Street Banner and Flag Program

The City allows local business associations, non-profit groups, charitable organizations and special events organizations to install banners and flags on City streets. These can be used to promote the local business area or a special community event.

Four Types of Programs

1. Business Improvement Association (B.I.A.) Banners

   These banners are usually in permanent installations in local B.I.A. areas. They are funded by local B.I.A.s. The themes and design are the responsibility of the B.I.A.

2. User Group Program for Annual or Once Only Functions

   Examples of this type of banner are the Sun Run and Art Gallery banners. They are often installed in the same locations as the City banners, during the off season from October to May.

3. Neighbourhood Society Banners

   These banners are funded by Neighbourhood Societies to enhance the streetscape of the area. The themes and design are the responsibility of the Neighbourhood Societies. Examples of this type of banners are the Fraser Street banners, from East King Edward Avenue to East 31st Avenue.

4. Flag Islands

   There are six flag islands throughout the City that are used by charitable and non-profit organizations to promote awareness of a particular cause or event. Examples include Cancer Awareness month and the United Way campaign. Five of the six flag islands has 12 poles and one flag island has 8 poles that can be used to fly flags.
   

Costs

The user group is responsible for all costs associated with the banner project. These include banner production, installation and subsequent removal. They are also responsible for any maintenance costs. Production costs vary depending on quantity and design.

Flag Locations

The "Main City Map" shows the entire city, excluding the downtown area. The "Downtown Map" is a close-up view of banner and flag locations in the downtown core only. The maps may be viewed as a PDF file.

Main City Map: Not including downtown area Download PDF ( 1.2 mb)

Downtown Map: Downtown area only Download PDF ( 1.4 mb)

Application Procedure

The Banner Program is administered by Engineering Services. In March of 2004, City Council approved a number of changes to the existing banner program. Detailed information is found in the Policies and Application Form below.

Application package

The full application package is available in PDF format and consists of two files which contain instructions, policies, and the application itself. Please download both files before continuing.

1. Policies and Application Form ( PDF, 87KB)
2. Drawings and Specifications ( PDF, 247KB)

[top]