Signs
All Signs Must Comply with the Sign Bylaw
Keeping the District of Summerland clean and litter free of unwanted signage and advertising is always a concern to our residents. To ensure that unwanted signs are not posted everywhere, Council enacted a Sign Bylaw to regulate the types of signs permitted.
A permit is required for the installation of new signage.
Sign Bylaw 2013-026, regulates the types of signs posted throughout the city. This includes the following:
Examples of Regulations:
- Permit applications
- Location of signs
- Zoning category and duration
- Penalties for contraventions signage
- Size of the signage - area, height, setbacks
Examples of Signs
- Sandwich board signs
- Window
- Changeable copy
- New development or Construction
- Inflatable and portable
Sign Bylaw No. 2013-026 Consolidated to April 11, 2022
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Signage - Building Bulletin 2026-03
New Sign Application
To apply for a new sign permit application, you can print out an application and bring it to Municipal Hall or visit the District's Online Application Portal, and click on "Apply for a Building Permit" under "Building Department". For application type, click on "Sign". See images below:
