The Sign By-law regulates the placement, size and appearance of signs in the Town of Orangeville. You need a sign permit for the following types of signs:
- permanent (ground signs, wall signs and land development signs)
- portable
- awnings and marquees that overhang the street
Apply for a sign permit
There are two types of sign permits, one for portable signs, and one for permanent signs.
The By-law Division accepts Portable and Temporary Sign Permit Applications. For inquires contact:
The online form is available below:
Portable Sign Permit Application
The By-law Division accepts Permanent Sign Applications. Please complete the form below and submit to:
We will review your applications to ensure that it meets the regulations in the Sign By-law.
Application details |
Along with your application, you will need to submit two sketches that include:
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Sign variances
If the proposed sign does not comply with the Sign By-law, you will need to complete a Sign Variance Application and submit it to [email protected] or drop it off to:
Bylaw Division
87 Broadway
Orangeville, ON
L9W 1K1
Please include all supporting documentation and fees with your application.
Fees
For signs not located on or projecting over municipal property:
Description | Cost |
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Sign face 1m2 or less | $50.00 per sign |
Sign face of greater than 1m2 | $50.00 per sign for the first 1m2, plus $25.00 per m2 beyond |
Portable temporary signs | $100.00 per sign per month |
Sandwich board signs | $75.00 per sign |
Development Signs | Initial fee of $1,000.00 per sign and an additional fee of $250.00 per sign for each year thereafter that the sign is still erected. |
Description | Cost |
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Sign face 1m2 or less | $100.00 per sign |
Sign face greater than 1m2 | $100.00 per sign for the first 1m2 of sign face, plus $25.00 per m2 beyond |
Portable temporary signs | $100.00 per sign per month |
Sandwich board signs | $75.00 per sign |
Sign face 1m2 or less | $50.00 per sign per address on any property located within the Heritage Sign Special Policy District and in the Downtown BIA |
Description | Cost |
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In addition to regular permit fee | $200.00 |
If required as an enforcement order or in the absence of a sign permit |
$300.00 |
Signs in a Heritage Conservation District
If a proposed sign will be located in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, you must comply with the regulations and guidelines set out for the heritage district.