St. Albert Portable Sign Bylaws
Each city has its own rules and regulations to follow regarding the placement of signs as well as permit fees. Here is a quick summary on the St. Albert Portable Sign Bylaws.
Portable Sign Bylaws St. Albert
General Sign Regulations include (but not limited to):
- No sign shall be constructed or placed in such a way that it is confused with, obstruct or detract any form of traffic control or any other municipal devices.
- No sign shall be constructed or placed in such a way that it interferes with the safe movement of pedestrians, motor vehicles or the sight lines near roadways.
- No sign shall be placed on/within a vehicle/trailer (unless it is classified as a motor vehicle sign)
- The company or person responsible for the placement of a sign must get development permit approval before placing a sign on a site.
- No sign shall contain an intermittent or flashing light source.
- No sign shall be placed on a road or median, nor placed within 30.5 meters of any intersection, nor placed within 5 meters of a fire hydrant or any emergency equipment.
| Sign Type | Permit | No Permit | Sign Specifications |
| A-Board Sign | * | 0.8sq.m max sign area 1.0m max sign height | |
| Banner Signs | * | if attached to the side of a building, same dimensional regulations as fascia signs are followed | |
| Billboards | * | 30sq.m max sign area 8.0m max sign height | |
| Construction Site Identification Sign | * | 5.0sq.m max sign area 3.5m max sign height | |
| Development Directional Sign | * | 1.5sq.m max sign area 3.0m max sign height | |
| Developer Marketing Sign | * | 3.0sq.m max sign area 3.0m max sign height | |
| Directional Signs | * | 3.0sq.m max sign area 2.5m max sign height | |
| Election Signs | * | 1.5sq.m max sign area 3.0m max sign height | |
| Fascia Signs | * | 0.5sq.m max sign area for more than 0.5sq.m sign area, a permit is required | |
| Freestanding Signs | * | 7.5sq.m max sign area for frontage less than 30m additional 1.2sq.m for each additional 10.0m frontage 10.0m max height | |
| Neighbourhood Identification Signs | * | 6.0sq.m max sign area 3.0m max height | |
| Portable Signs | * | 5.0sq.m max sign area 2.5m max height | |
| Projecting Signs | * | 0.5sq.m max sign area 2.5m min.vertical clearance | |
| Promotional Advertising Signs | * | 2.5sq.m max sign area | |
| Real Estate Signs | * | 1.5sq.m max sign area 3.0m max sign height | |
| Roof Signs | * | 8.0sq.m max sign area 3.0m max sign height |
The Sign Regulations for the city of St. Albert is stated under Schedule C of the Land-Use Bylaw. Did not find what you were looking for? Here is a detail copy of the St. Albert Portable Sign Bylaws. St. Albert Portable Sign Bylaw.
Permits and Permissions
St. Albert Portable Sign Bylaws
The City of St. Albert has specific bylaws governing the use of portable signs to ensure they do not interfere with traffic or pedestrian safety and to maintain aesthetic standards within the community. Here are some key points from the St. Albert portable sign bylaws:
All portable signs require a development permit before placement. Permits can be applied for durations of 3, 6, or 12 months, and they can be renewed upon expiration.
In C2, RC, and CC districts, only one sign is allowed for sites with frontages up to 30 meters, and a maximum of two signs for larger sites, but no more than one sign per business.
Portable signs in the ICC district must be separated by at least 400 meters from another portable sign.
Portable signs must be placed on the business property they are advertising for and cannot promote third-party businesses.
Signs must be at least 1.5 meters away from any property line and maintain a 30-meter separation from another portable sign.
Specific districts (C1, C2, CC, RC, ICC, and CIS) allow portable signs as a permitted use, while others (UR, P, PS, and IF) require discretionary approval.
Signs cannot have flashing or intermittent light sources.
Placement on roads, medians, or within 30.5 meters of an intersection, and within 5 meters of a fire hydrant is not allowed.
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These regulations ensure that portable signs are used responsibly and do not detract from the visual environment or cause safety issues. For more detailed information, you can refer to the City’s website or the specific bylaws on portable signs (SignGuru)