Election Signs By-law Review

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The City’s current election sign by-law has been in place since 1997. Since 1997 the by-law has been periodically reviewed and revised to respond to the changing needs and perspectives of the Oshawa community. The by-law establishes regulations respecting the size and placement of signs within the City and is applicable to all election signs associated with municipal, provincial and federal election candidates and referendums and registered third parties.

The Province of Ontario recently introduced changes to the Municipal Elections Act that have consequences for municipal elections and election signs. In order to comply with the changes to the legislation, the City needs to make amendments to the Election Sign By-law. As a result of the changes, it is appropriate to conduct a technical review of the by-law to ensure that it continues to address the needs of the Oshawa community.

Review Details

In advance of the 2018 municipal election, the City of Oshawa is undertaking a review of the City’s Election Signs By-law to ensure that the regulations continue to reflect the needs of residents and other interested stakeholders.

Have your Say, Oshawa

The City of Oshawa is thanking all community members who shared their ideas and feedback. The survey is now closed.

The feedback received online and at the Public Open House will be used to identify revisions to the current Election Signs By-law and will be summarized in a report that will be presented to the Corporate Services Committee currently targeted for March 26, 2018.

If you have accessibility needs and require alternative formats or other accommodations, please contact clerks@oshawa.ca or 905-436-5686 with a minimum of five business days’ notice in advance of the event.

The City’s current election sign by-law has been in place since 1997. Since 1997 the by-law has been periodically reviewed and revised to respond to the changing needs and perspectives of the Oshawa community. The by-law establishes regulations respecting the size and placement of signs within the City and is applicable to all election signs associated with municipal, provincial and federal election candidates and referendums and registered third parties.

The Province of Ontario recently introduced changes to the Municipal Elections Act that have consequences for municipal elections and election signs. In order to comply with the changes to the legislation, the City needs to make amendments to the Election Sign By-law. As a result of the changes, it is appropriate to conduct a technical review of the by-law to ensure that it continues to address the needs of the Oshawa community.

Review Details

In advance of the 2018 municipal election, the City of Oshawa is undertaking a review of the City’s Election Signs By-law to ensure that the regulations continue to reflect the needs of residents and other interested stakeholders.

Have your Say, Oshawa

The City of Oshawa is thanking all community members who shared their ideas and feedback. The survey is now closed.

The feedback received online and at the Public Open House will be used to identify revisions to the current Election Signs By-law and will be summarized in a report that will be presented to the Corporate Services Committee currently targeted for March 26, 2018.

If you have accessibility needs and require alternative formats or other accommodations, please contact clerks@oshawa.ca or 905-436-5686 with a minimum of five business days’ notice in advance of the event.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Election Signs By-law Review

    The City’s election sign by-law has been in place for several election cycles and is periodically reviewed and revised to respond to the changing needs and perspectives of the Oshawa community. The By-law establishes regulations governing election signs within the City and applies to all election signs erected by candidates and registered third party advertisers participating in municipal, provincial and federal elections. Recent changes have come into effect that require the City to make amendments to the By-law. As a result, the City has determined that this presents a reasonable opportunity to revisit the by-law and ensure that it continues

    The City’s election sign by-law has been in place for several election cycles and is periodically reviewed and revised to respond to the changing needs and perspectives of the Oshawa community. The By-law establishes regulations governing election signs within the City and applies to all election signs erected by candidates and registered third party advertisers participating in municipal, provincial and federal elections. Recent changes have come into effect that require the City to make amendments to the By-law. As a result, the City has determined that this presents a reasonable opportunity to revisit the by-law and ensure that it continues to address the needs of the Oshawa community.

    Review Details

    In advance of the 2018 municipal election, the City of Oshawa is undertaking a review of the City’s Election Signs By-law to ensure that the regulations continue to reflect the needs of residents and other interested stakeholders.

    Have your Say, Oshawa

    The City of Oshawa is inviting community members to share their ideas and provide input in the process. The Oshawa community can provide feedback in one of three ways:

    ·  online on Connect Oshawa;

    ·  on paper at Service Oshawa, located at City Hall (50 Centre St. S.); or,

    ·  in-person at the Election Sign By-law Review Open House taking place on Wednesday, February 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the C-Wing Committee Room at City Hall.

    Input will be received until Friday, February 23, 2018.

    Feedback received online and at the Public Open House will be used to identify revisions to the current Election Signs By-law and will be summarized in a report that is tentatively scheduled to be presented to the Corporate Services Committee on March 26, 2018.

    If you have accessibility needs and require alternative formats or other accommodations, please contact clerks@oshawa.ca or 905-436-5686 with a minimum of five business days’ notice in advance of the event. 


    Consultation has concluded