There are many different types of signs. In most cases, you will need to apply for a permit or approval to put up a sign, with the exception of some types of temporary community signage.
Responsible authority
Council.
How to apply
Contact our Planning unit on (03) 5422 0333 to determine whether a permit is required.
Fees
Fees may apply.
Responsible authority
Council.
How to apply
If you want to display an A-frame sign outside your business, you must apply for a Street Furniture Permit. For all other signs that relate to your business, contact our Planning Department on 03 5422 0333 for more information.
Fees
Fees apply.
Responsible authority
Council and VicRoads.
How to apply
Contact our Infrastructure unit on (03) 5422 0333.
Fees
Fees may apply.
Responsible authority
Council
How to apply
Contact our Infrastructure unit on (03) 5422 0333.
Fees
Fees may apply.
Responsible authority
VicRoads and Tourism Victoria
How to apply
See VicRoads Tourist Signing Guidelines(PDF, 4MB) and Tourism Victoria’s Tourist Signing Guidelines
Fees
Fees may apply. Contact VicRoads for further information.
Responsible authority
Council and VicRoads
How to apply
See Political & Election Signs
Fees
Nil.
Responsible authority
Council and VicRoads
How to apply
If it is for a Council road, contact our Infrastructure unit on (03) 5422 0333, otherwise contact VicRoads.
Fees
Nil.
Responsible authority
Council
How to apply
Contact our Infrastructure unit on (03) 5422 0333.
Fees
Fees may apply.
Responsible authority
Council
How to apply
Contact our Infrastructure unit on (03) 5422 0333.
Fees
Fees may apply.
Responsible authority
Council
How to apply
Community event signage must comply with the VicRoads Community Event Signage process that came into effect on 1 July 2016.
Note: depending on the type of event, you may need to provide other types of signage as part of your traffic management plan (if applicable). These requirements will be outlined in your application.
Fees
Fees may apply.
Responsible authority
Council
How to apply
Read the VicRoads Tourist Signing Guidelines(PDF, 4MB) and complete the relevant application form.
Refer to Part C of the Guidelines for further information on the application process.
Submit application forms to Council.
Complete the Tourist Signing Application Fee form, available in (PDF, 331KB)Word(DOCX, 1MB) and PDF(PDF, 331KB).
Fees
Fees apply.