West Lincoln Sign By-law (Full Guide): Permits, Sizes, A-Frames, Windows, Election Rules

Permit basics

West Lincoln requires permits for new, altered, or relocated signage. Provide site plans, elevations, structural details, and property authorization. Downtown Smithville design guidelines may influence façade signage.

A-frame / sandwich board rules

Portable signage should stay on private property, maintain sidewalk clearance in Smithville, and respect duration limits set out in the by-law.

Window & fascia sign rules

Fascia signage must align with building frontage allowances. For mixed-use developments along Regional Road 20, coordinate with Planning to ensure signage complements façade treatments.

Portable / temporary / lawn signs

Portable signs require permits with defined timeframes. Temporary development signs must be removed upon substantial completion or occupancy.

Digital / EMC rules

Digital displays must maintain static images, avoid flashing, and dim automatically after dark to protect neighbouring rural residences.

Billboards / third-party signs

Billboards are limited to specific highway commercial areas and require Planning justification, separation distances, and Region approvals for Regional corridors.

Election sign rules

Election signs must stay off Township property and be removed within seven days of the election. Region approvals apply when signs are placed within Regional rights-of-way.

Enforcement & removal

Township staff may remove non-compliant signs, particularly if they obstruct sightlines or occupy Township boulevards without permission.

Regional roads overlay

Regional Road 20, Regional Road 14, and Regional Road 24 require Niagara Region permits. Include Region documentation and offsets with your municipal application.