Sign Variance Application

A Sign Variance is required when an applicant is unable to comply with the regulations of the Township’s Sign By-law.

The following variance applications are subject to Council approval:

  • An Unauthorized Sign as described in Section 5.2 of the Sign By-law
  • A reduction in distance required from a residential use for a digital sign or illuminated sign
  • A sign described in Section 5.8 (Heritage Properties) of the Sign By-law
  • Billboard variances and Electronic Billboards

All other variance requests are subject to staff approval. For fees associated with the Sign Variance Applications please review the Township’s User Fees and Charges By-law.

View the Township’s Permanent Sign & Sign Variance Guide for more information regarding types of permanent signs and the sign variance guide process.

Application Type

Applicant Information

Application Requirements

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Terms and Conditions

I understand that a variance application must be with respect to a single sign.

I understand additional information or studies may be required by the Sign Administrator and the applicant is responsible for the costs of the studies preparation and any cost associated with an external review as may be required.

I understand that an applicant may appeal the decision of the Sign Administrator to refuse a variance or approve a variance in part. The appeal shall be initiated by the applicant filing a written request for an appeal to Council with the Sign Administrator within seven (7) days of the service of the notice of decision outlined in Section 4.4.1(e). All applicable material provided to the Sign Administrator under Section 4.4.1(c) shall be placed before Council. On consideration of the appeal, Council retains authority to grant or refuse the Variance, in whole or part and Council decision is considered final.

Clear Signature

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the eligibility of a permit. The information is used for the purpose of processing this application and administering the temporary sign permit program and is maintained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions regarding the collection of this information may be directed to the Township Clerk’s office.

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