2026 Election Information

The City of Brockville has established rules regarding the use and placement of election signs within the municipality as outlined in the Sign Bylaw (084-89), as amended, the Use of Corporate Resources Policy and the Municipal Act, 1996

Here is a summary of the guidelines for signs:

• A permit is not required for election signs;

• No candidate or third-party advertiser may place an election sign prior to being a confirmed candidate or registered with the City Clerk;

• Election signs cannot be attached to any object or structure that is located within the street allowance such as a pole, tree, bus shelter, guiderail or other form of safety structure or other utility;

• Election signs are not permitted to be placed on any city-owned property, with the exception of the right of way along city streets; a right of way is defined as the portion of every highway or street which is not used as a sidewalk, driveway access, or travelled roadway or shoulder;

• No election sign shall be placed within the corner visibility triangle at an intersection. The corner visibility triangle is the triangular area formed by the projection of the intersecting curb lines and a straight line connecting them 10 metres from their point of intersection. In simple terms, no roadside election sign can be placed within 10 metres of where the adjacent curb would intersect with the crossing street if the curb line continued straight;
• Before placing large signs that require digging, you must request locates to avoid disrupting underground infrastructure. Visit Ontarioonecall.ca for more information; The candidate or registered third party to whom the sign relates is responsible for the placement, removal and maintenance of the sign;
• The display of election signs (and other campaign materials) is prohibited in all municipal facilities, including voting places in accordance with the City’s Use of Corporate Resources Policy and the Municipal Elections Act,1996;

• No election signs shall include the city or school board logo, crest or corporate colours in accordance with the City’s Use of Corporate Resources Policy and local school board policies;
• Election signs erected within the municipality, including those on private property must be removed within two days following the election;
• The City reserves the right to remove signs to allow for grass cutting and maintenance of surrounding property. Signs will be reinstalled by the City or its contractors, however, they may not be returned to their exact original location and may require adjustment by the candidate or registered third party;
• The City reserves the right to remove election signs in contravention of this bylaw or in the instance that the signage is impacting public safety.