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Signs - the sign by-law is administered by the By- law and Compliance Department 905-832-8505.  Email inquiries: by-law@vaughan.ca
 
Signs on Private Property may be erected at 12:01 a.m. on September 7, 2015 once a permit is obtained and a total non-refundable sign fee of $300 is paid.  The City of Vaughan Consolidated Sign By-law may be found here and a recent amendment here.  The NEW! non-refundable fee application form with amended orientation session dates and diagram delineating where signs can be placed is now available and will be accepted starting August 19, 2015.  Please Note that signs are not permitted, at all, along Vaughan roads/road allowances.
 
Signs on Regional Roads may be erected at 10 a.m. on September 21, 2015 once a permit is obtained and a total non-refundable sign fee of $250 is paid.  The new Regional Municipality of York Sign By-law may be found here.  Details on the new by-law 2015-36 may be made through the Region of York directly at 905-895-1231 or toll free 1-877-464-9675.  A NEW map identifying the Regional roads and intersections where signs are prohibited can be found here.  Please find an information sheet complete with diagram here.
 
The two fees may be paid in total ($550) to the City of Vaughan by cheque or cash, payable to the City of Vaughan.  Please complete the application and provide it to the Office of the City Clerk starting August 18, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.  Note that attendance at a sign by-law orientation session is mandatory;sign up is part of the application.
 
NEW!
Election Signage Near Pipelines
 
 
Campaign Headquarter Signs
 
The permissible size of signs at a campaign headquarters will depend on the content of the sign as well as the type of sign. Candidates should consult with the City's Building Standards department and sign by-law 203-92, as amended, to determine which regulations apply. The submission of a sketch with all relevant dimensions and locations noted will assist the Building Standards Department in providing advice.
 
The external identification signage associated with the campaign offices are business premises signs that require sign permits. These signs must comply with all relevant sections of the City's consolidated sign by-law. (Note: Banner signs are not permitted.) Many commercial properties within the City have approved site plan agreements that further restrict the placement and size of wall signs. Before erecting such signage, please contact the City's Building Standards Department for restrictions and application requirements. The consolidated sign by-law also permits business premises the use of temporary signs such as Mobile Signs and "A"-Frame Signs. These types of signs require sign permits to be issued and have specific by-law requirements governing their use. (See Section 8.11 of City Sign By-Law 203-92 as amended.) Before erecting such signage, please contact the City's Building Standards department for restrictions and application requirements.  
 
For details on election signs please consult with the Compliance and By-law Department at 905-832-8505. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS  
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
Candidates Financial Statements are due on or before Friday, March 27, 2015 at 2 p.m.  See the section below for details on campaign finances including the fillable financial statement form. Please go to the Resource Library section to view the financial statements submitted on or before March 27, 2015 at 2 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
Are you interested in becoming a candidate in the 2014 municipal elections? Make an appointment with the City Clerk to file your nomination paper and to receive more details on the municipal elections by calling    905-832-8585 ext.8241.  During this meeting you will review a number of forms and procedures following this Nomination Meeting Checksheet.
 
Voters in the City of Vaughan will elect the following positions:
  • 1 Mayor
  • 3 Local and Regional Councillors
  • 5 Ward Councillors 
  • School Board Trustees for 4 School Boards
The term of office is December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.
 
LIST OF CANDIDATES
 
This section provides all the information that candidates will need and will be updated on a regular basis.
 
  • Candidates information
  • Election signs
  • Candidate campaign finances
  • Continuation of campaign
  • Contribution rebate program
  • Electioneering
  • Nomination filing hints
  • Nomination Forms and Requirements
  • Scrutineer rules
  • Ward map
  • FAQs  

 Candidate Meet and Greet Session Information

 Guidelines for candidates regarding York Region District School Board Schools

Election Sign Information Sessions to be held at Vaughan City Hall, Multi-purpose Room (MPR):
 
Saturday, Sept. 6      10 a.m. to Noon (Candidates)
                                    1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Candidates)
 
Thursday, Sept. 11      5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Public)
                                     7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Candidates)
 
For detailed information on these sessions contact the Compliance and By-law Section 905-832-8505.
 
 
There are Plenty of Opportunities to Vote in the 2014 Elections
 
Municipal Voting Day is Monday, October 27, 2014 but you don’t have to wait until then to cast your ballot. Take advantage of Advance Voting from Oct. 11 and 12 or Oct. 14 through 21 at one of the 8 convenient locations and times listed below!
 
For all advance vote locations, you may ‘vote anywhere’.  This is an opportunity that allows qualified Vaughan electors to vote at ANY one of the many advance vote locations at the times noted below, regardless of where you live, own or rent property in Vaughan. 
 
In addition, two advance voting days will also be held at York University on Oct. 14 and 15 to help new and young voters participate in this important democratic process.
 
Remember, anyone who will be qualified to vote as of Voting Day can choose to vote at one of the advance vote locations.  You don’t need a special reason!  Take advantage of all the conveniences of advance voting.
 
Accessible devices (sip-and–puff, paddles and an audio headset) will be available at designated locations as listed below with an asterisk.
 
 
Advance Vote Dates and Times
Location
Dates
Times
*City Hall
October 11, 12, 14 through
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 
to October 21, 2014
 
Community Centres
 
*Ward 2 Father Ermanno Bulfon (Gymnasium)
 
Ward 3 Vellore Village (Activity Room # 1 )
 
Ward 4 North Thornhill
(Activity Rooms A & B)
 
*Ward 5 Dufferin Clark
(Activity Rooms 1 & 2)
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2014
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Shopping Malls
Promenade
Vaughan Mills
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2014
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays
*York University
October 14, 15, 2014
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 
 
Remember you may only vote once in a municipality!
 
 

 Vaughan Election Resources

 
  • York Region School Board
  • York Catholic School Board
  • York Region
  • Province of Ontario
  • Government of Canada
 

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Office of the City Clerk

Phone:
905-832-8504

Email:
elections@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall
Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
 

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