Signs

The City of Saskatoon regulates all types of signage to ensure safety and reduce visual clutter. 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 clutter the community.

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Sign Permits

The Zoning Bylaw (No. 9990) 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. Electrical and construction standards for all permanent signs are contained in the Building Bylaw (No. 9958).

Real estate signs, elections signs and garage sale signs do not require permits, but they must follow placement restrictions as outlined in the Temporary Signs Bylaw (No. 7491).

Applying for a Sign Permit

Application Form

Need a permit? Apply online at saskatoon.ca/ePermitting

ePermitting allows you to track all permit and inspection activity from initial application to completion. Multiple sign permits may be required on a single site.

In order to file an application for a Sign Permit, an applicant must complete the Sign Permit Application Form through ePermitting.

Fees

Effective June 1, 2026, and in accordance with bylaw amendments approved by City Council on March 25, 2026, the application fees are as follows:

$125 for permanent signs, including Date and Time Digital Signs (Groups 1, 2, 3) other than Freestanding Signs and Wall Signs
$125 for Wall Signs (Groups 1 - 5)
$290 for permanent signs including Date and Time Digital Signs (Groups 4, 5) and Billboard Signs, other than Freestanding Signs and Wall Signs
$290 for Freestanding Signs (Groups 1 – 5)
$290 for Project Development Signs (Type 3)
$800 for Digital Signs, other than Date and Time Digital Signs

Note: If sign overhangs public property by more than 0.3 metres, an additional one-time $200 fee will be charged.

For a listing of Zoning Districts contained within each Sign Group, see Zoning Bylaw (No. 9990): Appendix A – Sign Regulations.

Application Process

Community Standards Review

A Bylaw Inspector will review the application to ensure all required documents were submitted and that it meets the Zoning Bylaw (No. 9990) and any other applicable regulations. The application may be circulated to relevant City departments and other government agencies for further review. Once all approvals are received, a sign permit may be issued.

Sign Permit Approval

Once the sign permit is issued, the applicant may proceed with installation. After installation, a Bylaw Inspector will inspect the sign to confirm it complies with the approved application.

Sign Permit Appeal Process

If a sign permit is not approved, the applicant may appeal the decision of the approving authority to the Development Appeals Board in accordance with Section 219 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

Business Signs in Residential Areas

Temporary business signs, often referred to as project development signs, are used in residential neighbourhoods to notify the public of construction or development activity taking place on private property. These signs are permitted only while work is actively underway and must be removed once complete.

Home-based businesses are not permitted to display business signage in residential zoning districts.

Garage Sale Signs

Garage and yard sale signs may only be displayed during the sale period and must be removed immediately afterward. They are not permitted to be plaed in centre medians or on stop signs or City trees.

Please refer to the Temporary Signs Bylaw (No. 7491), and Zoning Bylaw (No. 9990) for a complete listing of all sign regulations and zoning designations.

Election Signs

An election sign is a temporary sign or poster used during:

Federal elections or referendums
Provincial elections, referendums or plebiscites
Local government elections
Health Authority elections

The Election Sign Guide explains the rules for election signs, including where they can be placed, how long they can stay up, and limits on size and height.

Rules for election signage are set out in the Zoning Bylaw (No. 9990), Temporary Sign Bylaw (No. 7491), Poster Bylaw (No. 7565) and The Local Government Election Act, 2015.

These regulations are intended to balance the ability to share election candidate information while minimizing visual clutter and maintaining safe streets.

Election Signs Around Parks

Election signs are permitted within the City right-of-way, including the areas at park entrances and exits. However, they are not allowed within park boundaries. For example, signs placed near walking paths or baseball diamonds will be removed without warning.

For additional details on right-of-way requirements, refer toSection 5.1 of the Election Sign Guide.

Report a Sign Violation

To report a concern about a sign on private or City property, please complete the online r eport form.

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