Election Signs

Candidates and their agents are responsible for following the requirements of the Sign By-law.

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 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).