Election Sign Standards
Election Signs By-law Review
In advance of the 2018 municipal election, the City of Oshawa has conducted a review of the City’s Election Signs By-law to ensure that the regulations continue to reflect the needs of residents and other interested stakeholders.
The City of Oshawa is thanking all community members who shared their ideas and feedback. The feedback received online and at the Public Open House will be used to identify revisions to the current Election Signs By-law and will be summarized in a report that will be presented to the Corporate Services Committee following the Provincial Elections.
The current Election Sign Standards will remain in effect for the Provincial Election on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Current Election Sign Standards
Standards for the placement of election signs on public and private property are established in the City of Oshawa's Election Sign By-law 42-2014. Election signs are also regulated under the Region of Durham's Temporary Sign By-law 07-2017 and the Province's Corridor Signing Policy.
The City has prepared a summary of election sign standards for reference purposes.
Where do the Standards Apply?
- City of Oshawa Election Sign By-law 42-2014: City of Oshawa roads, boulevards, property owned by the City of Oshawa, and private property within the City of Oshawa
- Region of Durham Temporary Sign By-law 076-2017: Region of Durham roads and boulevards
- Province of Ontario Corridor Signing Policy: 400 metres of any limit of a provincial highway
What are the Standards?
The following is for reference purposes only; please refer to the applicable by-law for a comprehensive account of relevant standards.
When can election signs be erected and when must they be removed?
Municipal Election
| Municipality | Start Date | Removal Date |
|
City of Oshawa |
42 days in advance of last polling day |
7 days following last polling day |
|
Region of Durham |
42 days in advance of last polling day |
48 hours after polling day |
Provincial or Federal Elections
| Municipality | Start Date | Removal Date |
|
City of Oshawa |
Day on which the writ of the election is issued |
7 days following last polling day |
|
Region of Durham |
Day on which the writ of the election is issued |
48 hours after polling day |
Where can election signs be placed?
| Municipality | Distance from curb | Distance from road if no curb | Distance from another sign for the same candidate |
|
City of Road (City of Oshawa) |
1 metre |
2 metres |
Not applicable |
|
Regional Road (Region of Durham) |
1 metre |
2 metres |
500 metres |
A list of Regional Roads in Oshawa can be found on the Regional Roads in Oshawa webpage.
What are the maximum sizes for election signs?
Public Property
| Municipality | Height above curb or shoulder (top of sign including structure) | Width | Height if within 20 m of intersection or driveway (top of sign including structure) |
|
City of Road (City of Oshawa) |
0.6 metres |
1.2 metres |
Not Applicable |
|
Regional Road (Region of Durham) |
1.2 metres |
0.8 metres |
0.6 metres |
Private Property
| Regulation | Height | Width |
|
South of Winchester Rd. |
1.2 metres |
1.2 metres |
|
North of Winchester Rd. - zoned R1-A, R1-F, R1-G or R1-H |
1.2 metres |
1.2 metres |
|
North of Winchester Rd. - other zoning |
1.2 metres |
2.4 metres |
|
Sight Triangle or Driveway Sight Triangle |
0.9 metres |
Subject to standards above |
Where can I pick up election signs that were retrieved?
Election signs retrieved by the City of Oshawa are stored at a designated City facility and can be picked up at specific times. For more information, contact Service Oshawa.
Contact the Region of Durham's Works Department at 905-655-3344 for details on retrieving signs removed by the Region.