The City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007
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PART 3: RULES GOVERNING ALL DISTRICTS
Division 5: Signs
Purpose
67
This Division is intended to regulate signs in order to:
d
prevent sign proliferation, to ensure that the effectiveness of informational and identification signage is not undermined through visual clutter.
Classification of Signs
68
All signs are classified as belonging to either Sign — Class A, Sign —Class B, Sign — Class C, Sign — Class D, Sign — Class E, Sign — Class F or Sign — Class G.
Development Permits
69
1
Unless specifically exempt from the requirement to obtain a development permit, all signs, structures for signs and any enlargement, relocation, erection, construction or alteration of a sign, require a development permit.
2
A development permit is not required for routine maintenance and repair, changing the copy, or reducing the copy area of a legally existing sign.
Comprehensive Sign Program
70
1
The Development Authority may require that any or all signs placed on a building or parcel comply with a comprehensive sign program as set out in a development permit affecting the parcel where signs are to be located.
2
The comprehensive sign program may set out a designated area for signs attached to or projecting from the face of a building or for any signs that are freestanding to be located on the parcel and any proposed signs must be located in the designated area or location for signs specified in the applicable development permit.
4
Where a development permit application for a sign is proposed that would conflict with the comprehensive sign program, the Development Authority will evaluate the application as if the proposed sign required a relaxation of the rules of this Bylaw.
5
A comprehensive sign program is only in place when a condition on a development permit affecting the parcel where signs are to be located clearly indicates that a comprehensive sign program has been approved.
6
When the architectural and site drawings that form part of a development permit indicate areas on a building wall for future tenant signage or parcel locations for signs that will be freestanding, these areas and locations are not to be interpreted as a comprehensive sign program unless a condition on the development permit clearly indicates that a comprehensive sign program has been approved.
Comprehensive Sign Program for Pedestrian Corridors
71
Where a building is proposed, or an existing building is undergoing exterior redevelopment on a parcel in one of the locations referenced in subsection 89(2) the Development Authority must consider implementing a comprehensive sign program in accordance with section 70 that would require signage that is appropriately scaled for pedestrians and takes into consideration the following:
a
a requirement for Projecting Signs or Canopy Signs to be installed so that business identification signage is visible to pedestrians on a public sidewalk;
d
the number and locations for any Temporary Signs or Freestanding Signs that would be located on the parcel.
Development Authority's Discretion
72
1
Where a type of sign is listed as a permitted use in a District, but does not comply with all of the applicable rules of this Part, the Development Authority's decision to relax a rule must be guided by the:
2
Where a type of sign is listed as a discretionary use in a District, the Development Authority's exercise of discretion must be guided by the:
Rules Governing All Signs
2
No sign, other than a Special Event Sign or an approved Sign — Class F or Sign — Class G, may display third party advertising.
5
Signs in residential districts must not be internally illuminated, but may be illuminated indirectly in a manner that prevents the trespass of light onto adjacent parcels.
6
Signs, sign supports and structures for signs must be located a minimum of 0.75 metres back from a curb line.
7
Signs must not be placed in or on motor vehicle parking stalls or loading stalls and must be placed to not reduce the number of motor vehicle parking stalls or loading stalls required pursuant to this Bylaw or a development permit.
8
Signs must not be placed within a corner visibility triangle where any part of the sign is higher than 0.75 metres and lower than 4.6 metres above the lowest elevation of the street.
9
Signs, sign supports and structures for signs must not be located in the Required Setbacks referenced in section 53 and Table 1.
10
The Development Authority may only relax the requirements in subsection (9) if the sign owner agrees, in writing, to remove the sign from its location within 30 days of being asked to remove it by the City.
a
the sign owner agrees in writing to remove the sign from its location within 30 days of being asked to remove it by the City;
b
the sign will have a minimum clearance of 4.6 metres over a City owned driveway, lane or alley; and
c
the sign will have a minimum clearance of 2.4 metres in any instance not referenced in subsection (b).
13
The Development Authority may only relax the requirement of subsection (12) if the Development Authority is satisfied that new trees or shrubs will be planted to replace any trees and shrubs that are removed or damaged and that the new plantings are consistent with any conditions respecting landscaping on a development permit for the parcel where the sign is located.
73.1
1
In addition to the rules contained in this Division, signs located in the Stephen Avenue Mall heritage area must not obscure or adversely impact historical architectural details of a building's facade.
2
Notwithstanding section 93(3.1), signs located within the Stephen Avenue Mall heritage area may utilize only the following means of illumination:
4
With the exception of signs referenced in sections 90 (3) and 99 (5), the text of a sign located in the Stephen Avenue Mall heritage area must not occupy more than 60.0 per cent of the total sign area.
74
1
Copy shown on a digital display must be static and remain in place for a minimum of six (6.0) seconds before switching to the next copy.
4
Copy must not be shown on the digital display using full motion video or otherwise give the appearance of animation or movement, and the transition between each digital copy must not be displayed using any visible effects, including but not limited to action, motion, fading in and out, dissolving, blinking, intermittent, or flashing light or the illusion of such effects.
5
Copy must not be shown in a manner that requires the copy to be viewed or read over a series of sequential copy messages on a single digital display, or sequenced on multiple digital displays.
5.2
A sign containing a digital display must not increase the light levels adjacent to the digital display by more than 3.0 LUX above the ambient light level.
6
The sign owner must ensure that while the sign is in operation, the light output for the digital display must be set in accordance with the following maximum luminance levels when measured from the sign face at its maximum brightness:
8
If any component on the sign fails or malfunctions in any way or fails to operate as indicated on the approved development permit plans, the sign owner must ensure that the sign is turned off until all components are fixed and operating as required.
9
The sign owner must provide the Development Authority with a name and telephone contact information of a person(s) having access to the technology controls for the sign, who can be contacted 24 hours a day in the event that the sign malfunctions.
Maintenance of Signs
b
replace it with a new sign that complies with any applicable development permit or the rules of this Bylaw where a development permit is not required; or
Parcels in Related Function
76
Where abutting parcels have the appearance and function of a single site by virtue of having cross-access easements, shared parking, connecting internal roadways, or common access points, a sign that relates to a use on any of the parcels will not be considered a Third Party Advertising Sign simply because it is located on another parcel.
Rules Governing Class A Signs
77
A Sign — Class A does not require a development permit when "Sign — Class A" is a listed use in the District and the sign meets all applicable rules.
Address Sign
78
1
Where an Address Sign is sculpted out of the face of a building and is not illuminated, there is no maximum copy area restriction.
2
Where an Address Sign is affixed to a residence or a private garage, the maximum copy area is 0.30 square metres.
3
Where an Address Sign is neither sculpted out of a building or affixed to a residence or private garage, the maximum copy area is 1.2 square metres.
4
Any proposed Address Sign that exceeds the maximum copy area set out in this section will be considered a Fascia Sign or Freestanding Sign and must comply with the rules applicable to those signs.
Art Sign
b
the name of any individual, organization or business that sponsored or contributed to making the Art Sign.
3
When an Art Sign takes the form of a Window Sign it must follow all rules applicable to a Window Sign as referenced in section 90.
Banner Sign
2
A Banner Sign that is used to temporarily promote the buying or selling of products or services or to announce the opening of a business:
b
is limited to one per business provided there is not more than one Banner Sign located on a building at any one time.
3
A Banner Sign that is used in place of a Fascia Sign may only be placed in the designated signable area and locations referenced in section 92 for a period not exceeding 90 days following the issuance of a development completion permit or occupancy permit granted under the Building Permit Bylaw for the development to which the sign relates.
b
freestanding provided it does not exceed 3.0 metres in height when measured from grade to the highest part of the sign.
Construction Sign
81
1
All Construction Signs relating to undeveloped parcels, or parcels where the development is being carried out in accordance with a development permit:
Directional Sign
2
A Directional Sign must not have any advertising copy or slogans, but may have logos and written identification copy.
5
A maximum of two freestanding Directional Signs may be located near any point of ingress or egress to the parcel when the Directional Sign intends to direct a vehicle or pedestrian onto the parcel.
Flag Sign
2
A Flag Sign and the structures they are on must not extend higher than the maximum height allowed for a Freestanding Sign as referenced in section 97.
Pedestrian Sign
85
1
Each business in a building that is located on the floor closest to grade may have one Pedestrian Sign provided it does not exceed:
3
A Pedestrian Sign must be located within 3.0 metres of a public entrance that serves the business to which the sign relates unless it is located on a parcel in one of the locations referenced in subsection 89(2).
Real Estate Sign
86
1
A Real Estate Sign may take the form of any other type of sign or be incorporated into an existing Freestanding Sign.
b
the Real Estate Sign may have a maximum sign area of 1.5 square metres and a maximum height of 2.0 metres above grade, if the frontage is equal to or less than 30 metres; and
c
the Real Estate Sign may have a maximum sign area of 3.0 square metres and a maximum height of 3.0 metres above grade, if the frontage is greater than 30.0 metres.
3
When a Real Estate Sign takes the form of a Fascia Sign it must follow all rules applicable to a Fascia Sign as referenced in section 92 and 93.
Special Event Sign
87
1
A Special Event Sign located in a low density residential district may only be located on a parcel that does not contain a Dwelling Unit.
2
A Special Event Sign must not contain advertising copy beyond copy that promotes the special event, but may contain copy acknowledging the name of an individual, organization or business that sponsors or contributes to the special event.
4
A Special Event Sign may be displayed for up to 15 days prior to the date of the special event to which it relates and for the duration of the special event, but must not be displayed for more than 30 days in total.
Temporary Sign
89
1
A Temporary Sign must not be located on any parcel such that the copy on the sign is visible from:
2
A Temporary Sign must not be placed on a parcel that is located in the following pedestrian corridors:
2.1
A Temporary Sign must not be placed on a parcel where an approved Digital Message Sign is operating.
3
A Temporary Sign must be stabilized and anchored in a way that ensures it will not be unintentionally moved, blown over or dislocated.
4
Sandbags and guy wires may only be used to stabilize or anchor a Temporary Sign if the sign is located on a hard surface.
a
1.0 square metre if a Dwelling Unit is located on the parcel where the Temporary Sign is located; and
b
3.0 square metres if there are no Dwelling Units located on the parcel where the Temporary Sign is located, with the exception of election signs.
7
In all other Districts not addressed by subsection (6), the maximum sign area of a Temporary Sign is:
a
1.5 square metres if the frontage of the parcel where the Temporary Sign is located is 30.0 metres or less; and
b
5.5 square metres if the frontage of the parcel where the Temporary Sign is located is greater than 30.0 metres.
b
2.0 metres if the sign area is greater than 2.5 square metres, but less than 3.0 square metres; and
9
A Temporary Sign with a sign area greater than 1.5 square metres must be located on a Temporary Sign Marker that has been approved in accordance with the rules for Sign — Class E and must:
10
Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (11) a maximum of one Temporary Sign may be located on a parcel.
b
greater than 75.0 metres, but less than or equal to 200.0 metres, a maximum of two Temporary Signs may be located on that parcel; and
90
1
The total copy area of one or more Window Signs must not exceed 30.0 per cent of the window area.
c
be located within 1.8 metres of a window where the sign is internally illuminated and facing outward from inside a building; and
Designated Signable Area and Locations for Fascia Signs
92
1
Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (4) and (5), Fascia Signs must be located within the designated signable area described in this section.
5
A Fascia Sign may be located below the designated signable area referenced in subsections (2) and (3) provided:
Sign Illustration 3: Designated Signable Area Subsections 92(2), (3) and (4)
Rules for Fascia Signs
93
1
A Fascia Sign does not have a maximum sign area when located on a primary building wall and within the designated signable area on that wall.
2
The maximum total sign area for all Fascia Signs located on a secondary building wall is 30.0 per cent of the designated signable area on that wall.
3
A Fascia Sign located on a secondary building wall may be illuminated, but must only be indirectly illuminated when the copy of the sign is visible from:
Sign Illustration 4:
Sign Area on Secondary Building Wall
Subsection 93(2)
Rules Governing Class C Signs
94
1
A development permit is not required to add additional panels to a legally existing Freestanding Sign when:
b
the panel sought to be added is the same length as any message panels already on the Freestanding Sign;
d
the addition of the panel would not result in the Freestanding Sign violating any rules respecting maximum height, copy, clearance or location or any conditions of the approved development permit for the Freestanding Sign.
Rules for Freestanding Signs
4
A proposed Freestanding Sign must be located a minimum of 30.0 metres from any other Freestanding Sign located on an adjacent parcel that is:
Number of Freestanding Signs
96
1
Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), a parcel may have a maximum of one Freestanding Sign facing each street that provides access to the parcel.
2
Where a parcel has a frontage equal to or greater than 200.0 metres, one additional Freestanding Sign for every 200.0 metres of frontage is allowed on the applicable frontage in addition to the Freestanding Sign allowed in accordance with subsection (1).
3
Where a parcel is designated the C-R2 or C-R3 District, two additional Freestanding Sign are allowed per frontage in addition to those Freestanding Signs allowed in accordance with subsections (1) and (2).
Size and Height Restrictions for Freestanding Signs
3
In the CC-ET and CC-EIR Districts, and all other commercial and in all industrial and mixed use districts:
Rules Governing Class D Signs
98
1
A development permit is required to erect a new canopy, awning, marquee or projecting structure intended to display a Sign — Class D and must follow any applicable dimensional standards referenced in sections 99, 100, 101 and 102.
2
A development permit is not required for a change in copy for a Sign — Class D when the canopy, awning, marquee or projecting structure legally exists even if the applicable sign structure does not meet the dimensional standards referenced in sections 99, 100, 101 and 102.
Rules for Canopy Signs
99
1
The copy area on a Canopy Sign must not exceed 50.0 per cent of the total area of the canopy which will be measured by the vertical height of the canopy multiplied by the length of the canopy or awning.
d
not exceed 1.5 metres in height measured from the lowest point of the structure to the highest point of the structure.
Sign Illustration 5: Rules for Canopy Signs Subsections 99(1) and (3)(a)
b
has a maximum copy area not greater than 30.0 per cent of the total area of the canopy which will be measured by the vertical height of the canopy multiplied by the length of the canopy awning;
d
may contain a valance with copy that is no greater than 80.0 per cent of the height of the valance.
Rules for Projecting Signs
1.1
In the Stephen Avenue Mall heritage area, a Projecting Sign must be limited to a maximum of one for every 7.5 metre section of building façade parallel to Stephen Avenue Mall;
2
The edge of a Projecting Sign closest to the wall of the building to which it is attached must be within 0.30 metres of that wall.
3
Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (4), the maximum height of a Projecting Sign is 6.0 metres from grade when measured to the top of the sign.
4
Where a Projecting Sign relates to a Hotel, Retail and Consumer Service or a Parking Lot — Structure with a height of 18.5 metres or greater, the maximum height of the Projecting Sign is 21.5 metres above grade so long as:
Size Restrictions for Projecting Signs
3
In all other commercial districts, in all industrial and mixed use districts and in the CC-ET and CR20-C20/R20 Districts the maximum sign area for a Projecting Sign is 4.5 square metres.
4
In all other Districts not referenced in subsections (1) through (3), the maximum sign area for a Projecting Sign is 1.0 square metres.
a
must not have a dimension greater than 0.91 metres by 1.22 metres except where the only other sign on the façade of the building is a Window Sign; and
b
when located above the designated signable area referenced in section 92(2) and (5) must not have a:
104
1
Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), a Digital Message Sign may only be approved in a commercial district, industrial district, mixed use district, S-R, CC-ER or CR20-C20/R20 District.
3
A maximum of one Digital Message Sign may be located on a parcel with the exception that corner parcels may have one Digital Message Sign on the street side of each street.
4
Subsection (3) does not apply to a Digital Message Sign with copy that only displays the date, time, temperature, motor vehicle parking stall information, motor vehicle fuel price or a Drive Through menu board.
5
Notwithstanding subsection (3), a Digital Message Sign must not be located on a parcel adjacent to Deerfoot Trail, Spruce Meadows Trail, Stoney Trail, or any provincial highway under the Highways Development and Protection Act when the copy on the sign is visible from these streets or highways.
5.1
Notwithstanding subsection (5), a Digital Message Sign may be located on a parcel adjacent to Deerfoot Trail, Spruce Meadows Trail, Stoney Trail or any provincial highway under the Highways Development and Protection Act when in accordance with Table 1.1.
Table1.1: Maximum Digital Message Sign areas facing the same oncoming traffic and minimum distance from Deerfoot Trail, Spruce Meadows Trail, Stoney Trail or provincially controlled highway
5.2
The Development Authority must not relax the minimum distance from the edge of pavement to a Digital Message Sign as shown in Table 1.1.
a
where located in a commercial district, industrial district, mixed use district, S-R, CC-ER or CR20-C20/R20 District has a maximum sign area:
ii
not exceeding the lesser of 2.5 square metres or 30.0 percent of the window area, where used as a Window Sign;and
b
where located in a low-density residential district, multi-residential district, CC-MH, CC-MHX, S-SPR, S-CS, S-CI, S-URP, CC-EMU, CC-ET, CC-EPR, CC-EIR and CC-ERR Districts, has a maximum sign area of 1.0 square metres.
7
Where the digital display of a Digital Message Sign is visible from and located within 125.0 metres of a building containing a Dwelling Unit, the sign must not operate, or must only display a black screen when located in:
a
a commercial district, industrial district, mixed use district, S-R, CC-ER or CR20-C20/R20 District, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; or
b
one of the districts and associated with one of the uses listed in subsection (2), between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
8
A Digital Message Sign, or any digital copy on a Digital Message Sign must not be located on or attached to a roof of a building.
9
The Development Authority must not approve any sign containing a digital display with a sign area greater than 2.0 square metres if the sign is located less than 30.0 metres from an intersection, pedestrian crosswalk, or railway crossing.
11
A Digital Message Sign may display copy that acknowledges sponsors of activities or programs when the sign is associated with one of the following uses:
12
A development permit for a Digital Message Sign may only be issued for a period not exceeding three (3) years, except where copy only displays the date, time, temperature, motor vehicle fuel price, or Drive Through menu board.
13
Prior to a development permit expiring for a Digital Message Sign, and upon receipt of a new development permit application for the same Digital Message Sign, the Development Authority:
a
must ensure the location of the Digital Message Sign does not interfere with information signs in road rights-of-way;
b
must, when a sign is located in a district referenced in subsection (1), apply the rules referenced in subsection (7); and
c
may approve the development permit for a Digital Message Sign that was approved prior to March 1, 2013, and is adjacent to Deerfoot Trail.
Inflatable Sign
105
1
An Inflatable Sign is not allowed in those locations referenced in subsections 89(1) or 89(2).
3
An Inflatable Sign must be tethered or anchored and must touch the surface to which it is anchored.
4
An Inflatable Sign must not extend higher than the maximum height allowed for a Freestanding Sign as referenced in section 97.
Painted Wall Sign
1.1
In the Stephen Avenue Mall heritage area, a Painted Wall Sign must only be located on a building façade perpendicular to Stephen Avenue Mall.
2
If a Painted Wall Sign is removed, the wall it was displayed on must be refinished to be consistent with the rest of the building.
4
A Roof Sign and the supports for a Roof Sign, must not extend beyond the maximum building height applicable to the District where the sign is located.
2
A Rotating Sign must not exceed the maximum height and maximum sign area allowed for a Freestanding Sign as referenced in section 97.
Temporary Sign Markers
109
1
A Temporary Sign Marker is not allowed in those locations where a Temporary Sign is not allowed as referenced in subsections 89(1) and 89(2).
3
The number of Temporary Sign Markers allowed on a parcel must not exceed the number of Temporary Sign allowed on the applicable parcel as referenced in subsections 89(10) and 89(11).
5
If a Temporary Sign is intended to be illuminated, the Temporary Sign Marker must have an underground power supply.
6
A Temporary Sign Marker must be accessible from the parcel on which it is located so that no person has to cross a different parcel, or City owned boulevard in order to install, do maintenance on, or remove a Temporary Sign.
3
Third Party Advertising Signs are prohibited on any site where the sign is positioned such that the copy on the sign is visible from:
f
17 Avenue South from the eastern City limit, west to the Canadian National Railway crossing of 17 Avenue South near 52 Street S.E.;
hh
McKnight Boulevard from Deerfoot Trail east to Barlow Trail and from 36 Street N.E., east to the City limits;
mm
Sarcee Trail from the Trans-Canada Highway, south to the junction of Glenmore Trail and from Southland Drive, south to the City limits;
4
Third Party Advertising Signs are prohibited on sites adjacent to Bowness Road from 62 Street N.W. to 65 Street N.W.
when the copy is visible.
7
Notwithstanding subsection 111(3)(tt), existing Third Party Advertising Signs positioned such that the copy is visible from the Trans Canada Highway between the Bow River and Bowfort Road and approved prior to November 19, 1990 may be renewed from time to time in accordance with subsections 114 (10) and (11).
8
Notwithstanding subsection 111(3)(y) and (uu), existing Third Party Advertising Signs positioned such that the copy is visible from Glenmore Trail S.E. or from the Trans-Canada Highway between 6 Street N.E. and 36 Street N.E. respectively, may be renewed from time to time in accordance with subsections 114 (10) and (11).
9
Notwithstanding subsection 111(3), freestanding-flush and wallmounted Third Party Advertising Signs in commercial or industrial districts may be allowed along those public thoroughfares referred to in subsections 111(3)(f)(q)(u) and (nn) where:
b
the sign is not positioned such that it can be viewed from a land use district other than a commercial or industrial districts; and
10
Notwithstanding subsection 112(4), where an existing Third Party Advertising Sign complies with this Bylaw, except for the provisions of subsection 111(4), it may be renewed from time to time in accordance with subsections 114 (10) and (11).
11
Notwithstanding subsections 111(3)(hh) and (kk), where an existing Third Party Advertising Sign complies with this Bylaw, except for the provisions of subsections 111(3)(hh) and (kk), it may be renewed from time to time in accordance with subsections 114 (10) and (11).
12
Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (13), and upon receipt of a new development permit application for the same Third Party Advertising Sign, no Third Party Advertising Sign may be approved within the Inglewood Main Street Area after November 9, 1992.
13
A development permit for a Third Party Advertising Sign may be approved in the Inglewood Heritage Main Street Area if such sign replaces an existing Third Party Advertising Sign of the same or greater area at the same or another location in the Inglewood Heritage Main Street Area provided always that the approval of such a sign may only be allowed where it will result in a visual improvement to the character and streetscape of the area and either:
14
A development permit for a Third Party Advertising Sign may only be approved in the Mainstreet portion of Bowness Road NW when such a sign:
a
replaces an existing Third Party Advertising Sign of the same or greater area at the same location provided; and
Siting of Third Party Advertising Signs
112
1
A Third Party Advertising Sign must not be located within 30.0 metres of any Freestanding Sign, facing the same oncoming traffic, except where the separation is between existing signs approved prior to November 19, 1990.
2
A Third Party Advertising Sign must be removed from a parcel upon expiry of the development permit for such sign if a development permit application for a Freestanding Sign is approved within 30.0 metres of the Third Party Advertising Sign.
3
A Third Party Advertising Sign must not be located within 75.0 metres of any other Third Party Advertising Sign facing the same on-coming traffic and must not result in more than two (2) freestanding Third Party Advertising Signs greater than 4.6 metres in height and 4.5 square metres in area within a 225.0 metre radius of each other facing the same street, except:
a
where the separation is between an existing Third Party Advertising Sign, approved prior to June 19, 2000;
c
for a Third Party Advertising Sign, less than 4.6 metres in height and 4.5 square metres in area, where the separation must be 30.0 metres.
4
Subject to subsections (1) and (3), a Third Party Advertising Sign, less than 4.6 metres in height and 4.5 square metres in area, must not be located closer than 30.0 metres to any other Third Party Advertising Sign less than 4.6 metres in height and 4.5 square metres in area.
5
A Third Party Advertising Sign must be located such that no portion is less than 6.0 metres from any property line adjacent to a public thoroughfare except for Third Party Advertising Signs less than 4.6 metres in height and 4.5 square metres in area.
6
Notwithstanding subsection (5), where an existing Third Party Advertising Sign complies with this Bylaw, except for the provisions of subsection (5), it may be renewed from time to time in accordance with subsections 114 (10) and (11).
7
Trees required under an approved development permit shall not be removed or altered in any way to accommodate the placement or visibility of a Third Party Advertising Sign.
c
the curbline or edge of a major street, expressway or freeway; to the satisfaction of the General Manager Transportation or his delegate.
Height and Size of Third Party Advertising Signs
113
1
The maximum height of a wall-mounted or a freestanding-flush Third Party Advertising Sign is 10.5 metres and it must not extend above the eaveline.
2
The maximum height of a freestanding Third Party Advertising Sign is 8.3 metres, and if any portion of a freestanding Third Party Advertising Sign is located within 6.5 metres of a building less than 8.3 metres in height, the sign must not exceed the height of that building or 6.5 metres, whichever is greater.
2.1
In the C-COR1, C-COR2, CC-X and CC-COR Districts, where located outside of pedestrian-oriented areas as referenced in subsection 113 (6), the maximum height of a Third Party Advertising Sign is 4.6 metres and the maximum sign area is 4.5 square metres.
3
The dimensions of the sign area of a Third Party Advertising Sign must not exceed a vertical dimension of 5.8 metres by a horizontal dimension of 7.0 metres, with allowance for a 1.5 metre cut-out to the top and face and a 0.70 metre cut-out to the sides and bottom of the Third Party Advertising Sign.
4
The maximum area of a Third Party Advertising Sign must not exceed 25.0 square metres and only one face of a double-faced sign may be used to calculate sign area.
5
Where an existing Third Party Advertising Sign complies with this Bylaw, except for the provisions of this section, it may be renewed from time to time in accordance with subsections 114 (10) and (11).
General Rules for Third Party Advertising Signs
114
1
The applicant for a development permit for a Third Party Advertising Sign must show that the Third Party Advertising Sign is compatible with the general architectural lines and forms of nearby buildings and the character of the streetscape or area within which it is to be located, and does not severely obstruct the horizon line.
1.1
Third Party Advertising Signs with a sign area greater than 4.5 square metres may only be located in the CR20-C20/R20 District where:
2
A Third Party Advertising Sign must not block natural light or the sky from the surrounding buildings' windows and doors.
3
The lighting or orientation of a Third Party Advertising Sign must not adversely affect any neighbouring residential areas.
4
A Third Party Advertising Sign must utilize lighting fixtures which are not readily discernible or obtrusive.
5
An auxiliary sign or other material must not be attached to, on, above or below a Third Party Advertising Sign.
8
Electrical power supply to Third Party Advertising Signs or base landscaping must be underground unless otherwise allowed by the Development Authority such as, but not limited to, situations where reasonable access to an underground power source is not available or the Third Party Advertising Sign is located in an area where underground power has not commenced.
9
A development permit for a Third Party Advertising Sign may only be issued for a period not exceeding five (5) years.
10
Prior to a development permit expiring for a Third Party Advertising Sign, and upon receipt of a new development permit application for the same Third Party Advertising Sign at the same height, size and location, the Development Authority may apply the rules referenced in subsection (11).
11
When considering a development permit application for a Third Party Advertising Sign referenced in subsection (10), the Development Authority:
a
must consider if the proposed Third Party Advertising Sign is compatible with the general architectural lines and forms of nearby buildings and the character of the streetscape or area within which it is to be located, and does not severely obstruct the horizon line;
b
must not approve the development permit if a Freestanding Sign has been approved and constructed within 30.0 metres of the Third Party Advertising Sign;
c
may only approve the development permit for the Third Party Advertising Sign when the use is listed in the District;
d
may approve the development permit for the Third Party Advertising Sign if it is located in pedestrian-oriented areas as referenced in subsection 113 (6) at its current size and height provided the parcel has not been approved for redevelopment; and
e
may approve the development permit for the Third Party Advertising Sign if it is located in areas referenced in subsection 113 (2.1), when the height of the sign exceeds 4.6 metres and the area exceeds 4.5 square metres at their current size and height provided the parcel has not been approved for redevelopment.
Major Parks
1. West Nose Creek Park
2. Nose Hill Park
3. Nose Creek Park
4. Prairie Winds Park
5. Confederation Park
6. Baker Park
7. Bowness Park
8. Bowmont Park
9. Shouldice Park
10. Edworthy Park
11. Lawrey Gardens
12. Riley Park
13. Millennium Park & Science Centre
14. Prince's Island Park
15. Olympic Plaza
16. Fort Calgary
17. Calgary Zoo & St. Patrick's Island
18. Tom Campbell's Hill
19. Pearce Estate Park
20. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
21. Valleyview Park
22. Marlborough Park
23. Elliston Park
24. Richmond Green Park
25. Lindsay Park
26. Stanley Park
27. River Park & Sandy Beach
28. North Glenmore Park
29. Weaselhead Natural Area
30. South Glenmore Park
31. Heritage Park
32. Beaver Dam Flats Park
33. Carburn Park
34. Southland Park
35. Fish Creek Provincial Park
36. Griffith Woods
37. Ralph Klein Park
38. 12 Mile Coulee Park
Map 3: Major Parks
Prohibited Locations for Digital Third Party Advertising Signs
2
Digital Third Party Advertising Signs are prohibited on any site where the sign is positioned such that the copy on the sign is visible from:
f
17 Avenue South from the eastern City limit, west to the Canadian National Railway crossing of 17 Avenue South near 52 Street S.E.;
mm
Sarcee Trail from the Trans-Canada Highway, south to the junction of Glenmore Trail and from Southland Drive, south to the City limits;
3
Digital Third Party Advertising Signs are prohibited on sites adjacent to Bowness Road from 62 Street N.W. to 65 Street N.W.
when the copy is visible.
b
is located less than 125.0 metres, measured from the face of the digital display to a building containing a Dwelling Unit
Siting of Digital Third Party Advertising Signs
115.3
1
A Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must not be located within 30.0 metres of any Freestanding Sign, facing the same oncoming traffic;
2
A Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must be removed from a parcel upon expiry of the development permit for such a sign if a development permit application for a Freestanding Sign is approved within 30.0 metres of the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign;
a
must be located at least 300.0 metres from any other Digital Message Sign or Digital Third Party Advertising Sign when measured from the closest point of the sign containing the digital display and to the closest point of another sign containing the digital display when the signs are facing the same oncoming traffic;
b
must not be located within 75.0 metres of any Third Party Advertising Sign facing the same on-coming traffic and must not result in more than two (2) signs displaying third party advertising greater than 4.6 metres in height and 4.5 square metres in area within a 225.0 metre radius of each other facing the same street;
c
except where specified in subsection (d), must be located at least the following distances from any property line shared with a street:
i
17.0 metres where the posted speed limit of the public thoroughfare is 100 kilometres per hour or greater;
iv
10.0 metres where the posted speed limit of the public thoroughfare is 70 kilometres per hour; and
d
may be located closer to a property line shared with a street identified in subsection (c) provided that:
iii
the distance from the sign to any property line is not less than that of the existing approved Sign — Class F.
4
Trees required under an approved development permit must not be removed or altered in any way to accommodate the placement or visibility of a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign.
5
A Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must not be located on, or attached to, a roof of a building.
c
the curbline or edge of a major street, expressway or freeway, to the satisfaction of the General Manager Transportation or his delegate.
Height and Size of Digital Third Party Advertising Signs
115.4
1
The maximum height of a wall-mounted or a freestanding-flush Digital Third Party Advertising Sign is 10.5 metres and it must not extend above the eaveline.
2
The maximum height of a freestanding Digital Third Party Advertising Sign is 8.3 metres, and if any portion of a freestanding Digital Third Party Advertising Sign is located within 6.5 metres of a building less than 8.3 metres in height, the sign must not exceed the height of that building or 6.5 metres, whichever is greater.
3
The dimensions of the sign area of a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must not exceed a vertical dimension of 5.8 metres by a horizontal dimension of 7.0 metres, with allowance for a 1.5 metre cut-out to the top and face and a 0.70 metre cut-out to the sides and bottom of the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign.
4
The maximum area of a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must not exceed 25.0 square metres and only one face of a double-faced sign may be used to calculate sign area.
General Rules for Digital Third Party Advertising Signs
115.5
1
The applicant for a development permit for a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must show that the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign is compatible with the general architectural lines and forms of nearby buildings and the character of the streetscape or area within which it is to be located, and does not severely obstruct the horizon line.
1.1
Digital Third Party Advertising Signs with a sign area greater than 4.5 square metres may only be located in the CR20-C20/R20 District where:
2
A Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must not block natural light or the sky from surrounding buildings' windows and doors.
3
The lighting or orientation of a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must not adversely affect any neighbouring residential areas.
4
An auxiliary sign or other material must not be attached to, on, above or below a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign.
6
The space between the faces of a double-faced Digital Third Party Advertising Sign must be enclosed.
7
Electrical power supply to the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign or base landscaping must be underground unless otherwise allowed by the Development Authority such as, but not limited to, situations where reasonable access to an underground power source is not available or the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign is located in an area where underground power has not commenced.
8
A development permit for a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign may only be issued for a period not exceeding three (3) years.
9
Prior to a development permit expiring for a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign, and upon receipt of a new development permit application for the same Digital Third Party Advertising Sign at the same height, size and location, the Development Authority may apply the rules referenced in subsection (10).
10
When considering a development permit application for a Digital Third Party Advertising Sign referenced in subsection (9), the Development Authority:
a
must consider if the proposed Digital Third Party Advertising Sign is compatible with the general architectural lines and forms of nearby buildings and the character of the streetscape or area within which it is to be located, and does not severely obstruct the horizon line;
b
must not approve the development permit if a Freestanding Sign has been approved and constructed within 30.0 metres of the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign;
c
may only approve the development permit for the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign when the use is listed in the District; and
d
must not approve the development permit for the Digital Third Party Advertising Sign when the sign is located within and the digital display is visible from 125.0 metres of a building containing a Dwelling Unit.