Short answer. Anmore sets its sign rules in section 5.16 of the Zoning Bylaw. Backlit signs are not allowed in any zone, except signs showing a property address.
What needs a permit
- Sign rules are in section 5.16 of the Zoning Bylaw.
- Contact the Village before installing a business sign to confirm what approval is needed.
Key rules
- No backlit signs in any zone, except those displaying a property address (section 5.16.3).
- In the C-1, C-2 and C-3 commercial zones, sign area is limited based on the length of the wall the sign is fixed to (0.9 m2 per lineal metre of wall, to a maximum set in the bylaw).
- Signs must not interfere with traffic control devices or motorist visibility.
How to apply
- Village of Anmore, Anmore Community Hub, 2697 Sunnyside Road.
Lit signs and electrical approval
The Village of Anmore sign permit covers size, placement and appearance. Electrical safety is a separate approval. In BC, the Electrical Safety Regulation does not allow electrical equipment to be used or sold unless it carries an accredited certification mark. For an electric sign the Canadian standard is CSA C22.2 No. 207, and the mark goes on the finished sign. The connection is made by a licensed electrician under an electrical permit. More in our guide to cUL certified signs.
Sources
This page summarizes official Village of Anmore sources. Bylaws and fees change, so confirm with the municipality before you order or install a sign.