Everything you need to know about election signs in Vaughan

Ontario’s next general election is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27– which means campaign signs will start appearing on lawns throughout your neighbourhood. 

In Vaughan, all signs, including election signs, are governed by the City’s Sign By-law 140-2018 (PDF). Here’s what you need to know:

• Election signs may only be erected six weeks prior to voting day.
• The maximum area of an election sign is 1.49 square metres (including any border or frame).
• Election signs posted within a campaign office must comply with the provisions of the Sign By-law if they can be seen from outside the office.
• Election signs must be set back one metre from all street lines, a minimum of 1.5 metres from any common lot boundary with an adjacent lot and not be located within a daylighting triangle – the outside corner of a property at an intersection.
• Election signs posted to the exterior of a campaign office are considered business premises signs that require permits.
• Banner signs, mobile signs and A-frame signs are not permitted.
• Candidates are required to have their election signs removed within 72 hours following the election.

In addition to adhering to the Sign By-law, candidates also need to register their campaign, complete an application (PDF), pay a fee and obtain approval from Vaughan’s By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services department before erecting signs. Signs that are not in compliance will be removed.

Any concerns or questions about election signs can be directed to Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or service@vaughan.ca. 

Note, if signs are being placed on regional roads, candidates must pay applicable fees through York Region and follow the Signs on Regional Roads By-lawNo. 2015-36. Signs are only permitted at intersections on regional roads. For more information, visit York Region’s election sign guidelines webpage.

The 2025 Ontario general election is conducted by Elections Ontario, and questions about the election should be directed to them:

• For voter information, including accessibility, Advance Vote and Voting Day locations and hours, and voter registration, visit the Voting webpage.
• For information about employment opportunities with Elections Ontario, visit the Employment Centre webpage.

Elections Ontario can also be reached at 1-888-668-8683 or info@elections.on.ca.

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