Development Notice Signs, Printed to City Spec and Installed

Toronto development notice signs

For: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land only), Committee of Adjustment (minor variance, consent): City-supplied sign.

Size

Sign panel 48 in (122 cm) x 76 in (193 cm)

Height

Text between 1.2 and 1.5 m above the ground; top of the sign 1.9 to 2.0 m above grade, free from obstruction

Material

City recommends 10-12 mm corrugated plastic (recyclable). May be mounted on a building, T-bars, 4x4 posts, hoarding, a fence or other accessible structure

Colours

PMS 647c (#40608f) and PMS 537c (#b8c3d6); Myriad Pro fonts. Approved colour palette file for the 3D massing image

How many

A sign facing each street; on a corner lot or a site with several access points, a sign at each access point; signs at every separately assessed property within the subject land

Placement

Clearly visible and legible from a public highway or other place the public can access

Install by

Within 14 days of submitting the application

Public meeting sticker

Once the statutory public meeting is scheduled, add the date and time using the City's Public Meeting Information Decal

Notes

Sign content (summary, image, planner and file number) is agreed with the assigned planner. Three layouts: Option 1 with a 3D massing image (standard), Option 2 with a map, Option 3 text only. Committee of Adjustment: the City provides the sign; it must be visible from the street for 10 days before a minor variance hearing and 14 days before a consent hearing, and more than one sign may be needed. The application may be deferred if the sign is not posted properly. No removal deadline or proof of posting was found on the City's pages.

Notice of Proposed Development Application & Public Meeting Sign (spec sheet, decal and Illustrator templates)

Source: City of Toronto: Notice of Proposed Development Application & Public Meeting Sign, City of Toronto: Development Application Notice Sign spec sheet (PDF), City of Toronto Development Guide: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, City of Toronto: About the Committee of Adjustment & Rules of Procedure. Checked November 6, 2026.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Toronto's sign by-law: our Toronto sign rules summary.

Vaughan development notice signs

For: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land only), Request for a Municipally-Supported Minister's Zoning Order (MZO).

Size

Minimum 2.4 m wide x 1.2 m high

Height

Ground clearance 0.9 m minimum to 1.2 m maximum

Material

Minimum 20 mm exterior grade plywood panel with horizontal wood stringers behind the top, bottom and centre; mounted with minimum 12 mm hex bolts, nuts and washers on both sides. Concrete footings recommended, 1.3 m deep minimum, 25 MPa at 28 days

Colours

Panels and structural members painted on all sides with two coats of white exterior matte alkyd paint over primer. Black lettering on white, professionally lettered or silk-screened. Bottom note in red. Map land uses use the City's colour code

How many

One along each street frontage, plus a sign where the lands abut the end of a street on adjacent lands

Placement

1.5 m from the property line along each street frontage, midway between the opposing boundaries, or as directed by the Planning Department; clearly visible and unobstructed

Install by

Within 15 days after the City issues confirmation of a complete application

Public meeting sticker

Once the public meeting date is confirmed, install a new sign or a decal overlay with the date, time, location and live stream link at least 20 days before the meeting (decal draft approved by Planning first)

Remove by

Within 7 business days after the application is approved or refused with no appeal, lapses or is withdrawn, after an OLT or Minister decision, or after a major change needing a new application

Proof for the city

Photographic proof of each installed sign, a map or aerial showing sign locations, and an original signed Sign Declaration (Appendix I). If not received at least 20 days before the public meeting, the meeting is rescheduled

Notes

Sign wording and map are approved through the Pre-Application Screening submission. Sign shows 'Notice of Complete Application' (or '& Public Meeting'), application type, key statistics, owner/agent, file number, date deemed complete and date installed. A combined sign is allowed if the meeting is set within the 15-day window. Sign must be amended within 7 days if ownership changes, it is weathered or the meeting is cancelled.

Notice Sign(s) Procedures & Protocols, December 2024 (sign detail in section 10.0 and appendices)

Source: City of Vaughan: Notice Sign(s) Procedures & Protocols, December 2024 (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Vaughan's sign by-law: our Vaughan sign rules summary.

Mississauga development notice signs

For: Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Plan of Subdivision, Committee of Adjustment consent: City sign board picked up at City Hall.

Size

2400 mm wide x 1200 mm high (diagram, all dimensions in millimetres)

Height

Diagram shows 900 mm minimum and 1200 mm maximum below the sign

Material

2 cm exterior grade plywood, surface mounted to supports with 12 mm hex head bolts, nuts and flat washers; concrete footings against undisturbed soil, 25 MPa at 28 days; must meet the Ontario Building Code

Colours

Panels and structural members painted on all sides with two coats of exterior matte paint over primer

Placement

Location must be approved by the Planning and Building Department before installation

Public meeting sticker

A sticker with meeting details (400 mm x 270 mm on the diagram) must be installed before the Public Information Meeting and the Recommendation Report Meeting

Remove by

OPA and rezoning: one week after the zoning by-law comes into force, the application is withdrawn, or council refuses it with no appeal

Proof for the city

Application is not deemed complete until photographic proof of installation is received. $500 notice sign deposit per application, returned after a planner site visit; forfeited if the sign is not removed

Notes

Sign wording and location need City approval; a mock-up is submitted with the application. Professional preparation and installation required. Content: plain-language description, map (north arrow, property outlined, nearest intersection), rendering agreed with the planner. Committee of Adjustment consent: post the sign at least 14 days before the hearing, legible from the public right of way; it can come down after the hearing ends.

Form 2809 Notice Sign Schedule (diagram; Illustrator sign and decal templates referenced)

Source: City of Mississauga Form 2809: Notice Sign Schedule, April 2026 (PDF), City of Mississauga: Notice sign schedule publication page, City of Mississauga: Consent Application Package 2026 (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Mississauga's sign by-law: our Mississauga sign rules summary and City of Mississauga sign by-law page(opens in a new tab).

Brampton development notice signs

For: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Subdivision.

Size

Minimum 2.4 m wide x 1.2 m high (example sheet: minimum height 48 in, width can vary)

Height

Ground clearance 0.9 m minimum, 1.2 m maximum

Material

2 cm exterior grade plywood panel with horizontal fir stringers behind top, bottom and centre; 12 mm hex head bolts with flat washers both sides; concrete footings recommended, 1.3 m deep minimum, 25 MPa at 28 days

Colours

Panels and structural members painted on all sides with two coats of white exterior matte alkyd paint over primer. Dark blue or black lettering on white, Arial only, not all capitals. Land uses shown in the City's colour table

How many

One sign along each street frontage

Placement

At least 1.5 m (5 ft) from the lot line, midway between the opposing property lines, clearly visible from the street and clear of sight lines at intersections and driveways

Install by

Erected, with the owner's signed proof letter to the planner, 20 days before the public meeting with the City

Public meeting sticker

Applicant adds the date, time and location of the statutory public meeting to the sign

Remove by

Within 48 hours after withdrawing the application, or after being notified by the City or tribunal that it was approved or denied

Proof for the city

Letter signed by the owner, with digital photos of the installed sign and a PDF of the sign map, agreeing to maintain and remove the sign. A sign deposit is held; it is kept by the City if removal is not confirmed within 2 years

Notes

Wording and illustrations are confirmed with the assigned planner before installing. Sign shows the application type and description, owner and agent, the City's standard contact paragraph with file number, a conceptual-plan note and 'Date Sign Erected'. If not erected and confirmed, the application does not go to a public meeting.

Example of typical property signage (in Development Sign Standards PDF)

Source: City of Brampton: Property Signage Requirements / Development Sign Standards, May 2026 (PDF), City of Brampton: Development Sign Standards (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Brampton's sign by-law: our Brampton sign rules summary and City of Brampton signs page(opens in a new tab).

Markham development notice signs

For: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Committee of Adjustment minor variance: City-supplied 'Notice of Hearing' sign.

Size

1.2 m x 1.5 m (4 ft x 5 ft)

Height

Top of the sign at least 2 m above grade

Material

10 to 12 mm corrugated plastic suitable for outdoor use, supported by two uprights; not attached to trees or fences

Colours

Template fonts Aptos Bold and Aptos Regular; coloured image preferred (rendering at least 18 in x 27 in)

How many

At least one sign on each assessed property within the subject land; if impractical, a nearby location identified by the City Clerk

Placement

On the subject property, 1.5 m from the property line along each street frontage, midway between opposing boundaries (consult the File Planner), at least 1 m from any driveway, visible and unobstructed

Install by

Within 14 days of the City's written confirmation of a complete application (the City's web page asks for proof within 15 days)

Public meeting sticker

OPA and zoning only: 8 in x 32 in Statutory Public Meeting decal placed over the allotted space at least 20 days before the meeting

Remove by

Within seven days of Council's disposition of the application, or as directed by the Director of Planning and Urban Design

Proof for the city

Photographic proof plus the Complete Application Development Notice Sign Declaration (and the Decal Declaration for OPA/zoning), signed before a Commissioner of Oaths by noon on the day the File Planner gives; sent to the File Planner and City Clerk

Notes

File Planner must approve the sign draft before production. New in 2026: QR code on the sign. Missing the decal removes the application from the statutory public meeting agenda. Committee of Adjustment: sign supplied by staff, erected no later than 14 days before the hearing with digital photos to COA@markham.ca; not on municipal property or the road allowance, at least 1.0 m from any driveway.

Development Notice Sign Template 2026 (PowerPoint)

Source: City of Markham: Development Notice Signs protocols, 2026 (PDF), City of Markham: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (PLAN), City of Markham: Minor Variance Submission Requirements (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.

Richmond Hill development notice signs

For: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land), Collaborative Application Process (CAP) submission: 24 x 36 in notice sign, Committee of Adjustment: Public Notice Sign.

Size

Not stated in the text; the City's InDesign template file is 76 in x 48 in (CAP pre-submission sign: 24 in x 36 in)

Height

Text between 1.2 and 1.5 m above the ground; top of the sign 1.9 to 2.0 m above grade, free from obstruction (CAP sign: top 1.6 to 1.7 m)

Colours

Set by the City template; CAP template font, colour, text size and logo may not be altered

How many

One sign per frontage; a corner or flankage lot needs a sign on each frontage

Placement

At about the midpoint of the frontage, clearly visible and legible from a public highway or other place the public can access

Install by

Within 14 days of the application being deemed complete

Public meeting sticker

Public Meeting Information decal provided in the City's template ZIP (template file 18 in x 4 in)

Proof for the city

Affidavit of Sign Posting plus photographic proof; formal processing does not start until both are received

Notes

Wording approved by the City; consult the assigned planner. The owner/applicant prepares, erects, maintains and removes the sign at their cost, but no removal deadline is stated. Committee of Adjustment: sign posted on the property within 14 days of the hearing, with confirmation and a commitment to keep it up until the meeting; instructions come with the Letter of Scheduled Hearing.

Development Application Signage (Adobe InDesign ZIP)

Source: City of Richmond Hill: Public Notification Sign Requirements, 2025 (PDF), City of Richmond Hill: 2025 Consolidated Development Application Guide (PDF), City of Richmond Hill: Development Planning, City of Richmond Hill: CAP Notice Sign Guidelines and Declaration (PDF), City of Richmond Hill: Committee of Adjustment information (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Richmond Hill's sign by-law: our Richmond Hill sign rules summary and City of Richmond Hill sign permits page(opens in a new tab).

Oakville development notice signs

Ask us. Send us the city's notice or your planner's email, and we print to it. Call (905) 259-4361 or email durham@truesigngroup.com.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Oakville's sign by-law: our Oakville sign rules summary and Town of Oakville signs page(opens in a new tab).

Oshawa development notice signs

Ask us. Send us the city's notice or your planner's email, and we print to it. Call (905) 259-4361 or email durham@truesigngroup.com.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Oshawa's sign by-law: our Oshawa sign rules summary.

Whitby development notice signs

For: Whitby Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Subdivision, Committee of Adjustment: Town-supplied notification sign.

Size

1.2 m (4 ft) wide x 1.5 m (5 ft) high

Height

0.62 m (2 ft) ground clearance (sketch shows 600 mm)

Material

12.5 mm (1/2 in) exterior grade plywood panel on two 89 x 89 mm (4x4) wood posts or steel posts, set at least 1.2 m (4 ft) below grade; non-illuminated

Colours

Panels and wood members painted on all sides with two coats of exterior matte alkyd paint over primer; black lettering on white; Helvetica (38 mm, 100 mm, 38 mm), sentence case except NOTICE

How many

One sign per street; corner and through lots need a separate sign facing each street. One sign may cover several applications for the same site

Placement

About midway between the side (or opposing) lot lines, 1 m (3 ft) minimum to 2 m (6 ft) maximum from the street line, outside the 9 m (30 ft) corner sight triangle; exact location given by Planning staff

Install by

Professionally prepared and erected 20 days before the Public Information Meeting

Public meeting sticker

Meeting date and time are part of the Town-supplied sign wording

Remove by

Within 7 days of approval, denial or closing of the file by Town Council, or withdrawal of the application

Proof for the city

Signed 'Procedures and Requirements for Notification Signs' form submitted with the application

Notes

Wording is provided by the Planning and Development Department. Deviations are at the Commissioner of Planning's discretion. Committee of Adjustment: sign posted at least 10 days before the hearing (14 days for consent), on a wooden stake, at least 1.0 m from the front property line, 1.0 to 1.5 m high, not in the road allowance or a sight triangle, left up until the day after the hearing.

Sign sketch in the Procedures and Requirements for Notification Signs form (in application PDF)

Source: Town of Whitby: Application for Official Plan Amendment, incl. notification sign procedures (PDF), Town of Whitby: Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (PDF), Town of Whitby: Application for Minor Variance (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Whitby's sign by-law: our Whitby sign rules summary.

Ajax development notice signs

Ask us. Send us the city's notice or your planner's email, and we print to it. Call (905) 259-4361 or email durham@truesigngroup.com.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Ajax's sign by-law: our Ajax sign rules summary.

Pickering development notice signs

For: Committee of Adjustment minor variance: City-supplied sign, Committee of Adjustment consent: public notice sign.

Install by

Minor variance: at least 10 days before the hearing

Notes

The sign is supplied by the City Development Department; if it is not posted the application may not be heard on the scheduled date. Consent applicants are given the posting requirements separately. No notice sign rule was found for zoning or official plan amendment applications on pickering.ca (the zoning amendment form does not mention one).

Source: City of Pickering: Application for Minor Variance or for Permission (PDF), City of Pickering: Committee of Adjustment, City of Pickering: Application Form to Amend Zoning By-law (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Pickering's sign by-law: our Pickering sign rules summary.

Clarington development notice signs

Ask us. Send us the city's notice or your planner's email, and we print to it. Call (905) 259-4361 or email durham@truesigngroup.com.

Other signs on the site, like a for sale or for lease board, fall under Clarington's sign by-law: our Clarington sign rules summary.