[Amare]

Menkes.....you literally hit a home run with this development.

Then you go and do this???

I mean if you're that proud of your development, maybe start to make it a norm to execute just like you did here and not just a one off.

 

[DSCToronto]

Er...since they own the development, how is this 3rd party?

(...this is not to say I agree with them for putting that there.)

They own it until the Condo Corporation is registered. They might be allowed a temporary sign but this looks more permanent. Very odd.

 

[slicecom]

They own it until the Condo Corporation is registered. They might be allowed a temporary sign but this looks more permanent. Very odd.

Like how Concert had their logo on 88 Scott until it was registered. I sure hope it's not permanent!

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

They own it until the Condo Corporation is registered. They might be allowed a temporary sign but this looks more permanent. Very odd.

Fair point.

 

[DSCToronto]

Fair point.

The City's sign regs are outlined at https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/building-construction/sign-permits-information/

Where it states:

 

[Collingwoodbuildinglover]

If you as a developer are getting credit for building one of the nicest buildings in the city in years would you not want to take an opportunity to advertise your work

 

[ProjectEnd]

I could not care less about this. Signs are fine and we should probably have more of them.

Rami Tabello - who, lol, is now in Crypto - really did a number on this City a decade and a half ago.

 

[DSCToronto]

If you as a developer are getting credit for building one of the nicest buildings in the city in years would you not want to take an opportunity to advertise your work

The point is that the City has rules about signage and one needs permit. Does Menkes have one for this sign.? Yes, it IS a very nice building but why then spoil it with a rather tacky sign.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

And if they're became a 3rd party because condo ownership dynamics, then they should be abiding by the rulez when it comes to signage.

 

[Tormick]

Why Menkes, why…View attachment 683526
Seems to be adding a big permanent fixture

Whyyyyyyyy!!! We were so close to something special here

 

[mburrrrr]

I didn’t see a sign variance in the Toronto Building building permit status website. I submitted an email with permitting to inquire.

From the City.

“I’m writing to confirm that we have received it, and we are currently looking into the matter. We are working to address the issue and will follow up with any necessary action as appropriate.“

On a side note:
I can’t wait for the billboards to be removed on Queens Quay at Small St. with the Quayside development and the two signs on the tracks at Jarvis with the two new tracks being installed. Hopefully all are permanently removed.

George Brown, T3 bayside, Daniels, and LCBO are the only other signs in my view. Nothing flashing anymore.

 

[DSCToronto]

From the City.

“I’m writing to confirm that we have received it, and we are currently looking into the matter. We are working to address the issue and will follow up with any necessary action as appropriate.“

On a side note:
I can’t wait for the billboards to be removed on Queens Quay at Small St. with the Quayside development and the two signs on the tracks at Jarvis with the two new tracks being installed. Hopefully all are permanently removed.

George Brown, T3 bayside, Daniels, and LCBO are the only other signs in my view. Nothing flashing anymore.

Excellent work, I understand that the SLNA also spoke to (or will speak to) the Planner about this.

 

[maestro]

Any corporate logo needs a permit regardless of first or third party advertisement. Toronto's developments would eclipse Dubai if that were not the case.

Would a balcony play that spells out Menkes be able to side step the sign bylaws?
Inspiration: https://mvrdv.com/projects/461/skanderbeg-building

 

[DSCToronto]

Any corporate logo needs a permit regardless of first or third party advertisement. Toronto's developments would eclipse Dubai if that were not the case.

Would a balcony play that spells out Menkes be able to side step the sign bylaws?
Inspiration: https://mvrdv.com/projects/461/skanderbeg-building

Or the OXO Building in London! They were refused a 'sign permit' so did THIS!! (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxo_Tower)

 

[NextBlockOver]

But wait, there's more - It lights up at night.