Sign Permits

Approval is required from the Township of Scugog in order to erect temporary or permanent signs. This applies to businesses and residents. In some cases, a building permit is required in addition to a sign permit. 

Rules and Regulations

Township Building Inspectors will review the proposed design and location of all signs to ensure they meet the rules and regulations of the  Ontario Building Code and the Sign By-law. 

The Township of Scugog is pleased to offer residents, contractors, and the business community CouldPermit - an online system to apply for and track your Sign applications and permits. Current active permits and new e-permits will be prioritized and reviewed based on the order of submission. Please do not start a new application if you have one in progress as they are following the current priority process. Please be patient while we make these improvements to serve you better. 

Step 1: Start creating a new application by clicking the button 'Create your first application'. 

Step 2: Invite other necessary parties, such as the property owner or contractor. 

Step 3: Complete your application, and upload all required documents. 

Step 4: Verify, Sign and Submit for review. 

Step 5: Once the completed application is received you will be invoiced and pay the fees either online or over-the-counter. 

Step 6: Revise the application based on the feedback from the Township of Scugog. 

Step 7: Watch for follow-up emails to make sure the process keeps going. 

If you plan to apply for a Heritage permit through Cloudpermit, online:

Step 1:Register https://ca.cloudpermit.com/registration

Step 2: Login http://ca.cloudpermit.com/login with your email address

Step 3: Read the Instructional Screenshots –'How to submit a Sign Permit application through Cloudpermit.'

Sign Variance 

If your requested sign does not comply with our Sign By-law, an application for a sign variance will be required. The variance request should include:

• Detailed drawings and description of your planned signage 
• A site plan, including a north arrow, drawing scale, and location of the sign 

Our by-law officers and/or building inspectors may need more information once they receive your application. 

Apply for a Sign Variance Licence

The Township of Scugog is pleased to offer residents, and the business community Cloudpermit - an online system to apply for and track your business licence applications. Please be patient while we make these improvements to serve you better. 

The link below will take you to the Cloudpermit start page where you will be required to create an account.

Cloudpermit - Register

Once your account is set up, follow the instructions below to complete your application. 

Once you log in, you should see a screen similar to this:  Note: Make sure that you always remain on the Township of Scugog for location.

Click on the box for Licensing.

You should see the following screen.  Click on the “CREATE APPLICATION” button.

It will take you to the following screen.  Scroll through the categories and select the required Fence Variance application, New, and I am the applicant.

Select the “NEXT” button and follow the rest of the prompts to submit your application.

Once the completed application is received you will be invoiced the application fee.  Application fees are updated annually.  Please refer to the Township’s current 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law for specific amounts.

Payment for Licences/Permits

You can pay for your application with a debit/credit card on Cloudpermit using Paymentus. Paymentus is a third-party service provider, which enables debit/credit card holders to make permit payments with Visa, Mastercard, and debit with a 2.89% service fee payable to Paymentus.

Two charges will appear on your card statement when you use the online payment option through Cloudpermit:

A principal payment amount (application fees), showing as a payment to the Township of Scugog

A service fee amount, showing as a payment to Paymentus-Service-Fee 

Please note that credit card payments are accepted for online payments only.  Credit card payments will not be accepted at the Municipal Office.

We understand that not everyone has access to or are well-versed in the online sphere, so traditional processes for paper applications and in-person payments will still be available at the Township Office should you prefer that method.  Please contact the Bylaw Department at 905-985-7346 ext. 121 or bylaw@scugog.ca.

Signs within the Heritage Conservation District 

The Heritage and Museum Advisory Committee reviews sign permits for: 

• New signs and sign copy within the Heritage Conservation District 
• Alterations to existing signs within the Heritage Conservation District 

The Township of Scugog Heritage Conservation District Sign Design Guidelines will assist you in designing your sign to be sure it complies with the Sign By-law 40-15. 

View the Heritage Sign Permit Guide and Application for more information.