Item - 2024.EY11.12
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on February 26, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
EY11.12 - Temporary Signage Permit for the Etobicoke Rotary and Toronto Ribfest 2024 Community Event
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approved a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2024 Canada Day event, and allow the placement of signage in accordance with the conditions listed in attachment 2 to the letter (February 5, 2024) from Councillor Stephen Holyday.
Origin
Summary
The Rotary Club Canada Day Ribfest is an event that is held in Centennial Park in conjunction with City of Toronto Canada Day celebrations. The event is from June 28 from 3:00pm – 10:00pm, June 29 from 11:00am - 10:00pm, June 30 from 11:00am - 10:00pm and July 1 from 11:00am – 9:00pm at Centennial Park. I fully endorse the plans to hold this event again, as was done in previous years.
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.
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.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242944.pdf
Attachment 1: Letter from Rotary Etobicoke and Toronto Ribfest Planning Team
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242945.pdf