London City Bylaws - Directional Signs
We all want to make sure that when we hold an Open House, the public can find it. To aid in that, we use directional signs, but you can't put them up just anywhere. We have City of London bylaws to follow!
Do you know where you can place your signs, or what type of signs you can use? Take this quick four-question quiz to find out!
Can you use illuminated directional signs? Yes or No
Table 7.5 - Temporary First Party Sidewalk Signs On Public Road Allowance
Illumination: Prohibited
How long can you have a directional sign out?
Table 7.5 - Temporary First Party Sidewalk Signs On Public Road Allowance
Permitted during business operation hours.
How far away from the sidewalks must the directional signs be?
Sign Location Restrictions
No part of any sidewalk sign shall:
i) be permitted on Public Road Allowance abutting a private property unless the entire building is located at a distance less than 1.0m from the front lot line;
I am required to have a permit for a directional sign. True or False?
3.5. Signs Not Requiring Permits
3.5.2 A permit is not required for the following signs, however these signs shall comply with all other requirements of this By-law, unless otherwise specifically provided:
a) real estate signs no greater than 5.0 square metres of sign face area;
b) real estate directional signs;
If you forget to remove your signs, or they are in violation of the bylaws, who takes them down?
3.12 Enforcement
3.12.5 Removal without Notice, City Property
Where a sign is erected or displayed on or over property owned by, or under the jurisdiction of, the City and not in accordance with the regulations of this By-law, the sign may be removed immediately by the City without notice or compensation.
3.12.6 Removal without Notice
Where a sign is displayed in contravention of this By-law, the Chief Building Official may immediately pull down or remove any sign that he/she determines constitutes a safety hazard or a safety concern without notice or compensation.
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Why not check out the City of London sign bylaws:
Sign By-law - S.-5868-183 | City of London
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Sign By-law - S.-5868-183 | City of London
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