Surrey city council hopes a bylaw change will help get rid of illegal and ugly signs in the community.
The new bylaw actually came into effect in July 2013, but the city is just starting to enforce it.
Councillors say they will “start a conversation with the business community” to give them a chance to adapt to the change, before sending out bylaw officers to enforce it.
A video released by the city explaining the changes to business owners says “The growth of businesses means the number of signs is skyrocketing. Too many messages means signs won’t be read.”
The city is emphasizing a modern look with clean lines.
There are now limits on the number of signs businesses can have and where they are allowed to put them.
No flag or inflatable signs will be permitted. Pole signs will be limited and illegal signs — such as those on hydro poles and on posts at intersections — will be removed.
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Sandwich board signs will be limited to private property and LED signs — which often are bright and flash intermittently — will require special permission from council.
Fines will be around $150.
The city has released the following graphic and video to explain the changes to business owners and residents. More information can also be found at www.surrey.ca/signs
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