Planning a storefront sign in Toronto: what to prepare
Gather your frontage photos, dimensions and sign details, then use official Toronto resources to check the next steps.
Naqsh Signs — AI-assisted researchPublished 2 min read
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Before requesting a storefront sign, collect a straight-on photo of the frontage, a wider photo showing the approach and approximate dimensions of the proposed sign area. Explain whether you are replacing an existing sign or adding a new one, and whether illumination is part of the proposal.
Start with the City’s sign information
Toronto distinguishes first-party signs identifying a business or service on the premises from third-party advertising unrelated to the premises. Toronto Building administers the sign by-law. The City’s official sign information links to applications, general inquiries, fees and inspections. Source checked 27 October 2026.
Use those resources to ask about your proposed sign and location, including a Scarborough address within Toronto. This guide does not determine whether your individual project needs a permit. Pickering, Ajax and Oshawa have separate municipal requirements; Toronto’s rules should not be applied to those locations.
Prepare a useful brief
- The property location, proposed sign position and approximate dimensions.
- Your logo, wording and preferred sign type, with photographs of any existing sign.
- Whether the proposal includes illumination, removal of an old sign or installation.
- Your target date and any known landlord or property-management conditions.
What to measure and photograph
- Proposed sign area. Its approximate width and height; rough sizes are fine at this stage.
- A straight-on photo of the whole frontage, from across the street.
- A wider photo showing the approach, the way customers see the shop as they come.
How tall the letters need to be at 100 ft
Agree the scope before production
Production time depends on the product — your quote gives you a firm date before you approve anything. Confirm what is included in the quote, including installation and any separately arranged approvals. Nothing prints until you approve the proof. Send your photographs and artwork by WhatsApp or email through our contact page.
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