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Building Services issues sign permits to those looking to install or replace a ground, wall, projecting or mobile sign.

For more information about sign compliance, view our Sign By-law. 

When you do not need a sign permit

You do not need a sign permit if you are installing:

  • Election signs
  • Contractor signs
  • Sandwich board signs
  • Private warning signs
  • Identification or directional signs

If you have any questions on sign permit requirements, we would be happy to help you. Just call 519-832-2008 x118 to reach Building Services.

How to apply for a sign permit

The Town is pleased to offer residents, builders, and the business community an online application system to apply for and track your building permits.

The online building permit system allows you to apply for -- and to see the status of -- your application anywhere, at any time. You can start an application and finish it later, and receive email updates on the status of your permit application. You can even request building inspections!

Apply for a sign permit

Need help getting started with Cloudpermit?  A step-by-step guide is available to help you login and submit your first application.

Guide to Cloudpermit

If you are having difficulty using Cloudpermit, please contact the Building Department for assistance at building@saugeenshores.ca or 519-832-2008 ext. 118. You can also access support through Cloudpermit's online portal.

Cloudpermit Support

Sign permit fees

  • Ground, Fascia or Projecting Sign: $77.44
  • Awnings and Marquees: $83.75

You may qualify for a sign permit fee reduction if the land is located within downtown Port Elgin or downtown Southampton. Fees in these areas are 50 per cent of the required fee.

View our methods of payment accepted.

2022 Spruce the Bruce Grants for Businesses

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Applications are open for the 2022 Spruce the Bruce Program. 

Bruce County’s Spruce the Bruce program has $125,000 in grant funding available to support local downtown businesses and communities through the “Community Stream” grants. 

These grants include: Façade Building Improvement, Fascia Signage, Perpendicular Signage, Awning, Patio Installation, Community Marketing, Streetscape Beautification, Community Signage, and Destination Infrastructure and Active Transportation. Please note that funding is on a first come, first served basis so get your applications in.

Visit Bruce County's Spruce the Bruce webpage to apply. 

How to apply for a sign variance

If the Sign By-law does not allow for the sign you want, you can apply for a sign variance. Our Committee of Adjustment considers and approves sign variance requests.

 

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Port Elgin ON N0H 2C0

Phone 519-832-2008

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