Short answer. We did not find a stand alone sign bylaw for the District of Highlands, a mostly rural community. Contact the District before installing a business sign to confirm what applies to your property.
What needs a permit
- No person may display, on or in view of a road, a sign that resembles or interferes with a traffic control device (Bylaw No. 300).
- Businesses can apply to the District for a directional sign on the road right of way, which District staff construct once the fee is paid.
Key rules
- Land use, including home based business activity, is governed by Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998.
How to apply
- Contact the District of Highlands office to confirm sign requirements for your property.
Lit signs and electrical approval
The District of Highlands 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 District of Highlands sources. Bylaws and fees change, so confirm with the municipality before you order or install a sign.