Community events and temporary signs

Both VicRoads and Council are responsible for regulating the placement and display of temporary community event signs on roadsides in the Macedon Ranges.

Council’s Community Local Law 2023(PDF, 1MB) (Part 2, Clause 11) stipulates that a person must not, without a permit, place moveable or temporary advertising signs on Council land or on a road.  

The temporary community event signage rules are designed to reduce sign clutter and ensure the safety of all road users by minimising any line-of-sight issues. The location of the poles was audited by VicRoads and each set has been positioned to ensure safe viewing for drivers either on the road or entering such.

Passengers in passing vehicles have approximately two seconds to read the sign, hence, signs must be clear and concise.

Penalties may apply under the Road Management Act 2004 if anyone erects a sign on an arterial road without written consent from VicRoads.

There are over 60 approved sites within 10 towns across the shire. Each site has a set of two steel posts where temporary community event signs can be attached.

The approved signage locations are listed on pages 4 to 10 of this document VicRoads Conditions for use of Community Event Signs on Event Posts(DOCX, 4MB) / VicRoads Conditions for use of Community Event Signs on Event Posts(PDF, 2MB).

1. Read the VicRoads Community Signage Regulations(DOCX, 4MB) / VicRoads Community Signage Regulations(PDF, 2MB)
2. Complete a copy of the Temporary Signage Application Form(DOCX, 1MB)  / Temporary Signage Application Form(PDF, 210KB)
3. Send your application to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au and include ‘Macedon Ranges Shire Community Event Sign Application’ in the subject line.

Remember, applications must be submitted six weeks prior to the event. A response will be emailed back to you within 10 days.

Signs can only be installed a maximum of two weeks prior to the event and must be removed within two days of completion, unless otherwise approved by Council.

The sign posts are close to three metres in height. You will require a ladder to install the signs at the top of the posts to be compliant.

Signs must be produced by a professional sign writer and approved by Council.