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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: May 13, 2024 Report Number: PDS-022-24
Submitted By: Carlos Salazar, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services
Reviewed By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO, Finance and Technology
Authored by: Tyler Robichaud, Planner II
SBA-2023-001 File Number:
Report Subject: An Application by Brookfield Residential to amend Sign By-law 2009-123
to permit an oversized promotional construction sign at 1350 Courtice
Road.
Recommendations:
1.That Report PSD-022-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That one promotional construction sign be permitted , measuring 7.9 metres in height
and 17.8 square metres in display area, in accordance with all other applicable
provisions of the Sign By-law 2009-123, at the southeast corner of the subject lands
Municipally known as 1350 Courtice Road;
3.That the application to amend the Sign By-law submitted by Brookfield Residential
be approved and that the Sign By-law contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-
022-24 be approved; and
4.That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-022-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Resolution #: PD-042-24
By-law Number: 2024-024
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Report Overview
The purpose of this amendment to Sign by-law 2009-123 is concerning a proposed
Promotional Construction Sign to be erected on property owned by Brookfield Residential,
located at 1350 Courtice Road, Courtice. The proposed amendment specifically addresses
the maximum height and sign area regulations currently permitted in by-law 2009-123. The
proponents are seeking approval for a sign with a height of 7.9 metres from grade to the to
the top of sign, and a signage area of 17.8 square metres, in contrast to the by-law which
allows a maximum height of 7.5 metres and a sign area of 6.0 square metres.
1. Background
1.1 On November 3rd, 2023, Brookfield Residential c/o Elizabeth Vezos applied to amend
Sign by-law 2009-123 to permit a promotional construction sign with a height of 7.9
metres and an area of 17.8 square metres. The subject property is vacant and owned
by Brookfield Residential; at the time of writing this report, no development applications
have been received for the subject lands.
1.2 The sign by-law amendment is for a promotional construction sign on a vacant
agricultural parcel of land that seeks permission to increase the permitted sign height
and the sign face area which are regulated within sign by-law 2009-123. The maximum
permitted height of a promotional construction sign is 7.5 metres, and the maximum sign
area is 6.0 square metres.
1.3 A sign by-law amendment justification brief was submitted by the applicants January
12th, 2024.
2. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
2.1 The subject property is a future development site within the urban settlement boundary
of Courtice. The lands are currently zoned Agricultural (A) and are within the Courtice
Transit-Oriented Community (CTOC) Secondary Plan. These lands are adjacent to the
GO Bus Terminal (Courtice GO Station) and directly surrounded by agricultural
properties.
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Figure 1 – Subject property and proposed sign location
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Figure 2 – Proposed promotional construction sign
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3. Financial Considerations
Not Applicable.
4. Staff Comments
4.1 Promotional Construction Signs are for advertising future construction and/or
development and may include the name of the project, the name of firms and personnel
related to the project. A maximum of one (1) promotional construction sign is permitted
on a property. Promotional construction signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days of
the completion of the project and will be removed from the subject lands post-
development.
4.2 The location of the proposed promotional construction sign will have no adverse Impact
on traffic or safety. The surrounding lands are predominantly agricultural, and the
increased sign size will not introduce obstructions or safety hazards to the surrounding
land uses. The proposed sign will be subject to a sign permit and reviewed by planning
staff to ensure the sign is placed in an appropriate location subject to the regulations
within Sign by-law 2009-123. The placement and size of the sign is to enhance visibility
from the nearby GO bus terminal (Courtice GO Station), increasing exposure for a new
future Brookfield Residential community at that location. The proposed sign follows a
clean and simple design, displaying only relevant information ensuring that it is
aesthetically pleasing and does not contribute to visual clutter. The emphasis on
simplicity aligns with Brookfield Residential's commitment to maintaining a visually
appealing and harmonious community environment.
4.3 Provisions of the Municipal Act allows council to authorize amendments to the sign by-
law, in the opinion on council, if the general intent and purpose of the by-law is
maintained.
5. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Deputy CAO, Planning & Infrastructure Services
who concurs with the recommendations.
6. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that the amendment (Attachment 1) to Sign By-law
2009-123 to permit a promotional construction sign, measuring 7.9 metres in height and
with a display area of 17.8 square metres, at the southeast corner of 1350 Courtice
Road, be approved.
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Staff Contact: Tyler Robichaud, Planner II, 905-623-3379 x 2420 or
TRobichaud@clarington.net .
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Sign By-law Amendment
Interested Parties:
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
The Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington
By-Law No. 2024-____
being a by-law to amend By-law 2009-0123, the Sign By-law for the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 2009-0123, as amended, of the Municipality of Clarington in
accordance with application SBA 2023-0001 to permit a promotional construction sign
with a height of 7.9 metres and area of 17.8 square metres at the southeast corner of
1350 Courtice Road;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
1.Section 9 – EXCEPTIONS BY AMENDMENT is hereby amended by inserting the
following new subsection:
“9.30 Notwithstanding Section 7.10 and 7.11 to this By-Law, a promotional
construction sign measuring 7.9 metres in height and 17.8 square
metres in display area is permitted, in accordance with all other
applicable provisions of the By-law, at the southeast corner of 1350
Courtice Road, Courtice.
By-law passed in open session this _____ day of _______________, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Adrian Foster, Mayor
__________________________
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
Attachment 1 to
PDS-022-24