York Region wants your input on its bylaw that allows signs to be put up at intersections.
The region is holding a virtual public information meeting on its sign bylaw March 27. The municipality plans to update the bylaw to ensure it best addresses public safety and complies with all provincial legislation.
The region said it found an issue with how people are placing signs at intersections.
“Through a review of the existing sign bylaw with the current 1,950 sign locations available, numerous safety concerns have been identified,” the region said, adding that includes obstructing visibility and posing safety risks. “There are areas where signs can cause impacts and safety concerns for road maintenance and improvements being completed on regional roads.”
The region’s sign bylaw regulates temporary sign placement, covering things such as election and business signs. The region has more than 2,200 intersections, with the bylaw permitting signs at 1,950 intersections through an online permitting process.
Staff are proposing restrictions on signs in rapid transit areas, tightly spaced intersections with narrow boulevards, areas with 80 km/h speed limits and high collision intersections.
The region seeks public input during the upcoming virtual meeting. The meeting will go March 27 at 7:30 p.m. and you can register through the York Region website.