The applicant for an approval must be a legal entity (e.g. person/s or a company. Note - a trust name, business name or shop name is not a legal entity and cannot be the licence holder).

A new application is not required for minor changes (e.g. a change in contact details). Contact Council for these changes. Find out how to make changes to an existing licence in this section.

Use this information to assist you in ensuring your application is complete and to consider other applications that may be required for your business.

Plans

A location plan showing all property boundaries, existing and proposed signage and distance to property boundaries, building footprints, roads and landscaping is required.

Other information may be requested including:

• type of sign
• mounting of the sign including size of fastenings
• dimensions of the sign
• material used in the construction of the sign
• content of the sign
• associated lighting (illumination)
• effect it will have on the natural or built environment
• details of concrete foundations.

Application process - new

This process is for a new advertising sign that requires a licence with Council.

You must obtain relevant planning approval and building approval before you submit an advertising sign approval.

Submit your advertising signs application and plans to Council using the approved form.

You are responsible for ensuring the application is complete.

Council will process your application and plans within the legislative or agreed timeframe. Council will contact you should additional information be required to process your application.

Council may inspect the location before making a decision.

When Council approves your application, you can then display your sign in accordance with the approved conditions.

Application process - taking over

This process is for taking over an existing advertising sign.You may apply for a search of Council records for information on the current advertising sign and the conditions of approval. This process may require written permission from the vendor.

Submit your advertising signs application using the approved form. You are responsible for ensuring the application is complete.

Council will process your application within the legislative or agreed timeframe. Council will contact you should additional information be required to process the application.

Council may inspect the location before making a decision.

When Council approves your application, you can then operate in accordance with the approved conditions.

Application process - making changes

This process is for making changes to an existing advertising signs licence. Adding extra signs, changing the size of the sign or upgrading your sign from static to LED, could change current planning, building and plumbing approvals. Contact Council to discuss any changes to your advertising sign prior to the commencement of work.

Submit your advertising signs application and plans using the approved form. You are responsible for ensuring the application is complete.

Council will process your application and plans within the legislative or agreed timeframe. Council will contact you should additional information be required to process the application.

Council may inspect the location before making a decision.

When Council approves your application, you can then display your sign in accordance with the approved conditions.

Public liability insurance

If the sign is located on or over public land you must take out public liability insurance to a minimum value of $20 million dollars and name Council as an interested party. A copy of this document must be submitted before your application can be approved.

If the sign is located on private land, Council may not require you to have public liability insurance, however you should research all options regarding your business insurance requirements.

State controlled roads

Signs on or over a State controlled road or motorway may need a Road corridor permit from the State Government. Find out if your property is on a state controlled road.