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Etobicoke York Community Council · 2021-05-17 · 2021.EY24.25

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Temporary Signage Permit for Annual Etobicoke Rotary and Toronto Ribfest 2021

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2021-05-17 · Etobicoke York Community Council · adopted

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The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Approved a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2021 Canada Day event, to allow the placement of signage in accordance with the following conditions: a. Signs are to be mounted on poles (utility, traffic and hydro poles) no higher than 1.0 meters off the ground to prevent site line obstructions. b. Signs are not to be placed on the sidewalk or center median poles, as to not impede pedestrian traffic.

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c. Ribfest organizers must arrange for the removal of the Ribfest signs no later than 24 hours after the event. d. If a complaint comes in about a sign, Ribfest organizers must go out the same day to fix the problem and move the sign to another location. e. Ribfest Organizers must provide a list of all sign locations for approval from Transportation Services. f. Any other requirements from the Supervisor of Right-of-Way.

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The Rotary Club Canada Day Ribfest is an annual event normally held in Centennial Park in conjunction with City of Toronto Canada Day celebrations. Due to COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, the 2021 annual event has been modified to take place as a Drive-Through Ribfest. It will be held July 1 through July 3, 2021, operating from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm daily, in the parking lot of the Church on the Queensway at 1536 The Queensway.

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I fully endorse the plans to hold this event in a modified fashion again this year. Municipal Code Chapter 693 outlines the requirements for signs being used to advertise charitable, non-profit and community events, and does not permit variance or appeal to the criteria which regulate temporary signage. I am requesting temporary signs to promote this event be permitted, conditionally. The approval conditions ensure that there is a responsive procedure to address any signs which have generated a complaint, and ensure all signs are maintained and removed to the satisfaction of City Staff.

Staff recommended

Councillor Mark Grimes recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council approve a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2021 Canada Day event, to allow the placement of signage in accordance with the following conditions: a. Signs are to be mounted on poles (utility, traffic and hydro poles) no higher than 1.0 meters off the ground to prevent site line obstructions. b. Signs are not to be placed on the sidewalk or center median poles, as to not impede pedestrian traffic.

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c. Ribfest organizers must arrange for the removal of the Ribfest signs no later than 24 hours after the event. d. If a complaint comes in about a sign, Ribfest organizers must go out the same day to fix the problem and move the sign to another location. e. Ribfest Organizers must provide a list of all sign locations for approval from Transportation Services. f. Any other requirements from the Supervisor of Right-of-Way

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