Fascia signs (Class B)

A fascia sign is attached to, or marked on a ​b​uilding’s exterior wall. It typically displays the name or logo of a business or building and does not project more than 0.4 metres from the building wall.​

Fascia signs do not require a development permit when:

• fascia signs (Sign - Class B) are a permitted use in the land use district;
• the sign area is not larger than 1.5 square metres; and
• the sign meets all applicable rules

Additionally, a development permit is not required to:

• maintain or repair a legally existing sign
• change or reduce the copy area of a legally existing sign

In a case where a new fascia sign does not meet all applicable rules, a permit application may be considered with a relaxation to the rules. The process and fees are different in this case. Please view ‘How to apply’ to see the fees for an application with relaxations.

Step 1: Review the checklist​ and sign rules.

Step 2: Prepare your application

• Complete the checklist
• Review your fees​

Step 3: Apply

Apply online

To apply in person, complete the sign application​ and visit the Planning Services Centre with the documents from the checklist in step 1. 

The regulations and rules regarding signage are intended to balance the need for signage with safety and aesthetics. These rules apply to signs on private property and are found in their entirety in the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007.

Rules for all signs

• The sign position, shape, colour, format or illumination cannot resemble a traffic sign, signal or any other traffic control device.
• Lights cannot be like those associated with danger or used by emergency services.
• Trees or shrubs must not be removed or damaged to install a sign, make a sign more visible, maintain a sign, or to change the copy.

Signs in a residential area cannot be directly illuminated from a light source on the sign itself; however, they can be illuminated indirectly, such as a by a light shining on the sign. The light must not encroach onto adjacent spaces.​

Rules for fascia signs

There is a designated area on a building where a fascia sign can be located. The regulations depend on the sign’s location on a building and the height of the building.

All discretionary signs and signs that require a relaxation of the Land Use Bylaw will need a development completion inspection to ensure the sign was installed in the correct location, and meets conditions of approval.

Development completion inspections can be booked through the Planning Services Centre.