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Advertising signs in parks and gardens

Find out how you can install temporary signs at specific locations to promote events or projects.

Local real estate agents can install temporary signs at specific locations to promote events and projects run by local not-for-profits.

Eligibility

These groups are eligible to apply to erect a temporary community advertising sign:

  • Local non-profit community groups which meet the strategic directions in the Council Plan
  • Schools and pre-schools within Yarra
  • Service clubs within Yarra

Each community organisation is eligible for one set of signs per calendar year.

Number of locations

You may choose a maximum of two locations to install your signs.

Duration

You can display each sign for a maximum of 14 days.

Specifications

Signs must have a display size of five square metres or less.

You are not allowed to attach signs to vegetation or trees.

Content of signs

You must submit the sign content to us for approval as part of the application.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship identification on signs cannot exceed 20 per cent of the sign display area.

We won't approve signs with sponsorship or advertising relating to tobacco or gambling activities, events or organisations,

Public Liability Insurance

You need public liability insurance cover of $20 million and must give us an insurance certificate of currency when you apply.

Locations

We nominate sign locations, which are subject to availability.

How to apply

Email the following to [email protected]:

  • a completed Signage application form [ PDF, 140.45 KB]
  • proof of your non-profit status
  • public liability insurance
  • signage artwork.