Signs

You need to apply for a sign permit if you'd like to put up a sign in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Signs are regulated by our Sign By-law and our Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

Apply for a sign permit

Please complete the Sign Permit Application and email it to Development. Review our Sign Information Package for more information about the application.

Application checklist

Please include the following information with your application:

Drawing that shows the location of the sign in relation to other buildings, streets and boundary lines
Specifications for the erection of the sign and supporting framework
Fees

If you don't own the property, you'll need to also provide authorization from the property owner.

Fees

View our Sign Information Package to find out the application fees for each type of sign.

Prohibited signs

The following signs are prohibited in the Municipality of Trent Lakes:

Abandoned signs
Flashing signs
Video display signs
Roof signs
Inflatable signs
Vehicle or trailer signs
Pavement inscribed signs
Fence signs
Rotating or spinning signs
Canopy signs
Utility Pole signs
Sight triangle obstructing signs
Pedestrian and motorist view obstructing signs

County signs

Signs that are facing a County Road (36, 37, 49, 121, 503 and 507) are issued and governed by the County of Peterborough.