Banners Over City Streets

Legislative History: Enacted September 19, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL. -206-458); Amended June 26, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-280-271)

Last Review Date: June 3, 2025

Service Area Lead: Manager of Roadside Operations

1. Policy Statement

This policy provides for the placement of banners over City streets and on street light standards.

2. Definitions

Banners – a fabric display sign within the public right-of-way, which is used for decorative purposes or to advertise a public event.

3. Applicability

Banners are restricted to not for profit organizational events or other matters of municipal interest.

4. The Policy

a)       the content and location of each banner be reviewed and approved by the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure;

b)      the use of street lights, type of banner and the method of installing banners be approved by the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure;

c)        the party or organization wishing to install the banners provide liability insurance to the satisfaction of the City Treasurer.