Community Temporary Advertising

How do I apply for a permit for a temporary community promotional sign?

Apply using the application form below to Local Laws showing details of the:

• date the signs are needed
• requested location from the permitted list of sites. 

Note:

• Sponsors' advertising on boards must not exceed 10% of the total sign area.
• No overhead banners are permitted and all signs are limited to a maximum size of 2.4m x 1.8m.

Available locations

• Cheong Park - Bayswater Rd/Eastfield Rd, Sth Croydon 
• Croydon Rd/Lincoln Rd, Croydon - S.E. Corner 
• Dorset Rd/Canterbury Rd, Nth Bayswater - S.W. Corner 
• Dorset Rd/Lincoln Rd, Croydon - Council Reserve 
• Heathmont Park - Canterbury Rd - opp. Great Ryrie St, Heathmont 
• Maroondah Hwy/Croydon Rd, Croydon - S.E. Corner 
• Maroondah Hwy/Dublin Rd, Ringwood - Council Reserve 
• Maroondah Hwy, Croydon - opp. Kent Ave 
• Maroondah Hwy/Mt Dandenong Rd, Ringwood - Fire Station side 
• Tortice Drive/Warrandyte Road, Ringwood Nth - S.E. Corner

Permit issue guidelines

• Signs may only be placed on the designated sites on Council land
• Applications must be in writing
• The organisation applying is a Maroondah-based not-for-profit, that is promoting a community organisation or charity one-off function
• Space will be allocated subject to availability based on a first in, first served basis
• Signs are to be displayed for no more than three weeks and removed within two days of the event occurring
• No more than two signs per organisation or event are permitted at one time
• Maximum permitted size of sign is 2.4 metres by 1.8 metres
• Overhead banners or animated, illuminated or flashing signs are not permitted
• Sponsors' advertising on boards must not exceed 10% of the total sign area
• The sign must not distract or obstruct a driver's view of the traffic signals or road signs
• The sign must not cause any hazard or impediment to pedestrians
• The sign must be securely anchored, and the applicant must reinstate the area after the sign is removed
• The erection of the sign complies with Council policy

For permanent advertising signs, please speak to Council's Statutory Planning Service Area on 1300 88 22 33.