Sign Permits

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How to Prepare to Apply:

Required Documentation for All Applications:

  • Contact Information - for owner, advertised business and the contractor/sign installer
  • City of Kamloops Business Licence number, or Inter - Community Business Licence Number - for the contractor/installer
  • Title Search - dated within the last three months (can be accessed through LTSA.ca)
  • Owner Authorization - signed by all owners
  • Site Plan - indicating proposed and existing sign locations
  • Sign Details - showing the content, dimensions, and specifications
  • Sign/Building Elevations - showing the proposed signs
  • Existing Sign Details - for any existing signs on the property

Additional Documents for New Freestanding Signs:

  • Charges on Title - non-financial charges, legal notations, covenants, statutory rights-of-way, etc.
  • Sealed Design Drawings - from a registered engineer for new freestanding signs over 2 m in height

Note: Additional documentation may be required, depending on the scope of work to be done.

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Applying For A Sign Permit

Signs are a great tool to help locate and identify your business. Fascia, projecting, freestanding, canopy, banner, and hanging signs are a few examples of the different type of signs that require a permit in the City. 

Submission and approval of a sign permit is required before placing or altering a sign on the exterior of any building or structure, or on any property in the City. The Sign Regulations Bylaw outlines the size, location, and content of signage within the City to prevent interference with traffic lights and signs, prevent confusion and undue conflict of signage, and permit the proper identification of businesses.

A sign permit application will be reviewed for compliance with the Sign Regulations Bylaw, and, if applicable, any registered development permits. If the application meets all requirements, the sign permit may be issued. Permit fees are applied in accordance with Schedule E of the Sign Regulations Bylaw.

Before You Start

You must have a MyCity profile to apply online. If you don't have one yet, you can create one here.

Once you start the application you will have 30 days to submit it. Your application will be saved to your MyCity profile until it has been submitted and paid for. You can access it by logging into MyCity, then clicking on the In Progress Applications button at the top of the Registered Accounts page.

Application fees must be paid by Visa or Mastercard. A non-refundable 2.75% credit card convenience fee will apply.

Need More Help?

Having trouble with your application? Please call 250-828-3561 or email planning@kamloops.ca for assistance.