Downtown Signage

Any permanent sign attached flat against the wall of a building.

• Maximum Size: Your total sign area cannot exceed 20% of the business's storefront wall face (Including the area of any Window Graphics).

• Location: Signs must be located on the ground floor level (unless the business occupies the whole building).

• Materials: Must be made of rigid, durable materials. Vinyl banners or flexible sheets attached with ropes/grommets are not permitted as permanent wall signs.

• Projection: Cannot project more than 0.6 m (2 ft) from the face of the wall.

Any decal, vinyl wrap, paint, or perforated film applied to a window or glass door.

• They Count as Signs: Window graphics are considered "Wall Signs." Their surface area counts toward the 20% total allowance mentioned above.

• Exceptions:

  • Merchandise Displays: Standard window shopping displays (mannequins, products) are allowed and do not count as signs.

  • Blinds & Curtains: Standard interior window treatments used for privacy or sun control are permitted and not regulated.

  • Murals: Artistic murals that are purely decorative and contain no commercial advertising (logos, slogans, product names) are not considered signs.

A sign that projects outward from the building face (typically hanging from a bracket)

• Limit: One (1) per storefront.

• Safety Clearance: The bottom of the sign must be at least 2.4 m (8 ft) above the sidewalk to ensure pedestrian safety.

• Size Limit: Maximum size of 1.2 sq. m (12.9 sq. ft).

A portable, A-frame style sign placed on the ground during business hours.

• Limit: One (1) per business.

• Timing: Must be removed overnight. Permitted display hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m..

• Placement: Must be placed on private property in the closest proximity to your building to keep the sidewalk clear for pedestrians.

• Exception: Businesses on Chancery Lane and Anderson Lane may place signs where their lane meets the Manitoba Street sidewalk.

Small signs displayed in a window or door to indicate 'open' or 'closed', as well as business hours.

• Permit: No permit required.

• Allowance: One (1) per business.

• Maximum Size: 0.5 sq. m (5.4 sq. ft).

• Illumination & Flashing:

  • "OPEN": May be illuminated and may flash (only during business hours).

  • "CLOSED": May be illuminated but must remain static (no flashing).

  • Copy Restrictions: Text is strictly limited to the words "Open" and "Closed" and may include business operating hours.