Election Signs

Basic facts about election signs

Here are some things you need to know about election signs:

• No election signs of any kind are permitted 45 days prior to Election Day.
• Election signs are restricted to designated arterial roadways only and are not permitted within road corridors abutting town owned facilities.
• Election signs cannot obstruct the view of pedestrians or drivers or obstruct the visibility of traffic signs.
• Election signs cannot be displayed along the frontage of properties where a cenotaph is located.
• Election signs cannot be placed within 10 metres of another election sign for the same candidate.
• Election signs must be removed within 72 hours of Election Day.
• Municipal Enforcement Services enforce election signs on the roadway. Failure to comply with the Sign By-law will result in the confiscation of signs. Signs will be stored in a secure compound and may be retrieved upon payment of a retrieval fee per sign, which will be deducted from your deposit. Appointments to retrieve elections signs can be made by calling ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601.
• A payment for each sign left on display 72 hours after Election Day will be deducted from your deposit.
• Refunds or applicable invoices to candidates will be issued by mail.
• Candidates must submit a deposit as listed in the Sign Permits Rates and Fees (pdf). 
• Any ground signs or fascia signs associated with your campaign office require a sign permit under the Town of Oakville’s Sign Bylaw 2018-153, as amended. It is your responsibility, and that of your campaign team or agents, to ensure all signage is erected, displayed, and maintained in full compliance with the bylaw. 
• Election signs may only be placed on designated arterial roadways once an election sign application and deposit have been received.