Charities and Non-Profits

These signs identify the residents or the property itself.

• Sign Types: Homeowner’s name, street address (or 911 number), and "No Trespassing" or safety signs.

• Maximum Size: 0.4 sq. m. (4.3 sq. ft.) per face.

• Placement: Must be on private property and at least 2.0 m (6 ft. 7 in.) from the street line.

If you operate a legal home-based business, you are permitted one sign to identify your services.

• Home Occupation & Bed and Breakfasts:

  • No Permit Required

  • Max Size: 0.4 sq. m. (4.3 sq. ft.) .

  • Setback: Must be at least 2.0 m (6 ft. 7 in.) from the property line.

• Home Industry (e.g., workshop or small-scale production in an accessory building):

  • No Permit Required

  • Max Size: 1.5 sq. m. (16 sq. ft.) per face.

  • Max Height: 3.7 m (12 ft.).

  • Setback: Must be at least 3.0 m (10 ft.) from the property line.

• Permit: Not required.

• Maximum Size: 0.6 sq. m. (6.5 sq. ft.) per face.

• Maximum Height: 1.0 m (3 ft. 3 in.).

• Timing Regulations:

• Install: No sooner than 1 calendar day prior to the sale.

• Remove: Must be removed within 2 days of the conclusion of the sale.

• Quantity Limits:

  • Maximum 3 signs per garage sale.

  • Maximum 4 garage sales per calendar year per resident.

• Location & Spacing:

  • Public Property: Permitted on Municipal boulevards (road allowances).

  • Spacing: Signs must be spaced at least 30 m (98 ft.) apart.

  • Setback: Must be at least 1.0 m (3 ft. 3 in.) from the street line/lot line.

  • Restrictions: Signs cannot advertise a sale located outside of the Town of Bracebridge boundaries.

Advocacy signs allow residents to express non-commercial opinions or support for a cause, movement, or organization. 

• Permit: Not required (if meeting the criteria below).

• Maximum Size: 0.6 sq. m. (6.5 sq. ft.).

• Maximum Height: 1.0 m (3 ft. 3 in.).

• Quantity: Limit of one (1) Private Advocacy Sign per lot at any time.

• Location:

  • Private Property: Must be located on the lot (Private Advocacy signs do not have the explicit permission listed for boulevards that Garage Sale signs do).

  • Setback: Must be set back at least 1.0 m (3 ft. 3 in.) from the lot line.

• Prohibitions:

  • Must not be illuminated, digital, animated, or flashing.

  • Must not contain any commercial advertising.

• Exemption: These signs do not count toward the maximum number or area of other signs permitted on the lot.