAYED for the development of GROUP 2
Residential USES consisting of a Multiple Dwelling
(minimum of 5 units), Residential Care Facility, and/or
Student Residence may adhere to the regulations for
GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES.
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7.8
Regulations for TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
ELECTION SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
GROUND SIGNS
FASCIA WALL
SIGNS
POSTERS
7.8.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1, GROUP 2, GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES
7.8.2
SIGN
Classification
ADVERTISING SIGNS related to a specific candidate or party.
7.8.3
Number of SIGNS
Not Limited
7.8.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or
DOUBLE SIGN
FACES
SINGLE SIGN
FACE
SINGLE and/or
DOUBLE SIGN
FACES
7.8.5
MAXIMUM
SIGN FACE
AREA
Not Limited
7.8.6
Maximum SIGN
HEIGHT
Not Limited
7.8.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.8.8
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
7.8.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.8.10
Time Limitations
i.
Not DISPLAYED before the issuance of writs for a
provincial or federal election.
ii. Not DISPLAYED prior to the first day of the nomination
period as specified under the Municipal Elections Act,
1996, as amended. (added B/L 60-2018, May 7, 2018)
iii. Shall
be
removed
within
seventy-two
(72)
hours
immediately following 11:59 p.m. of the day of the
election.
7.8.11
SIGN PERMITS
Not Required
7.8.12
SIGN Restrictions
No part of any Election Sign shall:
i.
Be within the PROPERTY where the voting place and/or
building is situated upon, up to and including the PUBLIC
ROAD ALLOWANCE and any parking facilities connect
with the voting place. Except in the case of any voting
conducted at a MAJOR COMMERCIAL CENTRE, where
no part of any ELECTION SIGN shall be within a twenty
metre (20m) perimeter surrounding the voting place.
(added B/L 60-2018, May 7, 2018)
ii. Be DISPLAYED on any PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE
in a location that would create dangerous and undesirable
situations, such as a distraction to motorists; interfere with
vehicular traffic sight lines and maintenance activities; or
obstruction of pedestrian traffic as determined by the
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
iii. Be DISPLAYED on any PUBLIC PROPERTY in a
location that would create dangerous and undesirable
situations, such as a distraction to motorists; interfere with
vehicular traffic sight lines and maintenance activities;
obstruction of pedestrian traffic; or litter as determined by
the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
iv. Be DISPLAYED within a DAYLIGHT CORNER.
7.8.13
Special Provisions
Not Applicable
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7.9
Regulations for TEMPORARY INFLATABLE SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
INFLATABLE SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
7.9.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1 and
GROUP 2
Residential USES for a
CONGRATULATORY
SIGN
GROUP 3 and
GROUP 4
Institutional
USES for a
COMMUNITY
EVENT SIGN
GROUP 3 and
GROUP 4
Commercial
USES
7.9.2
Sign
Classifications
ADVERTISING or INFORMATION SIGN for the specific
occasion to which the SIGN relates and
located on the same LOT
7.9.3
Number of Signs
1 per LOT
7.9.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
Not Applicable
7.9.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
Not Applicable
7.9.6
MAXIMUM
SIGN HEIGHT
3.0 m
12.0 m
12.0 m
7.9.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.9.8
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
7.9.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.9.10
Time Limitations
A maximum of 72
hours per
OCCUPANCY in any
calendar year.
A maximum of 3 consecutive days per
permit, and not more than 24 SIGN
PERMITS for the same
OCCUPANCY in the same calendar
year.
7.9.11
SIGN PERMITS
No SIGN PERMIT
required if the SIGN is
DISPLAYED for a
maximum of 72 hours
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each
INFLATABLE SIGN
7.9.12
SIGN Restrictions
No part of any INFLATABLE SIGN shall:
i.
Be on or overhanging PUBLIC PROPERTY or the
PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE.
ii. Be PERMANENTLY anchored to the ground or other
STRUCTURE.
iii. Be tethered to the ground or other STRUCTURE without
the use of APPROVED STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS.
7.9.13
Special Provisions
i.
A COMMUNITY EVENT SIGN DISPLAYED on
PUBLIC PROPERTY, including the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE, shall be subject to a PERFORMANCE
BOND.
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7.10
Regulations for TEMPORARY MOBILE SIGNS
subsection
(a)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
MOBILE SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
7.10.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 2 Commercial and all GROUP 3 and GROUP 4 USES
7.10.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING, BUSINESS or INFORMATION SIGN related to a
specific BUILDING or OCCUPANCY located on the same LOT
7.10.3
Number of
SIGNS
1 per LOT
or
for LOTS having 4 or more OCCUPANCIES,
1 for each group of 4 OCCUPANCIES to a maximum of 3 SIGNS
per LOT concurrently
7.10.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
7.10.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
3.5 m2 per SIGN FACE
7.10.6
MAXIMUM
SIGN HEIGHT
2.6 m
7.10.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.10.8
ILLUMINATION
NON-ILLUMINATED and INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED
7.10.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.10.10
Time Limitations
A maximum of 45 consecutive days per SIGN PERMIT
and not DISPLAYED for more than 180 days for the
same OCCUPANCY in the same calendar year
with a minimum of a 14 consecutive days break between the issue of
another MOBILE SIGN PERMIT for the same OCCUPANCY
7.10.11
SIGN PERMITS
A SIGN PERMIT is required for each MOBILE SIGN.
7.10.12
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any MOBILE SIGN shall:
i.
Be DISPLAYED on a vacant LOT.
ii. Be DISPLAYED within 10.0 m of a Residential District,
Agricultural District, Green District or SPECIAL DISTRICT.
iii. Be DISPLAYED within 1.0 m of a FRONT LOT LINE.
iv. Be DISPLAYED within 2.0 m of a SIDE LOT LINE, REAR
LOT LINE and/or driveway.
v. Be DISPLAYED within a DAYLIGHT CORNER.
vi. Be permitted within a PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE.
vii. Be DISPLAYED within 25.0 m of any other MOBILE SIGN
on the same lot.
viii. Be DISPLAYED within 10.0 m of any PERMANENT
GROUND SIGN, with a SIGN FACE less than 2.6 m
CLEARANCE or BILLBOARD SIGN on the same LOT.
ix. Be permitted for an OCCUPANCY that has a PERMANENT
GROUND SIGN and/or PROJECTING WALL SIGN with
ELECTRONIC, MANUAL and/or ROTATING CHANGING
COPY on the same STREET FRONTAGE.
x. Be DISPLAYED with FLASHING ILLUMINATION.
7.10.13
Special
Provisions
i.
For GROUP 1 and 2 USES, a MOBILE SIGN is permitted as a
CONGRATULATORY SIGN for a maximum period of 72
hours and does not require a SIGN PEMIT.
ii. For GROUP 3 Institutional USES, a MOBILE SIGN is
permitted as a COMMUNITY EVENT SIGN on PUBLIC
PROPERTY, including the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE,
with a PERFORMANCE BOND as set out in Section 8.3.4.
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7.11
Regulations for TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE SIGNS
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
REAL ESTATE SIGNS on PRIVATE PROPERTY
GROUND SIGNS
FASCIA WALL SIGNS
7.11.1
GROUP USE
GROUP 1 and
GROUP 2
GROUP 3 and
GROUP 4
GROUP 1
and GROUP
2
GROUP 3
and GROUP
4
7.11.2
SIGN
Classifications
ADVERTISING, DIRECTIONAL and INFORMATION SIGNS
devoted exclusively to the sale, lease or rental of the specific
PROPERTY to which the SIGN relates
7.11.3
Number of
SIGNS
1 per STREET
FRONTAGE
2 per STREET
FRONTAGE
1 per
STREET
FRONTAGE
2 per
STREET
FRONTAGE
7.11.4
Number of SIGN
FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN
FACES
SINGLE SIGN FACE
7.11.5
MAXIMUM
TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA
1.0 m2 per
SIGN FACE
LOT AREA
less than or
equal to
0.5 HA:
2.0 m2 per
SIGN FACE
LOT AREA
greater than
0.5 HA:
4.0 m2 per
SIGN FACE
1.0 m2
LOT AREA
less than or
equal to
0.5 HA:
2.0 m2 per
SIGN FACE
LOT AREA
greater than
0.5 HA:
4.0 m2 per
SIGN FACE
7.11.6
Maximum SIGN
HEIGHT
1.0 m
3.0 m
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
7.11.7
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
7.11.8
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
7.11.9
ROTATION
Not Permitted
7.11.10
Time Limits
All REAL ESTATE SIGNS shall be removed not later than
thirty (30) days after the sale, lease or rental of the PROPERTY.
7.11.11
SIGN PERMITS
i.
No SIGN PERMIT required for a SIGN having a SIGN
FACE AREA of 1.0 m2 per SIGN FACE or less.
ii. Permit required for each REAL ESTATE SIGN exceeding a
SIGN FACE AREA of 1.0 m2 per SIGN FACE or greater.
7.11.12
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any REAL ESTATE
GROUND SIGN shall:
i.
Be DISPLAYED within 1.0
m of the FRONT LOT
LINE.
ii. Be DISPLAYED within 3.0
m of any SIDE LOT LINE
abutting another LOT.
iii. Be DISPLAYED within a
DAYLIGHT CORNER.
iv. Be DISPLAYED within 6.0
m of the intersection of any
PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE.
No part of any REAL
ESTATE FASCIA WALL
SIGN shall:
i.
Project more than 0.05 m
outward from the WALL
to which it is attached.
ii. Project above the WALL
or beyond the end of the
WALL to which it is
attached.
7.11.13
Special Provisions
Not Applicable
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SECTION 8.0
REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY
8.1
SIGNS Prohibited On PUBLIC PROPERTY
8.1.1 Unless specifically provided by this By-law or authorized by COUNCIL, no
PERSON shall ERECT, cause to be ERECTED, DISPLAY or cause to
DISPLAY anywhere within the limits of the CITY, a SIGN, SIGN
STRUCTURE or ADVERTISING DEVICE located on or overhanging any
PUBLIC PROPERTY managed and controlled by the CITY, PUBLIC utility or
other PUBLIC AUTHORITY, unless it complies with the regulations in Section
8.0 hereof.
8.2
SIGNS Permitted on PUBLIC PROPERTY which are ERECTED or
DISPLAYED by the CITY or a PUBLIC AUTHORITY
8.2.1
SIGNS may be ERECTED or DISPLAYED, or cause to be ERECTED or
DISPLAYED, by the CITY or a PUBLIC AUTHORITY on or overhanging PUBLIC
PROPERTY without a permit.
8.3
SIGNS Permitted on PUBLIC PROPERTY which are ERECTED or
DISPLAYED by a PERSON
8.3.1
Notwithstanding Section 8.1, but in accordance with all other applicable
provisions of this By-law, the following PERMANENT SIGNS may be
ERECTED with a SIGN PERMIT overhanging the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE and shall be subject to and conform to an ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT, as set out in Section 4.8:
(b) A PERMANENT DIRECTIONAL SIGN for institutions, public facilities,
major shopping areas and recreational facilities.
(c) A PERMANENT SIGN projecting more than 0.3 m over PUBLIC
PROPERTY; including the following:
(i)
PERMANENT AWNING SIGN
(ii)
PERMANENT CANOPY SIGN
(iii) PERMANENT GROUND SIGN
(iv) PERMANENT PROJECTING WALL SIGN
8.3.2
Notwithstanding Section 8.1, but in accordance with all other applicable
provisions of this By-law, the following TEMPORARY SIGNS may be
ERECTED with an annual SIGN PERMIT on the PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE:
(a) A TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE DIRECTIONAL
GROUND SIGN that has a MAXIMUM SIGN FACE AREA of 0.28 m2
(approx. 18" x 24") per SIGN FACE, DISPLAYED only during the hours of
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the days of the open house to which the SIGN relates, and
not DISPLAYED within a SCENIC DRIVE or CONTROLLED ACCESS
HIGHWAY SPECIAL DISTRICT.
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8.3.3
Notwithstanding Section 8.1, but in accordance with all other applicable
provisions of this By-law, the following TEMPORARY SIGNS may be
ERECTED or DISPLAYED with a SIGN PERMIT on or overhanging the
PUBLIC
ROAD
ALLOWANCE
provided
an
ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT has been obtained:
subsection
(a)
(b)
(c)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
TEMPORARY SIGNS on PUBLIC PROPERTY
with a SIGN PERMIT and ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT
A-FRAME SIGN
BANNER FLAG
SIGN
HOARDING SIGN
8.3.3.1
Number of
SIGNS
1 SIGN per
OCCUPANCY
1 SIGN per
APPROVED
SUPPORT
STRUCTURE
Not Limited
8.3.3.2
Number of
SIGN FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
8.3.3.3
Maximum
SIGN FACE
AREA
1.0 m2 per SIGN
FACE
Not Limited
Not Limited
8.3.3.4
Maximum
SIGN
HEIGHT
1.2 m
Not Limited
Not to extend
horizontally or
vertically beyond
the hoarding panels
8.3.3.5
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
8.3.3.6
ILLUMINATIO
N
Not Permitted
8.3.3.7
ROTATION
Not Permitted
8.3.3.8
Time
Limitations
DISPLAYED only
during hours of
business operation.
Shall be removed at all
other times.
Not Limited
DISPLAYED only
while the hoarding
panels are in place
surrounding a
construction project.
8.3.3.9
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any abovementioned SIGN shall:
i.
Be attached to any fence, tree or street furniture.
ii. Be DISPLAYED on a road shoulder or the travelled portion of
the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE.
An A-FRAME SIGN
shall:
iii. Be DISPLAYED in
keeping with the
provisions of the
ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT
No part of any
BANNER FLAG
SIGN shall:
iii. Be attached to any
STRUCTURE
without
APPROVED
mounting
components and
the expressed
permission of the
CITY and
OWNER of the
STRUCTURE;
iv. Be DISPLAYED
at a minimum
CLEARANCE of
less than 2.4 m
over pedestrian
traffic and less
than 4.3 m over
vehicular traffic.
A HOARDING
SIGN shall:
iii. Relate to existing
and/or proposed
activities/USES
on the LOT;
iv. Be arranged in an
orderly fashion;
v. Contain the name,
address and/or
telephone number
of the OWNER or
erector of the
SIGN included on
the SIGN FACE;
vi. Conform to all
regulations of
Section 10.3:
Traffic Safety.
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8.3.4
Notwithstanding Section 8.1, but in accordance with all other applicable
provisions of this By-law, the following TEMPORARY COMMUNITY EVENT
SIGNS, advertising a major community event, may be ERECTED or
DISPLAYED with a PERFORMANCE BOND on or overhanging the PUBLIC
ROAD ALLOWANCE:
Sub-
section
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
SIGN TYPE
Permitted
TEMPORARY COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS on
PUBLIC PROPERTY with a PERFORMANCE BOND
BANNER SIGN
INFLATABLE
SIGN
MOBILE SIGN
GROUND
SIGN
POSTER SIGN
DIRECTIONAL
SIGN
8.3.4.1
Number of
SIGNS
Limit indicated on PERFORMANCE BOND Agreement
8.3.4.2
Number of
SIGN FACES
SINGLE and/or DOUBLE SIGN FACES
8.3.4.3
Maximum
SIGN FACE
AREA
Limit indicated on
PERFORM. BOND
Agreement
3.5 m2 per
SIGN
FACE
0.28 m2 per SIGN FACE
(18" x 24")
8.3.4.4
Maximum
SIGN HEIGHT
Not Limited
2.6 m
1.0 m
8.3.4.5
ANIMATION
Not Permitted
8.3.4.6
ILLUMINATION
Not Permitted
8.3.4.7
ROTATION
Not Permitted
8.3.4.8
SIGN
Identification
Each SIGN shall have the name, address and/or telephone number of the
OWNER or erector of the SIGN included on the SIGN FACE
8.3.4.9
Time
Limitations
Limit indicated on PERFORM.
BOND Agreement
Not to be
DISPLAYED four
weeks preceding the
day, or starting day,
of the event
Not to be
DISPL.
48 hours
before
the start
day of
the
event.
Shall be removed within 48 hours following 11:59 p.m.
on the final day of the event
8.3.4.10
SIGN
Restrictions
No part of any abovementioned SIGN shall:
i. Be attached to any fence, tree or street furniture.
ii. Be DISPLAYED on a road shoulder or the travelled portion of the
PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE.
iii. Be DISPLAYED within a DAYLIGHT CORNER.
iv. Be DISPLAYED on a STRUCTURE not designed to support the
SIGN TYPE.
v. Be used to ADVERTISE a commercial enterprise or activity, with
the exception of sponsorship for the COMMUNITY EVENT;
No part of any BANNER SIGN shall:
vi. Be DISPLAYED on a utility pole;
vii. Be DISPLAYED at a CLEARANCE of less than 2.4 m above
pedestrian traffic, and less than 4.5m above vehicular traffic.
No part of any MOBILE or INFLATABLE SIGN shall:
viii. Be DISPLAYED on the travelled portion of a PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE.
No part of any GROUND SIGN or DIRECTIONAL SIGN shall:
ix. Be DISPLAYED on a public sidewalk;
x. Be displayed within 10.0 m of another Community Event
GROUND or DIRECTIONAL SIGN.
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SECTION 9.0
REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY WITHIN SPECIAL DISTRICTS
9.1
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS
9.1.1
Under the Civic Image section of the Official Plan, certain parts of Windsor are
identified and designated as areas where the overall character and appearance
should be retained and enhanced. In keeping with and enriching these
designations, additional districts were also identified as parts of the City that
have characteristics which warrant exemptions, limitations and experimentation
with SIGNS and ADVERTISING DEVICES in order to improve upon the visual
quality of the overall community image.
9.1.2
Additional locations may be added to the listings of SPECIAL DISTRICTS or
new SPECIAL DISTRICT categories may be created when necessary and
designated by the CITY.
9.1.3
Overlay Signage Plans may be created and APPROVED for SPECIAL
DISTRICTS in keeping with the desired character and image for that district.
The provisions and guidelines outlined in an Overlay Signage Plan shall be
APPROVED by the CITY and to be referenced within Section 9.0 of the By-law.
9.2
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS: BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
9.2.1
The designated BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS are as follows (refer to
Schedule "C" for BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA boundary maps):
(a) City Centre;
(b) Erie Street / Via Italia;
(c) Ford City;
(d) Ottawa Street;
(e) Pillette Street;
(f) Riverside;
(g) Sandwich;
(h) Walkerville; and
(i) Wyandotte Towne Centre.
9.2.2
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY
any of the following SIGNS within the boundaries of any BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA:
(a) BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN;
(b) FLASHING ILLUMINATION SIGN, with the exception of PERMANENT
SIGNS for the following GROUP 4 Commercial USES: Place of
Entertainment or Recreation; Hotel or Motel; Restaurant; and Theatre;
(c) INFLATABLE SIGN; and
(d) MOBILE SIGN, with the exception of COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS for
GROUP 3 Institutional USES.
9.3
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS: GATEWAY
9.3.1
The designated GATEWAYS are as follows (refer to Schedule "C" for
GATEWAY map):
All LOTS within a 300.0 m radius of:
(a) Intersection of Banwell Road and E.C. Row Expressway;
(b) Intersection of Walker Road and Provincial Roads;
(c) Intersection of Walker Road and Division Road;
(d) Northwest intersection of Howard Avenue and Dougall Parkway;
(e) Intersection of Huron Church Road and Cabana Road;
(f) Intersection of Ojibway Parkway and City boundary;
(g) Ambassador Bridge International Crossing Plaza;
(h) Tunnel International Crossing Plaza at Park and Goyeau Streets;
(i) North side of Riverside Drive East between Ouellette Avenue and Goyeau
Street;
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(j) North side of Wyandotte Avenue between Walker Road and Drouillard
Road;
(k) North side of Riverside Drive East at Mountbatten Crescent; and
(l) Intersection of Riverside Drive East and City boundary.
9.3.2
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY
any of the following SIGNS within the boundaries of any GATEWAY:
(a) ANIMATED SIGN;
(b) BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN;
(c) FLASHING ILLUMINATION SIGN, with the exception of PERMANENT
SIGNS for the following GROUP 4 Commercial USES: Place of
Entertainment or Recreation; Hotel or Motel; Restaurant; and Theatre;
(d) INFLATABLE SIGN; and
(e) MOBILE SIGN, with the exception of a MOBILE SIGN DISPLAYED with
a SIGN PERMIT for a maximum of 14 consecutive days, with a minimum of
14 consecutive days break between PERMITS and a maximum of 6 SIGN
PERMITS issued per OCCUPANCY in the same calendar year.
9.4
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS: THEME STREET
9.4.1
The designated THEME STREETS are as follows (refer to Schedule "C" for
THEME STREETS map):
All LOTS abutting both sides of the following STREETS:
(a) Sandwich Street between Detroit Street and South Street;
(b) Riverside Drive between Caron Avenue and Brant Street;
(c) Pitt Street between Caron Avenue and McDougall Avenue;
(d) Chatham Street between Caron Avenue and Glengarry Avenue;
(e) University Avenue between Huron Church Road and Glengarry Avenue;
(f) Park Street between Ouellette Avenue and McDougall Avenue;
(g) Wyandotte Street West between Huron Church Road and Wellington
Avenue;
(h) Wyandotte Street between Caron Avenue and Walker Road;
(i) Wyandotte Street East between Rossini Boulevard and Buckingham Road;
(j) Wyandotte Street East between Esdras Avenue and Patrice Drive;
(k) Wyandotte Street East between St. Paul Avenue and Isack Drive;
(l) Erie Street between Howard Avenue and Lincoln Avenue;
(m) Ottawa Street between Howard Avenue and Walker Road;
(n) Tecumseh Road East between Benjamin Avenue and Gladstone Avenue;
(o) Tecumseh Road East between Alexis Road and George Avenue;
(p) Pelissier Street between Wyandotte Street East and Chatham Street;
(q) Ouellette Avenue between Tecumseh Road and Riverside Drive; and
(r) McDougall Avenue between Wyandotte Avenue East and Riverside Drive.
9.4.2
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY
any of the following SIGNS along any THEME STREET:
(a) BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN;
(b) FLASHING ILLUMINATION SIGN, with the exception of PERMANENT
SIGNS for the following GROUP 4 Commercial USES: Place of
Entertainment or Recreation; Hotel or Motel; Restaurant; and Theatre;
(c) INFLATABLE SIGN; and
(d) MOBILE SIGN, with the exception of COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS for
GROUP 3 Institutional USES.
9.4.3
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY
any of the following SIGNS along the THEME STREET identified as Ouellette
Avenue between Tecumseh Road and Riverside Drive (Section 9.4.1(q)):
(a) PERMANENT GROUND SIGN with a SIGN HEIGHT in excess of 1.5 m or
a SIGN FACE AREA in excess of 2.2 m2.
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9.5
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS: SCENIC DRIVE
9.5.1
The designated SCENIC DRIVE is as follows (refer to Schedule "C" for
SCENIC DRIVE map):
(a) All LOTS abutting the north and south sides of Riverside Drive between
Huron Church Road and the eastern limit of the CITY.
9.5.2
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY
any of the following SIGNS along any SCENIC DRIVE:
(a) ANIMATED SIGN;
(b) BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN;
(c) ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN;
(d) FLASHING ILLUMINATION SIGN;
(e) INFLATABLE SIGN, with the exception of CONGRATULATORY SIGNS
for GROUP 1 and GROUP 2 residential USES; and
(f) MOBILE SIGN, with the exception of COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS for
GROUP 3 Institutional USES.
9.6
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS: CONTROLLED
ACCESS HIGHWAY
9.6.1
The following are each a designated CONTROLLED ACCESS
HIGHWAY (refer to Schedule "C" for CONTROLLED ACCESS
HIGHWAY map):
(a) The E. C. Row Expressway PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE;
(b) The Ojibway Parkway PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE; and
(c) The Herb Gray Parkway PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE.
(amended B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
9.6.2
Every SIGN OWNER shall ensure that all parts of all SIGNS must be ERECTED
or DISPLAYED at a minimum distance of 20.0 m from the limits of the
CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE.
9.6.3
All BILLBOARD SIGNS must be ERECTED or DISPLAYED at a minimum
distance of a 400 metre setback:
(a)
from the PUBLIC ROAD ALLOWANCE of a CONTROLLED
ACCESS HIGHWAY; or
(b)
of any on-off ramp of a CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY
(added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
9.7
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS: NATURAL HERITAGE
and HERITAGE AREA
9.7.1
The designated NATURAL HERITAGE AREAS are as follows (refer to
Schedule "C" for NATURAL HERITAGE AREAS map):
(a) All LOTS within Zoning District GD1.4.
9.7.2
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY
any of the following SIGNS within any NATURAL HERITAGE AREA:
(a) Any ILLUMINATED SIGN;
(b) Any TEMPORARY SIGN;
(c) Any BILLBOARD SIGN; or
(d) Any ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN,
and further, NO PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT,
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DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY any ELECTRONIC
CHANGING COPY SIGN within 300 metres of a NATURAL
HERITAGE AREA. (added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
9.7.3
The identified HERITAGE AREAS are as follows (refer to Schedule "C" for
HERITAGE AREAS map):
All LOTS located within the following identified Heritage Areas:
(a) Sandwich Street Area;
(b) Victoria Avenue; and
(c) Walkerville.
9.7.4
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY
any of the following SIGNS within any HERITAGE AREA:
(a) ANIMATED SIGN;
(b) BILLBOARD GROUND or WALL SIGN;
(c) ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN;
(d) FLASHING ILLUMINATION SIGN;
(e) INFLATABLE SIGN, with the exception of CONGRATULATORY SIGNS
for GROUP 1 and GROUP 2 residential USES; and
(f) MOBILE SIGN, with the exception of COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS for
GROUP 3 Institutional USES and CONGRATULATORY SIGNS for
GROUP 1 and GROUP 2 residential USES.
9.7.5
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to
DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY any ELECTRONIC CHANGING
COPY SIGN within 300 metres of a HERITAGE AREA. (added
B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
9.8
Regulations for SIGNS in SPECIAL DISTRICTS: AIRPORT AREA
9.8.1
The identified AIRPORT AREA is outlined on Schedule "C".
9.8.2
The following SIGNS are not permitted within the AIRPORT AREA:
(a) Any TEMPORARY SIGN
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SECTION 10.0 PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
10.1
SIGNS Prohibited throughout the CITY of Windsor
10.1.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by this By-law, no PERSON shall
ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY or cause to DISPLAY any of the following
SIGNS:
(a) Any SIGN ERECTED, painted on or DISPLAYED against a fence or noise
attenuation wall, with the exception of an APPROVED INFORMATION
SIGN.
(b) Any SIGN ERECTED on, hanging from or DISPLAYED against a tree;
(c) Any SIGN ERECTED, DISPLAYED or painted on a vehicle or trailer so as to
serve as a BUSINESS and/or ADVERTISING SIGN or DEVICE, if such
vehicle or trailer is not used in daily service as a means of transport;
(d) Any SIGN ERECTED or DISPLAYED without the express permission of the
property owner on which the SIGN is located or any SIGN on lands, facilities
or other PROPERTY owned by or controlled by the CITY, PUBLIC
UTILITY or other PUBLIC AUTHORITY;
(e) Any SIGN, the content of which contravenes any other By-law, statute or
regulation in force in the CITY, or which identifies, advertises or provides
information in relation to a USE or OCCUPANCY not permitted by the
ZONING BY-LAW applicable to the LOT on which the SIGN is ERECTED
or DISPLAYED;
(f) An ABANDONED SIGN;
(g) An OFF SITE SIGN; with the exception of an APPROVED BILLBOARD
SIGN, an APPROVED TEMPORARY COMMUNITY EVENT SIGN, and an
APPROVED
TEMPORARY
REAL
ESTATE
OPEN
HOUSE
DIRECTIONAL GROUND SIGN;
(h) A PROGRESSIVE SIGN;
(i) A ROOF SIGN;
(j) Any SIGN STRUCTURE, except in combination with a SIGN FACE;
(k) An UNLAWFUL SIGN.
(l) An ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN mounted to a vehicle.
(added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
10.2 General Safety
10.2
No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to ERECT, DISPLAY, cause to DISPLAY,
USE or MAINTAIN any SIGN, ADVERTISING DEVICE or SIGN
STRUCTURE which is in the opinion of the AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION:
(a) Will interfere with any above or below ground municipal or utility service,
physical plant, corridor or easement;
(b) Will project over any area to which pedestrians have access, unless it has a
CLEARANCE of 2.4 m from GRADE LEVEL;
(c) Will project over any area to which vehicles have access, unless it has a
CLEARANCE of 4.5 m from GRADE LEVEL;
(d) Will block or otherwise or encroach upon on a DAYLIGHT CORNER;
(e) Will impede or block any fire escape, fire exit, door, scuttle, skylight, flue or
air intake or exhaust, or standpipe or access of emergency personnel to any
part of a BUILDING, its safety equipment or facilities;
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(f) Is structurally unstable or insecure;
(g) Has corroded parts; or
(h) Is dangerous to the public.
10.3
Traffic Safety
10.3.1 No SIGN, SIGN STRUCTURE or its other component parts shall:
(a) Obstruct the view of or distract any pedestrian or motor vehicle driver so as
to cause an unsafe condition;
(b) Hinder clear visibility of an approaching pedestrian or motor vehicle;
(c) By nature of its size, shape, location, content, colouring or manner of
ILLUMINATION, be confused with or reduce the effectiveness of any traffic
control SIGN, signal or device;
(d) Block or reduce the visibility of a traffic signal, traffic SIGN or other official
SIGN erected by the CITY or other authorized PERSON;
(e) Contain the words or phases "Stop", "Go Slow", "Caution", "Danger",
"Warning", Emergency", "Yield" or "Detour", unless such word or phrase is
part of the name of a business or product and is displayed solely to identify
such business or product;
(f) Be erected on a median or traffic island located within a parking area on
PRIVATE PROPERTY; or
(g) Obstruct or inhibit the utilization of a parking space, loading space, driveway
or aisle required by the ZONING BY-LAW.
10.3.2 No CHANGING COPY AREA of any ELECTRONIC CHANGING MESSAGE
SIGN shall be red in colour or be confused with, conflict with or reduce the
effectiveness of any traffic control SIGN, signal or device.
10.3.3 No ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN shall be located within 30 m of a
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)
10.3.4 If a new traffic control SIGN or controlled intersection has been identified for
installation and an existing ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN is within
the prohibited area for erecting ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGNS, as
prescribed in this by-law, than the SIGN will be reviewed for conflict and be
subject to additional safety measures or removal. (added B/L 84-2019, June 17,
2019)
10.4
SIGN Restrictions for ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOURS
10.4.1 Section 99 (2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, provides that
municipalities may pass By-laws respecting the regulation, placement,
construction, size, nature and character of SIGNS and ADVERTISING
DEVICES, including regulation of any printed matter posted or used for the
purpose of promoting ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOURS.
10.4.2 No ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR SIGN shall be ERECTED or
DISPLAYED or cause to be ERECTED or DISPLAYED unless the SIGN
complies with the provisions of Section 10.4 of this by-law.
10.4.3 Notwithstanding
any
the
provisions
of
this
Section,
all
ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR SIGNS shall conform to all applicable
provisions and regulations of this By-law.
10.4.4 No ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR SIGN shall be erected or displayed
except on a LOT where an ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR is lawfully
conducting its business.
10.4.5 No PERMANENT SIGN other than a FASCIA WALL SIGN, CANOPY SIGN,
or GROUND SIGN shall be ERECTED to IDENTIFY and/or ADVERTISE an
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR.
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10.4.6 No more than one FASCIA SIGN, or CANOPY SIGN or GROUND SIGN,
having any advertising related to an ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR,
shall be permitted per STREET LINE.
10.4.7 No ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR SIGN shall contain advertising
other than the words "Adult Entertainment", ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
PARLOUR", "Adult Video", "Adult Magazines", "Adult Pictures", "Adult
Books", "Adult Film", "Adult Recordings", and the name under which the
business is operated.
10.4.7 No ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR SIGN shall include any of the
following words: "naked", "nude", "topless", "bottomless", "sexy", or any other
word or picture, symbol or representation having like meaning or implication.
10.4.8 No FASCIA WALL SIGN or CANOPY SIGN used or intended to be used to
advertise an ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR shall be ERECTED on a
façade above the GROUND STOREY of any BUILDING, and shall not exceed a
maximum sign face area of 15.0 m2.
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SECTION 11.0
ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL OF
UNLAWFUL SIGNS
11.1
UNLAWFUL SIGNS
11.1.1 The AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION may enter onto PROPERTY and
pull down or remove a SIGN, SIGN STRUCTURE or ADVERTISING
DEVICE, at the expense of the SIGN OWNER, that is:
(a) An ABANDONED SIGN; or
(b) ERECTED or DISPLAYED after the date of passage of this By-law and not
in full compliance with this By-law; or
(c) ERECTED or DISPLAYED without a SIGN PERMIT, if such PERMIT is
required by this By-law; or
(d) ERECTED or DISPLAYED contrary to the plans approved by the
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION prior to the issuance of the SIGN
PERMIT; or
(e) Not in compliance with all applicable provisions of this By-law, irrespective
of whether or not a SIGN PERMIT is required; or
(f) Determined by the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION to be unsafe
and a potential or probable danger to any PERSON or PROPERTY; or
(g) ERECTED or DISPLAYED in whole or in part on or partly over lands
owned by or under the jurisdiction of the CITY, without the prior
authorization of the CITY.
11.2
Penalties
11.2.1 No PERSON shall ERECT, cause to be ERECTED, DISPLAY or cause to
DISPLAY a SIGN, SIGN STRUCTURE or ADVERTISING DEVICE except in
accordance with this By-law.
11.2.2 Every PERSON who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of
an offence and upon conviction, is liable to a fine pursuant to the provisions of
the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.33, as amended, or any successor
thereof.
11.3
Notification and Removal of UNLAWFUL SIGNS
11.3.1 The AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION may serve written notice, by
regular first class mail or personal service, to the SIGN OWNER for any
UNLAWFUL SIGN identified under the provisions of subsection 11.1.1 of this
By-law that was ERECTED or DISPLAYED in contravention of this By-law.
11.3.2 The written notice shall contain the particulars of the non-compliance with this
By-law, a specified time limit in which to effect compliance and either an Order
to comply with the By-law within the time limit specified in the Order, or an
Order to remove the sign within the time limit specified in the Order.
11.3.3 When a SIGN is not brought into compliance within the specified time limit or
where the SIGN is not removed in accordance with the Order, the AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION may otherwise direct removal of the SIGN further
notice and at the entire expense of the SIGN OWNER.
11.4
Storage and Disposal of UNLAWFUL SIGNS Removed by the CITY
11.4.1 Any SIGN removed by the CITY will be stored for a period of not less than thirty
(30) days. During this time, the SIGN OWNER or agent may claim the SIGN
upon:
(a) Completing a signed release form;
(b) Making payment to the CITY of $200.00 or the CITY'S actual cost of
removing the SIGN, whichever is the greater; and
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(c) Making payment to the CITY of a storage charge of $20.00 per day or part
thereof, or $2.00 per square metre of SIGN FACE AREA per day or part
thereof, whichever is the greater.
11.4.2 A PERMANENT SIGN, which has not been claimed by the SIGN OWNER
before the end of the thirty (30) day period, may be disposed of by the CITY,
without prior notice to the OWNER of the SIGN and the CITY will recover the
disposal costs in like manner as municipal taxes.
11.4.3 At the discretion of the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, any SIGN
ERECTED or DISPLAYED on PUBLIC PROPERTY and PUBLIC ROAD
ALLOWANCE without prior APPROVAL of the CITY may be removed and
disposed of at any time by the CITY without notice to the SIGN OWNER.
11.5
Recovery of Removal, Storage and Disposal Costs of Unlawful Signs
11.5.1 When the CITY has removed, stored or disposed of a SIGN, a copy of the unpaid
invoice for the costs of removal, storage or disposal, together with a statement
from the Treasurer, will be sufficient authority to enter the amount of the unpaid
balance on the Collector's Roll and to be collected in the same manner as
municipal taxes. The statement by the Treasurer shall include information that:
(a) The invoice has been sent to the OWNER of the PROPERTY and/or
OWNER of the SIGN, according to the information contained in the
assessment roll, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act or the SIGN
PERMIT; or
(b) No payment or insufficient payment has been received; or
(c) Payment of the invoice is overdue.
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SECTION 12.0
ADMINISTRATION OF THE BY-LAW
12.1
General Administration
12.1.1 The AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION will be responsible for the
administration and enforcement of this By-law on all PUBLIC and PRIVATE
PROPERTY within the limits of the CITY. Every SIGN may be subject to
inspection by the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
12.1.2 For any PERSON who OWNS, ERECTS or DISPLAYS a SIGN, the provisions
of this By-law do not relieve or limit the responsibility or liability of that
PERSON from penalties resulting from personal injury or PROPERTY damage
caused by the placement, DISPLAY, ERECTION, REPAIR, removal or
relocation of any SIGN.
12.1.3 The AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION may enter upon any PROPERTY
at any reasonable time to inspect a SIGN for the purposes of determining or
effecting its compliance with this By-law.
12.1.4 No PERSON shall obstruct an AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION or any
agent of the CITY while they are carrying out their duties under this By-law.
12.1.5 No provision of this subsection shall limit the enforcement by the CITY of the
provisions of this By-law by any other action or remedy permitted in law.
12.2
Validity and Severability of the By-Law
12.2.1 If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section
of this By-law to be invalid, such section or part of a section shall not be
construed as having persuaded or influenced COUNCIL to pass the remainder of
the By-law, and it is hereby declared that the remainder of the By-law shall be
valid and shall remain in force.
12.2.2 Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another By-law
in force within the CITY, the provisions that establish the higher standards to
protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public shall prevail.
12.3
Repeal and Transition of the By-Law
12.3.1 Except as provided by Section 13.3.2 hereof, By-law Number 7750, as amended,
is hereby repealed.
12.3.2 Notwithstanding Section 13.3.1 hereof, the provisions of By-law Number 7750,
as amended, shall continue to apply to any PROPERTIES in respect to which a
SIGN PERMIT has been issued under the said By-law until such SIGN PERMIT
has been completed or any enforcement proceeding in respect of a violation
under the said By-law has been concluded.
12.4 Effective Date of the By-law
12.4.1 This By-law shall come into force on the day of the final passing thereof.
EDDIE FRANCIS, MAYOR
DEPUTY CLERK
First Reading
-
July 26, 2004
Second Reading -
July 26, 2004
Third Reading
-
July 26, 2004
PAGE A.1
SCHEDULE "A"
INTENT OF SIGN BY-LAW
A.1
In the City of Windsor Official Plan Vol. 1 (2000), Council adopted Urban Design and
Civic Image Goals to guide long-range decision-making as a means to create the
following:
(a) A memorable image of Windsor as an attractive and livable city. (OP 8.1.1)
(b) Human scale development throughout Windsor. (OP 8.1.2)
(c) Pedestrian access to all developments. (OP 8.1.3)
(d) Balance between human activities and natural systems. (OP 8.1.4)
(e) Comfortable conditions along roads and in public spaces. (OP 8.1.5)
(f)
A high standard of design throughout Windsor. (OP 8.1.6)
(g) An attractive network of public spaces. (OP 8.1.7)
(h) Views and vistas of significant built and natural features. (OP 8.1.8)
(i)
Art in public spaces. (OP 8.1.9)
(j)
A functional and attractive streetscape. (OP 8.1.10)
(k) Public safety throughout Windsor. (OP 8.1.11)
A.2
In support of the Urban Design and Civic Image Goals, the following Built Form
Objectives were adopted to guide development and redevelopment activity:
(a) To achieve a varied development pattern, which support and enhance the urban
experience. (OP 8.7.1.1)
(b) To achieve a complementary design relationship between new and existing
development, while accommodating an evolution of urban design styles. (OP
8.7.1.2)
(c) To maximize the variety and visual appeal of building architecture. (OP 8.7.1.3)
(d) To integrate art and landscaping with the built form. (OP 8.7.1.4)
(e) To enhance the unique character of a district, neighbourhood, prominent building
or grouping of buildings. (OP 8.7.1.5)
(f) To ensure that signs respect and enhance the character of the area in which they
are located. (OP 8.7.1.6)
A.3
In support of the Built Form Objectives, the following Policies were adopted by City
Council to guide decisions on the placement and appearance of SIGNS and
ADVERTISING DEVICES throughout Windsor:
(a) Council will regulate the use of exterior signs and other exterior advertising
devices within the city according to a sign by-law that addresses, but is not
limited to, the following:
(i) location;
(ii) size;
(iii) number; and
(iv) construction, alteration, repair and maintenance. (OP 8.7.2.11)
(b) Council will ensure that signs do not compromise the safety of motorists by
blocking sight lines or distracting the motorist's attention away from the road.
(OP 8.7.2.12)
(c) Council will ensure that signs are designed as an integral part of the development
they are intended to serve and are compatible with the architectural style of the
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building and the activities, which occur on the site and the character of the
surrounding area. (OP 8.7.2.13)
(d) Council will ensure that the character of residential areas is maintained by
minimizing the use of exterior signs and other exterior advertising devices. (OP
8.7.2.14)
(e) Council will ensure that signs, especially along Civic ways and Theme Streets,
are a positive reflection on the city for residents and visitors and especially
commensurate with the Windsor's role as a point of entry for visitors to Canada.
(OP 8.7.2.15)
(f) To provide some flexibility in special situations, Council may empower the
Committee of Adjustment to grant minor variances to the sign control by-law in
accordance with the Procedures chapter of this Plan. (OP 8.7.2.16)
A.4
At the outset and throughout the comprehensive Sign By-Law Review Process (2002-
2003), the following statements were drafted as Guiding Principles for creating a new
Sign By-Law:
(a) The Corporation of the City of Windsor should lead by example.
(b) The visual quality of signs matter to the overall community image.
(c) Proactive enforcement makes the Sign By-Law fair.
(d) The cumulative effects of signage matter - sign clutter is a civic liability.
(e) Signage should be proportionate to the property it identifies and advertises.
(f) Signage should supplement the land use and not dominate the landscape.
(g) Signage has direct economic value to their owners and users.
(h) One size does not fit all - some parts of the City have characteristics that warrant
exemptions, limitations, experimentation, etc.
(i) The Sign By-Law and its regulatory processes must be easy to understand and
must have monitoring and educational tools built into the process.
(j) Signage and art is not the same thing. Understanding the message being
communicated will assist in differentiating.
PAGE B.1
SCHEDULE "B"
PERMITTED LOCATIONS FOR BILLBOARDS
(added B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
PAGE C.1
PAGE C.2
SCHEDULE C: SPECIAL DISTRICTS
(amended B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
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SCHEDULE C: SPECIAL DISTRICTS
(amended B/L 93-2024, May 27, 2024)
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SCHEDULE "D"
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENTS
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PERMANENT SIGN
THIS AGREEMENT made in triplicate, this XX day of Month, Year
BETWEEN:
Hereinafter called the CORPORATION of the FIRST PART;
- and -
NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER
Hereinafter called the LICENSEE of the SECOND PART;
WHEREAS the Licensee is the registered owner of certain lands in the City of
Windsor, municipally known as XXXX PROPERTY ADDRESS and has applied to erect and/or
display and maintain the sign, the dimensions and characteristics of which are:
Characteristics/Dimensions
Sign
Group Use
Sign Type
Sign Classification
Height of Sign above grade
Width of Sign
Depth of Sign
Clearance of bottom of Sign
Number of Sign Faces
Total Sign Face Area
Illumination
Location of Sign
(Map Attached)
AND WHEREAS By-law Number XXXX of the Corporation permits the
erection and maintenance of signs which encroach over public property upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter contained:
NOW THEREFORE THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that in consideration
of the granting of permission for the said sign to encroach upon or over public property:
1.
The Licensee hereby undertakes and agrees with the Corporation to:
(a)
Erect a sign or signs that conform to all applicable provisions of the by-law;
(b)
Maintain the said encroachment in good order and repair at all times;
(c)
Pay to the Corporation an annual encroachment fee of $ XXX.XX (plus an
annual billing fee and/or inspection fee of $25.00) the first of which payments
shall become due and payable on the execution of this agreement and subsequent
payments to become due and payable in advance on or before the first day of
January in each year while the said encroachment exists, provided the
encroachment fee and annual billing fee may be varied in accordance with the
rate fixed by the Council of the Corporation from time to time for encroachments
over public property by signs throughout the City of Windsor;
(d)
Remove the said encroachment upon ten (10) days written notice if, in the
opinion of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, it constitutes a danger to the public,
or upon sixty (60) days written notice for any other reason, provided that if the
Licensee fails to remove the said encroachment the Corporation may do so and
the expense of such removal shall be paid by the Licensee forthwith on demand;
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(e)
Restore public property to the condition of the surrounding area at its own
expense upon the removal of the encroachment, provided that if the Licensee
fails to restore as aforesaid, the Corporation may enter upon the said lands and
premises and the Licensee and restore the lands encroached upon and the expense
of such restoration shall be paid by the Licensee forthwith on demand;
(f)
Indemnify and save harmless the Corporation from and against all loss, costs or
damages which it may suffer or be put to and from and against all claims or
actions which may be made or brought against the Corporation by reason of the
said encroachment, its construction, existence, repair or resulting therefrom in
any way whatsoever;
(g)
Release the Corporation from any and all liabilities, suits, claims and demands
(whether for property damage or for personal injury or death and whether
founded in tort, contract or quasicontract) which at any time might be exerted by
the licensee arising out of the existence of the encroachment in the public
property or out of any act or omission of the Corporation;
(h)
Provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance in a form
(containing endorsements naming the Corporation as an additional insured and
providing a cross-liability clause) and amount satisfactory to the City Solicitor
and to file a certified copy of the said insurance policy with the City Clerk; and
(i)
Payment of any fees or expenses under this agreement may, at the option of the
Corporation, be enforced in a like manner as taxes that are due and payable in
respect of land owned by the Licensee hereinbefore recited.
2.
All notices required to be given by the Corporation to the Licensee or by the Licensee to
the Corporation under the provisions of this Agreement, or By-law Number XXXX shall
be addressed in the case of the Licensee to the Licensee at XXXX PROPERTY
ADDRESS and in the case of the Corporation, to the City Clerk, City Hall, P. O. Box
1607, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6S1 or to such other address as either may from time to
time designate.
3.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Licensee and heirs,
administrators, executors, successors and assigns of the Licensee.
SIGNED, SEALED AND
DELIVERED
LICENSEE (owner)
LICENSEE (owner)
in the presence of
_______________________ _____
(witness)
(date)
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ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR A TEMPORARY SIGN
THIS AGREEMENT made in triplicate, this XX day of Month, Year
BETWEEN:
THE CORPORTION OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR
Hereinafter called the CORPORATION of the FIRST PART;
- and -
NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER OR BUSINESS OWNER OR SIGN
OWNER OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Hereinafter called the LICENSEE of the SECOND PART;
WHEREAS the Licensee is the registered owner of certain lands in the City of
Windsor, municipally known as XXXX PROPERTY ADDRESS and has applied to erect and/or
maintain the sign, the dimensions of which are:
Characteristics/Dimensions
Sign
Group Use
Sign Type
Sign Classification
Height of Sign above grade
Width of Sign
Depth of Sign
Clearance of bottom of Sign
Number of Sign Faces
Total Sign Face Area
Location of Sign
(Map Attached)
AND WHEREAS By-law Number XXXX of the Corporation permits the
erection and maintenance of signs which encroach over public property upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter contained:
NOW THEREFORE THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that in consideration
of the granting of permission for the said sign to encroach upon or over public property:
1.
The Licensee hereby undertakes and agrees with the Corporation to:
(a)
Erect a sign or signs that conform to all applicable provisions of the by-law;
(b)
Maintain the said encroachment in good order and repair at all times;
(c)
Pay to the Corporation an annual encroachment fee of $ XXX.XX (plus an
annual billing fee and/or inspection fee of $25.00 where applicable) the first of
which payments shall become due and payable on the execution of this
agreement and subsequent payments to become due and payable in advance on or
before the first day of January in each year while the said encroachment exists,
provided the encroachment fee and annual billing fee may be varied in
accordance with the rate fixed by the Council of the Corporation from time to
time for encroachments over public property by signs throughout the City of
Windsor;
(d)
Remove the said encroachment upon ten (10) days written notice if, in the
opinion of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, it constitutes a danger to the public,
or upon sixty (60) days written notice for any other reason, provided that if the
Licensee fails to remove the said encroachment the Corporation may do so and
the expense of such removal shall be paid by the Licensee forthwith on demand;
(e)
Restore public property to the condition of the surrounding area at its own
expense upon the removal of the encroachment, provided that if the Licensee
fails to restore as aforesaid, the Corporation may enter upon the said lands and
premises and the Licensee and restore the lands encroached upon and the expense
of such restoration shall be paid by the Licensee forthwith on demand;
(f)
Indemnify and save harmless the Corporation from and against all loss, costs or
damages which it may suffer or be put to and from and against all claims or
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actions which may be made or brought against the Corporation by reason of the
said encroachment, its construction, existence, repair or resulting therefrom in
any way whatsoever;
(g)
Release the Corporation from any and all liabilities, suits, claims and demands
(whether for property damage or for personal injury or death and whether
founded in tort, contract or quasicontract) which at any time might be exerted by
the licensee arising out of the existence of the encroachment in the public
property or out of any act or omission of the Corporation;
(h)
Provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance in a form
(containing endorsements naming the Corporation as an additional insured and
providing a cross-liability clause) and amount satisfactory to the City Solicitor
and to file a certified copy of the said insurance policy with the City Clerk; and
(j)
Payment of any fees or expenses under this agreement may, at the option of the
Corporation, be enforced in a like manner as taxes that are due and payable in
respect of land owned by the Licensee hereinbefore recited.
2.
All notices required to be given by the Corporation to the Licensee or by the Licensee to
the Corporation under the provisions of this Agreement, or By-law Number XXXX shall
be addressed in the case of the Licensee to the Licensee at XXXX PROPERTY
ADDRESS and in the case of the Corporation, to the City Clerk, City Hall, P. O. Box
1607, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6S1 or to such other address as either may from time to
time designate.
3.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Licensee and heirs,
administrators, executors, successors and assigns of the Licensee.
SIGNED, SEALED AND
DELIVERED
LICENSEE (owner)
LICENSEE (owner)
in the presence of
_______________________ _____
(witness)
(date)
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SCHEDULE "E"
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SIGNS
Attached as Schedule "E" to this by-law, and forming part hereof, are individual SIGNS approved
by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Windsor."
On certain parcels of land or on certain PROPERTIES, special SIGN provisions may be in force.
In the event of a conflict between the specific provisions of this Schedule and the specific
applicable provisions of this By-law, the provisions of this Schedule shall apply.
E.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.6.7 of this by-law regarding maximum height for
permanent ground signs, two (2) painted and indirectly illuminated sign faces may be applied
directly to the tank of an existing water tower structure located at 700 Wellington Avenue (legally
known as Concession 1 Part of Lot 74; Part 2 of Registered Plan 12R18441; Roll No. 040-240-
08500), in general accordance with Schedule "A", attached to By-law 318-2004. (added by By-
law 318-2004, September 20, 2004)
E.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 6.3.6, 6.3.7, 6.3.10, 6.3.14(i) and (v), 9.2.2, 9.3.2,
9.4.2 and table 6.3.1 of this by-law and Council Resolution Cr632-2004 and CR533-2004, one (1)
electronic-media billboard wall sign with streaming recorded and live media to advertise
businesses and products not located on the site may be erected on the south wall of 364 Ouellette
Avenue (Canada Building), (legally known as Lot 7 N and Part of Lot 8 of Registered Plan 333;
Roll No. 4-03-059), provided that not-for-profit groups are permitted to promote community
activities on the sign display at a minimum equivalent of three (3) minutes every hour inclusive of
public service announcements, that advertising complies with Section 10.4 of this By-law, that all
advertising on the sign complies with the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, and that the
sign complies with Section 11.0 of this By-law, all in general accordance with Schedule "A",
attached to By-law 21-2005. (added by By-law 21-2005, February 7, 2005)
E.3
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 3 of subsection 2 of Section 6 of this by-law, 12 on-
site advertising ground signs may be erected on the Ivanhoe Cambridge property located at 3060
Howard Avenue (Devonshire Mall) and known legally as part of Part of Lots 86 to 88,
Concession 3; Roll No. 7-8-55, in general accordance with Schedule 'A' & 'B', attached to By-
law No. 220-2006. (added by By-law 220-2006, November 20, 2006)
E.4
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 3 of subsection 2 of Section 6 of this by-law, 7 on-
site advertising ground signs may be erected on the Ivanhoe Cambridge property located at 7650
Tecumseh Road East (Tecumseh Mall) and known legally as Part of Lots 126 and 127,
Concession 1; Roll No. 7-68-32, in general accordance with Schedule 'A' and 'B', attached to
By-law No. 221-2006. (added By-law 221-2006, November 20, 2006)
E.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(a) of subsection 1 of Section 10, and paragraph 2
of subsection 8 of Section 9 of this by-law fence signs and temporary signs in the airport area
may be located on the property described as Part of Lot 97, Concession 3, Windsor Airport,
known municipally as 3200 County Road 42, shown on Schedule 'A', in general accordance with
Schedule 'B', attached to By-law Number 110-2007. (added By-law 110-2007, June 11, 2007)
E.6
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(i) of subsection 1 of Section 10, roof signs may be
located on the property described as Part of Lots 132 and 133, Concession 1 (9250 Tecumseh
Road East), as shown on Schedule 'A' in general accordance with Schedule 'B', attached to By-
law Number 6-2008. (added By-law 6-2008, January 14, 2008)
E.7
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(g) of subsection 1 of Section 10, one off-site sign
may be located on the property known municipally as 4115 Walker Road and one off-site sign
may be permitted on the property known municipally as 1925 Division road, as shown on
Schedule 'A' in accordance with 'Schedule B', attached to By-law Number 53-2008. (added
B/L53-2008, March 31/08)
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E.8
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(s) of the subjection 1 of Section 10, of this by-law
a fence sign may be located on the property described as Lot 100, Part 2, Registered Plan 12R-
20922 (4909 Riverside Drive East), in general accordance with Schedule "A" and "B", attached
to By-law No. 99-2008, subject to the provisions of Section 7.6.10 of the Sign By-law regarding
Time Limits for Temporary Construction Signs. (added B/L 99-2008, June 9/08)
E.9
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(a) of subsection 1 of Section 10, and paragraph 2
of subsection 8 of Section 9 of this by-law, fence signs and temporary signs may be located on
the property described as Part of Lots 125 and 126, Concession 2, known municipally as 7911
Forest Glade Drive from August 15, 2008 to October 1, 2008. (added B/L 114-2008, June
30/08)
E.10
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(a) of subsection 1 of Section 10, and paragraph 2
of subsection 8 of Section 9 of this by-law, two roof signs may be located on the property
described as Parts 3, 4, 6 and 7, Registered Plan 13958, known municipally as 377 Riverside
Drive East (Caesar's Windsor) as shown on Schedules 'A' and 'B', attached to By-law No. 115-
2008. (added B/L 115-2008, June 30/08)
E.11
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 3, 5, and 12 of Table 6.6 of Section 6, a third
ground sign may be permitted on the property known municipally as 3090 Dougall Avenue, as
shown on Schedule 'A' in accordance with Schedule 'B', attached to By-law Number 5-2009 and
further said sign may be permitted within 1.5 metres of the north property line, and the electronic
message portion of the sign may exceed 30 percent of the total allowable face area."
(added B/L 5-2009, January 5/09)
E. 12
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(a) of subsection 1 of Section 10, of this by-law, a
fence sign may be located on the property described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, known
municipally as 1848 Provincial Road, in general accordance with Schedules 'A' and 'B', attached
to By-law 34-2009.
(added B/L 34-2009, February 9/09)
E.13
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1(i) of subsection 1 of Section 10, a roof sign may
be located on the property described as Part of Block 'A', Plan 195, known municipally as 430
Ouellette Avenue, as shown on Schedule 'A' in general accordance with Schedule 'B', attached
to By-law Number 48-2009.
(added B/L 48-2009, March 23/09)
E. 14
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.3.2 of this by-law regarding erecting, or
displaying animated signs in Special Districts: Gateway, part of the one (1) existing ground sign
may be converted to one (1) animated sign, 66" inches high by 112" inches high, on the property
located at 2250 Division Road (legally known as Lots 623 and 624, Part Lots 1029 to 1032, 620
to 622, and 1028 of Plan 1126; Roll No. 070-260-02600-0000) as shown on Appendix "A" and in
general accordance with Appendix "B", attached to this By-Law.
(added B/L 77-2011, April 18/11)
E.15 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 5 and 7 of Table 6.6 of Section 6 of this by-
law, one permanent ground sign, may be erected on the property known municipally as 9855
McHugh Street (legally known as Part Lot 136, concession 1; Assessment Roll No. 070 730
09204 0000) as shown on Appendix 'A' in accordance with Appendix 'B', attached to By-Law
Number 187-2011 and further said sign may not be permitted within 2.0 metres of the McHugh
Street property line, and shall not exceed the maximum dimensions of 1.4 meters (4.6 ft.) by 3
meters (10ft.) for an area of approximately 4.3 square meters (46.3 square ft.).
(added B/L 187-2011, Nov. 7/11)
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E.16 Despite the provisions of sections 9.2, 6.5.5 (d) and 6.5.6 (d) of this by-law, two
Windsor Star wall sign sets may be installed at 300 Ouellette Avenue on the northwest
corner facades as depicted in Appendix "A" attached to By-law Number __-2012, for a
period of three (3) years as a pilot project subject to the following conditions:
1)
Full-motion video that is longer than one (1) minute in duration will be permitted
only when the roads in the vicinity of the signs are closed to traffic as part of an
approved special event and/or street festival;
2)
The large LED screens shall be located no less than 8 meters above grade,
measured from the road surface to the underside of the LED screen, so as not to
interfere with traffic signals; and
3)
Windsor Star will control the content and operations of the signs and not assign
this responsibility to a third party.
(Section E.16 - added B/L 143-2012, Oct. 1/12)
E.17 Despite the provisions of sections 9.5.2(a), 6.5.5 (c) and 6.6.8 (c) of this by-law,
the existing ground sign at 1671 Riverside Drive East may be changed by replacing the
existing electronic changing copy LED board with a new animated LED board, and the
new wall sign may be installed on the north facade of the building, as depicted in
Appendix "A" attached to By-law Number 160-2012. (Section E.17 - added B/L 160-
2012, Nov. 5/12)
E.18 Despite the provisions of sections 9.3.2 (a) of this By-law, an animated LED
changing copy sign may be installed at the southwest corner of 4072 Walker Road as
depicted in Appendix "A" attached to By-law Number 148-2013, with the following
conditions:
i)
Messages and/or images on the display boards, by nature of their size, shape, location,
content, colouring or manner of illumination, shall not be confused with or reduce the
effectiveness of any control sign, signal or device;
ii)
Messages and/or images on the display boards should comply with the City of Windsor's
standards on permitted colours and changing intervals (Traffic Safety, section 10.3.2);
and,
iii)
All general Sign By-law for animated signs applies. (Section E.18 added B/L 148-2013,
Sept. 23/13)
E.19 Despite the provisions of sections 8.3.2 of this By-law, temporary informational
signs may be installed along the Wyandotte Road corridor as outlined in Appendix "A",
with the following conditions:
a)
Messages and/or images on the proposed information signs, should comply with
the City of Windsor's standards on permitted colours (Traffic Safety, subsection
10.3.2);
b)
The proposed information signs shall be mounted in a manner to face the
pedestrian sidewalk, and not towards oncoming vehicular traffic. The signs will be
mounted to the back side of existing "U" channel post. To the satisfactions of the
City of Windsor. Signs shall not be mounted to hydro poles, telephone poles, or street
lights.
c)
The signage is to be removed after 2 years after the sign permit is issued.
d)
Minimum clearance from sidewalk to the bottom of the signs is 2.1 metres. (Per
Windsor's Accessibility Standards section 6.2.2.5. (Section E.19 added B/L 192-
2014, Dec. 15/14)
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E.20 Despite the provisions of sections 9.2.2 (a), 9.3.2 (b), 6.3.2, 6.3.7 and
6.3.14 of this By-law, digital electronic billboard signs be installed along the
exterior wall of the parking deck, described as 400-450 Ouellette Avenue, which
faces into the Windsor Tunnel Plaza, with the following conditions::
a)
Messages and/or images on the proposed information signs, should
comply with the City of Windsor's standards on permitted colours (Traffic
Safety, subsection 10.3.2);
b) Council reserves the right to require the removal of any advertising
which does not meet acceptable community standards;
c) Only static images will be displayed, no motion or animation will be
used;
d) That the electronic sign shall be programmed to dim the intensity of
illumination during dusk and night hours, and also at the request of the
Canada Border Services Agency;
e) Flashing of changing of copy shall not occur in intervals of less than 4
seconds per section 3.3.2 of the Sign By-law 250-2004;
f) The existing wall which holds the current (5) billboards be restored so
that it is not apparent on the wall that there were signs hanging there. (i.e.
UV damage to surrounding material creating a variation in surface
colour). (Section E.20 added By-law 43-2015, April 7/15)
E.21 Despite the provisions of sections 3.6.1(a) of this By-law, the alteration of
the legal non-conforming signs characteristics as depicted in Appendix "A"
attached to the By-law (By-law 29-2020), is permitted on the property legally
known as Concession 1 Part of Lot 76; Part 1 of Registered Plan 12R-14305. This
sign will be two double sided signs, supported on a single pole structure, each
sign face measuring 10'-0" x 20'-0". This double sided sign has two (2) signs
facing east and two (2) signs facing west. (Section E.21 added By-law 29-
2020, February 24/20)
E.22 Despite the provisions of this By-law, that a BILLBOARD SIGN, that is both a
GROUND SIGN and an ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY SIGN, may be constructed
at the property municipally known as 2545 Howard Avenue, situated west of Howard
Avenue, east of Doty Place and south of the CP Rail Line underpass, as shown in
Schedule "A" attached hereto, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the SIGN does not include FLASHING ILLUMINATION, and that
changing of the ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY does not occur at intervals
of less than 10 seconds;
b. That the manufacturer of the SIGN confirm compliance with the lighting
restrictions in accordance with Section 3 of the By-law for ELECTRONIC
CHANGING COPY SIGNS;
c. That the SIGN does not have any animation including scrolling letters, television
or video message, or any moving sign message objects;
d. That the OWNER complies with the illumination regulations in subsection
3.3.1(c) of this By-law, and that the brightness of the SIGN be automatically
controlled with an ambient light photo-sensor; and,
e. That the SIGN may only be illuminated between the hours of 6am and 11pm.
(Section E.22 added By-law 3-2025, January 10/25)
E.23 Despite the provisions of this By-law, that an ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY
SIGN may be constructed at the property municipally known as 9250 Tecumseh Road
East, situated on the north side of Tecumseh Road East, and immediately south of the
Little River Corridor, as shown in Schedule "B" attached hereto, subject to the following
conditions:
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a. That the SIGN does not include FLASHING ILLUMINATION, and that
changing of the ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY does not occur at intervals
of less than 10 seconds;
b. That the manufacturer of the SIGN confirm compliance with the lighting
restrictions in accordance with Section 3 of the By-law for ELECTRONIC
CHANGING COPY SIGNS;
c. That the SIGN does not have any animation including scrolling letters, television
or video message, or any moving sign message objects;
d. That the OWNER complies with the illumination regulations in subsection
3.3.1(c) of this By-law, and that the brightness of the SIGN be automatically
controlled with an ambient light photo-sensor; and,
e. That the SIGN may only be illuminated between the hours of 6am and 11pm.
(Section E.23 added By-law 3-2025, January 10/25)
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SCHEDULE "F"
MEASURING ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY
BRIGHTNESS
This schedule provides instruction for measuring ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY brightness
according to the U.S. Sign Council and the International Sign Association (ISA). These
instructions are applicable for measuring sign illumination and not luminance. Illumination
measurement can be made using a lux meter which is specifically designed to measure light
output.
Required Equipment
A Lux Meter is the only required piece of equipment. A lux meter measures the illumination of a
sign given a set distance from the sign based on its sign face area. The lux meter should be
accurate to two decimal places.
Methodology
To measure illumination, the U.S. Sign Council recommends holding the lux meter upright with
the receptor perpendicular to the ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY signs. The International
Sign Association provides the following equation to determine the distance to measure the
ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY sign based on the sign area.
Sign Area VS Measurements Distance (ISA Standard)
Measurement Distance = √ Area of Sign m2 x 100
Example:
A Billboard measuring 2m x 10m would be calculated.
Measurement Distance = √ (Area of Sign m2 x 100)
Measurement Distance = √ ((2m x 10m) x 100)
Measurement Distance = √ (2,000)
Measurement Distance = 45 m
When measuring sign brightness of ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY that have already been
installed there will be other sources of light that can interfere with the reading (ambient light). To
address this issue, measurements can be taken with the ELECTRONIC CHANGING COPY on
and with it off. The brightness is the difference in the two measurements. The copy will set to a
100% white field when measured.
Illumination can be estimated at various distance by using the following equation:
Ed2 = Ed1/(d2/d1)2
Where:
Ed1 is illuminance (measured in foot-candles) at the first distance.
Ed2 is illuminance at the second distance
d1 is the first distance (in metres), and
d2 is the second distance.
(added B/L 84-2019, June 17, 2019)