02 · Sign Shop
City development signs in Calgary
Your application needs a notice sign on the property. We'll print it to the City's specs and help get it in the ground.
Quick answer
City development signs are notice signs posted on a property to tell neighbours about a land use redesignation or development permit application. SURE Print Foothills prints and installs development notice signs in Calgary, built to the City of Calgary's current requirements for your specific application, which you should confirm with the City first.
If you've applied to rezone a lot or build something that needs public notice, the City of Calgary may ask you to post a sign on the property. Its job is simple: let neighbours and passersby know what's proposed and how to find out more or comment. The rules for what goes on that sign, how big it is, where it goes and how long it stays up are set by the City, and they can change.
That's why we don't guess. Before we print, we ask you for the City's current sign requirements for your file, usually provided by the City or your planning file manager. We lay out the sign to match, print it on our large format printers and mount it on a material that will last for the full notice period. If you're a planner or developer handling several applications, we can keep your template on hand for the next one.
Options
What we handle
Layout to City requirements
We set up the sign using the content, size and format the City gives you for your application.
Weather-ready printing
Printed on our HP Latex printers and mounted on rigid or corrugated board suited to the length of the notice period.
Posts and mounting
Signs can be mounted on posts or a frame so they stand up straight and stay readable from the street.
Installation
Our installers can place the sign on the property where the City says it needs to go.
Updates and replacements
If the application changes, or the sign gets damaged, we can reprint from your file.
What to expect
How your city development signs order works
- 1
Get the City's specs
Confirm the current sign requirements for your application with the City of Calgary and send them to us.
- 2
Layout and proof
We set up the sign to those requirements and send a proof so you can check every detail against the City's instructions.
- 3
Print and mount
We print the sign and mount it on a material that will hold up for the notice period.
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Install on site
We install it at the property, or you can pick it up if you'd rather place it yourself.
Who needs development notice signs
- Homeowners applying to redesignate a lot for infill or a secondary suite
- Builders and developers with land use or development permit applications
- Planning consultants and architects managing applications for clients
- Commercial property owners proposing a change of use or new building
Always confirm the current requirements
Municipal rules change, and different application types can come with different sign instructions. We'll build the sign to the specs you give us, but the City of Calgary is the source of truth for what it has to say, its size and where it goes. Check with the City or your file manager before you order, and again if your application is revised. A sign that doesn't meet the requirements could hold up your application, and nobody wants to start a notice period twice.
FAQ
City Development Signs questions
Do I need a sign for my land use application in Calgary?
Many land use redesignation and development permit applications require a notice sign on the property. The City of Calgary decides this based on your application, so confirm with them or your file manager.
What size does a City of Calgary development sign need to be?
The City sets the size, content and placement, and the requirements can differ by application and change over time. Get the current specs for your file from the City and we'll print the sign to match them exactly.
Can you install the development sign on my property?
Yes. Our installers can put the sign in place at the location the City specifies. Let us know the address and any site details when you order.
How long does a development sign stay up?
The notice period is set by the City for your application. We'll choose a material that holds up for that length of time, including through Calgary weather.
Ready when you are
Ready to order city development signs?
Tell us what you need and we'll email you a detailed quote. Or just bring your files by the shop. You don't need an appointment.