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TRAILBLAZING & IDENTIFICATION SIGN POLICY
1.
CITY WIDE TRAILBLAZING
Applicants requesting the provision of special guide signing must be primarily a tourist attraction. Retail-
oriented developments such as shopping centres, restaurants, hotels and motels are not eligible.
To qualify, such an establishment must have a reception structure and controlled entrance, and must
maintain an exclusive parking area containing not less than 500 parking spaces.
Regional and International Transportation Facilities also qualify. Facilities outside the City of Windsor
boundary qualify for trailblazing from Bridge and Tunnel only.
Trailblazing signs shall consist solely of the name and/or symbol of the establishment, plus a separate
directional arrow.
The appearance of the sign shall be generally consistent with standards used by road authorities. Signs
shall be fabricated from standard gauge aluminum sign stock and shall preferably be reflectorized.
Schedule A lists currently approved facilities.
2.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS
B1A's may apply for trailblazing or identification signs according to the following criteria:
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maximum of four locations - jointly agreed between the BIA and the Commissioner of
Traffic Engineering
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design (colour and wording) to satisfaction of BIA's on 12" x 36" sign blank
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cost of production and installation (including on going maintenance and replacement)
recovered from requesting MA's
3.
STREET NAME SIGNS
District, Areas or Neighbourhood may apply for street names which may include a special colour scheme
or identifying logo on a standard street name sign blank, with minimum 4 inch reflective lettering,
Schedule B lists approved areas,
4.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM
Guides signs shall be manufactured and erected by the City of Windsor Traffic Engineering Department at
the applicant's cost:
It shall be clearly understood by the applicant that if it shall subsequently be determined that the conditions
originally warranting the erection of special guide no longer exist, that permission may be withdrawn and
the signs removed at the applicant's cost.
All applications shall be reviewed by the Commissioner of Traffic Engineering and the Genera]
Manager of the Convention & Visitor's Bureau, with approval by City Council.