Looking to advertise your business or service? The Municipality of Port Hope's Sign By-law regulates the size, location, and maintenance of signs and advertising.
Signs located within heritage districts
If your premises is designated under Part IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act, you require Heritage approval from Heritage Port Hope prior to applying for a sign permit.
Signs that are backlit, contain flashing, animated lights or neon lights are not permitted within the Heritage Conservation Districts.
Application
Refer to types of signs for definitions, fees, inspection requirements and what to include with your application.
Before submitting an application review the Sign By-law to ensure your proposed sign complies.
Complete sign permit application
Types of signs
| 911/Emily sign |
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911 signs refer to property ID signs providing municipal addresses to developed Ward 2 properties. Vacant properties are not eligible without demonstrating upcoming development. What to include with the completed application:
Emily signs refer to property ID signs for undeveloped Ward 2 properties. These are used exclusively to provide location information to first responders in the event of an emergency. What to include with the completed application:
This application is used to apply for a replacement sign. |
| Billboard sign |
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Billboard signs refer to a self-supporting sign structure with an area of 70 ft2 (6.5m2) or greater. What to include with the completed application:
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| Canopy sign |
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Canopy signs refer to any sign on a building other than a projecting sign, soffit sign, or wall sign, and includes signs on awnings or similar projections. What to include with the completed application:
Inspections required:
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| Ground sign |
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Ground signs refer to any sign that is supported from the ground and not attached to any part of a building. This includes pylon signs, but not include portable or real estate development signs. What to include with the completed application:
Inspections required:
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| Portable sign |
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Portable signs refer to a one or two-sided sign which is specifically designed or intended to be readily moved from one location to another and does not rely on a building or fixed foundation for its structural support. Portable signs are permitted for a single period of no more than sixty (60) days. What to include with the completed application:
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| Projecting sign |
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Projecting signs refer to a permanent sign which projects perpendicularly from a wall, pole or spar of a building to which the sign is secured to. What to include with the completed application:
Inspections required:
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| Roof sign |
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Roof signs refer to a permanent sign, the face of which is above the roof level or parapet of the building upon which the sign is secured to. What to include with the completed application:
Inspections required:
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| Sandwich board sign |
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Sandwich board signs refer to a self-supporting on-grade sign constructed of substantive weather-resistant materials, typically forming the shape of an 'A'. What to include with the completed application:
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| Soffit sign |
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Soffit signs refer to a sign that is mounted to the underside of a projecting canopy or soffit. What to include with the completed application:
Inspections required:
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| Wall sign |
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Wall signs refer to a permanent sign, parallel to the building wall to which it is attached. What to include with the completed application:
Inspections required:
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Patios
Looking to extend your restaurant by adding an outdoor or sidewalk patio? The Municipality of Port Hope requires you to complete a patio permit application in accordance with By-Law 90-2015 (For a copy of this document, please email us).
Application
Please review the by-law to ensure you are in compliance prior to submitting an application.
You must submit a site plan illustrating the intended size and location of your patio, and the location of parking, signage and refuse containers.
You must provide proof of liability and property damage insurance in the minimum amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000).
Complete patio permit application
Fees
Please see our Fees and Charges page for the most current information.
Payment
Complete the application online and attach all required documents to the application form. A building official will review your application and confirm your building permit fee.
You may pay by cash, debit or cheque made payable to the "Municipality of Port Hope" and drop it off:
Development Team Office
5 Mill St. S.
Port Hope, ON L1A 2S6
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.