You need to apply for a special event sign permit if you would like to put up temporary signs for a special event in the Municipality of Port Hope.
Application
Please complete the Special Events Sign Application online or complete a printed version and drop it off to the Municipal Development Team Office at:
5 Mill St. S
Port Hope, ON L1A 2S6
We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Apply for a Special Event Sign
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You will need to include the following information with your application:
No sign shall be posted more than 21 days in advance of an event and all signs must be removed within 48 hours after the event ends. |
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There is no fee to apply for a special event sign permit. |
What happens if I put up a sign without notifying the Municipality?
If you don't notify the Municipality before erecting a special event sign, we may impound the sign and you may need to pay a reclaiming fee.
Temporary Tents
Please be advised that special events are not permitted on residential properties in the Urban area of Port Hope. For more information, please contact the Planning Division.
Tents installed within the Municipality of Port Hope which exceed 10m² (108 ft2) in area require a Building Permit regardless of the length of time the tent will be installed.
Application
Temporary tents require a standard Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish and additional requirements as indicated below. Submit your application by email, or complete a printed version and drop it off to the Municipal Development Team Office at:
5 Mill St. S
Port Hope, ON L1A 2S6
We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee
Review our Fees and Charges for the most current information.
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The following documentation must be submitted with the tent permit application:
If the tent is to be on public property, the following is also required:
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Fees |
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Review our Fees and Charges for the most current information. |
What happens if I put up a tent without notifying the Municipality?
Building without a permit can result in fines and penalties as set out in the Building Code Act.