Portable Signage Permit

According to the Local Government Property Local Law 2021, 'portable sign' means a portable free standing advertising sign; 'a frame sign' means a folding sign which is hinged at the top to provide a stable structure when open.

A portable sign permit allows you to display a portable sign associated with your approved business on the footpath area in front of your premises.

Before you start your application, there are a few requirements you need to be aware of, including:

• You will need public liability insurance with a minimum of $10 million coverage that specifically includes using the footpath for this type of activity;
• The location of the outdoor eating area can only be in front of your business, either within the frontage or kerbside zone (see picture below);
• A minimum 1500mm continuous clear pathway for pedestrians;
• Frontage zone only if the speed limit on your road is 60km/per hour or more, if your business is on Charles Street and/or you are located within 10 metres of a corner);
• The goods display must be removed from the footpath at close of business each day;
• The portable sign shall:
  1. not exceed 1,000 millimetres in height
  2. not exceed an area of 0.8 square metres on any side
  3. relate only to the business activity described on the permit;
• Be secured in position;
• Be placed so as not to obstruct or impede the reasonable use of a thoroughfare or access to a place by any person or the sight line of any vehicle drivers;
• Be maintained in good condition; and
• No more than one portable sign shall be erected in relation to the one building or business.

To submit your online application, you will need to upload the following information:

• An accurate plan and description of:
  • The proposed portable sign; and
  • The proposed location of the portable sign and the area in a radius of approximately 10 metres around the location on a scale of 1:100 the location of all carriageways, footpaths, verges, street furniture, light poles, parking signs, traffic lights, other impediments to pedestrian traffic and premises abutting any verge or footpath;
• Colour photograph (or similar) of the proposed portable sign; and
• Certificate of Currency for minimum $10 million public liability insurance.

If you meet the above requirements and can upload the above information then you can continue with the online permit application.

If you are unsure, or unable to satisfy the above requirements or provide this information, please contact the City on 9273 6000 for more information.

*Please allow 15 minutes to complete this application. You will not be able to save and return to it later.