HomeMy Public PortalAbout1010-21 SIGNAGE BY-LAW (WARD 1)A BY-LAW RESPECTING SIGNAGE WITHIN THE TOWN OF SUSSEX
BY-LAW # 1010-21
The Council of the Municipality of the Town of Sussex, under authority vested in
it by Section 10 (1) d of the Local Governance Act, R.S.N.B. 2017, Chapter 18 and
amendments thereto, enacts as follows:
1 TITLE
This by-law may be cited as the Signage By -Law.
2 PURPOSE
The purposes of the following sign regulations are:
2,1 To promote the effective use of signs as a means of communication
to allow commercial business to clearly identify their places of
business;
2.2 To minimize the potential adverse affects of signage on private and
public property;
2.3 To address the issues of sign maintenance, repair, replacement, and
removal;
2.4 To enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this sign regulation;
and
2.5 To ensure that no sign may be placed, erected or displayed on any
land, building or structure, except in conformity with this By-law and
with a permit issued by the Building Inspector, except for signs
permitted in all Zones.
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3 DEFINITIONS
In this by-law,
(a) "Building Inspector" means a person appointed by Council as
Building Inspector;
(b) "Clerk" means the Clerk of the Town of Sussex;
(c) "Council" means the Council of the Town of Sussex;
(d) "Municipality" means the Town of Sussex;
(e) "Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Town of Sussex.
(f) "copy" means letters, characters, numbers or graphics which make
up the message on a sign but does not include background color.
(g) "copy area" means the area within a rectangle which encloses all of
the copy for one face of the sign.
(h) "Copy, manual changeable" means copy which can be changed
manually though the use of detachable letters, characters, numbers
or graphics.
(1)
',facade" means the exterior front face of / or side face of a building
or business premises, wherever is the face which the sign is to be
placed.
(j) "Grade" means the elevation adjacent to any sign or the elevation of
the finished ground surface directly below the sign.
(k) "height" means the vertical distance from grade to the top of the sign
or its supporting structure whichever is greater.
(1) "landscaped area" means the area of land which contains trees,
shrubs, flowers or other planted material and may include planter
boxes.
(m) "may" is construed as permissive.
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(n) "shall" is construed as mandatory.
(o) "Sight triangle" means the triangle at a street intersection that
is formed by connecting the following points: the point where
the street edge or curbs intersect at the apex and a point on each
street that is 7.5 metres from the intersection.
(p)
"sign" means any structure, device, light, painting or other
representation or natural object which is used to identify, advertise
or attract attention to any object, place, activity, person, institution,
organization, firm, group, commodity, profession, enterprise,
industry or business or which displays or includes any letter, work,
model, banner, flag, pennant, insignia, device or representation used
as an announcement, direction or advertisement and which is
intended to be seen from off the premises or from a parking lot,
except any "poster" which is affixed to the inside of a window or
glass door;
(q) "billboard sign" means a free-standing sign or fascia sign which is
not related to any business or use located on the lot;
(r) "canopy sign" means a sign attached to or forming part of a
permanent building projection, projecting or fixed structural
framework which extends outward from the exterior wall of a
building;
(s) `fascia sign" means a sign placed flat against the face of a building
and projecting not more than 0.5 metres;
(t) "free-standing sign" means a sign, other than a mobile or portable
sign or sandwich sign, supported independently of a building and
permanently fixed to the ground;
(u)
"illuminated sign" means a sign lighted from within the sign or by a
light shining externally upon the sign by design or intention but does
not include signs illuminated intermittently;
(v) "mobile and/or portable sign" means a structure which is located on
the ground but not permanently mounted on a foundation, which is
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capable of being easily relocated, which contains or holds a sign and
which may have one or more faces;
(w)
"mural" means a painting, design or artistic work applied to an
exterior wall surface or to a fence, for purposes other than
advertising.
(x) "projecting sign" means a sign attached to a building projecting more
than 0.5 metres but less than 2.0 metres for either illuminated or
non -illuminated signs with lettering not exceeding 36 centimetres in
height;
(y)
"painted wall sign" means a sign painted on the side or rear wall of
a building advertising goods, products or services but does not
include roof or fence surfaces.
(z) "sandwich sign" means a two-sided A -frame style, self-supporting
sign which is not permanently affixed to the ground and is designed
to be moveable.
(aa) "sign permit" means an authorization in writing issued by the
Building Inspector pursuant to this By-law.
(bb) "Sign area" means the total area which the outer edge of the frame
or border of a sign including any embellishment thereof, but where a
sign has no frame, border, or background, the sign area shall be the
area contained within a geometric shape or combination of such
shapes which encloses all of the copy including any embellishments.
(cc) "animated sign" means a sign which has motion and or color
changes to any part of the sign, but excludes a sign which displays
only time, temperature or date.
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FREESTANDING
SIGN
4 ADMINISTRATION:
SIGN TYPES
PORTABLE
SIGN
This by-law applies to the entire land area within the bounds of the
municipality of the Town of Sussex.
4.1 No person shall construct, set up, place, exhibit, erect, or relocate
a sign in the Town of Sussex, except in conformance with this
by-law and with a valid sign approval issued by the Planning
Advisory Committee of the Town of Sussex and a building permit
issued by the Building Inspector for the Town. This By-law applies to
all signs on public and private property.
4.2 Any sign erected in contravention of this by-law shall be
removed at the expense of the owner, applicant or lessee.
4.3 The Building Inspector is hereby designated as the officer responsible
for the administration and enforcement of this by-law.
5 APPLICATION EXEMPTIONS
5.1 The following signs may be exempted from the sign permit
requirements of this by-law where in the opinion of the
Building Inspector such signs in accordance with the general
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intent of the By-law and would present minimal adverse effects
of signage on the physical appearance of the Town of Sussex.
5.1.1 Signs located inside a building and not visible form the
exterior of the building.
5.1.2 Signage that forms part of appliances and fixtures such as
gas pumps, pop machines and telephone booths and like
appliances and fixtures;
5.1.3 Signs or public notices erected or authorized to be
installed by the Town or Provincial or Federal legislation;
5.1.4 Re -painting, replacement of the fascia panel or normal
maintenance of existing previously approved signs for an
existing business;
5.1.5 Signs denoting access and parking for the disabled;
5.1.6 Non -advertising commemoration plaques, cornerstones or
tablets;
5.1.7 One vehicular directional sign not exceeding 0.25 m2 in
area and one metre in height to be located at each
entrance and exit to public or private parking;
5.1.8 Signs not exceeding 3 m2 for the purpose of advertising
any political party or candidate participating in an
election for public office;
5.1.9 Any sign that does not exceed 0.25 m2 in area that
identifies the name and address of a resident or which
regulates the use of property such as "no trespassing"
signs;
5.1.10 Real estate signs on a property offered for sale and which
does not exceed 1 m2 in area in any Residential zone or 3 m2
in any other zone.
5.1.11 Open house signs, in accordance with this By-law;
5.1.12 Window signs in accordance with Section 15.11 of this By-
law;
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5.1.13 Non -illuminated community event signs when used for the
purposes of advertising specific community events at the
discretion of the Community Services Director and approved by
the Planning Advisory Committee for the Town of Sussex
5.1.14 All signage owned, operated or managed by or on behalf
of the Town of Sussex
5.2 The above exempted signs shall, in the opinion of the Building
Inspector be safe, secure, and not hinder the use by the public of
any street and shall not be constructed, erected, altered or
maintained in violation of this By-law.
6 APPLICATION FOR A SIGN PERMIT
6.1 Applications for a sign permit shall be made to the Building
Inspector and shall include:
6.1.1 The civic address of the building, structure or lot on
which the sign is to be erected, altered, or relocated;
6.1.2 Authorization by the owner of the subject property
and/or building;
6.1.3 A drawing to scale for each side of the sign giving all
pertinent materials and dimensions;
6.1.4 A drawing illustrating the position of any sign to be
painted on or attached to a building or structure and the
method of attachment;
6.1.5 A dimensioned site plan showing the sign and distances
from all adjacent property lines, driveway locations and
other prominent features located on the property;
6.1.6 Details of the supporting framework and foundation base
details; and
6.1.7 Details of any lighting, if so applicable
6.1.8 Applicable fees as having been adopted by Council, and
which may from time to time be amended by resolution,
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hereinafter in accordance with the fees and charges as set
out in Section 17 of this By-law.
6.2 Whenever in the opinion of the Planning Advisory Committee
or Building Inspector the nature of the proposed work requires
technical knowledge, a drawing signed and sealed by a
professional Engineer licensed to practice in the Province of
New Brunswick illustrating details of sign attachment and
assembly for freestanding, awning and projecting signs shall
be required. All signs shall be erected in accordance with the
National Building Code of Canada, current edition.
6.3 The Building Inspector shall ensure that the signage proposal
conforms to this and all applicable by-laws and legislation
prior to submission to the Planning Advisory Committee
and prior to the issuance of a Building Permit to construct
or erect the signage.
6.4 If on examination of the information presented and receipt of
the prescribed fee, the Building Inspector is satisfied that the
application is consistent with this By-law and all other By-laws
and legislation, the Building Inspector may issue a sign permit.
7 REFUSAL OF A SIGN PERMIT
The Building Inspector shall refuse to issue a sign permit for any sign if:
7.1 the proposed sign does not comply with the provisions of this
By-law or any other applicable law or legislation or would make
any existing sign non- compliant.
7.2 the building or structural supports on which the sign is to be
located or attached is determined to be incapable of
supporting the sign, or if the information submitted regarding
the construction of the sign or supporting structure is not
sufficient to enable the Building Inspector to adequately
determine the capability of such support;
7.3 the proposed sign would, in the opinion of the Development
Officer, obstruct or otherwise interfere with any traffic control
devices, or the visibility of motorists or pedestrians;
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7.4 an applicant has failed to provide the information required by
this By-law to the Development Officer; or
7.5 the proposed sign directly interferes with the visibility of
adjacent signs.
8 REVOCATION OF A SIGN PERMIT
The Building Inspector may revoke a sign permit:
8.1 where there is a violation of any condition under which the sign
permit was issued;
8.2 where there is a violation o f any provision of this By-law or any
other applicable law or legislation;
8.3 if the Building Inspector is satisfied that such sign permit was
issued by reason of incorrect, false, or misleading information
furnished by the applicant; or
8.4 if the sign permit was issued in error.
9 APPLICATION TO PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
9.1 An applicant for a Sign permit may make application to the
Town of Sussex Planning Advisory Committee should a sign
permit not be issued by the Building Inspector for any of the
reasons outlined within this By-law or should the applicant
wish to make application to vary the requirement of this By-law
in accordance with the Community Planning Act.
9.2 The Building Inspector, at their discretion, may submit an
application to the Planning Advisory Committee where
additional guidance is required prior to the issuance of a sign
permit.
10 PROHIBITIONS
10.1 Unless permitted in another By-law, order or provincial or
federal statute, signs that are not expressly permitted or
exempted in this By-law are prohibited.
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10.2 Without restricting or limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the following signs are specifically prohibited:
10.2.1 Billboard sign;
10.2.2 Any signage erected within the sight triangle, the
triangle at a street intersection that is formed by
connecting the following points: the point where the
street edge or curbs intersect and a point on each street
that is 7.5 metres from the intersection;
10.2.3 Any roof sign;
10.2.4 Any portable sign not considered to be a Sandwich Board
Sign as defined by this By-law;
10.2.5 Any sign that obstructs any part of a doorway, window
or balcony with the exception of permitted window
signs;
10.2.6 Any sign that has affixed to or contains any flashing,
animated, rotating, moving or oscillating electrical
components, except for electronic message boards,
unless approved by a Development Agreement entered
into in accordance with the Community Planning Act;
10.2.7 Any flashing, animated or chasing border signs or part
thereof;
10.2.8 Any sign that devotes more than 50% of its sign area to
manual or automatic changeable copy, with the
exception of community event signs;
10.2.9 Any sign that imitates or resembles in any way, shape,
form, words or lighting, a traffic control device;
10.2.10Any sign that uses dayglo fluorescent, luminous or
reflective paint or similar products;
10.2.11 Any vehicle carrying a sign, which is placed primarily
for advertising purposes instead of being regularly used
for transportation, or any commercial vehicle carrying a
sign, which is parked in the same location, on a
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commercially designated property, for periods
exceeding 48 hours.
10.2,12 Inflatable signs, figures, objects, and animals.
11 REPAIR AND REMOVAL
11.1 When a new owner or tenant occupies any vacant premises,
such person shall remove all signs that are not in compliance
with this By-law, including any supporting system, before an
occupancy permit is issued.
11.2 A person shall not alter or relocate a sign that is not in
compliance with this By- law unless:
11.2.1 a sign permti has been issued by the Town; and
11.2.2 the sign is altered or relocated to conform with this By-
law.
11.3 A sign that does not comply with this By-law may be repaired
subject to the Building Inspectors approval.
11.4 Every sign shall be well maintained in a safe condition at all times
by the property owner.
12 GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
The design and placement of signs shall be carefully coordinated with
the architectural elements of the facade and other exterior elements of
the building. Signs shall be:
12.1 single or double sided;
12.2 designed with colors and materials coordinated with the
building;
12.3 if illuminated, in accordance with the following:
12.3.1 Freestanding signs, fascia signs and projecting signs may
be illuminated by internal lighting, external lighting,
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floodlighting and neon unless otherwise limited by this
By-law;
12.3.2 External lighting shall be limited to the greatest extent
possible to the sign face with the light source concealed
from view;
12.3.3 All wiring and conduits to electric signs and lighting
sources shall be placed within the building walls,
located underground or otherwise concealed from view.
12.3.4 Illuminated signage on a building facade that fronts
residential properties may be permitted if in the
opinion of the Planning Advisory Committee the
illumination will not be a nuisance to residents.
13 NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED PER BUSINESS AND PROPERTY
Schedule "A" specifies the number of signs permitted per business and
property.
14 NUMBER OF FREESTANDING SIGNS PERMITTED
One (1) Freestanding sign as defined in this By-law is permitted per developed
property in a commercial, business park, institutional, recreational zone,
central business district and industrial zones.
15 STANDARDS FOR PERMITTED SIGNS:
The provisions of this section shall apply to all permitted signs:
15.1 Facia Signs
Fascia signs are flat, horizontal signs that sit flush on a building's
exterior wall above windows and doors. Since fascia signs are commonly
positioned directly above an establishment's main entrance they identify
the precise location of a business or organization, especially in a multi-
unit building. Fascia signs are accessory to the overall design and
architectural features of buildings. The size and location of fascia signs
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are regulated to ensure they are not oversized for the facade on which
they are placed or cause a nuisance to neighbouring properties.
Number of fascia signs permitted per building, subject to the following:
15.1.1 where a building contains more than one business each
business is permitted one fascia sign, or
15.1.2 where a business fronts two public streets the business is
permitted one fascia sign facing each street frontage.
15.1.3 Where a building contains multiple businesses, a business that
occupies more than one unit may have more than one fascia
sign, subject to the approval of the Town's Planning Advisory
Committee.
Location Fascia signs may be permitted above the floor of the second
storey, subject to the approval of the Town's Planning Advisory
Committee.
Sign Area A fascia sign's area shall be limited to 15% of the area of the
building facade, or 15% of the area of each individual unit's facade where
a building contains more than one business.
In no case shall a fascia sign have an area greater than 47 m2.
A fascia sign shall not have a width that is greater than 75% of the
width of the building facade, or 75% of the width of an individual unit's
facade where a building contains more than one business.
Illumination Illuminated signage may be permitted on facades that front.
residential properties, if in the opinion of the Development Officer the
illumination will not be a nuisance to residents.
15.2 Freestanding Signs
Freestanding signs are permanent signs that stand apart from a building.
They have supports that are permanently secured in the ground. As
freestanding signs are generally the largest signs permitted on a property
they attract passing customers and identify the shopping plaza or
building where an establishment is located. The size, number and
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location of freestanding signs are regulated for numerous reasons: over-
sized freestanding signs can become a nuisance for neighbours; free
standing signs can reduce visibility for both pedestrians and vehicles;
and too many, or too large, free standing signs appear visually cluttered
and unattractive.
Number Permitted One freestanding sign is permitted per developed
property in the commercial, business parks, institutional, recreational
zones, special area and industrial zones.
Location All freestanding signs shall be sited in a landscaped area that is
at least equal in size to the sign area.
No part of a freestanding sign shall be located within:
• 2 metres of any property line;
• 2 metres of any driveway ingress or egress;
• 1 metre of any building; or
• The sight triangle.
In no case shall a freestanding sign be located so as to obstruct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Sign Area A freestanding sign, including the supporting structure, shall
be limited to a maximum area of Sm2 per side of the sign.
The total width of the sign, including the posts, shall not exceed 4
metres.
Sign Area For properties in the General Commercial and Park Zones with
a frontage of at least 200 metres Gateway Mall General Commercial Area
freestanding signs shall be limited to:
• a maximum area of 10 m2 per side of the sign, including the sign
structure; and
• a total width, including the posts, of 6 metres.
Height Freestanding signs shall not exceed 6 metres in height above grade.
• Except in the General Commercial and in the Gateway Mall
General Commercial area freestanding signs shall not exceed 10
metres in height above grade.
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• Have enough clearance so as not to obstruct visibility the sign must
have a minimum clearance of 2 metres from the average grade
adjacent to the sign to the bottom of the sign structure.
Heritage Area Heritage Preservation Board approval is required to erect
a freestanding sign in the Heritage Area.
15.3 Awing or Canopy Signs
Awning signs that are placed or printed on the exterior surface of an
awning are used to identify the location or entrance of an organization
or business. Although awnings may be integral to the design of a
building, awning signs are a form of advertising and are regulated to
ensure that they remain tasteful and attractive and are not overly large
for the awning or building on which they are placed.
Number Permitted Only one awning sign is permitted per building,
subject to
15.3. i where a building contains more than one business each
business is permitted one awning sign; or
15.3.2 where a business fronts two public streets the business is
permitted one awning sign facing each street frontage.
Location Awning signs shall be attached to, painted on or placed
upon a canopy or awning and located on the exterior front face of the
awning or canopy.
Sign Area An awning's area, as measured on a drawing of the
elevation or vertical plane of an awning, shall be limited to:
• 15% of the area of the building facade, or 15% of the area of each
individual unit's facade where a building contains more than one
business.
• The maximum sign area to be placed on an awning is 40% of the
area of the awning or canopy, as measured on a drawing of the
elevation or vertical plane of an awning.
• An awning sign shall not have a width that is greater than 75%
of the width of the building facade, or 75% of the width of an
individual unit's facade where a building contains more than one
business.
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Projection An awning or awning sign shall not project horizontally
more than 2 metres from the building face to which it is attached.
Clearance Awning signs shall not be located over a pedestrian walkway
unless the lowest part of the awning, canopy or sign structure is at least
2.75 metres above the pedestrian walkway.
Insurance Awning signs shall not be located over a public sidewalk
unless prior approval has been granted by Sussex Council and proof of
insurance naming the Town as coinsured has been provided to the Town
of Sussex.
15.4 Under -Awning Signs or Under Canopy Signs
Under -awning signs hang from the underside of an awning or canopy to
indicate to passing pedestrians the exact location of a unit. Since these
signs are not used to attract passing automobile traffic they can be quite
small.
Number Permitted Only one under -awning sign is permitted per building,
except where a building contains more than one business each business
is permitted one under -awning sign,
Location An under -awning sign shall not project beyond the front
edge of the awning or below a height of 2.5 metres above grade.
Sign Area An under -awning sign shall:
• Be limited to a maximum of 0.3 m in height.
• Not have a length in excess of more than 60% of the length of
the awning or canopy.
15.5 Construction Site Signs
Construction site signs are used to identify a construction project, along
with its developer, contractor, sub -trades, architects and engineers.
Signs are permitted only on the property under construction, while the
construction is taking place.
Number Permitted No more than 2 construction site signs, as defined
in this By-law, shall be placed on a property under construction. A
construction trailer bearing multiple permanent, painted construction
signs will be counted as one construction sign.
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Location A construction site sign may be erected onsite as a temporary
freestanding sign, placed on the building or on fencing, or placed on a
construction trailer located on the construction site.
No construction site sign shall be placed within 2 metres of a property
line.
Construction site signs shall not be placed within the sight triangle.
Sign Height The maximum height of the sign shall be limited to 1.5
metres.
Sign Area A construction site sign shall be limited to a maximum area
of 3.0 m2.
Removal An occupancy permit shall not be issued by the Town until all
construction site signs have been removed.
15.6 Flags
Flags shall be defined as cloth signs that are used to identify a
business or organization, or advertise an event or sale. Flags are
regulated to ensure they are not a nuisance or danger to passing traffic
or pedestrians and have sufficient clearance from other structures or
utilities.
Number Permitted Only one flag is permitted per business.
Location The location of a flag, including the supporting system,
shall be entirely on private property and shall not interfere with fire
escapes, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, utilities or public works,
subject to Development Officer approval.
Flags shall not be placed within the sight triangle.
Clearance A flag shall have a minimum clearance of 2.75 metres above
grade.
Interpretation Nothing in this By-law shall be interpreted to regulate the
display of flags representing a country, province or territory of Canada or
a municipal corporation.
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15.7 Murals
A mural is a means a painting, design or artistic work applied to an
exterior wall surface or to a fence, for purposes other than advertising.
A mural is permitted subject to terms and conditions imposed by the
Planning Advisory Committee of the Town of Sussex and duly authorized
by the Sussex Town Council upon acceptance of the Terms and Conditions
imposed by the Town's application process, and, which may be prohibited,
by the Committee, where compliance with terms and conditions imposed
by the Committee cannot be reasonably expected.
Number Permitted Only one mural is permitted per building, except
where expressly authorized by the Council of the Town of Sussex,
Location a mural sign shall not project beyond the front edge of the
awning or below a height of 2.5 metres above grade.
Mural / Sign Area As authorized and approved by Sussex Town Council in
accordance with the Town's mural application process:
• Be limited to a maximum of one per building.
• Not have a length in excess of more than 60% of the length of
the building height or width as measured form the under side of
the soffit, and shall not contain a portion of the building's roof.
15.8 Projecting Signs
Projecting signs are flat, two sided signs that extend outwards from a
building's wall. They are placed high on the facade so pedestrians or
vehicles can pass under them and are therefore visible to potential
customers travelling in both directions on the road where a business is
located. Regulations for projecting signs ensure they are sized
appropriately for the building on which they are placed and are placed
high enough not to be a danger to passing traffic.
Number Permitted Only one projecting sign per business shall be
permitted.
Location A projecting sign may be located on the front face of a
business.
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Sign Placement A projecting sign shall be placed a minimum of 2.75
metres above grade.
A projecting sign shall not extend above the roofline or top of the second
storey.
Sign Area The sign area of a projecting sign is limited to a maximum
area of 1.5 m2 per side.
Illumination Illuminated signage may be permitted on facades that front
residential properties, if in the opinion of the development officer the
illumination will not be a nuisance to residents.
15.9 Real Estate Signs
Real estate signs are temporary signs that advertise a property for sale
or for lease. They are regulated to ensure that excessive numbers, or
overly large real estate signs, do not create visual clutter and reduce the
attractiveness of the Town.
Number Permitted One real estate sign may be placed or erected on a
private property offered for sale.
Location A real estate sign may be placed or erected only on the
property that it is advertising as for sale.
Real estate signs shall not be placed within the sight triangle.
Sign Height The top of a real estate sign shall not exceed a height of 2
metres from grade.
Sign Area A real estate sign shall be limited to a maximum sign area of:
• 1 m2 per side in a residential zone.
• 3 mz per side in any zone that is not a residential zone.
• 8 m2 per side on a lot that fronts the Route 1 Highway, only for
signs that face the Highway and that are placed within 50
metres of the Highway. Department of Transportation approval
shall be required for signs in the Highway Right of Way.
Illumination Real estate signs shall not be illuminated.
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15.10 open House Signs
Open House Signs are permitted to temporarily advertise the time and
location of an open house. They are regulated to control the number of
open house signs and ensure the signs are not displayed for an extended
period of time.
Number Permitted No more than 3 open house signs shall be placed for
each open house.
Location Open house signs may only be placed on private property with
permission of the property owner.
Display Open house signs shall not be erected more than 1 hour
before the open house begins.
Removal Open house signs shall be removed within 1 hour after the
open house has concluded.
15.11 Window Signs
Window signs are permitted, provided they do not occupy an excessive
window area, blocking the view in and out of a business.
Number Permitted The number of window signs is not restricted.
Location A window sign shall be placed on the interior of the building
and shall be limited to windows located on the first and second storey of
the building.
Sign Area Total window signage shall not occupy more than 25 percent
of the area of the window in which it is placed.
Illumination Signs may be illuminated by internal lighting and neon tubes.
15.12 Banners
Banner signs are temporary signs that are intended to announce special
events such as sales or grand openings. The amount of time that
businesses can display banners is restricted to limit the number of
banners in town at one time, which reduces the amount of visual clutter
and helps protect the attractiveness of the community. Permits must be
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obtained every time a banner is displayed; however, displaying a banner
multiple times can be approved in advance through one application.
Number Permitted Not more than 1 banner sign per property is
permitted at any one time.
Location Banners signs shall:
• Not be erected in locations that impede pedestrian and vehicle
movement, accessibility or visibility.
• Not be placed in the sight triangle.
Banner Size Banners signs shall:
• Not exceed 6 m2 in area.
• Not have a length that is greater than 75% of the width of the
building facade on which the banner is placed.
• Shall not be placed or erected across any road, arterial or
highway.
Display Banner signs shall not be displayed for more than 14
consecutive days, and for no more than one 14 day period per month,
Permits A permit must be obtained to display a banner sign.
15.13 Sandwich Board Signs
Sandwich board signs are portable, two sided signs that are displayed
outside the entrance to a business, indicating the exact location of the
businesses entrance. They are small and easily moved by one person.
Regulations for sandwich board signs ensure they are not located in
areas that are a nuisance to pedestrians or vehicles or displayed at night.
Number Permitted One sandwich board sign shall be permitted for each
business.
Location Sandwich board signs shall be displayed on the private property
of the business to which they pertain.
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® Sandwich board signs shall be displayed within 3 metres of the
front entrance of the business to which it pertains.
® Sandwich board signs shall not be located so as to be a
nuisance or to restrict pedestrian or vehicular movement.
® Sandwich board signs shall not be located in any required
parking area or required landscaped area.
Sandwich board signs shall not be located within the sight
triangle.
Sign Area Sandwich board signs shall not exceed:
9 1 metre in height; or
® 0,5 metres in width.
Display Sandwich board signs shall only be displayed during the
hours of operation of the business to which it pertains.
Illumination Sandwich board signs shall not be illuminated.
Electronics Sandwich board signs shall not contain any electronic
components.
15.14 Incidental Signs
Incidental signs provide information and directions, such as parking
instructions, to the public, as apposed to advertising.
Number Permitted The number of incidental signs is restricted to 5 signs
per property.
Location Incidental signs shall not be located within 2 metres of any
property line.
Sign Area An incidental sign shall be limited to a maximum sign area
of 0.25 m2 in area per side.
Illumination Incidental signs shall not be illuminated.
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15,15 Political Signs
Political signs refer to signs that pertain only to an election of a
representative of the eligible voters in the Town of Sussex to the
District Education Council, Regional Health Authority, Sussex Town
Council, Provincial Government or Federal Government.
Location Political signs shall:
• Not be erected in locations that impede pedestrian and vehicle
movement, accessibility or visibility.
• Not be erected on O'Connell Park, or other Town- owned
facilities or park areas.
Size Political signs shall:
• Not exceed 3 m2 in area.
Display Political signs shall:
• Not be displayed before a Provincial or Federal election is
officially called or before the end of the nomination period of
local government elections.
• be removed within three (3) days after the election,
Permits A permit is not required for Political Signs,
16 ENFORCEMENT
The Town's Building Inspector, the Town's Development Officer and / or By-
law Enforcement Officer are empowered to enforce this By-law, and may
order any person:
16.1 to discontinue or refrain from proceeding with any work or
doing anything that is in contravention of this By-law;
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16.2 to carry out any work or do anything to bring a sign into
conformity with this By-Iaw; or
16,3 to repair, alter or remove any sign as provided in this By-law.
17 FEES AND CHARGES
The following fees shall be paid before a sign permit is issued:
17.1 Fifty dollars ($50) for each sign requiring a permit to a
maximum fee of $150 per application;
17.2 Where a sign installation has commenced prior to the issuance
of a sign permit required under this By-law, an additional
service charge equal to the permit fee shall be levied.
17.3 Where a sign permit has been revoked for any of the reasons
included in this by-law an additional service charge equal to
the licence / permit fee shall be levied prior to the issuance of a
second sign licence.
17.4 The fees described above allow for one review of plans or
field inspection to the initial sign application. Where
additional reviews of structural drawings or field
inspections is required to complete the final approval as
may be determined by the Development Officer, an
additional fee per inspection equal to the original permit
fee shall be charged.
18 PENALTIES
18.1 A person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law;
or causes or suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in
contravention of or in violation of any of the provisions of this
By-law, or neglects or refrains from doing anything required to
be done by any of the provision of this By-law; or fails to
comply with an order or demand made pursuant to this By-
law; commits an offence punishable under Part 2 of the
Provincial Offences Procedure Act as a Category B offence and
shall be fined not less than $70 and not more than $1000.00.
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18.2 Each day such offence continues shall be deemed to constitute
a separate offence.
19 PLURAL OR FEMININE TERMS
In this by-law plural or feminine terms may apply whenever the singular,
masculine or feminine is used. It shall be considered as if the plural,
feminine or masculine has been used where the context of the party or
parties hereto so requires.
20 VALIDITY
The invalidity of any Section, subsection, clause, sentence or provision of
this by-law shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection,
clause, sentence or provision of this by-law which can be given effect
without such parts.
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TOWN CLERK
SCHEDULE A — SIGN BY-LAW 1010.21
NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED PER ZONE
ZONE
ONE (1) Sign Per
Business
ONE (1)
Sign Per
Business
ONE (1) Sign Per
Business
ONE (1) Sign
Per Business
Residential
Zones
Flag
Construction Sign
Real Estate Sign
Open House Sign
Downtown
Commercial
Zone
Facia Sign
Awning Canopy Sign
Under Awning
Canopy Sign
Projection Sign
Flag
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign
Construction Sign
Real Estate Sign
Open House Sign
Banner Sign
Mixed Use
Zone
Facia Sign
Awning Canopy Sign
Under Awning
Canopy Sign
Projection Sign
Flag
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign
Construction Sign
Real Estate Sign
Open House Sign
Banner Sign
General
Commercial
Zone
Facia Sign
Awning Canopy Sign
Under Awning
Canopy Sign
Projection Sign
Flag
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign
Construction Sign
Real Estate Sign
Open House Sign
Banner Sign
Highway
Commercial
Zone
Facia Sign
Awning Canopy Sign
Under Awning
Canopy Sign
Projection Sign
Flag
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign
Construction Sign
Real Estate Sign
Open House Sign
Banner Sign
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ZONE
ONE (1) Sign Per
Business
ONE (1)
Sign Per
Business
ONE (1) Sign Per
Business
ONE (1) Sign
Per Business
Institutional
Zone
Facia Sign
Awning Canopy Sign
Under Awning
Canopy Sign
Projection Sign
Flag
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign
Construction Sign
Real Estate Sign
Open House Sign
Banner Sign
Industrial Zone
Facia Sign
Awning Canopy Sign
Under Awning
Canopy Sign
Projection Sign
Flag
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign
Construction Sign
Real Estate Sign
Open House Sign
Banner Sign
Agricultural
and Rural
Lands
Free Standing Sign
Maximum of 3 m2
Flag
Free Standing Sign
Construction Sign
Open House Sign
Real Estate Sign
Parks Zone
Approved by Sussex
Council
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign
Green Belt
Zone
Approved by Sussex
Council
Sandwich Board Sign
Free Standing Sign