Hamilton By-law 10-197, s. 4.1(a) — Sign By-law

No person shall display or permit to be displayed a sign:

• for which a permit has not been obtained, if a permit is required under this By-law;
• (b) which is not in compliance with this By-law or the conditions of any variance granted under this By-law;
• (c) which is not specifically permitted under this By-law;
• (d) which is on City property except: (22-031)
• (i) a Poster as permitted by this By-law; or
• (ii) with the permission of the City;
• (e) which is on property without the permission of the owner of the property;
• (f) which obstructs the view of any pedestrian or driver of a vehicle, obstructs the visibility of any traffic signal or traffic control device, or interferes with vehicular traffic in a Updated: February 22, 2022 manner that could endanger any person;
• (g) which is on any traffic signal or traffic control device;
• (h) which illuminates any adjacent property or the path of vehicular traffic;
• (i) which is not maintained in a proper state of repair, becomes unsightly, becomes structurally inadequate or faulty, or could be hazardous to a pedestrian or motorist;
• (j) which the Director has directed be removed;
• (k) which bears or displays the City logo, crest or seal in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the City; or
• (l) which does not comply with all applicable by-laws, statutes or regulations including, but not limited to, the Ontario Heritage Act.