Development Signs

The Sign Bylaw presently has a category called "Development Signs” that is
listed as a type of sign not requiring a permit. This refers to signs
that are placed as a requirement of all rezoning and development permit
applications to provide information about a proposed development.

As new developments or subdivisions get underway throughout the City, it
is common practice for the developer to erect large signs advertising the
project under construction, its agents and price ranges, and occasionally,
the architects and contractors. Signs of this type should be subject to a
Sign Permit to ensure that they are of an appropriate form and scale.

It is proposed, therefore, that the category of "Development Signs" be
re-defined to refer to advertising and marketing signs of new developments
cr subdivisions. The regulations currently found in Section 6.3(9) would
be moved to Division 4 of the Sign Bylaw so that Development Signs would
require a Sign Permit.

The current Section 6.3(9) regulating "Development Signs" would therefore
be replaced with a new section called "Development Application Signs"
referring specifically to Rezoning and Development Permit Application
Signs that must be placed as part of the application process. These signs
will not require permits.

Additional Amendments
Section 5.1 specifies the types of signs permitted in residential zones.
Currently, the Bylaw only permits Block Parent and Neighbourhood Watch
signs. It is recommended that this list be expanded to include
“Development Signs" and “Subdivision Entry Signs”.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed amendments to the Sign Bylaw are attached as Appendix I. The
changes would enable the City to better regulate these additional signs, which

are becoming more common as the City develops.

It is therefore recommended that the City proceed with amending the Sign

Bylaw as outlined in Appendix I.
Cn /
TOS,

Carlos Felipett /M.C.I.P.
Register nér; Director of Planning

Ji./ma

ID612/6-7

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