A Common Sense Sign By-Law For Richmond Hill
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In July 2019, the City of Richmond Hill amended their sign by-law to allow open house signs on a trial basis. This was a result of TREB’s advocacy efforts to change the previous by-law that prohibited open house signs completely on public property, despite the expectations of consumers and clients that want this service provided by REALTORS®.
However, against the advice of TREB, Richmond Hill Council also prohibited the inclusion of REALTOR® or brokerage identification information on open house signs, under the new by-law.
After TREB and TREB REALTOR® Members spoke out on this decision, Richmond Hill Council voted, on November 20, 2019, to remove this restriction on a pilot basis. The issue will be reviewed again by March 2020. Please take action to thank Richmond Hill Council for moving in the right direction and to encourage them to make the current rules permanent.
why does the by-law need to change?
conflict with rebba
Provincial laws require REALTORS® to include identification information.
public
safety
Without identification, the public doesn’t know if the open house is being held by a regulated professional.
public
confusion
Numerous identical looking open house signs will leave consumers confused.
difficult enforcement
By-law enforcement staff won’t be able to easily identify the owner of a sign, and prosecute infringement offenders.
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