Bylaw bl-2006-0062
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
IN THE
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
BY-LAW NO. 2006- 0062 (PUT-1)
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BEING A BY-LAW TO PROHIBIT AND REGULATE THE
ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVERTISING
DEVICES WITHIN THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
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Whereas the Ontario Municipal Act 2001, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws for the purpose
of prohibiting and regulating the erection and maintenance
of advertising devices.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
GEORGINA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.0 SHORT TITLE
This by-law may be known and cited as the "sign by-
law".
2.0 DEFINITIONS
A-FRAME SIGN or SANDWICH BOARD SIGN, means a portable
sign normally two sided that is self-supported on the
ground, or a "Tee" framed sign with the base of the
"Tee" self supported on the ground.
AWNING SIGN, means copy painted or affixed flat to the
surface of a roof-like cover extending over or before
a door, wall or window, acting as a shelter, that is
attached to a building or structure and composed of
non-rigid materials except for the supporting
framework.
BANNER, means a portable sign made of cloth, plastic
or similar lightweight non-rigid material.
BILLBOARD, means a ground sign having a maximum of two
(2) sign faces erected and maintained by a person
engaged in the sale or rental of space thereon to a
clientele for advertising of products or services from
a premises other than the sign location.
CANOPY SIGN, means copy painted or affixed flat to a
structure of rigid materials that projects
horizontally from the exterior face of a building wall
that may provide protection or shelter from the
weather.
DOUBLE FACED SIGN, means a sign having a maximum of
two (2) identical sign faces of equal area and
proportions and mounted exactly back to back on the
same sign structure.
ELECTION SIGN, means any sign advertising or promoting
the election of a political party or candidate for
public office in a federal, provincial or municipal
election.
FASCIA SIGN or SIGN BOX, means a sign intended to be
part of the architectural design of a building and
attached and parallel to the building wall, normally
above the doors and windows, that projects not more
than 45 centimetres (18") from the wall face.
GROUND SIGN or PYLON SIGN, means a free standing sign
with a maximum of two (2) sign faces of rigid material
in a fixed location wholly supported by uprights or
braces or mounted on a structural base placed in or
upon the ground.
HIGHWAY, means a highway as defined in the Highway
Traffic Act, as amended.
ILLUMINATED SIGN, means a sign that uses direct,
indirect, internal or external artificial
illumination.
INFLATABLE SIGN or BALLOON SIGN, means a portable sign
designed to be inflated and tethered to the ground, a
building, structure or other similar support.
MOBILE SIGN or TRAILER SIGN, means a portable sign
with a maximum of two (2) sign faces, not exceeding
4.5 square metres (48 sq. ft.) per sign face designed
to be capable of being readily moved from one location
to another and usually built on a trailer or other
solid platform that may include wheels.
MURAL, means any type of display or artistic endeavour
applied as paint, film or other covering to an
external wall or other integral part of a building or
structure that does not include any words or
commercial advertising or any other promotional
message or content including logos and trademarks.
OWNER, means the owner, lessee or occupier of the lot
or premises upon which a sign is located.
PERMANENT SIGN, means any sign other than a portable
sign such as wall signs and ground signs.
PERSON, means an individual, business, firm,
corporation, association, partnership or sole
proprietorship.
PORTABLE SIGN or TEMPORARY SIGN, means a sign that is
not permanently affixed and is specifically designed
to be moved from one location to another and includes
signs commonly known as A-frames, mobiles, inflatable
devices and banners.
PREMISES, means a lot under registered ownership and
includes all buildings and structures thereon.
PROJECTING SIGN, means a sign that projects
horizontally at a right angle from and is supported by
a wall of a building.
REAL ESTATE SIGN, means a sign advertising the sale,
rental, or lease of a single lot or premises upon
which the sign is located.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SIGN, means a sign advertising
the sale of lots, units or houses within a plan of
subdivision but does not include a real estate sign.
REFACING, means a change of the sign message from the
message previously displayed provided that the
structure, location and size of the sign remain the
same.
SHOPPING CENTRE, means two or more commercial
establishments on a lot utilized, developed and
managed as a single operating unit for which parking
is provided in common off-street areas.
SIGHT TRIANGLE, means the area of a corner lot which
is formed by measuring from the projected point of
intersection of the two highway curbs or railroad
right-of-way abutting the front and exterior side lot
lines at a distance as follows:
Where the Town highway lines intersect:
In a residential zone 6 metres (20')
In a commercial or institutional zone 9 metres (30')
In all other zones 15 metres (50')
Where the Town highway lines intersect:
A regional highway 15 metres (50')
Where a regional highway lines intersect:
A regionalhighway 30 metres (100')
Where a railroad right-of-way intersects a
highway line:
At Pefferlaw Road 15 metres (50')
ll other highway intersections 45 metres (150')
Notwithstanding the above, where one of the
intersecting highways is a provincial or regional
highway, and the provincial or the regional
setback is less than those set forth above, the
lesser standard shall apply.
SIGN, means any advertising device including its
structure and other component parts, such as a notice,
banner, landscaping, symbol, fence, inflatable device,
statute or any surface or medium upon which
advertisement appears that is used or is capable of
being used to attract attention to a specific subject
matter or to convey information to the public.
SIGN FACE, means the total area used, or capable of
being used, for the display of a message or other form
of advertising.
SOFFIT SIGN, means a sign mounted to the underside of
a projecting canopy or soffit and parallel to the wall
from which the canopy projects.
UNSIGHTLY, means but is not limited to, rusty
components, peeling paint, faded sign face, general
state of being incomplete, in a dilapidated condition
or contents that are obscene or offensive.
WALL SIGN, means a sign of rigid material that is
attached and parallel to, or painted on, an exterior
wall of any structure, building, fence or trailer that
projects not more than 45 centimetres (18") from the
wall.
3.0 NO PERMIT REQUIRED
The following signs shall be permitted in all zones in
the Town of Georgina, unless otherwise stated, and
shall not be counted when calculating the number of
signs permitted for any lot or premises. All signs
permitted under the provisions of this section shall
comply with all other provisions specified within this
by-law:
3.1 A sign stating only the name, address and
profession, including listing the services being
offered, of a resident or occupant not exceeding
0.6 square metres (6.5 sq. ft.) per sign face,
but must not include any commercial advertising.
3.2 "No Trespassing" sign or other similar type
of sign regulating the use of a lot or premises
not exceeding 0.2 square metres (2.2 sq. ft.) per
sign face.
3.3 Real estate signs not exceeding 0.6 square
metres (6.5 sq. ft.) per sign face in a
residential zone and 3 square metres (32 sq. ft.)
per sign face in other zones. Such real estate
signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after
the premises advertised has been sold, rented or
leased.
3.4 Signs regulating on-premises traffic,
parking or other directions such as lavatory
facilities, telephone, signs denoting other
sections of a building such as shipping, office,
etc., which do not exceed 0.6 square metres (6.5
sq. ft.) per sign face, but must not include any
commercial advertising.
3.5 Government or railway signs containing no
commercial advertising, such as traffic signs,
railroad crossing signs, safety signs, signs
identifying only the name of public schools, high
schools and public buildings, and signs of a
similar nature.
3.6 Memorial signs, tablets or other signs
denoting the date of erection of buildings
attached to the wall of a building or structure.
3.7 A wall or A-frame sign not exceeding 1.5
square metres (16 sq. ft.) per sign face, or a
flag, banner or pennant of any religious or
charitable organization may be displayed for a
period of thirty (30) days for a special event
and shall be removed within twenty-four (24)
hours of the completion of the event.
3.8 A banner sign, except as provided for in
subsection 3.7, not exceeding
1.5 square metres (16 sq. ft.) per sign face.
3.9 One (1) sign only, not exceeding 6 square metres
(64 sq. ft.) per sign face, incidental to
building construction within the building site.
Such signs shall not be erected prior to commencement of
the construction and must be removed
when the construction is complete
or discontinued for a period exceeding sixty (60) days.
3.10 Election signs shall be permitted between the
close of nominations and seven (7) days after the
close of the election.
3.11 Signs not exceeding 1.5 square metres (16
sq. ft.) per sign face which advertise auctions
or special events of a charitable or public
service organization, may be displayed for a
maximum period of thirty (30) days and shall be
removed within twenty-four (24) hours following
the completion of the event.
3.12 Signs not exceeding 1.5 square metres (16 sq.
ft.) per sign face for the sale of edible farm
produce grown on the same premises to a maximum
of two (2) signs. Such signs shall be removed
within twenty-four (24) hours of the date when
the advertised produce ceases to be available for
sale.
3.13 One (1) sign per premises or lot, not exceeding
1.5 square metres (16 sq. ft.) per sign
face, advertising special community events of
limited duration not associated with a charitable or public
service organization, such as a new
business opening, home shows, trade or craft
shows, may be displayed for a maximum period of thirty
(30) days and shall be removed within twenty-four (24)
hours following the completion of
the event.
3.14 One (1) portable sign per lot incidental to
home repairs etc. not exceeding 0.6
square metres (6.5 sq. ft.) only during the time
that the contractor is on site.
3.15 Murals that have been approved by the
Town and do not include any commercial
advertising.
3.16 A sign that was lawfully erected or displayed on
the day this by-law came into force if
the sign is not substantially altered, and the
maintenance and repair of the sign or a change in the message or
contents displayed shall be deemed not in itself to constitute a
substantial alteration.
3.17 A-frame signs at shopping centers in
commercial zones only not exceeding 0.6 square
metres (6.5 sq. ft.) per sign face provided they
comply with all other provisions of this by-law.
3.18 Awning signs and canopy signs as defined.
3.19 Refacing of any permanent sign as defined for an
existing business.
3.20 Changes in tenancy only, of a ground sign in
shopping centers, containing a tenant directory.
4.0 PROHIBITED SIGNS
No person shall erect, install, post, display,
maintain or keep on any lot or premises any of the
following types of signs:
4.1 A portable sign that incorporates in any manner
any flashing or moving illumination that varies
in intensity or that varies in colour, or signs
that have any visible moving parts, visible
mechanical movement of any description or other
apparent movement achieved by electrical
pulsations or by actions of normal wind currents,
with the exception of signs that indicate time or
temperature, provided such sign is not prohibited
by any other provision of this by-law.
4.2 A sign that by reason of size, location, content, colouring
or manner of illumination interferes with the safe sight
distance or obstructs the vision of motorists or pedestrians or
obstructs or detracts from the visibility or effectiveness of
any traffic sign or control device on any highway.
4.3 A sign that makes use of words such as "STOP",
"LOOK", "ONE WAY", "DANGER", "YIELD", or any
similar words, phrases, symbols, lights or
characters that may interfere with, mislead or
confuse motorists.
4.4 A sign that obstructs or interferes with ingress
or egress from a fire escape door, window or
building exit.
4.5 Obsolete sign that advertises a business that is
no longer operating and/or a product no longer
being sold.
4.6 A sign on public property or public rights-of-way or that
extends over public highways or public rights-of-way unless a
government sign, railway sign or an election sign.
4.7 A sign painted on, attached to, or supported by a
tree, stone, utility pole or other natural
object.
4.8 A sign erected in part or entirely on the roof of
a building or structure.
4.9 A sign located within a sight triangle as
defined.
4.10 A sign that obstructs a parking space or utilizes
such parking space for the purposes of locating
such sign.
4.11 A sign attached to a canopy except a canopy sign
and a soffit sign.
4.12 Any sign displaying information that
would aid or abet the contravention of any zoning
or other by-law, government legislation, or that
would identify, advertise or provide information
in relation to a use or occupancy not permitted
by the zoning by-law.
4.13 A sign attached, affixed or displayed
on a vehicle or trailer that is parked or located
for the primary purpose of displaying said sign
or advertisement.
4.14 A sign that interferes with pedestrian walkways.
4.15 A sign that is unsafe, dangerous, unsightly, in
poor working order or in a poor state of repair.
4.16 A sign painted directly on a fence or
building other than an approved mural.
4.17 An Illuminated sign light source that is not shielded by
opaque material whereby bulbs, floodlights or tubes are visible
on properties other than the property that the sign is located.
5.0 PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Every person applying for a sign permit shall provide
and ensure that:
5.1 An application form completed in it's
entirety for each requested sign including the
name of the applicant, the property owner and the
company or person who will be erecting the sign.
5.2 Where the applicant is not the owner of the
lot or premises, the application shall include
written authorization from the owner of the lot
or premises granting permission.
5.3 A site plan indicating the location of all
highway lines, boundaries of the lot or premises
and the location of the sign upon the lot in
relation to other buildings thereon, the location
of any buildings having a residential use therein
located on any adjoining lots and any adjoining
lots zoned residential are to be identified.
5.4 Drawings of, and such information with
respect to, any building upon which it is
proposed to locate the sign as may be necessary
to determine the sign area permitted and whether
the structure of such building will carry the
additional loads as required by the Ontario
Building Code, as amended.
5.5 Complete drawings and specifications covering the
construction of the sign and its supporting
framework, the proposed advertising and the
identification of materials to be used in its
construction.
5.6 All required sign permit fees are paid
as specified in Schedule "A" of this by-law
including an additional $75.00 fee payable for
signs erected before the sign permit has been
issued.
5.7 Where an application submitted under
this section remains incomplete or inactive for a
period of six (6) months, the application is
deemed to have been abandoned and shall be
cancelled without notice and all fees paid shall
not be refunded.
5.8 Where the permit has been issued as a
result of false or misleading statements or
undertakings in the application the permit may be
revoked.
5.9 All materials incorporated into a sign shall
comply with all requirements of the Ontario
Building Code, as amended.
5.10 No sign materials that lessen the fire
resistance of a wall by creating a bridge effect
between the wall components for fire separations
shall be used or mounted on any portion of an
exterior wall or a building or structure where
non-combustible construction is required.
5.11 Where applicable every sign shall comply
with all the governing requirements of the
appropriate hydro authority.
5.12 Signs and their structural members shall be designed to
have structural capacity to resist safely and effectively all
effects of loads and influence from the environment that may be
expected and shall, in any case, satisfy the requirements of the
Ontario Building Code, as amended.
5.13 Signs to be erected adjacent to provincial or regional
highways must obtain any necessary permits or approvals where
applicable.
6.0 APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE GRANTED BY COUNCIL
6.1 Every person that requires a minor variance from
the provisions contained in this by-law shall
complete and file with the By-law Division, an
application for such minor variance(s) from the
requirements herein. Town Council will review
such application and by resolution may refuse to
grant the relief or may grant the relief with or
without modifications.
6.2 A non-refundable application fee as provided in Schedule
"A" of this by-law must accompany the aforementioned
application.
6.3 When considering the minor variance, Council
shall give the applicant and any person opposed
to the application an opportunity to be heard.
6.4 Any breach of the terms, conditions or
modifications granted by Council shall render the
minor variance null and void.
7.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL SIGNS
7.1 WALL SIGNS
A) No wall sign or any part thereof, shall
project more than 45 centimetres (18") from
the wall upon which it is attached.
B) No wall sign shall, either
vertically or horizontally, extend beyond
the extremities of the wall to which it is
attached.
C) No wall sign shall be
permitted above the ground floor level of
the premises having direct public access
unless the business occupies the entire
building up to the level to which the sign
is to be located.
7.2 GROUND SIGNS
A) No ground sign shall be located at a
distance of less than 1.5 metres (5') or the
height of the sign, whichever is greater,
away from any common lot boundary with an
adjacent lot.
B) No ground sign shall be located within 400
metres (1,310') of any common lot boundary
with an adjacent lot permitting a
residential use, having a sign area of 10
square metres (108 sq. ft.) per sign face or
larger.
C) No ground sign including any part of its
structure shall be located closer than 1
metre (3'-3") to any driveway. A curb 15
centimetres (6") to 20 centimetres (8") in
height shall be constructed around the
ground sign and 1 metre (3'-3") from its
base where it is located in a parking area
or adjacent to a driveway.
D) No ground sign or any part of its structure
shall be located less than 3 metres (10')
from the lot line immediately adjacent to a
highway unless specified otherwise by either
the Region of York or the Province of
Ontario as the case may be. On regional and
provincial highways the authority having
jurisdiction may require the use of the road
allowance in excess of 3 metres (10')
whereby the sign in question must be
relocated as required at the expense of the
sign owner.
E) No ground sign shall be located within 15
metres (50') of an intersection.
F) A separation distance of not less than 8
metres (26') shall be provided between the
sign and any other sign or building on the
lot.
G) A separation distance of not less than 20
metres (65') shall be provided between the
sign and any government sign located on the
same side of the highway.
H) A maximum of one (1) sign shall be permitted
per lot, however where the lot has two (2)
or more road frontages a maximum of two (2)
signs shall be permitted, but not on the
same road frontage.
I) No more than one (1) ground sign shall be
attached to the supporting structure. A
double faced ground sign, other than a
billboard, shall contain identical messages
on both sides. Double faced billboards may
contain non-identical messages on either
side.
J) A maximum of twenty-five (25) billboards
shall be permitted within the Town.
7.3 SOFFIT SIGNS
A) No portion of any soffit sign
shall be less than 2.5 metres (8') above the
finished grade or floor level immediately
below such sign.
B) No soffit sign shall be located
above the first storey of any building.
C) No soffit sign shall be closer
than 60 centimetres (24") from the outer
edge of a canopy upon which it is mounted.
D) No soffit sign shall have a
vertical dimension greater than 40
centimetres (16") and a horizontal dimension
greater than 2 metres (6'-6").
7.4 A-FRAME SIGNS
A) The number of A-frame signs
permitted on a lot, except as provided for
in section 8.8, shall be calculated in
accordance with the highway frontage as
follows:
Metres (feet)of highway frontage Number of signs
15 (50') - 50 (165') 1
51 (168') - 100 (328') 2
101(332') - 300 (984') 3
301(988') or more 4
B) No A-frame sign shall be located
less than 3 metres (10') from the lot line
immediately adjacent to a Town highway or a
regional or provincial highway unless
specified otherwise by either the Region of
York or the Province of Ontario as the case
may be. On all highways the authority having
jurisdiction may require the use of the road
allowance in excess of 3 metres (10')
whereby the sign in question must be
relocated as required at the expense of the
sign owner.
C) No A-frame sign shall be located within 15 metres
(50') of a traffic light.
D) The maximum number of A-frame signs
permitted on any lot shall decrease by one
(1) for every mobile sign located thereon.
E) No A-frame sign shall exceed 1.5 square
metres (16 sq. ft.) per sign face.
F) No A-frame sign shall be located within 8
metres (26') of another A-frame or mobile
sign located on the same lot.
G) Permits shall be issued in time
increments of 30, 60 or 90 day occasions to
a maximum of 240 cumulative days per lot per
calendar year. Permits may be issued
consecutively provided there are no other
completed applications for other premises on
the same lot.
7.5 MOBILE SIGNS
A) The number of mobile signs
permitted on a lot shall be calculated in
accordance with the following provisions:
i) one (1) mobile sign shall be permitted on a
lot with a highway frontage of no less than 15
metres (50').
ii) one (1) additional mobile sign shall be
permitted on a lot containing more than eight (8)
business premises.
iii) one (1) additional mobile sign shall be
permitted on a lot having a highway frontage of more than 150
metres (492').
iv) one (1) additional mobile sign shall be
permitted on a lot that abuts two or more highways providing the
highway frontage for each highway is more than 30 metres (100').
B) No mobile sign shall exceed a height of 2.5
metres (8') from the finished grade.
C) No mobile sign shall exceed 4.5 square
metres (48 sq. ft.) per sign face.
D) No mobile sign shall be located less than 3
metres (10') from any common lot boundary with an adjacent lot,
except where the adjacent lot is zoned for residential use and
in such cases the sign shall be located no less than 6 metres
(20') from the side or rear lot line of the lot upon which it is
located.
E) No mobile sign shall be located less than 3
metres (10') from the lot line immediately adjacent to a Town
highway or a regional or provincial highway unless specified
otherwise by either the Region of York or the Province of
Ontario as the case may be. On all highways the authority having
jurisdiction may require the use of the road allowance in excess
of 3 metres (10') whereby the sign in question must be relocated
as required at the expense of the sign owner.
F) No mobile sign shall be
located within 15 metres (50') of a ground
sign or a wall sign located at a height
greater than 3 metres (10') from the
finished grade.
G) No mobile sign shall be
located within 3 metres (10') of a driveway.
H) No mobile sign shall be
located within 8 metres (26') of an A-frame
sign or another mobile sign located on the
same lot.
I) Every mobile sign must be
accessory to a use conducted upon the lot
that it is located.
J) Permits shall be
issued in time increments of 30, 60 or 90
day occasions to a maximum of 240 cumulative
days per lot per calendar year. Permits may
be issued consecutively provided there are
no other completed applications for other
premises on the same lot.
7.6 BANNERS
A) No more than two (2) banners shall be
displayed at any one time on the same lot or
premises.
B) The maximum number of banners permitted on a
lot shall decrease by one (1) for every A-
frame or mobile sign in use upon the lot.
C) Where a banner is attached to the building
of a single premise, the banner shall not be
greater in size than 25% of the wall space
or 10 square metres (108 sq. ft.), whichever
is the lesser amount.
D) Where a banner is
attached to the building of a multi use
premises, the banner shall not be greater in
size than 25% of the wall space for the
single premises to which the sign refers or
10 square metres (108 sq. ft.) whichever is
the lesser amount.
E) The sign area of a banner shall
not exceed 10 square metres (108 sq. ft.)
per sign face.
F) A banner shall not exceed a height of 7
metres (23') from the finished grade.
G) No banner shall be located less than 3
metres (10') plus the length of the banner
from any common lot boundary with an
adjacent lot.
H) No banner shall be located within 8
metres (26') plus the length of the banner
from any common lot boundary with an
adjacent lot permitting a residential use.
I) No banner sign shall be located within 15
metres (50') of a ground sign or a wall sign
located at a height greater than 3 metres
(10') from the finished grade.
J) No banner sign shall be
located within 3 metres (10') of a driveway.
K) No banner sign shall be
located within 8 metres (26') of another
portable sign located on the same lot.
L) Every banner shall be accessory to a
use conducted upon the lot that it is
located.
M) Permits shall be issued in time
increments of 30, 60 or 90 day occasions to
a maximum of 240 cumulative days per lot per
calendar year.
N) Permits may be issued consecutively
provided there are no other completed
applications for other premises on the same
lot.
O) Every banner shall be securely affixed
to withstand extreme weather conditions.
7.7 INFLATABLE SIGNS
A) Every inflatable sign shall be accessory to
a use conducted upon the lot that it is
located.
B) Permits shall be issued in time increments
of 30, 60 or 90 day occasions to a maximum
of 240 days per lot per calendar year.
C) Inflatable signs shall not be considered
roof signs.
D) Inflatable signs shall not be placed on or
tethered from a parking space, aisle or
pedestrian area.
E) Inflatable signs shall comply with the
relevant location and height restrictions
provided for in this by-law.
F) Power cords and/or supporting devices for
inflatable signs shall not be placed on or
over parking or pedestrian areas.
G) Permits may be issued consecutively provided
there are no other completed applications
for other premises on the same lot.
8.0 PROVISIONS IN SPECIFIED ZONES
8.1 ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES
In addition to the signs permitted in section 3.0
of this by-law, the following signs are also
permitted for legal non-conforming uses located
within a residential zone:
A) One (1) ground sign not exceeding
a height of 2 metres (6'-6") and a sign area
of 0.8 square metres (8.6 sq. ft.) per sign
face or one (1) wall sign not exceeding a
sign area of 1.5 square metres (16 sq. ft.)
per sign face shall be permitted on a lot
occupied by a legal non-conforming use.
B) In multiple occupancy buildings,
one (1) additional wall sign shall be
permitted per premises. Such sign shall not
exceed 1.5 square metres (16 sq. ft.) per
sign face.
8.2 RESIDENTIAL (ER/R/R1/R2) ZONES
Only those signs permitted in section 3.0 of this
by-law are permitted in a residential
(ER/R/R1/R2) zone.
8.3 RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONES
In addition to the signs permitted in section 3.0
of this by-law, the following signs containing no
commercial advertising shall be permitted in a
residential (R3) zone:
A) One (1) ground sign per lot, not exceeding a height of 2
metres (6'-6") and 1.2 square metres (13 sq. ft.) per sign face,
identifying only the building on which the sign is located.
B) One (1) wall sign located at the ground floor level of a
building, not exceeding 1.2 square metres (13 sq. ft.) per sign
face identifying only the building.
8.4 SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
In addition to the signs permitted in sections
3.0 and 7.0 of this by-law, the following
provisions shall apply to all signs located in a
commercial zone:
A) WALL SIGNS
i) Wall signs shall not exceed twenty-five
per cent (25%) of the area of the wall to
which the sign is attached in the storey in
which the sign is located. In buildings of
multiple occupancy and/or shopping centres,
the signs shall
be of uniform height and shall be a part of
the design of the building. Wall area is
the area of the wall containing only the
premises to which the sign refers.
ii) In addition, one (1) temporary sign may
be attached to the inside of the windows.
Such sign shall not exceed 1 square metre
(10 sq. ft.) per 3 metres (10') of window
space upon which such sign is located to a
maximum sign area of 5 square metres (54 sq.
ft.) per sign face for each premises.
B) PROJECTING SIGNS
i) No projecting signs shall be larger
than 1.5 square metres (16 sq. ft.) per sign
face.
ii) No portion of any projecting sign shall
be less than 2.5 metres (8') above the
finished grade or floor level immediately
below.
iii) Only one (1) projecting sign shall be
permitted per lot.
C) GROUND SIGNS
i) No ground sign shall be larger than 7.5
square metres (80 sq. ft.) per sign face,
for lots up to 90 metres (295') of highway
frontage, plus 1 square metre (10 sq. ft.)
for each 40 metres (130') of highway
frontage in excess of 90 metres (295') to a
maximum of 10 square metres (108 sq. ft.)
per sign face.
ii) No ground sign shall exceed a maximum
height of 7.5 metres (25') from the finished
grade level at the base of the supporting
structure of the sign.
D) SOFFIT SIGNS
i) Where there is more than one (1) soffit
sign, all the soffit signs shall be of
uniform size.
ii) One (1) soffit sign shall be permitted per premises.
E) MOBILE SIGNS
A mobile sign may be erected on a property
with a single business on a permanent basis
in accordance with Schedule "A" providing
all other provisions of this by-law are met.
8.5 SIGNS PERMITTED FOR SHOPPING CENTRES IN
COMMERCIAL ZONES
The following provisions shall apply to signs
where the lot is a commercial zone, and utilized
as a shopping centre:
A) No ground sign shall be larger
than 10 square metres (108 sq. ft.) per sign
face for lots with 90 metres (295') of
frontage or less, plus 5 square metres (54
sq. ft.) for every 40 metres (130') of
highway frontage to a maximum of 20 square
metres (215 sq. ft.) per sign face.
B) No ground sign shall exceed a
maximum height of 7.5 metres (25') from the
finished grade level at the base of the
supporting structure of the sign.
C) Shopping centres may be
permitted one entrance and one (1) exit
sign at each entrance and each sign shall
not exceed 1 square metre (10 sq. ft.) per
sign face and shall not exceed 2 metres (6'-
6") in height.
D) A-frame signs not exceeding
0.6 square metres (6.5 sq. ft.) are allowed
only during business hours devoid of sign
permit fees providing all other provisions
of this by-law are met.
E) In new shopping centers only,
the property owner is responsible to secure
all permanent, A-frame and mobile sign
permits that will be issued on a permanent
basis. Allocation of A-frame and mobile
signs is at the property owner's discretion.
Sign permits will only be issued where all
other provisions of this by-law are met.
8.6 SIGNS PERMITTED FOR SERVICE
STATIONS AND GAS BARS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
In addition to the signs permitted in section 7.0
the following signs shall also be permitted in
association with service stations and gas bars:
A) Gas price signs not exceeding 1
square metre (10 sq. ft.) per sign face, to
a maximum of two (2) signs, shall be
permitted on the fascia of a canopy
associated with pump islands provided that
such sign is an integral part of the canopy
design and does not extend beyond the
fascia.
B) Signs customarily displayed on
gasoline pumps that are an integral part of
the pump design.
8.7 SIGNS PERMITTED IN INDUSTRIAL,
INSTITUTIONAL, RURAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONES
The following provisions shall
apply to all signs located within industrial,
institutional, rural and open space zones:
A) WALL SIGNS
Wall signs shall not exceed twenty-five per
cent (25%) of the area of the wall that the
sign is attached on the storey that the sign
is located. In buildings of multiple
occupancy, the signs shall be of uniform
height and shall be part of the design of
the building. Wall area is the area of the
wall containing only the building or
premises to which the sign refers.
B) GROUND SIGNS
i) No ground sign shall be larger than 10
square metres (108 sq. ft.) per sign face
for a lot with 90 metres (295') of frontage
or less, plus 5 square metres (54 sq. ft.)
for every 40 metres (130') of highway
frontage to a maximum of 20 square metres
(215 sq. ft.) per sign face.
ii) No ground sign shall exceed a maximum
height of 7.5 metres (25') from the finished
grade level at the base of the supporting
structure of the sign.
iii) A separation distance of not less than
400 metres (1,310'), measured in a straight
line, shall be provided between ground signs
having a sign area of more than 10 square
metres (108 sq. ft.) per sign face located
on the same side of the highway.
8.8 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SIGNS
The following provisions shall apply to all real
estate development signs:
A) Such signs shall only be located
within the subdivision and/or development
where lots, units or houses are being
offered for sale.
B) Such signs shall advertise only
the subdivision or the development that the
sign is located and not the sale of lots,
units or houses elsewhere or the realtor's,
developer's or landowner's business in
general.
C) No sign shall exceed 20 square metres
(215 sq. ft.) per sign face, except as
provided for in subsection (vi), and the
total signage of all signs within the
subdivision or the development, except as
provided for in subsection (vii) and (viii),
shall not exceed:
i) 40 square metres (430 sq. ft.) where the
number of houses or units to be built within
that phase of the subdivision or development
is twenty (20) or less.
ii) 60 square metres (645 sq. ft.)
where the number of houses or units to be
built within that phase of the subdivision
or development is more than twenty (20) and
less than one hundred (100).
iii) 100 square metres (1,075 sq. ft.)
where the number of houses or units to be
built within that phase of the subdivision
or development over one hundred (100) or
more.
iv) No two (2) signs, exceeding 10
square metres (108 sq. ft.) per sign face,
shall be closer to each other than 50 metres
(165') measured in a straight line between
the signs.
v) Where any subsequent phase of the
same subdivision or development has less
houses or units to be built than a preceding
phase of the same subdivision or
development, the signage permitted for the
largest phase shall apply.
vi) Wall signs painted or located on a
building, pavilion or trailer being used as
a sales office may exceed 20 square metres
(215 sq. ft.) per sign face.
vii) One (1) real estate sign or A-frame
sign, not exceeding 1.5 square metres (16
sq. ft.) per sign face shall be permitted on
each residential or development lot or
proposed residential or development lot
intended for private ownership, providing no
such sign shall be located on any lands that
are to be conveyed to the Town or that may
form part of a municipal highway.
viii) One (1) ground sign, not
exceeding 10 square metres (108 sq. ft.) per
sign face, and a maximum of three (3) A-
frame signs not exceeding 1.5 square metres
(16 sq. ft.) per sign face, shall be
permitted on the same lot as a model home.
ix) The signs referred to in
subsection (viii) may be transferred from
one model home lot to another model home lot
within the same subdivision or development,
providing that such signs are in compliance
with the application previously approved.
D) A wall sign painted on, or affixed
to, the side of a building, structure, fence
or trailer shall constitute one (1) sign for
each side of the building, structure, fence
or trailer with a sign thereon.
E) A wall sign painted on, or affixed
to, the side of a building, structure or
trailer shall only be permitted when such
building, structure, or trailer is being
used as a sales office.
F) Such signs shall be removed when
seventy-five per cent (75%) of the lots in
the subdivision or development have been
built upon, except as may be provided by
agreement with the Town of Georgina.
G) No part of the sign shall be more
than 7.5 metres (25') above grade.
H) Signs shall be permitted outside
the subdivision or development if the number
of houses or units to be constructed within
that phase of the subdivision or development
is a minimum of twenty (20) and such signs
comply with the following provisions:
i) Signs shall only be located on the
same lot as the sales office.
ii) A maximum of two (2) ground signs,
excluding a wall sign, having a maximum sign
area of 20 square metres (215 sq. ft.) per
sign face may be located in an industrial,
institutional, rural or open space zoning
area located no more than 2 kilometres (1.25
miles) from the subdivision or development
being advertised.
iii) Wall signs shall only be permitted when
painted or located on a building, pavilion
or trailer being used as a sales office.
iv) A maximum of three (3) A-frame
signs not exceeding 1.5 square metres (16
sq. ft.) per sign face.
v) No ground sign shall be erected in
a location that may obstruct the view of
traffic.
vi) The sign shall only make reference
to the subdivision or development to which
the permit relates.
vii) No ground sign shall be located
within 300 metres (984') of an adjacent lot
zoned for a residential use, having a sign
area of 10 square metres (108 sq. ft.) per
sign face or larger.
9.0 ENFORCEMENT
9.1 Where a sign(s) has been or is being erected in
breach of the provisions of this by-law,
employees of the Town may enter upon the land to
pull down and remove the sign(s) or do the
remedial work required.
9.2 Where Town employees enter upon land to pull down
and remove the sign(s) or undertake the remedial
work required, all expenses incurred shall be
paid by the owner of the lot or premises.
9.3 Where a sign is removed by Town employees the
sign shall be stored for a period of thirty (30)
days during which time the owner, or his agent,
may redeem the sign upon payment of the
prescribed fees.
9.4 Every sign removed by the Town shall be subject
to the prescribed fees for removal and storage as
outlined in Schedule "A" to this by-law.
9.5 Where a sign has been removed by the Town and
stored for a period of thirty (30) days and such
sign has not been redeemed, such sign may be
forthwith destroyed or otherwise disposed of by
the Town.
9.6 The provisions of this by-law may be enforced by
a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or a Police
Officer.
10.0 GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
10.1 No person shall cause, or permit the
erection, display, repair, replacement or
alteration of a sign without first obtaining a
permit from the Town of Georgina authorizing them
to do so.
10.2 No person shall upon obtaining a permit,
cause a sign to be erected, displayed, altered or
repaired contrary to the site plan or drawings
submitted in respect of which the permit was
issued.
10.3 Where a permit relies upon a specified time
period or expiry date, no person
shall erect or display a sign after the specified
time period or expiry date.
11.0 PENALTIES
Every person who contravenes any of the
provisions of this by-law, upon conviction, is guilty
of an offence and liable to a fine pursuant to the
Provincial Offences Act, as amended.
12.0 REPEALS
By-law 2005-0132 (PUT-1) is hereby repealed.
READ a first, second and third time and finally passed
on this 23rd day of May, 2006.
________________________
Robert A. Grossi, Mayor
________________________
Roland Chenier, Town Clerk
SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 2006-0062 (PUT-1)
SIGN PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
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Sign Fee Description Permit Fee
Permanent Sign $ 50 first sq. metre (non-refundable)
$ 10 ea. additional sq. metre or part
thereof ($100 minimum)
Permanent Sign erected without permit $ 75 in addition to permit fee
Permanent Sign refacing (new business) $ 50.00 (non-refundable)
Permanent Sign refacing (existing business) No fee required
Billboard $150 firstsq. metre (non-refundable)
$ 30 ea. additional sq. metre or part
thereof ($300 minimum)
Portable Sign $ 50 30 day permit
$100 60 day permit
$200 90 day permit
Mobile Sign on single occupancy commercial $ 50 firstsq. metre (non-refundable)
property only (permanent installation) $ 10 each additional sq. metre or part
thereof ($75 minimum)
A-frame & Mobile Signs in new shopping $50.00 first sq. metre (non-refundable)
centres only (permanent installation) $10 ea. additional sq.metreor part
thereof ($75 minimum)
Real Estate Development Sign Permanent Sign Fee applies
(other than below)
Real Estate Development Sign $250.00
(sign painted on a structure, fence, trailer,
pavilion, house)
Real Estate Sign Permanent Sign Fee applies if sign
exceeds:
i) 0.6 sq. metres on residential
zoned property
ii) 3.0 sq. metres in all other zones
Minor Variance Application Fee $150 (per application)
Sign Removal & Storage Fees $100 minimum removal cost or the
total of all costs involved in sign
removal, plus $10 storage charge
per day