Sign Permits

The Sign By-law regulates the placement, size and appearance of signs in the Town of Shelburne.

You need a sign permit for the following types of signs:

• Permanent (ground signs, building signs and land development signs)
• Awnings and marquees that overhang the street
• Portable/Mobile signs
• Vinyl on window signs

Sign permit application 

As per Conditions of the Ontario Building Code, a building permit is required for all signs, except signs which are portable/mobile or vinyl on window.

Applications are first submitted through the County of Dufferin Building Department City View online portal.

Submit your sign application below

Dufferin County Building Permit Portal  - sign permit 

Payment

To complete the sign permit, you will be required to pay a $160 fee to Dufferin County and $135 fee to the Town of Shelburne (after the sign has been approved by Dufferin County). 

Portable/mobile or vinyl sign permit application

You can purchase a sign permit for a temporary portable or mobile sign. Mobile signs are only permitted to remain up for a maximum of 30 days. To apply for a mobile or vinyl sign permit, you need to:

• Submit a diagram and photo of the proposed sign
• Complete a Sign Permit Application online or submit the application in person to Shelburne Town Hall located at 203 Main St. E. from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m.