Pursuant to the powers vested in it under section 249, 250, 251, 252, 252, 438 and 439 of the City of Corner Brook Act, R.S.N.L 1990. c. C-15 as amended, and all other powers enabling, the Corner Brook City Council, hereby rescinds the Third Party and Digital Signage Regulations 2021 and replaces it with the Third Party Digital Signage Regulations 2026.
Changes proposed to the Regulation are as follows:
1. Definition to “Digital Sign”- this change is being made to exclude static digital numbers that only display fuel prices on gas station signs.
2. Section 3.4 and 3.5 – this change is being made to clearly outline separation distances and setbacks of Third Party Sign and Digital Signs separately.
3. Section 3.6 – this change is being made so all Third Party Signs must be 100 meters apart.
4. Section 6 – This change is being made in case of a discrepancy between this regulation, the City of Corner Brook Development Regulations 2012, The City of Corner Brook Integrated Municipal Sustainability Plan 2012, any other similar legislation, that the one with a higher standard would prevail.
The public will have an opportunity to provide input on the proposed regulations and repeal up to March 18, 2026. Comments can be submitted in writing to the City of Corner Brook P.O. Box 1080 Corner Brook NL, A2H 6E1 or via email at cpye@cornerbrook.com or by calling (709) 637-1578.
