Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Sponsorship Signage

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The Town of Yarmouth has initiated amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for matters related to Sponsorship Signage.

The amendments are intended to:

  • Provide a platform for acknowledging sponsors and donors for their valuable support to Town-operated facilities, and publicly accessible non-profit operated facilities.
  • Allow for off-premise sponsorship signage in specific zones (Environmentally Sensitive (E-S), Open Space (O-1), Floodplain (O-2), and Institutional (I-1) with regulations proposed that will control elements such as, illumination, orientation, and placement.

How Will This Affect Me?

The proposed amendments will enable sponsorship signage in the Environmentally Sensitive (E-S), Open Space(O-1) and Floodplain (O-2), and Institutional (I-1) zones, and clarify what sponsorship signage is and how it will be regulated. Additionally, these amendments will allow the Town to recognize the numerous donors who contributed to the development of the splash pad at the Yarmouth Mariners Centre.

The Town of Yarmouth has initiated amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for matters related to Sponsorship Signage.

The amendments are intended to:

  • Provide a platform for acknowledging sponsors and donors for their valuable support to Town-operated facilities, and publicly accessible non-profit operated facilities.
  • Allow for off-premise sponsorship signage in specific zones (Environmentally Sensitive (E-S), Open Space (O-1), Floodplain (O-2), and Institutional (I-1) with regulations proposed that will control elements such as, illumination, orientation, and placement.

How Will This Affect Me?

The proposed amendments will enable sponsorship signage in the Environmentally Sensitive (E-S), Open Space(O-1) and Floodplain (O-2), and Institutional (I-1) zones, and clarify what sponsorship signage is and how it will be regulated. Additionally, these amendments will allow the Town to recognize the numerous donors who contributed to the development of the splash pad at the Yarmouth Mariners Centre.

Consultation has concluded

  • Notice of Public Hearing - June 13th, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

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    A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers, located at 400 Main Street. Members of the public can attend and speak at the hearing, or hand in written submissions. Written submissions can be emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca, or delivered to Town Hall, and must be received by 12 pm (noon) on June 10th, 2024.

    What is the Hearing About?

    Proposed Amendments to Land Use Bylaw - Sponsorship Signage

    The Town of Yarmouth has initiated amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for matters related to Sponsorship Signage. The proposed amendments are intended to provide a platform for acknowledging sponsors and donors for their valuable support to Town-operated facilities, publicly accessible non-profit operated facilities and privately owned outdoor recreation facilities.

    For more information, visit: GetInvolvedYarmouth.ca. You may also contact us by phone at (902)-742-1505 or by email planningadmin@townofyarmouth.ca. You may also obtain a copy of the Planner's reports at Town Hall, 400 Main Street.

    Dated May 29th, 2024