Sign permits in Langley (City)

What needs a permit

• A permit is needed to erect, place, display, alter or move a sign on private property, and for sandwich boards on City streets.
• The application form covers new signs and copy changes on existing signs.
• Signs inside a building and not meant to be seen from the street are not covered by the bylaw.
• Normal maintenance does not need a permit but must meet the bylaw.
• Make sure the property is in the City of Langley and not the Township of Langley, which has its own rules.

Key rules

• Projecting and overhead signs need a minimum clearance of 2.5 m (8.2 ft) above grade.
• A Schedule B for structural design is required where applicable.
• The sign contractor's company name and business licence number go on the application.

How to apply

• Submit the sign permit application form, Owner's Acknowledgement (Form 1), Agent Authorization and, if applicable, a structural Schedule B.
• Drawings: site plan with sign placement, a cross section showing depth and fastening, and a colour drawing with dimensions.
• A non-refundable processing fee is collected when you apply. The permit fee is based on construction value, and a damage deposit is required before issuance.
• Building Division: 604-514-2804, [email protected].

Lit signs and electrical approval

The City of Langley 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.

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