Sign Permits and Regulations

Need a sign permit in Fort Saskatchewan? Whether you’re planning to install a bridge banner, freestanding signage, wall sign, or temporary display, this page guides you through the permitting process. Learn which signs require a Development Permit and what documentation you’ll need, like site plans, elevation drawings, and electrical permits.

On this page:

• Sign Development Permit
• Bridge Banners
• Garage Sale Signs
• Residential Way-Finding Signs for New Neighbourhoods
• Temporary Road Right-of-Way Sign

Sign Development Permit

If you want to put a sign on your property, you may need a development permit.

You will need to include the following documents with your application:

• Application form
• Sign map/site plan
• Elevation drawings/design drawings
• Electrical permit (if necessary)
• Landowner letter of authorization
• Applicable Fees

You can apply for a New Sign permit:

• By email to: fortplanning@fortsask.ca
• In-person:
  Planning & Development Services
  City Hall
  Lower Level
  10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan

Bridge Banners

Bridge banners require their own permit. Banners may be hung on the bridge over Highway 15 for community groups and organizations for program registration and community special events.

You can apply for a Bridge Banner permit:

• By email to: specialevents@fortsask.ca
• In-person:
  Culture Services
  Attn: Arthur Lewandowski
  City Hall
  2nd Floor
  10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan

Garage Sale Signs

If you want to advertise a garage sale, you can place signs on public property 24 hours before and after the sale.

Please do not place signs on the 98 and 99 Avenue boulevards to avoid harming the underground irrigation system.

Residential Way-Finding Signs for New Neighbourhoods

The City, in collaboration with the four major residential land developers, created a Wayfinding signage program for developing new neighbourhoods back in 2014. This program establishes a branding of wayfinding signage that can be posted within city road rights-of-way to direct the public and future residents to our community's developing neighbourhoods and showhomes. The program also outlines the process for the land developers to apply for permission for additional signage as needed.

You can apply for a Way-Finding Sign permit:

• By email to: fortplanning@fortsask.ca
• In-person:
  Planning & Development Services
  City Hall
  Lower Level
  10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan

Temporary Road Right-of-Way sign

Community organizations must complete a permit to use temporary signs on City of Fort Saskatchewan road right-of-way.

Make sure to read the Road Right-of-Way Guidelines