2021 Sign Permit Application
Municipal Enforcement Services
Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Fees are non-refundable or transferable
Please PRINT or TYPE in BLOCK letters.
Sign Type
Indicate # of
each
Fascia Signs:
#____ of Fascia Sign(s)
#____ of Awning Sign(s)
#____ of Projecting sign(s)
#____ of Directory Sign(s)
# ____ of Entrance Canopy Sign(s)
Ground Signs:
#____ of Ground Sign(s)
#____ of Directional Sign(s)
#____ of Fuel Pump Sign(s)
# ____ of Drive-Thru Pre-Sale Menu Board(s)
# ____ of Drive-Thru Menu Board(s)
Application
Fee
$390.00 per sign
Sign
Alterations
#____ of Sign Alterations Fee: $58.00 per alteration(s)
Project
Address
Unit No: _______ Address:__________ Street Name: _____________________________
Property
Owner
Mail
Pick Up
Registered Property Owner Person or Company
If company, provide company officers information and company address.
First Name: _______________________ Last Name: ______________________________
Complete Mailing Address:
_________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Email: _________________________________
Company Name: _________________________________________________
Tenant
The tenant is the
business
requesting
the sign in
Oakville.
Mail
Pick Up
New Business OR Existing Oakville Business
Name of Business: __________________________________________________________
Name of Business Owner: ____________________________________________________
Address: _______ _______ __________________________________________
OAKVILLE ON ____________________________
Telephone: __________________________ Email: ________________________________
Permit
Contractor
The permit
contractor is the
company applying
on behalf of the
tenant and sign
contractor.
Mail
Pick Up
Permit Contractor Company___________________________________________________
First and Last Name of Permit Contractor______________________________________
Complete Mailing Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________ Email: ________________________________
Sign
Contractor
Mail
Pick Up
Sign Contractor Company: __________________________________________________
Complete Mailing Address:
_________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________ Email: _____________________________
First Name: ___________________________ Last Name: ___________________________
Sign Permit Application Requirements
All sign permit applications must be accompanied with the following:
Duplicate paper copies or an electronic copy of sign drawings including the following requirements
must be provided with each application. All measurements are to be provided in metric format.
Certificate of Public Liability Insurance in the amount of no less than three million dollars ($3,000,000).
The Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 listed as either; “additional
insured”, “certificate holder” or “co-insured”.
A current plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor showing the location of the
proposed sign in relation to the boundaries of the lot, setback from the property line, adjacent streets,
driveways, traffic lights and any buildings on the lot.
Letter of authorization from the property owner, agent, lessee, or property management company.
Letter must clearly indicate the approval of the display of the sign on their property.
Must provide proposed location of sign, height of sign above sidewalk and projection of sign beyond
the street line.
Section through wall, showing wall thickness, floor and/or roof construction and anchorage.
Drawing showing the proposed sign, sign structure, sign location, height, weight, including dimensions,
copy design and materials, connection /fastener details. (type of bolts/screws, length, material, etc.),
how is it being affixed/installed.
Elevations of structure to which the sign is to be attached, showing location of openings, thickness,
construction and dimensions of wall.
All lettering and lighting (including colour) on sign must be shown.
Is the sign mounted? Yes No
Does the sign encroach onto Town property? Yes No
If yes, the application will be reviewed by Engineering & Construction staff. Additional fee may apply.
Will the sign be erected on a heritage designated property? Yes No
If yes, the application will be reviewed by Heritage Planning staff.
Is the sign within 400 meters of any 400 series highway? Yes No
If yes, written approval from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) must be included with
any sign permit application.
Does the sign contain fabric? Yes No
If yes, must provide documentation of flame testing of fabric in confirming to CAN/ULC-S109.
Does the sign weigh more than 115kg (253lbs.)? Yes No
If yes, provide design sealed by a Professional Engineer (PEO) or Architect (OAA).
Does the ground sign exceed 7.5m (approx. 24’-6”) in height? Yes No
If yes, provide design sealed by a Professional Engineer (PEO) or Architect (OAA).
Is this a sign alteration? Yes No
If yes, provide drawings showing changes to the sign structure or sign face, including the addition,
deletion or rearrangement of components. Include:
Drawing showing the proposed sign, weight, sign structure, including dimensions, copy design and
materials, connection /fastener details. (type of bolts/screws, length, material, etc.)
Section through wall, showing wall thickness, floor and/or roof construction and anchorage.
By E-mail to: service@oakville.ca An e-mail with payment instructions will be sent upon review of a
complete application by Enforcement Services
By Mail to: Enforcement Services, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville ON L6H 0H3.
Cheque payable to the Town of Oakville
Provided by the sign contractor or sign installer.
A sign permit will be issued if the requirements listed below are provided at the time of submission.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Failure to provide the required documents will delay the
issuance of the permit.
All drawings are to be submitted on 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14 paper.
Permit Application Submission
Completed applications and documents may be submitted as follows:
AS OF MAY 3, 2021, APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED IN PERSON AT OAKVILLE
TOWN HALL. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR MAIL
I, _________________________________, of the __________ of ___________________________in the
(Applicant to print name in full) (City or Town) (Name of Municipality)
___________________ of ________________________________, confirm;
(Region or County) (Name of Region/County)
1. I am the Owner or Authorized Agent of the owner or Lessee, named in this application;
2. The statements contained in the said application are true and made with full knowledge of the
circumstances connected with the same;
3. The plans and specifications properly describe the work for which a permit is being sought;
4. The current plan of survey submitted correctly set out the dimensions and area of the lands described
in the said application, the locations, and nature of any easements on such lands, and the location of
existing and proposed buildings in relation to the street, property lines and any easement.
Take notice that the applicant’s sign may be subject to further permit requirements from other
government authorities and it is the Applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all requisite permits and
approvals have been obtained. The Town of Oakville does not take any responsibility for losses or other
action resulting from non-compliance with applicable law and this permit is not to be construed so as to
authorize or permit any act prohibited by other applicable law.
Permits shall expire six (6) months from the date of issuance unless the sign has been erected for its
intended purpose.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have read and fully understand all of the above conditions and that I make
this Solemn Declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force
and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of “The Canada Evidence Act.”
Dated this ______ day of ___________________, 20_________.
________________________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Agent of Sign Contractor/Applicant
SERVICEOAKVILLE USE ONLY:
Date Received: ___________________________ Received by: _________________________
Total Fee: _______________ Receipt Number: ______________
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES USE ONLY:
Sign Application No: ________________ AMANDA IB Number: ______________
Assigned to Enforcement Officer: ________________________
Application Decision: Approved: D
enied Permit Issue Date: __________________
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and the Town of Oakville Sign By-law and will be used for sign issuance
and regulating. Questions about this collection should be directed to Municipal Enforcement Services, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3, telephone
905-845-6601
Version: 4/30/2020
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