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The City of Saskatoon regulates the use of all forms of signs in Saskatoon for safety and aesthetic reasons. The goal is to ensure that the use and placement of signs does not create a hazard for pedestrians or motorists, that signs are well maintained and that the number of signs does not affect the attractiveness of the city.

What signs require a permit?
The Zoning Bylaw requires that all wall, roof, canopy, banner, billboard, freestanding and portable signage have a permit. This includes electrified, non-electrified, illuminated, laser projected, animated and rotating types of signs. This applies to all commercial signage and advertising, along with public institutions such as schools and churches.

Real estate signs, elections signs and garage sale signs do not require permits. However, there may be restrictions on their placement that are enforced by other agencies.

Applying for a Sign Permit
In order to file an application for a Sign Permit, an applicant must:

1. Complete the 'Sign Permit' application form.
   
   
2. Include a cheque or money order for the application fee payable to the City of Saskatoon. The application fee is:
   
   $100 for signs located in Sign Groups 1, 2 and 3
   
   $225 for signs located in Sign Groups 4 and 5
   
   $750 application fee for Digital Signs
   
   For a listing of Zoning Districts contained within each Sign Group, see Zoning Bylaw 8770: Appendix A – Sign Regulations or contact the Planning and Development Branch
   
   
3. Submit application, fee and any appropriate supporting materials to the Planning and Development Branch, 222-3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5.

Application Process
Planning and Development Branch Review
The application will be examined by the Planning and Development Branch to determine if all relevant documents have been submitted. If complete, the application is reviewed for conformance with the Zoning Bylaw 8770, and any other applicable policies and regulations. The Branch will refer applications to other civic departments and other government agencies where applicable. Once approval from other civic departments and government agencies have been given, the Sign Permit may be issued.

Sign Permit
Upon issuance of the sign permit, the applicant may proceed with installation of the sign. The Planning and Development Branch will inspect the sign once the installation is complete to ensure it was installed in accordance with the approved sign application.

Decision Appeals
Subject to Section 219 of the Planning & Development Act, 2007, an applicant may appeal the decision of the approving authority to the Development Appeals Board.