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Residential Signs
Most signs in residential areas are small and intended for identification or temporary purposes.
Permit Exempt: Residential signs do not require a permit, but they must follow the specific size and placement rules in the Town of Bracebridge Sign By-law, key provisions of which are summarized below.
Typical Residential Sign Types
Select a sign type below to view its specific size limits and location requirements.
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:
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):
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.
