Ottawa By-law 2016-326, s. 8(1) — Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law

Unless otherwise specified, a projected image sign is permitted, provided (2017-184) :

• (a) the projected image is generated by a permanently-placed projector mounted on the ground, or to a building or structure, but not by a laser;
• (b) the image remains static;
• (c) the sign does not incorporate audio, video, strobes, animation or other special effects;
• (d) the projected image is not visible from a residential use in a residential zone or from an environmental protection zone;
• (e) the permit application is accompanied by a written statement confirming the sign has the permission of the owner of the property onto which it is projected;
• (f) the source of the projected image sign is identified on the permit;
• (g) the area of the sign, combined with other permitted wall and logo signage, does not exceed the allowable wall signage permitted for the building storey on which the image is projected; and
• (h) there is a maximum lighting level of 5,000 cd/m between sunrise and sunset and 220 cd/m between sunset and sunrise, where sunset and sunrise times are determined according to the National Research Council of Canada Sunrise/Sunset Calculator.