Election Sign Permit Application

Election Sign Permit Application
Are you (the applicant) the candidate themselves or a representative? (eg. Campaign Manager)*
Election Sign Permit Categories

City of Markham Municipal Sign Permits are for the erection of election signs on private property (or the abutting boulevard) and designated local intersections within the City of Markham.

York Region Regional Sign Permits are for the erection of election signs on designated regional road intersections within the City of Markham.

Most candidates tend to acquire both permits to maximize visibility.
Permit(s) required:*

City of Markham Municipal Road Election Sign Permit * (Signs on front lawns and intersections on local roads) - $289.00York Region Regional Road Election Sign Permit ** (Signs on major road intersections)- $310.00
Level of Government*

Municipal ElectionProvincial ElectionFederal Election
Ward
Provincial Riding
Federal Riding
Candidate Name*

First NameLast Name
Party Affiliation (If Applicable)
Candidate Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Candidate Phone Number
Candidate E-Mail Address*
example@example.com
Applicant/Campaign Manager Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant/Campaign Manager Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant/Campaign Manager Phone No.
Applicant/Campaign Manager Email*
example@example.com
Campaign Headquarters Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Required Documentation
Proof of Address for Candidate*

Acceptable forms of proof include a recent utility bill, bank statement, lease agreement or government issued ID.
Cancelof
Acknolwdgement:

Any election signs erected or installed in violation of York Region By-law 2015-36 or Markham By-law 2018-8 shall be removed under the direction of the Manager of By-law and Regulatory Services and any sign found in contravention shall be administered a $29.00 service fee per sign.

Unpaid invoices may be collected by action or the amount added to the tax roll and collected in the same manner as taxes.

Where this Sign Permit has been issued prior to the official issuance of the Writ, I acknowledge and agree that election signs shall not be erected prior to the day after the writ is drawn or in the case of a municipal election, 28 days prior to the final day of voting.
Applicant Signature

Clear
Print Name
Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

MonthDayYear
Date
The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information collected will be used by the City of Markham to administer and enforce the Election Sign By-law 2018-8. Questions about the collection can be directed to electionsigns@markham.ca.
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Election Sign Permit Application

Election Sign Permit Categories

Required Documentation