Sign Permits Ottawa

Installing commercial signage in Ottawa requires compliance with the City of Ottawa's Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law. This by-law governs sign type, size, height, illumination, placement, and setback requirements for every commercial property in the city. Failing to obtain proper permits can result in fines, forced removal, and costly project delays.

Lundon Calling Inc. takes the complexity out of Ottawa's sign permit process. Our team prepares and submits complete permit applications on your behalf, including site plans, sign drawings, structural specifications, and any supporting documentation required by the City. We track your application through the review process and coordinate directly with city planners to resolve any questions.

Ottawa's signage bylaws regulate everything from the maximum square footage of a fascia sign to the brightness of illuminated signage in residential-adjacent zones. Different zoning districts have different rules — a sign that's permitted in a commercial zone on Merivale Road may not be allowed in a mixed-use area in Westboro or Hintonburg.

Key factors that affect your sign permit include: sign area and dimensions relative to your building frontage, projection distance from the building face, height above grade, illumination type and intensity, and whether the sign is in a heritage conservation district. Our team is well-versed in these regulations and ensures your sign design is compliant before submission, avoiding costly revisions.