Signs and Heritage Resource Areas

There are regulations regarding signs, especially in heritage areas. The regulations apply to signs in Orono, Bowmanville and Newcastle. Any signs erected in those areas must not impact the overall character and look of the community.

If you are considering erecting a sign in one of these areas, you must comply with regulations for signs in Heritage Resource areas:

• Signs within Heritage Resource Areas as listed in Schedule 1 to Sign By-law 2009-123 will comply with the provisions of any applicable Community Improvement Plan
• You shall not erect a sign which disfigures or conceals any significant architectural feature of a building; you shall not erect a sign which distracts from the heritage nature of the surrounding area
• Preferred sign materials include wood (painted, carved or cutout letters) and metal (porcelain coated, photo or line-etched, engraved or brass letters). Alternative material may be considered if it maintains the heritage character of the streetscape. The colour and design of a sign will be compatible with the surrounding area. 
• Use ambient, overhead, gooseneck or low-key lighting for exterior lighting of all signs, regardless of the age of the building.