Event Signs | Town of Bracebridge

Do you have a Special Event Permit?

If you have already obtained a Town of Bracebridge Special Event Permit, the fee is waived and the sign permit is included with your event permit.
If you will not be obtaining a Special Event Permit, but believe your event still qualifies as a 'Community Event', then you will need to apply for a sign permit.

Is your Event a Community Event? To qualify as a Community Event, it must be:

a community-centred event held within the geographic limits of the Town of Bracebridge
be organized, sponsored or co-sponsored by the Town, a registered charity, a not-for-profit corporation, a service club, an Indigenous community or other community group
must be open to the general public and intended primarily for cultural, recreational, educational or civic engagement; and
must not principally advertise the sale or promotion of specific goods, services, land or securities.

Sign Types

Event Signs

Sandwich Boards

Charitable Signs

Mobile Portable Signs

Community Event Signs

Temporary Signs promoting non-profit, charitable, or civic events (e.g., "Fall Fair this Weekend").

Permitted Locations:
- Private property (with owner permission).
- Municipal Road Allowances (Boulevards), provided they do not obstruct traffic or sightlines.
Timing:
- Install: Maximum 10 days before the event starts.
- Remove: Must be removed within 2 days after the event ends.
Quantity: Maximum of 4 events per year per organization.
Spacing: Signs on road allowances must be spaced at least 30 metres (98 ft) apart.
Size: Maximum 0.6 sq. m (6.5 sq. ft.).

Sandwich Boards

A portable, A-frame style sign.

Permitted Locations:
- Private property (with owner permission).
- Municipal Road Allowances (Boulevards), provided they do not obstruct traffic or sightlines.
Timing:
- Install: Maximum 10 days before the event starts.
- Remove: Must be removed within 2 days after the event ends.
Quantity: Maximum of 4 events per year per organization.
Spacing: Signs on road allowances must be spaced at least 30 metres (98 ft) apart.
Size: Maximum 0.6 sq. m (6.5 sq. ft.).

Charitable Signs

Temporary signs displayed on a property to advertise a specific community service, fundraising drive, or function.

Limit: A maximum of 3 Temporary Signs (combined total of Charitable, Community Event, and Mobile Portable signs) are allowed on a property at one time.
Duration: Can be displayed for up to 30 consecutive days per function or drive.
Frequency: You can display these signs for up to 6 different events/drives per calendar year.

Mobile Portable Signs

Large, temporary signs on a trailer or stand used to advertise a special event on your property.

Duration: Maximum display of 30 days per permit.
Location: Must be located on the property where the event is being advertised.
Frequency: Up to 4 times per calendar year.
Separation: Must be at least 15 m (49 ft) away from any other sign.

Restrictions:

Cannot have flashing lights or animated electronic messages.
Must be located at least 30 m (98 ft) away from a Residential Zone.
Exception: Places of worship are exempt from the 30 m residential setback if advertising their own events.

Questions?

Email building@bracebridge.ca.

Link: Town of Bracebridge Sign By-law 2025-090

Signage plays an important role in helping residents, businesses, organizations and event organizers share information, promote activities and guide people safely through our community. To ensure signs are safe, accessible and visually appropriate, the Town of Bracebridge regulates signage through the Sign By-law.

Most permanent signage in the Town of Bracebridge requires a sign permit to be obtained prior to it being installed. It’s important to understand what’s allowed before putting up your sign.