
Typically, criteria are specific and prescriptive, and vary between local government areas. Some signage may be exempt from assessment or is self-assessable, and may be permitted without local council approval depending on the type of sign, size and proposed location. More information about different types of signage and approvals is provided below.

While many signs require approval, the benefits they offer may outweigh the costs of obtaining approval. They are associated with a myriad of uses including businesses, garage sales, construction sites, clubs, events and home-based businesses and may be permanent or temporary, fixed or mobile.ĭepending on the type of sign proposed and local government, new signs may be assessed under the Council’s Local Laws, or as Operational Works development applications assessable against the planning scheme. However, did you know that displaying a sign can often require Council approval? A sign, or an ‘advertising device’, can take a variety of forms that you can observe every day on any city street. After all, it is hard to succeed if you don’t get noticed! It makes sense that increased advertising exposure can have positive benefits for public awareness and generation of business or patronage. Advertising signs in South-East Queensland
