The public hearing for Bylaw No. 25/003 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment to Change Window and Freestanding Sign Provisions is scheduled for the Council meeting on Feb. 25, 2025.

The amendment proposes to support the business community's need for more permanent signage and create options for more third-party advertising by:

• Removing the sign area limitations for window signs.
• Waiving the development permit requirement for window signs, subject to certain regulations.
• Reducing the setback between the sign and the residential area from 100 metres to 10 metres for freestanding signs with less than 20 per cent digital area.
• Reducing the setback distance from 100 metres to 30 metres from intersections for freestanding signs.

The amendment is available at participate.rmwb.ca/LUB, under Documents.

The public hearing allows for detailed discussions about the changes being considered for rules around window and freestanding signs. As part of this process, community members will have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the amendment with Council.

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