Victoria By-law 09-079, s. 96(8) — Streets and Traffic Bylaw

Notwithstanding subsections (3) and (4), the Licence Inspector must not issue or renew a portable sign permit unless:

• (a) the business the sign relates to has a dedicated and direct access to the business from the sidewalk.
• (b) the sidewalk in front of the business the sign relates to is at least 2.6 meters in width;
• (c) the business the sign relates to has at least 1.5 meter street frontage on the sidewalk where the portable sign is located;
• (d) if the portable sign is to be located in Bastion Square or Centennial Square, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, having considered the other permitted uses and planned activities, has consented to the issuance of the permit; and
• (e) the applicant maintains valid liability insurance in respect of the portable sign in an amount of at least $2,000,000.