Types of temporary signs
Gain a better understanding of the types of temporary signs, including election signs, that are defined and regulated in the Sign By-law and what types of signs, sizes and placements are allowed.
![Temporary A-frame sign Example of a temporary A-frame sign](/getmedia/9b9318e0-c737-43c8-83e3-8cc288b0f6f8/790-sign-permit-temporary-a-frame.jpg?width=790&height=550)
A-frame sign
A temporary, double-faced sign with no less than two sides of similar length forming its apex allowing it to stand on the ground, such as a sandwich board.
![Temporary advertising sign, third party Example of a temporary advertising sign, third party](/getmedia/04b2f006-108b-4e05-96f6-eb77127cee2a/790-sign-permit-temporary-advertising-third-party.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Advertising sign, third party
A sign that is owned and maintained for the purpose of renting or leasing of the sign face area for advertising purposes. Copy and/or advertisements on these signs should be occasionally substituted or replaced.
![Temporary banner, cross street Example of a temporary cross-street banner.](/getmedia/3d967442-a000-4955-b8c1-26ad5ad44197/790-sign-permit-temporary-banner-cross-street.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Banner sign, cross-street
A temporary double-or single-faced lightweight, open-web banner sign suspended across a street and mounted on poles designed to support this sign type.
![Temporary banner, light pole Example of a temporary light pole banner.](/getmedia/e531f99d-3fa0-40cc-b146-80190edf2afd/790-sign-permit-temporary-banner-light-pole.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Banner sign, light pole
A temporary double-or single-faced lightweight, open-web banner sign mounted on support arm(s) that are attached to an individual light pole located on private property.
![Temporary banner, projecting Example of a temporary projecting banner.](/getmedia/ef09a4ba-bd90-4742-b022-696222dcb18a/790-sign-permit-temporary-banner-projecting.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Banner sign, projecting
A temporary double-or single-faced lightweight, open-web banner sign mounted on support arms that are attached perpendicularly to an exterior building wall.
![Temporary banner, street light pole Example of a temporary street light pole banner.](/getmedia/3911e107-be35-461b-ade3-9eeb85f4e8cf/790-sign-permit-temporary-banner-street-light-pole.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Banner sign, street light pole
A temporary double or single-faced lightweight, open-web banner sign mounted on support arm(s) that are attached to an individual light pole or utility pole located on the municipal boulevard.
![Temporary banner, wall Example of a temporary wall banner.](/getmedia/e81cde1f-43d0-4cbb-aa27-234797c5ffe8/790-sign-permit-temporary-banner-wall.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Banner sign, wall
A temporary single-faced lightweight, open-web banner attached to and positioned parallel to an exterior building wall.
![Temporary charitable sign Example of a temporary charitable sign.](/getmedia/033c623f-47a6-42b2-a1a0-0e1d0e771611/790-sign-permit-temporary-charitable.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Charitable sign
A temporary double or single-faced sign located, installed, or displayed on private property to advertise non-profit or charitable event by a non-profit organization, charity, place of worship, or school board and does not promote a business or product.
![Temporary community mobile sign Example of a temporary community mobile sign.](/getmedia/a3d424ad-f784-4b39-8da3-b12088641f87/790-sign-permit-temporary-community-mobile.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Community mobile sign
A temporary double-faced sign issued to a charitable or not-for-profit group whose primary purpose is to provide recreational, cultural or community services to town residents.
![Temporary congratulatory sign Example of a temporary congratulatory sign.](/getmedia/d0ff265d-17cc-4616-aac4-33be6166bbfb/790-sign-permit-temporary-congratulatory.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Congratulatory sign
A temporary double or single-faced sign that promotes a private special occasion and does not contain a commercial message nor direct persons to a commercial enterprise.
![Temporary development ground sign Example of a temporary development ground sign.](/getmedia/ce97991d-3438-4e61-b468-70356dedcd71/790-sign-permit-temporary-development-ground.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Development sign, ground
A temporary double or single-faced ground sign that provides information promoting a development site or construction site as part of a plan of subdivision or a plan of condominium that has received draft approval, or the construction of a building or building complex.
![Temporary A-frame sign Example of a temporary A-frame sign](/getmedia/9b9318e0-c737-43c8-83e3-8cc288b0f6f8/790-sign-permit-temporary-a-frame.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Development sign, a-frame
A temporary, double-faced A-frame sign displayed on town property that directs attention to the sale of new dwelling units.
![Permanent election sign Example of a permanent election sign.](/getmedia/f560e6d7-e72c-49b3-9832-b8683a6239a1/790-sign-permit-permanent-election.jpg?width=790&height=550)
Election sign
A double or single-faced sign advertising or promoting the election of a political party or a candidate for public office in a federal, provincial or municipal election and includes signs promoting the position of a person registered to campaign with respect to a question on a ballot and third-party election signs.
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