Short answer. Belcarra is mostly residential, and its Zoning Bylaw limits signage tightly. In residential zones signage is limited to what the bylaw allows for a home-based business.
What needs a permit
- Sign limits are set in the Zoning Bylaw.
- In residential zones, signage is limited to what section 210(h) allows for a home-based business.
- Contact the Village before installing any business sign.
Key rules
- The bylaw caps the display area of outdoor advertising signs.
- Commercial zones have their own sign limits in the zone's special conditions.
How to apply
- Contact the Village of Belcarra office to confirm what approval is needed.
Lit signs and electrical approval
The Village of Belcarra 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 Belcarra sources. Bylaws and fees change, so confirm with the municipality before you order or install a sign.