Liquor Licence Sign Guidelines and Sample
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| Size |
The standard size is 4' x 8'. All variations to the standard size shall be referred to the License Coordinator for approval prior to installation. |
| Lettering | Lettering is to be Helvetica and is to be black on a white background. |
| Erection |
When placed on the ground, the sign should be supported only by posts or poles. All signs must be erected in a sound, workmanlike manner, capable of withstanding wind and weather and must comply with the requirements of the Building By-law and Sign By-law. |
| Location |
Signs must be placed so that they can be clearly read from streets or lanes, and be clear of all site obstructions. When placed at ground level, the sign should be located within the site, approximately but not closer than 10'0" from any property line. The top of a sign should not be fixed more than approximately 16'0" high. When secured to the face or outside of a building, the top of a sign should not be fixed more than approximately 16'0" high. |
| Site Plan | The outline of the premises, as provided in the application, must be outlined in RED, including a North Arrow, property and building dimensions, adjoining properties (with the addresses), and adjacent street names. The location of the sign should be denoted on the plan with a reference to it stating: “You are here”. |
| Notification of Erection |
The applicant or agent must advise the Chief License Inspector and/or License Coordinator when the sign has been erected on the site. Our notification letter to the surrounding residents and businesses (when required), advising them of your application will not be sent until we receive written confirmation and a photograph of the sign on the site after it has been erected. |
| Removal of Signs |
The signs must remain in place until Council has given a decision in respect of the application and shall be removed no later than 7 days after the decision. |
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