Temporary Promotional Signs
How do I get a permit for a community event temporary promotional sign?
Using the application form, apply in writing to Local Laws showing details of:
- Date the signs are needed
- Requested location from the permitted list of sites
- Other details listed on the form
- Sponsors' advertising on boards must not exceed 10% of the total sign area
- No overhead banners permitted and all signs are limited to a maximum size of 2.4 m x 1.8 m
An application form is available below.
Permit Issue Guidelines
- Signs may only be placed be placed on the designated sites on Council land
- Applications must be in writing and the organisation applying is a Maroondah based non for profit, 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 with 2 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, 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 drivers' 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 refer to Council's Statutory Planning Department - Phone 1300 88 22 33
- Temporary Promotional Sign Application (PDF, 34 kB)
