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Sign permits in Langley (Township)

Township of Langley, Metro Vancouver. Governing rules: Township of Langley Sign Bylaw 2012 No. 4927.

Checked November 2026

Short answer. Yes. In the Township of Langley all exterior business signs need a sign permit, including fascia and freestanding signs and copy changes on existing signs. Applications are made online.

What needs a permit

  • All exterior signage requires a sign permit, including fascia signs, freestanding signs and copy changes on existing signs.
  • Signs not specifically permitted by the bylaw are prohibited.
  • No permit for painting, cleaning or normal maintenance that does not change the structure. Window signs may go up without a permit but must meet the bylaw, including covering no more than 25% of the window area.
  • Signs on municipal property need a permit from Engineering. A sign projecting over a highway needs a Highway Use Permit.

Key rules

  • A sign over a parking lot or driveway must be at least 5 m (16.4 ft) above grade.
  • Work must start within two months of the permit and finish within six months, or the permit lapses.
  • Signs in Fort Langley follow the Fort Langley Building Facade Design Guidelines.

How to apply

  • Apply online at tol.ca/buildingpermits. Paper applications are no longer accepted where online submission is available.
  • Checklist: agent authorization if applicable, a site plan with all existing and proposed signs, full colour drawings with dimensions and wall length, building elevations or photos, lighting details for illuminated signs, the contractor's business licence number, and structural and geotechnical Schedule B letters where required.
  • Fees and damage deposits are set in the Langley Building Bylaw. The fee is paid when the permit is ready to issue.
  • Permits, Licences and Inspections: 604-533-6018, [email protected].

Lit signs and electrical approval

The Township 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.

Sources

This page summarizes official Township of Langley sources. Bylaws and fees change, so confirm with the municipality before you order or install a sign.