Guides
Sign guides for Toronto businesses
Plain answers on what signs cost, how permits work and how to choose. More guides are on the way.
How much do channel letter signs cost in Toronto?
What decides channel letter sign cost in Toronto: letter size, lighting, mounting and permits. A plain guide from a Scarborough sign shop.
Construction hoarding graphics in Toronto: what to know before you order
What the City of Toronto's rules and fees mean for construction hoarding graphics, and how to order them.
How do I plan fleet graphics in Toronto?
How to plan fleet graphics in Toronto: coverage options, consistency across vehicles, window rules and what to send for a quote.
Medical office signs in Toronto: what a clinic needs and which rules apply
The signs a clinic needs, the City permit for the exterior sign, and the CPSO's advertising guidance.
Neon signs for business in Toronto: what to choose and what the rules say
Glass neon or LED neon, where each works, what Toronto's sign by-law and ESA say, and how to order.
How much does a pylon sign cost in Toronto?
What sets pylon sign cost in Toronto, what the City charges for the permit, and what to ask when comparing quotes.
Restaurant signs in Toronto: what to choose and what the City requires
The sign types restaurants use, what the City requires for A-frames and permits, and how to order.
Sign repair in Toronto: fix it, retrofit it to LED or replace it?
Fix, convert to LED or replace? How to judge a tired sign, what the by-law says, and what to send for a quote.
Do I need a sign permit in Toronto, and how do I get one?
When you need a City of Toronto sign permit, what to submit, what it costs and how long it takes.