Portable sign bylaws are designed to restrict the use of signage in almost every municipality in Canada. Often these bylaws violate the Canadian Corporate Charter and the right to free speech. Arguably these rules are, at the minimum, unfair in comparison to how other types of signs are enforced against. In the larger scope of the industry these bylaws, for the most part, are out right discriminatory. For example; in almost every jurisdiction a real estate sign on commercial private property is exempt from requiring permits. While a mobile, portable or temporary sign not only requires a permit but is often also limited on their use, the number of signs allowed on a property and also require separation distances. The Below Regulations are summarized for the reader’s convenience. The Bylaws are always subject to the interpretation of the regulations in favor of the respective City, Town or County. The leading authority may change the signage bylaws at any time. Detailed information may be found for each jurisdiction following the links below.