The City of Pembroke's Sign By-law regulates signs, advertising devices, and the posting of notices. No person shall erect, cause to be erected, or structurally alter any sign within the City of Pembroke without first obtaining a sign permit from the chief building official. A sign permit application shall be submitted to the chief building official to be checked for conformity to the Sign By-law. To obtain a sign permit application, contact the planning technician by phone at 613-735-6821 ext. 1304 or by email.
Required documentation
| Letter of authorization |
| A letter of authorization is required if the permit applicant and/or the main contact for the project does not own the property that the application is for. The letter of authorization shows that the property owner authorizes another person to apply for the permit and be in contact with the Planning, Building, and By-law Department regarding the permit. To obtain a letter of authorization form, contact the planning technician by phone at 613-735-6821 ext. 1304 or by email. |
| Site plan |
| The site plan must show the location of the sign with respect to street lines, property lines and buildings. To obtain a site plan package, contact the planning technician by phone at 613-735-6821 ext. 1304 or by email. |
| Drawings |
| Drawings, with dimensions and specifications, must show details of construction, supports, and braces. |
| Indemnity bond or hold harmless agreement |
| An indemnity bond is an insurance certificate or letter from the broker showing proof of minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000. If this documentation cannot be provided, a schedule A hold harmless agreement, for signs on or over City property, or a schedule B hold harmless agreement, for signs not on or over city property, must be provided. |
| Additional sign information |
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For further sign information, including information on A-boards and the Sign By-Law and its amendment, please contact the planning technician by phone at 613-735-6821 ext. 1304 or by email. |