Advertising Signage
Signage is used for the purpose of advertising and includes advertisements and advertising devices. These include any object or structure which advertises businesses, functions, operations, developments etc.
The City of Albany is responsible for ensuring advertising signage is consistent in design and quality and that it does not cause any hazards or obstructions to pedestrians or motorists.
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Do I need approval?
Planning approval
If your sign does not meet the design standards in the Signs Local Planning Policy, then you will need development approval. Which is required prior to applying for a sign licence through building.
For a full list of signs which are exempt, see the current Local Planning Scheme.
Planning: Signs Policy
Building - sign licence
A sign licence is required for all signs unless it is mentioned as exempt in the City of Albany's Signs Local Law - Section 16 Licence Exemptions.
Signs Local Law 2006
Lodging an application
Planning
The following documents are required:
Development Application Form
Additional Information for DA for Advertisements
- Include Site plan, floor plan (if applicable) and elevations (including dimension and locations of all signs)
For forms, fees and to submit your application refer to Development Applications page.
Development Applications
Building
The following documents are required:
Sign Licence Application
- Include site plans - to scale of not less than 1:50
- include size, position, design and inscription to appear, the method of construction and fixing of the sign for which the license is sought
- Detailed Structural drawings (signed by a practicing structural engineer).
For fees and to submit your application refer to Applications - Building Permits page.
Applications - Building Permits