Before applying for your election sign permit, please note:

• All election signs, whether placed on public or private lands, may not be erected more than thirty (30) days in advance of a municipal or provincial election and no more than thirty-six (36) days prior to a federal election.
   
• A permit is required for placement of election signs on public roads (rights-of-way) or other lands within the municipality's control. Only one (1) permit is required for these election signs respecting each candidate or for each position referring to a referendum, plebiscite or other vote pursuant to municipal, provincial or federal legislation.
   
• A development permit is not required for standard election signs located on private property, provided they are temporary and comply with the regulations under Section 5.17 of Land Use Bylaw 24-2024.
   
• If a portable sign is to be used as an election sign, a separate development permit and associated fee will be required, and other regulations apply. Please see our Portable Signs page for more details. 
   
• The size, type and placement of election signs are regulated through Strathcona County's Land Use Bylaw. Information on election sign requirements and regulations is available here.
   
• A simplified version of the election sign regulations is also available.
  Election sign reference table (159.9 KB)
   
• For a full interpretation of the election sign regulations, please refer to Part 5: Sign Regulations of the Land Use Bylaw.
   

• Elections can generate a large amount of waste during the campaign trail. Please see how you can consider the environment when making decisions on your campaign trail. (622.2 KB)  

How to apply for a permit for election signs:

• Complete an election sign development permit application form.
  Election sign development permit application (1.9 MB)
   
• Include payment for $275.00 to cover the cost of the application.
   
• Once the date of the election has been announced, completed development permit applications forms along with payment can be:
  • emailed for processing to: planninganddevelopment@strathcona.ca ;
  • dropped off at Planning and Development Services in County Hall; or
  • mailed to Strathcona County Planning and Development Services: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 3W7.  

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