Signage & demolition permits
Drawings and applications for business signs and for demolition permits when a building, or part of one, is coming down.
Where most of our signage & demolition clients start
The sheets in a typical permit set
Every property is different, so we confirm the exact list with your city. Most applications include:
EXAMPLE SHEETS · ILLUSTRATIVE
Included when you work with KS
- Sign bylaw check for size, height and location
- Sign elevation and mounting details
- Demolition plan and scope
- Site protection notes
- Application and submission
We coordinate
- Sign fabricator drawings
- Utility disconnections before demolition
- Engineer seal for large signs
We tell you up front if any of these apply, so there are no surprise add-ons later.
Key requirements we design for
Sign bylaw
Size, height and placement limits for signs.
Structure
How the sign attaches or what footing it needs.
Lighting
Illuminated sign rules.
Demolition scope
Full or partial demolition.
Services
Utility disconnections before demolition.
Site safety
Hoarding and protection during work.
Before we apply: what we check
Every municipality has a sign bylaw with limits on size, height, lighting and placement. We check yours, and the landlord's sign criteria, before your fabricator builds anything.
For signs we also check how they attach. A sign on a wall or a pole has to carry wind and snow safely.
For demolition we confirm the scope and that services like gas, water and power will be disconnected first. When a new house follows, we plan demolition and the new permit together.
Why these applications get sent back
These are comments plan examiners often raise. We address each one in the drawings before we submit.
From site visit to issued permit
"Had a great experience working with them for our basement second dwelling unit project. The architectural work was done very professionally, with clear drawings, good communication, and attention to detail throughout the process."
Common questions
Do all signs need permits?
Not all, but most new business signs do. Your city's sign bylaw decides.
Do I need a demolition permit to rebuild a house?
Yes, usually, and it is often applied for alongside the new building permit.
Can you handle demolition for a custom home?
Yes, we include it in the custom home package.
Do illuminated signs need extra approval?
Often, yes. We check the bylaw.
Can demolition and the new house be applied for together?
Often, yes. We plan both.
What should I send for a quote?
The address, a photo and what the sign or demolition involves.
Guides for this project
Need a sign or demolition permit?
Send us the address and a photo. We'll check the bylaw and handle it.