A sign permit is required to erect or change a sign on municipal property in the City of Kenora whether it is a temporary, permanent or directional sign.
Review the rules in the City of Kenora By-law 115-2010 and find out if your sign requires a permit.
Apply for a sign permit
Complete our Sign Permit Application and include drawings, plans and specifics of your proposed sign.
You can also apply in person at City Hall, One Main Street South, Kenora.
Sign fees
View the fees for the application, annual permits, fingerboards and mobile signs. The fees are non-refundable.
Annual permits are valid from January 1 to December 31. Annual permit fees will be pro-rated after July 31 of each year.
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
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Initial application review, including review of plan, location and initial inspection |
$100 |
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Annual fee for encroaching signs, including fingerboard signs |
$50 |
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Erect, replace or relocate a fingerboard sign
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$75 plus cost of sign $100 plus cost of sign |
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Mobile sign displayed for maximum of 30 days from date of permit |
$30 |
Signs located in harbourtown centre
There are special provisions for signs displayed in the Harbourtown Centre. Review Section 8.1.2 of the By-law if you are proposing a sign in this area.
Apply for a sign variance
If there are special circumstances or conditions for your sign, you can apply for a sign variance to the by-law. Contact the Building Department for help with a variance.
Sign permit process
- Commissioner of Signs reviews the completed application for the classification, location, size, direction, and orientation of the proposed sign
- Circulates to City departments, such as water and wastewater, engineering, roads, planning, by-law enforcement, and the Kenora Heritage Committee when applicable.
- Determines whether a building permit is required for the proposed sign
- Application is approved and a permit number is issued
- Appropriate fee is applied and collected
Purpose of the by-law
- To ensure that signs comply with the Ontario Building Code and other provincial legislation.
- To prevent messaging of violence, hatred, or contempt against any identifiable group.
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