Effective October 7 2025, the Town of East Gwillimbury has updated our Sign By-law, this new By-law replaces Sign By-law 99-44 (as amended). 

Sign permits are required for the majority of signs, unless otherwise specified in the By-law. The purpose of this by-law is to regulate the placement, size, and appearance of signs within the Town to ensure a balance between commercial needs and community aesthetics.

Apply for Sign Permit View the Sign By-law

Please be advised certain signs may also require a Building Permit issued by the Building Department - Building Permit.

Sign permit processing times may vary based on the type sign application is completed fully and the complexity of a sign review. For simple sign reviews (ex. mobile signs), the process time may take up to 10-15 business days. For more complex sign reviews (ex. electronic signs), this process time may take longer due to the circulation to multiple departments.

Sign Permit Fees

 

Type of SignFees

Ground Sign

$320.20

Wall, Off-site Town Business or Sandwich Board Sign

$136.60

Portable Sign

(30 days)

$136.60

 

Development Signs

$320.20

Electronic Signs

(Billboard, Ground Sign, Wall, Projecting)

$45.00 per m2 + minimum of applicable sign type

Third-Party Advertising Permit

(annually)

$31.00  per m2

Feather or Banner Sign

(30 days)

$106.00

Inflatable Sign

(30 days)

$159.00

Projecting Sign

$159.00

Mural

$424.00

Window Sign

$159.00

Awning or Canopy sign

$137.00

A-Frame Sign

$85.00

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the Sign By-law 2025-052, please see the frequently asked questions page below. 

Frequently Asked Questions