Signs, Postering, Sampling, Canvessing, and Merchandise Displays on City Property
Postering
Postering as a form of advertising is acceptable on poster cylinders provided by the City of Vancouver. In consideration of the unsightly appearance that posters give our streets and the cost to taxpayers for removal, the City has provided numerous poster cylinders located on various lamp standards around the city. VanMap has a layer for poster cylinders to view cylinder locations. These are the only areas that may be used to place posters.
Signs
Advertising signs on city property are prohibited, unless the guidelines for placement as set by the City Engineer are followed. One sandwich board per business may be on City property directly in front of the store that is being advertised. The sign must be up against the building wall or at the property line and not in the middle of the sidewalk or at the curb of any street. Third party signs are strictly prohibited on centre medians, utility poles not equipped with a poster cylinder, boulevards, or any other area of City property.
General Information
- Information regarding Election Signs on City Property
- Information regarding Merchandise Displays on City Property
- Information regarding 3rd Party Signs on City Property
- Information regarding Real Estate and Sales Centre Signs on City Property
- Information regarding Sampling or handing out Flyers on City Property
- Information regarding Business Sandwich Boards on City Property
Contact information
General enquiries:
Phone: 3 - 1 - 1
Outside Vancouver: 604-873-7000
TTY Service: 604-873-7193
Fax: 604-873-7255In person:
Fifth Floor, 507 West Broadway
Mailing Address:
Engineering Services
320 - 507 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 0B4
Email: alan.rockett@vancouver.ca