Election signs on Regional roads must be in compliance with the Region’s sign by-law

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind municipal election candidates of the importance of following Regional By-Law No. 076-2017—which regulates temporary signs and banners on Regional roads—when considering placement of all election signs.

A copy of the Temporary Sign By-Law No. 076-2017 is available online at durham.ca/SignBylaw. The by-law helps ensure that intersection sightlines are safely maintained for pedestrians and motorists.

Signs in contravention of the by-law may be removed without notice and the owner will be responsible for all expenses incurred with the removal and storage. Signs not claimed within 15 days of removal may be recycled by the Region without notice and without compensation. 

All signs must be removed within 48 hours after the election.

Durham Region's Sign Recycling Program provides candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of signs, free of charge. Acceptable signs include all election signs made of corrugated plastic, plastic film or paperboard. Signs may be dropped off at any of Durham’s waste management facilities; find one near you at durham.ca/WMF. Wood and metal stakes must be removed from signs before delivering to the waste management facility. Wood and metal stakes can also be recycled at the waste management facility. Candidates who are considering future campaigns are encouraged to keep their signs for reuse.

For more information on the Temporary Sign By-law, contact the Durham Region Works Department, Traffic Engineering and Operations division at 905-666-8116, or trafficdispatch@durham.ca, or visit durham.ca/SignBylaw.

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