Ottawa : Règlement no 2016-326, art. 26(1) — Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law

Despite Section 25, the following signs do not require a permit:

• (a) awning sign;
• (b) non-electronic fuel pump island sign that is no higher than 3.5 m above grade and no greater than 0.5 m in area;
• (c) electronic fuel pump sign;
• (d) ground sign if the sign face is horizontal to and flat on the ground;
• (e) non-illuminated information sign that is less than 1 m²;
• (f) non-illuminated window sign;
• (g) mural sign;
• (h) official sign;
• (i) farm sign that does not exceed 4 m²;
• (j) wall sign located on a temporary sales centre building,
• (k) directional farm sign that does not exceed 4 m;
• (l) rural village pedestrian directional sign; and
• (m) an illuminated window sign, limited to those displaying “open/closed” or “vacancy/no vacancy” messages. (2018-42)