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2. Street Pole Banner or Event Sign Application

   The Town of Banff recognizes the benefit of a limited number of banners to animate the town and promote special events or activities consistent with the the purposes and values of the Town of Banff, Banff National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site designation, to enhance the public realm and compliment the surrounding natural environment. In rare cases, special event signs are permitted in approved sign display units.

   Application does not guarantee permission to display banners; all applications are reviewed and permitted or rejected based on appropriateness and availability of space and staff resources.

   If requesting Town Council to waive the fee, applications must be submitted by mid-October of the year prior to the intended display period. 

   Requested installation and removal dates may change based on availability, weather conditions or work requirements of the installation team.

4. Freedom of Information and Privacy
   Personal information gathered in this application is being collected under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, Section 33c, and will be used for the purpose of administrating Special Event Street Banner and Sign Program within the town of Banff. If there are any inquiries as to why this information is being collected please direct them to Eamonn Reil Visitor Event Specialist Town of Banff PO Box 1260 Banff Alberta T1L 1C1 403.762.1221 eamonn.reil@banff.ca
6. Primary Contact:
8. First Name*
9. Last Name*
11. Organization*
12. Phone*
13. Cell
15. Type of Organization*

    1. For Profit Organization

    1. Non-Profit Organization
16. Email*
18. Address*
20. City/Town*
21. Province
22. Postal Code
24. Special Event or Activity Name*
26. Purpose of Event:
28. Who Does the Event Serve?
29. Event Location:
31. Number of Expected Participants?
32. Event Start Date:
33. Event End Date:
35. Explain the event's benefit to the community and how it supports the values of the Town of Banff and Banff National Park:
37. Request Type*
    -- Select One --Requesting Street Pole BannersRequesting Timber-Frame Sidewalk Sign

    Select banners or sign request.
38. Commercial Advertising on Banner Requested (advertising is rarely permitted):*

    1. Yes
    2. No
39. How many banners or signs requested?
41. Describe Proposed Site of Banners (or Signs)*

    Banners examples: 28 banners on Banff Ave., or 13 Banners on Bear Street
    Sign examples: Bear Street, or Central Park by washrooms, or Banff Ave. by Banff Ave Square

42. Proposed Material of Banner (or Sign)*

    Note: materials for banners are described in Policy and Sidewalk Event Sign material is limited to coroplast insert

44. Please attach a map of locations here (see map in policy)
45. Placement Sequence
    If banners images are different, describe the sequence they should appear. Please reference the road where the banners appear and from what end your sequence begins.
47. Single Sided or Double Sided?
    -- Select One --Single SidedDouble Sided
48. Orientation
    If banners do not have a mirror image, please indicate which side of the image should be adjacent to the street pole.
49. Do you require a copy of the Town of Banff Banner Template?*
    -- Select One --Yes I require the TemplateNo I have the latest template as of 2016
51. Banner / Sign Dimensions
52. Please attach a photo/drawing/image of banner/sign content here
54. Drop off Date*
    Banners/Signs need to be delivered to the Town's Operations Building at least one week before installation.
55. Installation the week of:

    Please indicate the calendar week in which banners/sign are requested to be installed. The date is subject to change due to other approved installations or work relating to snow clearing, construction or other operational issues

56. Removal Date:

    Note: this is subject to other approved installations, or weather, or construction affecting dates

58. Message to read:
60. Disclaimer
    I declare that all information supplied on this application is true. I agree to assume full liability for any damage or loss resulting from the mounting, display and removal of the proposed banner and lettering. The Town of Banff reserves the right to revoke or cancel this application for emergency use purposes and/or Town programming or equipment loss or failure beyond the municipalities’ control.
62. I agree to the above disclaimer

    1. I agree
63. Date
65. Fee Waiver
    In certain rare cases, town council may consider waiving banner application, installation and advertising fees. In order to be considered, you must apply.
67. Would you like to apply to waive banner fees?

    1. Yes

    1. No
69. We (I) hereby request Town Council to waive the banner application, installation and advertising fees in the total amount of:
    Please enter a dollar amount (Application fee: $255. Installation fee: $70 per banner)
71. Why are you requesting this exemption?
73. Please include your event budget. Enter it below or attach a copy with this form using the button on the right
74. Upload event budget
76. If an exception is granted, how will the Town of Banff be recognized as a sponsor?
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77. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
78. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

79. Submit

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