How to Legalize Your Basement Suite in Toronto for Rent (Homeowner’s Guide)
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How to Legalize Your Basement Suite in Toronto for Rent (Homeowner’s Guide)

Learn how to legalize your basement suite in Toronto step-by-step. This guide covers building code rules, ceiling height, window requirements, permits, underpinning, and short-term rental registration. Whether you're starting fresh or responding to a City violation, Rouge Hill Consulting helps you get compliant, rent-ready, and profitable.

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How to Obtain a Sign Permit in Toronto: A Business Owner's Guide
Nahiyan Ahmed Nahiyan Ahmed

How to Obtain a Sign Permit in Toronto: A Business Owner's Guide

Need a sign for your Toronto business? You’ll need a permit! Most signs on private property require City approval under Chapter 694. Start with compliant designs, prepare drawings (site plan, elevation, cross-section), and check for extra permits like heritage or TRCA. Contact Rouge Hill Consulting today!

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Free Sign Drawings 2025 [PDF]
Nahiyan Ahmed Nahiyan Ahmed

Free Sign Drawings 2025 [PDF]

Looking to obtain a permit or design for a business sign? Have commercial property that needs signage? Whether you need a new sign, or have an existing wall or ground sign that requires a permit but lack drawings, we’ve got you covered. Below, you'll find a set of sample sign drawings, accredited by the City of Toronto's Sign By-Law unit. These drawings are in the correct format for your permit application, so you can be confident they're ready for use in your signage projects.

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