Sign By-law

By-law enforcement officers enforce the regulations of the Sign By-law 2018-153, which provides regulations for signs and other advertising devices within the town, including:  

  • where and what type of signs can be placed in public areas 
  • sets out the process and requirements for a sign permit 
  • outlines measures to remove signs for non-compliance 

Examples of signs that are regulated by this by-law include: ground signs, fascia signs, mobile signs, advertising signs and election signs. 

For more information, visit the Sign Permit page. 

Most signs in Oakville require a permit to ensure safety and compliance with the sign by-law. If you want a portable (mobile) sign or a permanent (fixed) sign, visit the sign page. 

Contractor sign - The sign by-law permits one sign with a maximum size of 0.37 square metres (4 feet 2 inches) and can only be displayed during the time period that work is happening or for a total of 14 consecutive days (whichever is less).

Public engagement opportunities

We are reviewing the election sign regulations and we want your input! Your feedback will help staff develop a recommendation to the town’s Sign By-law (pdf) as it relates to election signs. Staff recommendations will be presented to Council later this year (fall 2024).

Attend a public information meeting

Join us for a public information meeting about the town's election sign regulations. Meetings will be held in each ward.

  • Monday, April 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Community Room C
  • Tuesday, April 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard, Community Room 2
  • Wednesday, May 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Meeting room 1
  • Thursday, May 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at River Oaks Community Centre, 2400 Sixth Line, Community Room C
  • Monday, May 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Trafalgar Park Community Centre, 133 Rebecca Street, Multipurpose Room 2
  • Tuesday May 7 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive, Southridge Room
  • Wednesday May 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street, Multipurpose Room A/B

Sign By-law

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