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On-Premise Signage How do I apply for permission to erect a sign on my premises?Program Outline
The Highway Signage Act recognizes the Island's landscape as the single most valuable resource or product for the tourism industry and thus establishes restrictive measures on commercial signage. The Act provides for licencing of on-premise signage and recognizes the Tourism Directional Signage Program as the means of directing traffic to eligible business premises (see separate application). The one-time fee charged for On Premise Signage permits is $25.00 plus GST.
Eligibility and Application
All signage meant to be seen from any public road is covered by the Highway Signage Act. Exempted are the Cities of Charlottetown and Summerside, the Resort Municipality of Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico, all of which are goverened by their own signage by-laws.
General Requirements
On-premise signs advertising a business, commodity, service industry or any activity that is being sold, offered or conducted are controlled by the Act. On-premise signage must be erected on the property where the business operates. Size is limited to 32 sq. ft. at the property line but may increase by 1 sq. ft. for each linear foot the sign is set back from the property line to a maximum of 150 sq. ft.. The height of an individual sign must not exceed 26 ft..
For More Information
Tourism PEI staff are experienced in dealing with signage inquiries and applications are handled quickly. Additional information can be obtained from one of our Signage and Compliance Officers; Dave Lawless, Charlottetown West (368-4883) or dlawless@gov.pe.ca or, Hubert MacIsaac, Charlottetown East (368-4398) or hamacisaac@gov.pe.ca. Additional signage information can be obtained from Paul Knox.
Application for Permission to Erect a On Premise Sign
Application for Permission to Erect a On Premise Sign in Accordance with Section 16 of the P.E.I. "Highway Signage Act"
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Charlottetown
Shaw Building
Knox, Paul (Tourism Development Officer)
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