General Sign Regulations include (but not limited to):

• No sign shall be erected, operated, used or maintained in such a way that its position, size, shape, colour, format or illumination obstructs the view of, or maybe confused with a traffic control device or other official sign, or otherwise pose a potential hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
• Where possible, signs shall not cover architectural details such as arches, sills, mouldings, cornices and transom windows.
• Wiring and conduits for electrified signs must be concealed from view.
• No part of a sign or sign structure may encroach onto or over an adjacent site, road or lane unless a registered agreement between landowners running with the land is obtained.
• Except as otherwise specified in this bylaw, the maximum area of any sign shall be 18.0 m² (193.8 sq. ft.).

The following are specifically prohibited:

• Digital signs as defined in this part and any signs that employ video display, motion picture, or an audible component.
• Third-party signs with the exception of billboards.
• Devices or signs that move or assume motion, including but not limited to flexible automatons, unless otherwise specifically permitted in this part.
• Signs that use chasing borders or movement of any kind unless otherwise specifically permitted in this part.
• Any sign that has ribbons, pennants, streamers, balloons, flags, spinners, or similar devices attached to it.