Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800

Schedule 59I

Bylaw 15892

October 11, 2011

59I.1      The following Zones refer to the regulations found in Schedule 59I:

550 MA Municipal Airport Zone

551 MA1 Municipal Airport Airfield Zone

552 MA2 Municipal Airport Business Industrial Zone

The above Zones may also refer to regulations in other Sign Schedules or have additional regulations within the Zone.  In case of a conflict between the Zones listed on this Sign Schedule and the Zone regulations, the Zone regulations prevail.

59I.2     Regulations for Permitted Signs

  1. Fascia On-premises Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

  1. Fascia On-premises Signs shall only face a public roadway other than a Lane;

  2. any Fascia On-premises Sign shall not extend higher than 75 cm above the floor of the third Storey. The top of a Fascia On-premises Sign on a one Storey building or two Storey building shall not extend more than 30 cm above the building roof or parapet wall;

  3. any Fascia On-premises Sign that extends over a public right-of-way or passageway intended for pedestrian travel shall maintain a minimum clearance of 2.4 m; and

Bylaw 15892

October 11, 2011

  1. Fascia On-premises Signs may be illuminated.

  1. Projecting On-premises Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

Bylaw 16733

July 6, 2015

  1. Projecting On-premises Signs shall not be less than 2.4 m above Grade;

  2. the top of any Projecting On-premises Sign on a building two Storeys or higher shall not extend more than 75 cm above the floor of the second Storey;

  3. any Projecting On-premises Sign and its supporting structure may project a maximum of 2.0 m;

  4. the horizontal separation distance between a Projecting On-premises Sign and its support structure and the curb line of a public roadway shall be not less than 0.6 m;

  5. not more than one Projecting On-premises Sign shall be allowed for each Frontage of a business premises;

  6. Projecting On-premises Signs shall be erected such that the structural support elements are designed or concealed so as to appear as an integral part of the overall Sign design and such that no angle iron bracing, guide wires or similar support elements are visible from a public roadway or other public right-of-way; and

  7. Projecting On-premises Signs may be illuminated.

  1. Freestanding On-premises Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

  1. the maximum Height of any Freestanding On-premises Sign is 8.0 m. The Development Officer may allow a Freestanding On-premises Sign up to 10.0 m in Height if a residential area is not within 60.0 m of the location;

  2. the maximum allowable Freestanding On-premises Sign Area shall be 20 m2;

Bylaw 15735

June 20, 2011

  1. Freestanding On-premises Signs locations shall have a minimum Setback of 3.0 m where the Site shares a property line with another Site;

  2. the maximum number of Freestanding On-premises Signs on a Site shall be four; and

Bylaw 15892

October 11, 2011

  1. Freestanding On-premises Signs may be Mechanical Signs.

Bylaw 16313

January 21, 2013

  1. Temporary On-premises Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

  1. for a single tenant Site with a Frontage greater than 30.0 m, not more than two Temporary On-premises Signs shall be allowed.  The maximum number of Temporary Signs, whether On-premises or Off-premises, shall be two.  Where the Site has a Frontage greater than 100.0 m, the Development Officer may use discretion to increase the maximum number of Temporary On-premises Signs allowed per Site;

  2. for a multiple tenant development with a Frontage of greater than 30.0 m, one Temporary On-premises Sign shall be allowed for each 30.0 m of Frontage with a minimum separation space of 30.0 m between each Sign . The maximum number of Temporary On-premises Signs shall be five.  Where multiple tenant Sites have a Frontage greater than 300.0 m, the Development Officer may use discretion to increase the maximum number of Temporary On-premises Signs allowed per Site;

  3. notwithstanding clause (b) above, where a Site with a Frontage of less than 30.0 m exists, an applicant may, by providing to the Development Officer written consent from the owners of adjacent Sites, identify to the Development Officer, a combination of Sites having a total Frontage of 30.0 m or more, in order to allow placement of a Temporary On-premises Sign;

  4. Temporary On-premises Signs shall be located within the property lines of the Site.  A Temporary On-premises Sign shall not interfere with access to or from the Site and shall not impair the sight lines for vehicular traffic;

  5. Temporary On-premises Signs may be illuminated but shall not have any flashing or running lights;

  6. Temporary On-premises Freestanding Signs shall have a maximum Height of 3.0 m and a maximum Area of 5 m2; and

Bylaw 16733

July 6, 2015

  1. Temporary On-premises Signs that are Volumetric Signs shall not exceed the maximum building Height of the Zone and shall not be located within any Setback.  For Temporary Roof On-premises Signs that are Volumetric Signs, the combined Height of the Sign and building shall not exceed the Height of the Zone.

59I.3       Regulations for Discretionary Signs

  1. Freestanding Off-premises Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

  1. Freestanding Off-premises Sign permits may be approved for a period of up to five years; and

  2. all proposed Freestanding Off-premises Sign locations shall be reviewed in context with the surrounding development, such as (but not limited to): the architectural theme of the area; any historic designations; the requirements of any Statutory Plan; any streetscape improvements; and proximity to residential development. The Development Officer may require revisions to the application to mitigate the impact of a proposed Off-premises Sign or may refuse a permit that adversely impacts the built environment.

Bylaw 12832

July 4, 2001

  1. An application for the renewal of a Sign with a lawful permit existing at the time of the passage of this Bylaw will not be refused for the sole reason that it does not comply with development regulations of this Bylaw.

Bylaw 15892

October 11, 2011

  1. Minor Digital On-premises Signs, Minor Digital On-premises Off-premises Signs, and Minor Digital Off-premises Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

  1. an application for the renewal of a Sign with a lawful permit existing at the time of the passage of Bylaw 15892 will not be refused for the sole reason that it does not comply with all development regulations of this Bylaw.  Application renewals shall demonstrate that the Sign meets the automatic light level controls outlined in Section 59.2(5) and traffic safety regulations in Section 59.2(2).

Bylaw 16313

January 21, 2013

  1. Temporary Off-premises Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

  1. for a single tenant Site with a Frontage of greater than 30.0 m, not more than one Temporary Off-premises Sign shall be allowed.  The maximum number of Temporary Signs, whether On-premises or Off-premises, shall be two;

  2. for a multiple tenant development not more than one Temporary Off-premises Sign shall be allowed. The maximum number of Temporary Signs, whether On-premises or Off-premises, shall be five;

  3. Temporary Off-premises Signs shall not be located within any Setback;

  4. Temporary Off-premises Signs shall not interfere with access to or from the Site and shall not impair the sight lines for vehicular traffic;

  5. Temporary Off-premises Signs may be illuminated but shall not have any flashing or running lights;

  6. Temporary Off-premises Freestanding Signs shall have a maximum Height of 4.0 m and a maximum Area of 14 m2;

Bylaw 16733

July 6, 2015

  1. Temporary Off-premises Signs that are Volumetric Signs shall not exceed the maximum building Height of the Zone.  For Temporary Roof On-premises Signs that are Volumetric Signs, the combined Height of the Sign and building shall not exceed the Height of the Zone; and

Bylaw 16488

July 2, 2013

  1. The maximum duration of display for each Off-premises Temporary Sign shall be 30 calendar days.  The Development Officer may extend the maximum duration of display up to 2 years, in 30 day increments, for Temporary Off-premises Signs when:

  1. the Proposed Temporary Off-premises Sign locations are separated from any other existing Off-premises Sign as follows:

Proposed Sign Area

Proposed Sign Area Minimum separation distance from existing Off-premises Signs

less than 20 m2

100 m

20 m2 to 40 m2

200 m

Greater than 40 m2

300 m

 

  1. The separation shall be applied from the larger existing Off-premises Sign location.