Ottawa Digital Signage
Programmable outdoor digital signs for Ottawa businesses — supply, permit coordination, and full installation by Lundon Calling. We navigate City of Ottawa EMC by-law requirements before you commit to a purchase.
EMC displays range from simple LED text scrollers to full-colour programmable displays integrated into custom sign structures. The right type depends on your location, zone, and message requirements.
Monochrome LED Text Displays
Single-colour LED text panels — red, amber, or white — for displaying scrolling messages, hours, pricing, and announcements. Common for fuel stations, pharmacies, and QSR locations.
Full-Colour RGB Displays
Full-colour programmable LED panels capable of displaying text, graphics, and high-impact images. Used for retail, entertainment venues, and high-traffic roadside locations.
Cabinet-Integrated EMC
Digital display panels integrated into an existing illuminated cabinet or pylon sign — combining static branding with programmable message space in one sign structure.
Freestanding Digital Pylons
New freestanding digital pylon structures with full-colour displays — custom-engineered for your site and designed within City of Ottawa EMC by-law requirements.
City of Ottawa Sign By-law 2016-326 places specific restrictions on electronic message centres. Buying a display without confirming compliance first is a common mistake.
Animation and Flashing
City of Ottawa Sign By-law 2016-326 prohibits animated, flashing, or scrolling content on EMC signs in most zones. Message changes must be static — no motion effects.
Brightness Limits
EMC signs must include automatic brightness controls that adjust to ambient light conditions. Daytime and nighttime brightness limits apply.
Off-Period Requirements
In zones adjacent to residential uses, EMC signs may be required to operate in full-off mode during overnight hours (typically 11 pm to 6 am).
Size and Setback
EMC panels are limited in size relative to the total permitted sign area. Setback, height, and area rules vary by zone — Lundon Calling reviews compliance before any purchase.
Before you buy: Lundon Calling reviews your site and zone against the by-law before recommending a display size or type. An EMC that does not comply cannot be permitted — and cannot legally operate.
