Short answer. Yes. In Tofino every business must apply for and receive the proper sign permits for all of its business signage.
What needs a permit
- All businesses must have sign permits for all business signage.
- Signs must follow the Sign Control Bylaw and the zoning for the property.
Key rules
- Check the property's zoning on the District's maps before planning a sign.
How to apply
- Use the District's Sign Permit Application.
- Municipal Office: 121 Third Street, Tofino.
Lit signs and electrical approval
The District of Tofino 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 Tofino sources. Bylaws and fees change, so confirm with the municipality before you order or install a sign.