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. |
Fees |
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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
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
Please complete the tent permit 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 Tent Permit Application
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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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There is no fee to apply for a tent permit. |
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.
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