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\"Smitherman<\/a><\/p>\n

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The City of Toronto has some of the strictest regulations in Ontario<\/a> regarding the placement of those ubiquitous election signs that come with every election. For example, election signs can only be put up on October 4, 2010, three weeks before Election Day. In many suburban municipalities, such as Vaughan and Oakville, signs went up weeks ago. The only exception in Toronto is for campaign signs erected at campaign offices, which can be displayed starting in July.<\/p>\n

The City has very specific regulations regarding the placement of signs and their dimensions, especially on public property.<\/p>\n

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Election signs may only be erected on public streets, boulevards and utility poles as long as the following conditions are met:
\n1. The candidate has paid an election sign deposit of $250 to the City
\n2. The street is not prohibited to pedestrians (e.g. Gardiner Expressway or Don Valley Parkway)
\n3. Election signs are no larger than 1.2 square metres (12.92 square feet) in area and no higher than two metres above ground level
\n4. On roads without sidewalks, the signs are not located within 1.5 metres of the curb or edge of pavement
\n5. On roads with sidewalks, the signs are not located between the curb and the sidewalk
\n6. Signs are not located within 15 metres of an intersection or pedestrian crossover (measured from the curb)
\n7. Signs are not located on a median or island installed within the road
\n8. Signs do not interfere with the safe operation of vehicular traffic or with the safety of pedestrians
\n9. Signs are not erected adjacent to a voting place, City park or a facility that is owned or operated by the City
\n10. Signs are erected with the consent of the owner or occupant of the abutting property<\/p>\n

(From Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 693, Signs<\/a>, Article II Election Signs)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The sign above is adjacent to the lovely Downsview Memorial Parkette (MOTH Gardens) at Keele and Wilson<\/a> (photo below) and it appears to violate section 9.<\/p>\n

I also happened to see a Joe Pantalone sign affixed to railings on a bridge over Allen Road, which probably violates sections 2 and 3.<\/p>\n

These signs are more than likely placed without the knowledge of the candidates themselves, and probably posted by over-zealous sign crews. However, you can take action against any sign that violates the rules above simply by calling 311, who will send a Municipal Licensing and Standards officer to investigate and enforce the by-law. Or, if you prefer, you could also call the the candidate’s campaign office and let them know. It is illegal to tamper with any election sign, even when placed illegally.<\/p>\n

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