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:

Permanent Sign Application

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:

  • the dimensions of the proposed sign
  • the location of the sign on the building or structure
  • the location of the sign on the property in relation to other structures, streets and setbacks
  • information about the sign mounting including the support framework and the attachments to the building

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
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.
For signs which project over or are located on municipal property:
DescriptionCost
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
Fees for application for a variance to the Sign By-law:
DescriptionCost
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.