City Departments
Signs Administration
City of Cambridge Sign By-Law:
The City of Cambridge Sign By-Law, enacted on 13 July 1992, prohibits or regulates signs and other advertising devices. For a comprehensive understanding of the purpose and regulations, reference to the current consolidation and amendments to the by-law is recommended. For information or to purchase a copy of the by-law, please call or visit the Cambridge Planning Services Department at 50 Dickson Street, 3rd Floor, Cambridge. Tel: 519.740.4613, x4611.
Sign Variance Committee:
The Sign Variance Committee is an interdepartmental and inter-agency staff committee that reviews all variance and amendment applications to the City of Cambridge Sign By-Law. If there are no objections or concerns regarding the variance, the Commmissioner of Planning Services may approve the variance. If the Commissioner of Planning Services does not approve the variance, a report is prepared with recommendations for Council's disposition of such application. For information, please call or visit the Cambridge Planning Services Department at 50 Dickson Street, 3rd Floor, Cambridge. Tel: 519.740.4650, x4520.
Mobile Sign Permit
Permits are required to ensure compliance with zoning and other applicable By-Laws. Approved mobile signs are permitted up to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.
To view the appropriate rates for Mobile Sign Permits, please Click Here to view "Fee Schedule-Building".
Charitable organizations and non-profit groups are exempt from permit fees however a Mobile Sign Permit Form pertaining to Non-Profit groups must accompany these applications.
Please open the PDF document listed below under Related Documents for a copy of the Mobile Sign Permit Application and the Mobile Sign Permit Authorization applicable.
TO REPORT A CONCERN WITH MOBILE SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, CONTACT 519.740.4613, MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN 8:30 AM AND 4:30 PM. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE A MESSAGE IF THE OFFICER IS NOT AVAILABLE. YOUR CALL WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN 24 HOURS AS PER THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE PROCEDURE.
To view the Mobile Sign By-law click here
Permanent Sign Permit
In order to receive a Sign Permit, two copies of the site plan (plot plan) and 2 copies of the working drawings must be submitted along with the Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form, Sign Permit Information form (see forms below) and permit fee.
To view the appropriate rates for Sign Permits, please Click Here to view "Fee Schedule-Building".
Please allow one week for issuance of the permit. A Sign inspection is required once the sign has been installed.
A Professional Engineer may be required to ensure structural adequacy of the sign. If so, then a Commitment Form signed by the owner and the Professional Engineer must also be submitted upon application.
This page provides general information on signs and the required permits and should be read in conjunction with the current Sign By-law. For further information, please contact the building department at 519.740.4613.
Please note that the forms for downloading are intended to be printed on legal size paper. Please adjust your printer settings accordingly.
The City of Cambridge Sign By-Law, enacted on 13 July 1992, prohibits or regulates signs and other advertising devices. For a comprehensive understanding of the purpose and regulations, reference to the current consolidation and amendments to the by-law is recommended. For information or to purchase a copy of the by-law, please call or visit the Cambridge Planning Services Department at 50 Dickson Street, 3rd Floor, Cambridge. Tel: 519.740.4613, x4611.
Sign Variance Committee:
The Sign Variance Committee is an interdepartmental and inter-agency staff committee that reviews all variance and amendment applications to the City of Cambridge Sign By-Law. If there are no objections or concerns regarding the variance, the Commmissioner of Planning Services may approve the variance. If the Commissioner of Planning Services does not approve the variance, a report is prepared with recommendations for Council's disposition of such application. For information, please call or visit the Cambridge Planning Services Department at 50 Dickson Street, 3rd Floor, Cambridge. Tel: 519.740.4650, x4520.
Mobile Sign Permit
Permits are required to ensure compliance with zoning and other applicable By-Laws. Approved mobile signs are permitted up to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.
To view the appropriate rates for Mobile Sign Permits, please Click Here to view "Fee Schedule-Building".
Charitable organizations and non-profit groups are exempt from permit fees however a Mobile Sign Permit Form pertaining to Non-Profit groups must accompany these applications.
Please open the PDF document listed below under Related Documents for a copy of the Mobile Sign Permit Application and the Mobile Sign Permit Authorization applicable.
TO REPORT A CONCERN WITH MOBILE SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, CONTACT 519.740.4613, MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN 8:30 AM AND 4:30 PM. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE A MESSAGE IF THE OFFICER IS NOT AVAILABLE. YOUR CALL WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN 24 HOURS AS PER THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE PROCEDURE.
To view the Mobile Sign By-law click here
Permanent Sign Permit
In order to receive a Sign Permit, two copies of the site plan (plot plan) and 2 copies of the working drawings must be submitted along with the Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form, Sign Permit Information form (see forms below) and permit fee.
To view the appropriate rates for Sign Permits, please Click Here to view "Fee Schedule-Building".
Please allow one week for issuance of the permit. A Sign inspection is required once the sign has been installed.
A Professional Engineer may be required to ensure structural adequacy of the sign. If so, then a Commitment Form signed by the owner and the Professional Engineer must also be submitted upon application.
This page provides general information on signs and the required permits and should be read in conjunction with the current Sign By-law. For further information, please contact the building department at 519.740.4613.
Please note that the forms for downloading are intended to be printed on legal size paper. Please adjust your printer settings accordingly.
Related Documents
| DOCUMENT | DESCRIPTION | DATE POSTED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign Information | |||
| Sign Installation Commitment Form | Sign Installation Commitment Form | 2008-04-15 | PDF 15Kb |
| Sign Permit Application (permanent signs) | Sign Permit Information and Application (permanent signs) | 2008-03-19 | DOC 99Kb |
| Mobile Sign Permit Application | Mobile Sign Permit Application | 2008-02-25 | PDF 12Kb |
| Mobile Sign Permit Authorization | 2008-02-25 | PDF 15Kb | |
| Mobile Sign Permit Authorization - Non Profit | 2008-02-25 | PDF 15Kb | |