City of Medicine Hat Bylaws for Portable Signs
City of Medicine Hat
– Every sign is a Discretionary Use and requires a Development Permit, unless a specific provision of this Schedule states otherwise – such as election use, real estate, or advertising construction of new buildings
– No sign is allowed that in the opinion of a Development Authority may create a hazard to public safety or health.
-No sign may obstruct the line of sight of a pedestrian or the driver of a vehicle with respect to access to or egress from a road, Alley or driveway, or detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any Traffic Control Device.
– No sign shall obstruct ingress to or egress from a fire escape door, window or other required exit under the Alberta Building Code
– A Portable Sign is a Permitted Use in all Districts except the residential Districts and the Downtown Mixed Use District, and is a Discretionary Use in the Downtown Mixed Use District.