Sign Permits

Signs that require a building permit

• Billboard Signs

• Canopy Signs

• Fascia/Wall Mounted Signs

• Ground Signs

• Projecting Signs

• Pylon Signs

• Roof Signs

If you are unsure whether a permit is required, please contact the Building division.

Requirements for a sign permit application

• structural drawings with dimensions
• foundation detail (where applicable)
• anchorage detail and weight of sign for wall mounted signs
• site plan showing location and distances to property lines
• engineering details may be required for some wall mounted and pylon signs

If you require more information on what drawings and details are required, please contact the Building division.

Fees

List of forms:

• Application form
• Schedule 1: designer information

 Billboard signs

In addition to the initial building permit, billboard signs are licensed annually by the Township of Wilmot and are the only signs permitted to advertise business activities not occurring on the same property that the sign is located. The annual license fee is $275 per sign face. For more information on billboard sign licenses, please contact the Planning division and refer to the Township Sign By-law.

Portable signs

Portable signs do not require a building permit, but do require a portable sign permit. Portable signs are permitted on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Two permits may be issued per calendar year per property (regardless of number of businesses on a property). A permit is $115 and is valid for up to ninety days.

To obtain a portable sign permit, please apply online using our Portable Sign application and payment form. You will be required to provide the following:

• authorization of property owner to apply for permit (unless previously provided to the Township)
• address of property where sign is proposed to be installed
• name of business and message that will be displayed on the sign
• site plan showing location of sign and distances from property lines and other signs (unless the sign is in the same location as previous approvals by the Township). Use of Google Maps or other aerial imagery is acceptable.
• date when sign will be installed

Signs along Highway 7/8

If you are planning to erect or alter a sign or advertising device on a property within 400m of Highway 7/8, you may require a permit from the Ministry of Transportation prior to issuance of a permit by the Township of Wilmot.

For further information and regulations on signs please refer to the Township Sign By-law.

Apply for a permit

Building permit applications are required to be submitted through this building permit submission form.