Canada's Sign Permit Specialists
Sign permits, variances, drawings, and engineering — delivered across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and beyond.
Who we are
We used to review sign permits. Now we get them approved.
Our principal, Irteza Ahmed, P.Eng., reviewed sign permit and sign variance applications as a City of Toronto Code Examiner and Inspector. We know what examiners look for, what gets flagged, and how to build a submission that clears review the first time.
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Former municipal examinersInside knowledge of how sign by-laws and the Ontario Building Code are applied at review.
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In-house P.Eng. & BCINLicensed Professional Engineers and BCIN-qualified structural designers review, sign and stamp your drawings.
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One team, any municipalityPermits, variances, drawings and engineering handled under one roof — anywhere in Canada.
Our services
Everything between your sign
and the permit.
Sign Permit Applications
We take care of the entire sign permit application process for you, no matter the City. Including all forms, all correspondence, and all the hassle, until you get your permit.
Sign permits →Sign Permit Drawings
All required sign permit drawings, from site plans to structural sections to Professional Engineering Stamps — OBC and Sign By-law compliant, saving you time, money and headaches.
Permit drawings →Sign Variances
If your sign doesn't comply with the Sign By-law, we prepare and manage your Sign Variance application to get your exemption approved on time.
Sign variances →Sign Code Checks
Know whether your sign will comply with local by-laws and codes before you apply. We do the due diligence for you.
Code checks →Structural Engineering + BCIN
In-house Licensed Professional Engineers and BCIN-qualified Structural Designers provide review, signature, stamps and field review.
Engineering stamp & field review →Sign Compliance Review & Audit
We review any property to determine whether its signage complies with municipal and provincial regulatory requirements. Perfect for developers or franchisees planning to acquire a property or lease, or owners in the design phase.
Compliance review →Franchise Signage Rollout
Multi-location rollouts managed end to end — sign permits across all sites, an RFQ process to find the best-priced signage contractor, and quality assurance and inspections.
National Franchise Permit Program →How it works
From drawing to permit.
We handle the hassle.
Code check
We check your proposed sign against the local sign by-law and the Ontario Building Code before anything is submitted.
Drawings & engineering
We prepare compliant permit drawings, with P.Eng. stamps and BCIN review where required.
Submission & follow-up
We file the application and handle every form, examiner comment and piece of correspondence with the City.
Permit issued
You get your permit, ready to install, with field review and inspections coordinated when required.
Our permit projects
Signs we've permitted.
Our reviews
Clients sleep better.
"I had a great experience working with RougeHill! They were incredibly responsive and always quick to answer my questions. The team is super friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. They made the permit application process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend their service!"Hans H.
"They did a fantastic job helping us secure and close the sign permit with the city seamlessly. The team is knowledgeable, approachable, and their pricing and punctuality were spot on... Rouge Hill Consulting clearly understands the needs of small business owners and consistently goes above and beyond to support them."Scott J.
"Very helpful team. I had several questions about the permitting process and they were always prompt to respond and friendly throughout the process."Jasmine M.
Our clients
Proud members
Permit guide
Written by ex-code examiners.
Have a sign to permit?
Send us your drawings or a photo of the site. We'll tell you what's required and take it from there — anywhere in Canada.
Work With Us
Need help with your sign permit? Fill out the form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.