Bylaws

Bylaw No. 27 - Signs 2007

Explanatory note

The purpose of this bylaw is to provide for the appropriate use of signs in Auckland City. Signs are an integral part of the urban environment and provide information, directions, locations and advertising of businesses or activities. In providing for signs, the council wants to ensure that they do not create clutter, dominate the streetscape or significantly alter the physical appearance of buildings and other structures and that they enhance rather than detract from the environment. Council also wishes to ensure that signs are properly maintained, and do not present any danger to public safety.

Good signage should be legible to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. It should integrate with and not obscure the form and structure of the building on which it is placed and take into account the surrounding streetscape to create a coherent order of signage. Good signage should also avoid physical and visual clutter to maintain clear sight and movement lines and separation from other signs. Council wishes to encourage a clearer and cleaner signage environment which will benefit both businesses and the public and which can be achieved with fewer signs of better quality.

Signs located in areas with high amenity values such as residential areas, conservation areas, on scheduled items, in public open spaces and in the Hauraki Gulf Islands are subject to greater restrictions than signs in other parts of the District. Signs in some business and mixed use areas are restricted above the verandah or similar height to ensure that the amenity value created by character facades is preserved. To assist the purpose of the relevant District Plan, controls on signs vary depending on the underlying zoning or use of the land on which the sign will be placed.

Signs exempt from the provisions of this bylaw are described in clause 27.1 below.

Billboard signs are controlled by the Billboard Bylaw 2007 (Part 27B).

Compliance with the bylaw can be confirmed on application, but a charge will usually be made for this service.

Words in italics are not part of the bylaw but are for information and guidance only.

Reprinted with amendments

As at 14 June 2010 the Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw 2007 has been amended by the following amendments:

Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw Amendment No 1 of 2008
which came into force on 22 December 2008.

Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw Amendment No 2 of 2009
which came into force on 14 June 2010.

Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw Amendment No 3 of 2009
which came into force on 14 June 2010.

Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw Amendment No 4 of 2010
(submissions closed 16 July 2010).

Auckland City Council Signs Bylaw Amendment No 5 of 2010
which came into force on 24 June 2010.

Contents

Definitions

27.1 Exempt signs

27.2 General requirements for all signs

27.3 Requirements for specific sign types

27.4 Signs on or over public places (except open space zones, precincts and land units)

27.5 Signs in special character areas

27.6 Signs in business and mixed use zones and central area

27.7 Signs in maritime areas

27.8 Signs in residential zones in the Isthmus

27.9 Signs in open space zones in the Isthmus

27.10 Signs in special purpose zones

27.11 Signs in the Hauraki Gulf Islands

27.12 Enforcement

Appendix 1 Dispensation assessment criteria

Appendix 2 Roads or parts of roads in the Central Area on which the placing of sandwich boards is prohibited

Appendix 3 Auckland City Council requirements for election signs

Schedule of Amendments

Amendment 1 of 2008 (62k PDF)

Amendment 2 of 2009 (39k PDF)

Amendment 3 of 2009 (12k PDF)

Amendment 4 of 2010 (58k PDF)

Amendment 5 of 2010 (83k PDF)

Definitions

In this bylaw unless the context otherwise requires:

Balloon or blimp means any sign made of flexible material, inflated by air, or inflated by a gas lighter than air so that it is capable of rising skyward.

Banner means any sign made of flexible material suspended in the air over a public road and supported on more than one side by poles or cables.

Building means any building or construction or part of a building and shall include the following: any grandstand or stadium, any fence or wall, any verandah, bridge or other construction over a public place.

Central Area means that area subject to the provisions of the Auckland City District Plan (Central Area Section).

Directional real estate sign means a sign providing directions to a property advertised by a real estate sign, for example an "open home" sign.

Election sign means a sign advertising a public referendum, election or by-election and includes a sign informing the public about candidates or party policies relating to such referendum, election or by-election.

Event means an organised temporary activity that takes place on a specified day or for the duration of a specified period.

Flat wall mounted sign means any sign complying with clauses 27.6.5.1 to 27.6.5.10 of this bylaw whether painted on or affixed to a window, door or wall, structure or fence.

Free standing sign means a sign that is independent of any premises for its primary support, and includes signs on bridges, and on any buildings that are not premises.

Ground level means the actual level of the finished ground immediately below a sign.

Hauraki Gulf Islands means that area subject to the operative and proposed Auckland City District Plan (Hauraki Gulf Islands Section).

Height and high means the distance from the lowest point of the sign to the highest point of the sign.

Isthmus means that area subject to the provisions of the Auckland City District Plan (Isthmus Section).

Kerb projection means any extension of the footpath or berm to narrow the road at a particular point.

Maritime area means:

1. any area under the council's jurisdiction below mean high water springs;
2. all the area to the seaward side of Quay Street;
3. all the area to the seaward side of Tamaki Drive from the Strand intersection to the eastern end of Fergusson Wharf reclamation including Teal Park;
4. all the area to the north of a line drawn along Madden Street and west across St Marys Bay.

Occupier or Owner in relation to any land, includes the registered proprietor of any freehold or leasehold interest in the land, and any mortgagee in possession of the land, and any person occupying all or part of the land.

Place of assembly means a place of assembly as defined in part 13 of the Auckland City District Plan - Isthmus Section (operative 1999).

Poster means a temporary sign of 1.5 square metre or less, including a placard, leaflet, flyer or communication device of a like nature, which is directly affixed (without the need for a supporting structure) to walls, buildings or structures, furniture, utilities, traffic signage or placed on any car windscreen, the message of which does not relate to the site or public place where the poster is displayed.

Poster Board/Poster Board Site means a board, bollard, pole wrap, structure or site approved by the council or community board for the placement of posters.

Precinct means a precinct in the Auckland City District Plan (Central Area Section).

Premises means an exclusive occupation of floor space in a building by a person or body of persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, and in relation to signs on premises includes any part of the external walls and windows of the building which delineates the occupation as well as any structure attached to such part.

Property means any parcel of land and/or building(s) capable of being transferred, sold, rented or leased or otherwise disposed of, separately from any other parcel of land and/or building(s).

Public place means every road, street, footpath, court, alley, pedestrian mall, roadway, cycle track, lane, accessway and thoroughfare; square, reserve, park, domain beach, foreshore and recreational ground under the control of the council; and includes any private land which, under the District Plan, is subject to a public access easement, or private land which forms a through-site link, plaza, or landscape and amenity area for which a floor area bonus has been awarded under the provisions of the District Plan.

Real estate sign means a sign advertising a property for sale, rental, lease or auction.

Rear site has the same meaning as in the applicable section of the district plan.

Residential zone means any land with a residential activity zoning in the operative District Plan.

Sandwich board means any portable sign that is placed on a public place advertising a business or goods, services or an event meeting the requirements of this bylaw.

Scheduled item means an item provided for in the District Plan as a scheduled archaeological feature; scheduled building, object, heritage property or place of special value; scheduled Maori heritage site; scheduled geological feature; scheduled tree; or any other item protected for reasons of significant natural, cultural or built heritage including any item scheduled by the NZ Historic Places Trust.

Sign means a message or notice conveyed using any visual media, which can be seen from a public place and which advertises a product, business, or service or informs or warns the public. A sign includes the frame, supporting device and any associated ancillary equipment whose principal function is to support the message or notice. It includes but is not limited to a billboard, mural, banner, flag, balloon, poster, sandwich board, wind sock, blimp or projection of light.

Site has the same meaning as in the applicable Section of the District Plan.

Special character area means an area subject to a character overlay; or centre plan in the Isthmus Section of the District Plan.

Street frontage means the extent of a site boundary adjoining a public or private road (note: the inclusion of private roads allows signs control within large retail developments and malls where members of the public may be affected by the location and proliferation of signs).

Street frontage wall means a wall or façade of a building that faces, directly or obliquely, a site boundary that adjoins a public or private road.

Street verandah means a verandah, portico, balcony or awning over a public place or within 5 metres of a public place.

Tavern sign means a sign mounted perpendicular to the external wall of a building above the street verandah or at a height of at least 3 metres above ground level in the absence of a street verandah and extending more than 300mm from the face of the building on which it is mounted.

Trailer means a vehicle without motive power that is capable of being drawn or propelled by a motor vehicle from which it is readily detached.

Under street verandah sign means a sign mounted on the underside of a street verandah.

Utility means any power pole, rubbish bin, telephone box, planter box, letter box, seat, parking meter, bus shelter or other structure installed by or with the approval of the council in a public place.

Verandah fascia sign means a sign located on the fascia of a street verandah.

Zone and zones means any particular type of zone described in this Part, relating to the zones of the Auckland City Council District Plan. Zoned shall have a similar meaning.

27.1 Exempt signs

27.1.1

The provisions of this bylaw do not apply to:

1. a sign erected by or with the approval of the council:
   1. for temporary purposes relating to asset maintenance, security or emergencies; or
   2. being a traffic sign, street sign, or sign providing a description of a scheduled item;
   3. that is an integral part of any street furniture erected by or with the approval of council;

   e.g. signs on Adshel bus shelters.

   4. national flags and flags of registered charitable organisations.

2. a sign erected on a public place identifying or providing instructions in relation to an event approved by the council, provided that the sign:
   1. is not placed within a vehicle carriageway;
   2. is displayed no earlier than 7 days before the event starts;
   3. is removed within 48 hours of the event's completion;
   4. complies with any relevant conditions of the approval about size, location, and content of the sign.

3. billboards, which are subject to the Billboard Bylaw 2007 (Part 27B);
4. signs erected pursuant to any statute or regulation;
5. a sign for which a resource consent is specifically required by the District Plan and for which a consent has been granted;
6. a sign directing traffic or pedestrians or a sign giving instructions on safety or security, provided that the sign:
   1. does not advertise products or services;
   2. does not exceed a height above ground level of 1.5 metres;
   3. is no larger than reasonably necessary to convey the information to the intended recipient.

7. a sign indicating hazardous substances and containing information about these substances;
8. a sign on the roof of any building where required by the Police for building identification purposes.

27.2 General requirements for all signs

27.2.1

General requirements

Signs must comply

27.2.1.1

No person shall place, affix or use any sign visible from a public place that contravenes:

1. any of the requirements of this bylaw without the permission of council;
2. any Act, Regulation or District Plan;
3. any condition of a resource consent.

27.2.1.2

A person may not:

On or over public places

1. display a sign on or extending over a public place that does not comply with the provisions in this bylaw or any other of council's bylaws without the permission of council;

Note: see the exemptions relating to eg traffic signs erected with the approval of council officers.

Third party advertising

2. unless permitted by this bylaw display a sign advertising products or services that are not available from those premises;

Roof signs

3. display a sign on or over the roof of any building;

Covering windows

4. display on or within a building, a sign that covers all or part of a window, except for a window on the ground floor;

Note: the requirements of G7 of the Building Code.

Trees

5. affix a sign to a tree;

Heritage and conservation

6. display a sign on or in front of a scheduled building, site or item or in a conservation area or in any landscaped or planted area required by the District Plan without a resource consent or dispensation;

Public safety

7. construct, affix, or place a sign in a manner that poses a danger to property or the public. This requirement shall be the responsibility of both the sign owner and the owner and occupier of the land or building on which the sign is located;

Traffic, cycle and pedestrian safety

8. display a sign on or near roads, footpaths and dedicated cycle lanes where in the opinion of an authorised officer that sign:
   1. will obstruct the line of sight of any corner, bend, intersection or vehicle crossing;
   2. will obstruct, obscure or impair the view of any traffic sign or signal;
   3. resembles, or is likely to be confused with, any traffic sign or signal;
   4. contains reflective materials that may interfere with a road user's vision;
   5. uses flashing or revolving lights, moving or rapidly changing (less than 5 seconds per change) images, lasers or any other method of illumination that may distract drivers;
   6. gives rise to excessive levels of glare to a hazardous degree;
   7. invites drivers to turn so close to the turning point that there is no time to signal and turn safely;
   8. obstructs, obscures or impairs the safe passage of pedestrians, cyclists or persons in wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

9. display a sign:
   1. on any median strip, roundabout or any other like traffic separation structure on any road;
   2. on any traffic signals or traffic signs;
   3. on any kerb projection.

Signs on vehicles and trailers

10. display any sign on or connected to a trailer or other vehicle which is on or can be seen from a road or other public place, if the principal function of the trailer or other vehicle is to display advertising material, without the permission of an authorised officer.

Lawful existing signs

27.2.1.3

Subject to clauses 27.6.5.6(a), 27.6.5.7(a), 27.6.5.9(a)(i), 27.6.5.10(a) and 27.6.10.4, where a sign lawfully existed prior to the coming into force of this bylaw, but it does not comply with this bylaw, it may remain in place and be repaired, altered or maintained provided that such work does not increase its physical size or the extent of its non-compliance with this bylaw.

Clauses 27.6.5.6(a), 27.6.5.7(a), 27.6.5.9(a)(i) and 27.6.5.10(a) require signs located below the verandah or 3 metres or less above ground level in the absence of a verandah, to not cover more than 50% of the front façade including windows and doors of any building. These rules shall only apply from 1 July 2009 in Business 1,2,3, and Mixed Use zones in the Isthmus and in the Central Area.

Clause 27.6.10.4(a) and (b) prevents the use of sandwich boards in special character areas and in maritime areas (see definition) from 1 July 2009.

Clause 27.6.10.4(c) prevents the use of sandwich boards in those parts of the Central Area which are not subject to the existing ban in the Central Area from 1 July 2009.

27.2.1.4

Every sign shall be removed at the expiry of any time set as a condition of a consent or dispensation from this bylaw.

Signs not provided for

27.2.1.5

Any sign other than an exempt sign in clause 27.1.1 of this bylaw that is not provided for in this bylaw shall require a dispensation from council.

27.2.1.6

A sign that does not comply with the requirements of this bylaw and is not a sign referred to in clause 27.2.1.3 shall, within 3 months of coming into force of this bylaw, be removed or otherwise made to comply fully with this bylaw.

27.2.2

Content of signs

Offensive/discriminatory/objectionable

27.2.2.1

The content displayed on all signs shall comply with the Code of Ethics and any relevant Codes of Practice issued by the Advertising Standards Authority from time to time.

27.2.2.2

In the event that the Advertising Standards Complaints Authority upholds a complaint in relation to the content of any sign, the owner or user of the sign shall within two working days take such steps as may be necessary to give effect to the decision of the Authority.

27.2.2.3

A person may not place or allow to remain in place any sign that:

1. is discriminatory or advocates discrimination based on one or more of the prohibited grounds of discrimination set out in the Human Rights Act 1993;
2. is objectionable within the meaning of the Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993;
3. is offensive or threatens harm;
4. incites or counsels any persons to commit any offence;
5. is defamatory;
6. advertises a brothel or commercial sex premises that does not comply with the requirements of Clauses 30.5.1 and 30.5.2 of council's Brothels and Commercial Sex Premises Bylaw.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has a number of codes that apply to the content of an advertisement. The code of ethics has rules including those on decency, offensiveness, truthful presentation, denigration and privacy. Complaints regarding the content of messages displayed on signs must be directed to the ASA. The ASA requires complaints to be in writing to: The Secretary, Advertising Standards Complaints Board, PO Box 10-675, Wellington. Their telephone number is 0800 234 357. A copy of your complaint should be sent to the Manager Regulatory Services, Auckland City Environments, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley Street, Auckland.

27.2.3

Building Consents for signs

27.2.3.1

If a sign meets any of the following specifications, a building consent for the sign is required before the sign is erected:

1. Free standing signs that have a height above ground level of 3.0 metres or more and a sign area of 2.0 square metres or more;
2. All free standing signs that exceed a height above ground level of 3.6 metres;
3. Signs suspended clear of any building where the total weight of the sign and supports exceeds 50kg or where the sign area exceeds 2.0 square metres;
4. Signs attached to the face of any building where the total weight of sign and supports exceeds 50kg but is less than 250kg or is supported at less than four locations;
5. Verandah signs where the total weight of signs and supports exceed 50kg but is less than 250kg or is supported at less than four locations;
6. All suspended signs greater than 250kg;
7. All structures and fixing devices for banners with a surface area exceeding 12 square metres;
8. All structures and fixing devices for flags with a surface area exceeding 4.5 square metres.

27.2.4

Dispensations

27.2.4.1

The council may grant a dispensation for a sign that does not comply with any provision of this bylaw in accordance with clause 27.2.4.3.

27.2.4.2

A dispensation application for a sign that does not comply with any provision of this bylaw shall be made in writing and provide details of the sign. Clause 1.10.1 of the council's bylaws shall not apply to the application.

27.2.4.3

Applications for a dispensation shall be assessed against the following criteria:

1. the assessment criteria in Appendix 1 to this bylaw;
2. Whether or not it is possible to comply with the bylaw and, if not, the reasons for the inability to comply;
3. Whether full compliance would needlessly and injuriously affect any person or business, without a corresponding benefit to the public.

27.2.4.4

The council may decline or grant a dispensation subject to any conditions (including a condition as to duration) as it considers appropriate having regard to the matters in clause 27.2.4.3.

27.2.4.5

The council shall within 20 working days of receiving all necessary information from the applicant provide a written copy of its decision to issue or decline a dispensation, including the reasons for the decision. The council will notify the applicant within 5 working days of the time, date and location at which a verbal decision will be made by a council committee or subcommittee on a dispensation application.

27.2.4.6

A dispensation shall lapse 6 months after its issuing unless the dispensation is given effect to before the end of that period.

27.2.4.7

A dispensation shall be granted for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years from the date of granting unless the applicant seeks a lesser period.

27.3 Requirements for specific sign types

27.3.1

Real Estate Signs in residential zones

27.3.1.1

For each property being sold, rented or leased in a residential zone in the Isthmus, no more than two directional real estate signs may be displayed, provided that:

1. directional real estate signs may only be displayed on the day of the auction or open home;
2. only one sign may be located on the grass verge adjacent to the property being sold;
3. only one sign is located at the nearest street corner;
4. the area of each sign does not exceed 0.28 square metres;
5. the height of each sign does not exceed 1 metre.

27.3.1.2

A real estate sign located in a residential zone in the Isthmus:

1. may only be displayed on the property that is for sale, rent or lease;
2. may not exceed one sign per property being sold rented or leased;
3. may not exceed a sign area of 1.5 square metres;
4. may not be more than 2 metres above ground level;
5. may not be displayed for a period exceeding three calendar months;
6. may not be displayed for more than 7 days after the property is sold, rented, leased or is no longer available for sale, rental or lease;
7. shall display the date of installation of the sign.

The display of a real estate banner flag on any vehicle parked on a public road during “open home” period or at an auction is illegal under this bylaw. Sale, rent or lease in clause 27.3.1.2 refers to an unconditional sale, rent or lease of the property.

27.3.1.3

Where any property in a residential zone in the Isthmus is being sold, rented or leased by one or more real estate company or person, only one real estate sign per property may be displayed.

27.3.1.4

The council may grant approval for a real estate sign for the sale, rent or lease of any property in a residential zone in the Isthmus-

1. located on a rear site; or
2. that does not immediately front onto a road other than by an access way,

to be placed on a grass verge adjacent to the access way to the site, provided that a maximum of 3 real estate signs may be placed on a grass verge adjacent to the access way to a site.

27.3.1.5

An authorised officer may grant permission to vary the requirements of clauses 27.3.1.1, 27.3.1.2, 27.3.1.3, and 27.3.1.4 for temporary periods.

27.3.2

Real Estate Signs in mixed use zones and business zones in the Isthmus and in the Central Area

27.3.2.1

Real estate signs in mixed use zones and business zones in the Isthmus and in the Central Area shall not:

1. exceed more than one sign per street frontage for the area to be sold, rented or leased;

If the area to be sold, rented or leased is multi-listed, then the total area of signage must meet the signage area requirements of the zone or precinct.

2. be attached to a street verandah including the roof of a street verandah.

27.3.2.2

Real estate signs in Business 1,2 and 8 zones in the Isthmus shall not more be than 1 square metre in area and should not be located more than 5 metres above ground level.

27.3.2.3

Real estate signs in Business 3 and Mixed Use zones in the Isthmus shall not be more than 2 square metres in area and should not be located more than 8 metres above ground level.

27.3.2.4

Real estate signs in Business 4, 5, 6, and 7 zones in the Isthmus and in the Central Area shall not be more than 2 square metres in area and should not be located more than 10 metres above ground level.

27.3.3

Banner signs

27.3.3.1

A banner flown over a public place shall meet the following requirements:

1. it shall not be installed over a public place prior to the issue of permission from the council for the banner. The council may set any conditions it deems necessary in giving that permission;

Note: a fee for use of airspace over roads may be charged pursuant to s341 Local Government Act 1974.

2. The banner may not exceed a sign area of 21 square metres;
3. The banner shall have a minimum clearance of 6.5 metres above the level of any road;
4. The banner shall have reinforced corners with eyelets to allow the fixing of ropes or cables;
5. The safe working load (pullout load) for any banner fixing points shall be a minimum of 1 tonne (10 kN) as certified by a Registered Engineer's calculations;
6. Vertical stays shall be sown into a banner with a vertical dimension of 1 metre or more at any point on the banner, at minimum intervals of 3 metres to prevent bowing under wind loads;
7. All rope connections to the banner other than strainer and catch ropes shall be made with eye-over-steel thimble connections shackled to a galvanised steel rope with a minimum diameter of 10mm.

27.3.3.2

Any new banner site must be approved by a resolution of the council, or if there is no applicable council resolution, by the resolution of a Community Board.

27.3.4

Election Signs

27.3.4.1

An election sign may only be displayed:

1. on private land in business, commercial and residential zones or on council owned or controlled sites nominated by the resolution of a Community Board; or
2. on or connected to a trailer or other vehicle if the principal function of the trailer or other vehicle is to display the election sign;
3. for a period not exceeding two calendar months prior to and ending the day before the election or referendum day;
4. in such a way as to ensure public safety, in the opinion of an authorised officer.

27.3.4.2

Notwithstanding clause 27.3.4.1, any person may display an election sign on a vehicle where the principal function of the vehicle is not the display of the election sign.

Election signs on public transport vehicles and candidates' private vehicles are not subject to the restrictions of this bylaw.

27.3.4.3

For the purposes of preparing for the October 2010 triennial general elections and subsequent Local Government and Parliamentary General Elections and by-elections:

1. the rules and requirements set out in Schedule 3 to the Local Government (Tamaki Makarau Reorganisation) Act 2009 shall apply;
2. election signs may only be erected in accordance with Schedule 3 to the Local Government (Tamaki Makarau Reorganisation) Act 2009 on council owned or controlled sites provided for in Appendix 3 to this bylaw.

27.3.5

Illuminated signs

27.3.5.1

An illuminated sign shall meet the following requirements, in addition to the requirements of Part 13 of the Bylaw.

1. No illuminated sign:
   1. with a sign area of less than 10 square metres may exceed a luminance of 1000cds/square metre;
   2. with a sign area equal to or greater than 10 square metres may exceed a luminance of 800 cds/square metre;
   3. within 20 metres of a road may exceed a luminance of 600 cds/square metre.

2. With the exception of neon signs, the light source for any sign may not be visible from ground level without a dispensation.
3. A neon sign may not be visible from an adjoining site in a residential zone without a dispensation.

27.3.6

Temporary Events Signage

27.3.6.1

Temporary signs may be placed upon any school grounds, place of assembly, community centre, sports grounds or recreation grounds subject to the following conditions:

1. the sign shall only advertise events occurring on that site;
2. a single sign may be used for each street frontage that shall not exceed 4 square metres in area;
3. the sign/s shall only be displayed for a period of no more than 14 days prior to the event advertised on the sign and shall be taken down no more than 2 days after the event has concluded;
4. temporary signage may not be used on more than six occasions as outlined in (c) above in any calendar year.

27.3.6.2

An authorised officer may permit variations to the requirements of clause 27.3.6.1 for temporary periods that she or he thinks appropriate.

27.3.7

Poster signs

27.3.7.1

A poster may not:

1. be displayed on private land except-
   1. on the inside of a window of an occupied shop; or
   2. on a poster board or poster site approved by the council.
2. be displayed on public land, except at locations set aside for that purpose by a resolution of the relevant Community Board.

When granting approval for a poster board or poster board site the council may impose a condition that not less than 50% of the area of such poster board or poster board site, measured over a period determined by the council, shall be used as advertisement for forthcoming artistic, cultural, religious, community or sporting events.

27.4 Signs on or over public places (except open space zones, precincts and land units)

27.4.1

Signs shall not be attached to poles, street furniture or other public utilities without the permission of the council.

27.4.2

Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw no sign shall be placed on or extend over a public place unless it complies with this bylaw or is otherwise approved by the council.

See clause 27.3.3 for the control of banner signs over public places and clause 27.6.10 for the control of sandwich boards. Community notices/noticeboards may be approved by the local Community Board in suitable specified locations. Clause 27.3.7.1 allows posters to be placed on approved community notice boards sites.

27.5 Signs in special character areas

27.5.1

Signs in special character areas shall meet the relevant requirements of clauses 27.6.2.2, 27.6.2.3, 27.6.2.4, and 27.6.2.5.

27.5.2

No freestanding signs (excluding sandwich boards), tavern signs or flat wall mounted signs mounted above the street verandah (or more than 3 metres above the ground in the absence of a street verandah) shall be used in a special character area.

27.6 Signs in business and mixed use zones and central area

Objective

The objective is to promote both business activity and public amenity by limiting signage to that required by businesses to advertise themselves and to provide the community with information on the products and services they supply. This approach will create more attractive streetscapes and retail/business environments and encourage people to spend time in these environments utilising the services of local businesses.

Different business areas have different requirements for signage but visual and physical clutter should be avoided in all areas. Special character areas should have unobtrusive signage which integrates with but does not obscure the form and structure of buildings in those areas. At the other end of the scale industrial areas can accommodate a greater amount of signage. The approach taken is designed to accommodate these differences and to allow an appropriate amount of signage and range of signs for each business zone whilst encouraging signage that is creative and vibrant.

27.6.1

General rules

27.6.1.1

Signs visible from a public place in business and mixed use zones in the Isthmus, and in the Central Area shall only be tavern signs, freestanding signs, flat wall mounted signs, and (if the sign is mounted on a street verandah) street verandah signs complying with this bylaw.

27.6.1.2

No sign in a business or mixed use zone in the Isthmus shall be placed within 30 metres of and visible from the boundary of any land zoned residential, open space or special purpose 2 in the Isthmus without the permission of the council.

27.6.2

Street Verandah Signs

27.6.2.1

The following rules for street verandah signs shall apply to street verandah signs in business activity zones (Isthmus), and all parts of the Central Area except the following precincts: port, tertiary education, transport corridors, and public open space 1and 2.

Verandah fascia signs

27.6.2.2

Street verandah fascia signs:

1. may not project more than 300mm from the fascia of the street verandah;
2. shall have a minimum clearance above ground level of 2.5 metres;
3. may not protrude above the verandah fascia or above the verandah roofline;
4. may not exceed:
   1. in special character areas more than 400mm in height, except that 20% of the length of the fascia outside of any one site may extend up to 600mm high;
   2. in all other areas 600mm in height, except that 20% of the length of the fascia outside of any one site may extend up to 800mm high;
   3. more than 1000mm in height if it is located in the Central Area and advertises 3 or more distinct businesses.

5. shall be set back at least 500mm from the kerb of the road;
6. shall not have more than 25% of the sign area as product advertising.

27.6.2.3

Street numbers at least 150mm high shall be placed at least every 20 metres along the street verandah fascia either on the fascia or on a sign on the fascia.

Under street verandah signs

27.6.2.4

Under street verandah signs:

1. shall be positioned at 90 degrees to the wall to which the verandah is attached;
2. shall have a minimum clearance above ground level of 2.5 metres;
3. may not exceed 400mm in height except in the Central Area. The height does not include any part of structure of the sign whose sole function is to attach the sign to the underside of the verandah;
4. may not exceed a depth of 250mm;
5. shall be positioned so that the end of the sign is at least 500mm from the verandah fascia;
6. shall be at least 3 metres from any adjacent under verandah sign;
7. may not exceed a total of one under verandah sign for every 5 metres of individual shop frontage or part thereof, measured along the length of an external wall of the premises, up to a maximum of four signs per premises;
8. shall not have more than 25% of the sign area as product advertising.

27.6.2.5

No sign shall be mounted on or attached to the roof of a street verandah without a dispensation from the council.

27.6.3

Tavern signs

27.6.3.1

Any sign extending more than 300mm from the face of a structure or a building (excluding signs attached to a street verandah) shall:

1. not extend more than 1.5 metres from the face of the building or structure to which it is attached;
2. not exceed an area of:
   1. 3.0 square metres in Business 4, 5 and 6 zones (Isthmus);
   2. 1.8 square metres in all other areas where they are permitted.

3. not be placed less than 2 metres above the roof of a street verandah or at a height of less than 3 metres above ground level in the absence of a street verandah;
4. not be placed more than 5 metres above the roof of a street verandah or at a height of more than 8 metres above ground level in the absence of a street verandah;
5. not be placed on a wall if there is an existing lawfully established sign sitting on or attached to the roof of street verandah advertising the same business, or any product or service available from that business;
6. not exceed one sign per business and shall be limited to one sign for every 5 metres length of wall length;
7. only name businesses located in the building;
8. only be placed on buildings in:
   1. business zones in the Isthmus; and
   2. the Central Area except for the following precincts: Quay Park, Viaduct Harbour, Tertiary Education, Residential, Karangahape Road, Port, Public Open Space 1 - 3, Britomart , Victoria Park Market, Aotea and Transport Corridors and except on any building façade on High Street and Lorne Street.
   3. not be placed on any building in a special character area.

Victoria Park Market means that area of land bounded by Sale Street, Wellesley Street West, Victoria Street West and Union Street.

27.6.4

Free Standing Signs (except Sandwich Boards)

Because of their visual prominence, the scale of freestanding signs should complement the zoning of the area in which they are located, whilst recognising that larger signs are more appropriate on large sites or where they may eliminate signage clutter by advertising a number of businesses.

Free standing signs

27.6.4.1

With the exception of sandwich boards a free standing sign:

1. may not be placed on or over any public place;
2. must be a minimum of 750mm high;
3. shall be placed at least 5 metres from any building;
4. shall be placed at least 10 metres from any other free standing sign on the same site, and at least 2 metres from the side boundary of the site;
5. shall not be placed in a special character area without a dispensation from council;
6. shall meet the height in relation to boundary and daylight controls of the relevant District Plan;
7. shall only advertise a company name or any services, products or goods that are directly related to the primary use or activities occurring on the site of the sign;
8. shall not impede pedestrians on a public place.

27.6.4.2

A street number at least 150mm high shall be placed on all free standing signs more than 1.5 metres high.

27.6.4.3

Cumulatively on any site there shall be not more than 4 freestanding signs including billboards and sandwich boards (used either on the site and/or on the public place outside of a site). Of these, not more than one free standing sign shall be higher than 1.5 metres on a road frontage of a site.

Free standing signs in Business 1, 2 and 8

27.6.4.4

Free standing signs in Business 1, 2 and 8 zones in the Isthmus shall be:

1. not more than 4 metres high;
2. not more than 4 square metres in area.

Freestanding signs in Business 3 and Mixed Use

27.6.4.5

Free standing signs in Business 3 and Mixed Use zones in the Isthmus shall be:

1. not more than 4 metres high;
2. not more than 4 square metres in area;
3. not more than 6 metres high or more than 9 square metres in area if it is advertising 4 or more businesses on a site or is on a site with a street frontage of more than 50 metres.

Free standing signs in Business 4-7 and in parts of the Central Area

27.6.4.6

Free standing signs in Business 4, 5 ,6 and 7 zones in the Isthmus and in all areas of the Central Area except the following precincts: Quay Park, Queen Street Valley, Viaduct Harbour, Tertiary Education, Residential, Karangahape Road, Port, Public Open Space 1 - 3, Britomart , Victoria Park Market, Aotea and transport corridors; shall be:

1. not more than 6 metres high;
2. not more than 8 square metres in area;
3. not more than 8 metres high or more than 12 square metres in area if it is advertising 5 or more businesses on a site or is on a site with a street frontage of more than 50 metres.

Victoria Park Market means that area of land bounded by Sale Street, Wellesley Street West, Victoria Street West and Union Street.

27.6.4.7

If a free standing sign is a portable sign it:

1. shall be set back from any public place by a distance equivalent to 150% of the sign height;
2. may be required by an authorised officer to have certification by a registered engineer that the sign is stable at its location under specific stressors including weather conditions. The duty to comply with the requirement shall attach to the owner of the sign, or the owner or occupier of the land where the sign is located.

27.6.5

Flat wall mounted signs

27.6.5.1

With the exception of street verandah signs, signs less than 2.1 metres above a public place attached to a structure or building shall not project more than 50mm onto or over a public place.

27 6.5.2

With the exception of street verandah signs and tavern signs, signs between 2.1 and 3.0 metres above a public place, attached to a structure or building, shall not project more than 250mm onto or over a public place.

27.6.5.3

Flat wall mounted signs that are neon signs shall be placed at least 2.1 metres above ground level.

See clause 27.3.5 for the requirements for illuminated signs.

27.6.5.4

With the exception of street verandah signs and tavern signs, signs more than 3 metres above the ground level should not protrude at any point more than 300mm from the face of the building or structure on which it is mounted and subject to any other rule:

1. shall not be placed higher than the lowest point of the roof;
2. cover any window located above the ground floor of the building.

27.6.5.5

Flat wall mounted signs shall not be used above the street verandah or more than 3 metres above the ground level in the absence of a street verandah:

1. in any special character area;
2. on a wall which has a billboard mounted on it.

See also clause 27B.1.4 in the Billboard Bylaw 2007.

Wall signs in Business 1, 2 and 8

27.6.5.6

Flat wall mounted signs in Business 1, 2, and 8 zones in the Isthmus:

1. shall not cover more than 50% of the total wall area (including windows and doors) below the street verandah, or more than 50% of the total wall area below 3 metres in the absence of a street verandah. This rule shall only apply from 1 July 2009;
2. when located above the street verandah or more than 3 metres above the ground level in the absence of a street verandah shall:
   1. be limited to 1 sign per business of not more than 1 square metre on street frontage walls, with the cumulative area of all such signs on street frontage walls not exceeding 25 % of the area of the wall;
   2. be not more than 5 metres above ground level when placed on street frontage walls.

3. on walls other than street frontage walls shall not cover (cumulatively) more than 25% of the area of the wall or 25 square metres whichever is the lesser;
4. may include a single building naming sign covering not more than 10% of the wall on which it is placed, or 5m² whichever is the lesser.

Wall signs in Business 3 and Mixed Use

27.6.5.7

Flat wall mounted signs in Business 3 and Mixed Use zones in the Isthmus:

1. shall not cover more than 50% of the total wall area (including windows and doors) below the street verandah, or more than 50% of the total wall area below 3 metres in the absence of a street verandah. This rule shall only apply from 1 July 2009;
2. when located above the street verandah or more than 3 metres above the ground level in the absence of a street verandah shall:
   1. be limited to 1 sign per business of not more than 2 square metres on street frontage walls;
   2. be not more than 8 metres above ground level when placed on street frontage walls.

3. on walls other than street frontage walls shall not cover (cumulatively) more than 25% of the area of the wall or 50 square metres whichever is the lesser;
4. may include a single building naming sign covering not more than 10% of the wall on which it is placed, or 30 square metres whichever is the lesser.

Wall signs in Business 4, 5, 6 and 7

27.6.5.8

Flat wall mounted signs in Business 4, 5, 6 and 7 zones in the Isthmus:

1. shall not cover (cumulatively) more than 25% of the area of the wall or 50 square metres whichever is the lesser;
2. may include a single building naming sign covering not more than 10% of the wall on which it is placed, or 30 square metres whichever is the lesser;
3. shall not be allowed on a wall if a billboard sign is placed upon that wall.

Wall signs in parts of the Central Area

27.6.5.9

Flat wall mounted signs in all of the Central Area except:

1. the following precincts: Quay Park, Viaduct Harbour, Tertiary Education, Residential, Karangahape Road, Port, Public Open Space 1 - 3, Britomart, Victoria Park Market, Aotea and Transport Corridors; and

on any building façade on High Street and Lorne Street:

1. if located below the street verandah or 3 metres or less above ground level in the absence of a street verandah, shall not cover more than 50% of the front façade (including windows and doors) of any building. This rule shall only apply from 1 July 2009;
2. when located above the street verandah or more than 3 metres above the ground level in the absence of a street verandah shall not cover more than 10% of the street frontage walls;
3. on walls other than street frontage walls shall not cover more than 25% of the area of the wall or 50 square metres whichever is the lesser;
4. may include a single building naming sign covering not more than 10% of the wall on which it is placed, or 50 square metres whichever is the lesser;
5. shall not be allowed on a wall if a billboard sign is placed upon that wall.

Victoria Park Market means that area of land bounded by Sale Street, Wellesley Street West, Victoria Street West and Union Street.

27.6.5.10

Flat wall mounted signs in Quay Park, Viaduct Harbour, Karangahape Road, Port, Victoria Park Market, Aotea and Britomart precincts and on any building façade on High Street and Lorne Street:

1. if located below the street verandah or 3 metres or less above ground level in the absence of a street verandah, shall not cover more than 50% of the front façade (including windows and doors) of any building. This rule shall only apply from 1 July 2009.
2. if located above the street verandah or more than 3 metres above the ground level in the absence of a street verandah, shall require a dispensation from the council.

Victoria Park Market means that area of land bounded by Sale Street, Wellesley Street West, Victoria Street West and Union Street.

Residential precincts in the Central Area

27.6.6

A sign that relates to the name of a building or a lawful use of a site in a residential precinct in the Central Area shall not:

1. exceed a sign area of 1.0 square metres;
2. exceed a height above ground level of 4 metres;
3. exceed a total of one sign per residential building per road frontage.

Public open space precincts in the Central Area

27.6.7

Signs in the Public Open Space 1 or 2 Precincts shall:

1. not exceed 1 sign per road frontage not exceeding 1 square metre;
2. not exceed a height above ground level of 3m;
3. only provide information as to clubs, businesses, services or events available on the grounds.

Port Precinct in the Central Area

27.6.8

A sign in the Port Precinct shall comply with the requirements for a sign in maritime areas, as detailed in clause 27.7.

Tertiary Education Precinct in the Central Area

27.6.9

A sign in the Tertiary Education Precinct advertising a lawful use of the site or products and services available on the site may not exceed:

1. a sign area of 2 square metres in area;
2. a height above ground level of 4 metres.

The council expects that tertiary education facilities will prepare comprehensive signage applications when modifying or replacing existing signage.

27.6.10

Sandwich boards

Objective

Sandwich boards should only be used in circumstances where they will not impede pedestrians and where there is sufficient space between the shop front and any goods or furniture outside of shop and the sign. Sandwich boards should be placed near the kerb so that sight impaired people are aware of where they are likely to be placed.

27.6.10.1

Sandwich boards shall:

1. have a minimum height above ground level of 750mm and a maximum height of 1000mm;
2. not exceed an area of 0.6 square metres, and a width of 600mm;
3. be removed each day at the close of the business or events to which it relates;
4. be placed 450-550mm from the kerb line or where there is no kerb line, within 450-550mm of the road frontage to which it relates;
5. not be fixed to or in any way damage a public place;
6. not be placed on or over a vehicle carriageway or obstruct any taxi stand, bus stop or loading zone;
7. not be placed on or over any guidance strips for the blind;
8. be placed in front of the premises to which it relates;
9. be placed at least 5 metres from an intersection and 2 metres from a pedestrian crossing;
10. only be used where there is a minimum of 2.0 metres of unobstructed footpath between the sandwich board and the nearest point of the adjacent building or any structure or goods placed outside the building;
11. not exceed a total of more than one sign per ground floor premises with road frontage, or two signs where a premises has more than one road frontage.

27.6.10.2

The council may after a recommendation from a Community Board nominate roads or parts of roads on which the placing of sandwich boards shall be prohibited. In areas where such a prohibition is in place the council may approve alternative signage that may be used in the place of sandwich boards.

27.6.10.3

Sandwich boards shall not be used on any public place in any part of the Central Area listed in Appendix 2.

27.6.10.4

Sandwich boards shall not be used in:

1. any special character area; or
2. the maritime area; or
3. any part of the Central Area not covered by Appendix 2;

from 1 July 2009.

27.6.10.5

Sandwich boards shall only be used on public places outside business and mixed use zoned land and dairies in residential zoned land in the Isthmus.

27.7 Signs in maritime areas

Objective

The objective is to ensure that signs do not adversely affect the natural characteristics or visual amenity of maritime areas. Dispensations may be granted for signs advertising services or products related to activities in maritime areas or advertising travel or tourism facilities where tourists are likely to embark or disembark.

General rule for maritime areas

27.7.1

A sign in a maritime area shall comply with the requirements for a sign in Business Zones 1 or 2 in the Isthmus, except that the height above ground level of the sign shall be measured from either the ground or the wharf, whichever surface lies more immediately beneath the sign.

Navigational safety

27.7.2

A person may not, in a maritime area, erect a sign or allow a sign to remain which, in the opinion of an authorised officer, resembles or is likely to be confused with a navigational sign or aid.

27.8 Signs in residential zones in the Isthmus

Objective

The objective is to limit advertising in residential zones to a level consistent with the high amenity values of these areas. These amenity values shall include the visual characteristics of the surrounding built or natural environments. Dairies located within residential zones have advertising needs that must be balanced with the need to preserve the amenity values of residential areas.

27.8.1

A sign in a residential zone in the Isthmus, may not:

1. exceed a total of one sign per road frontage advertising a lawful use of the site;
2. exceed a height above ground level of 3 metres or 2 metres if free-standing;

lllumination

3. be illuminated, except for signs on dairies and for places of assembly;

Size of signs in residential zones

4. except for signs on dairies, exceed
   1. 0.2 square metres in Residential 1 and 3a zones;
   2. 0.5 square metres in Residential 2a, 2b, 2c, 3b, 4, 5, 6a and 6b zones;
   3. 1.0 square metres in Residential 7 and 8 zones.

Dairies in residential zones

27.8.2

A sign on a dairy in a residential zone:

1. shall meet the requirements for signs in Business zones 1, 2 and 8 in the Isthmus;
2. may not be placed on walls visible from an adjoining site in a residential zone.

Places of assembly in residential zones

27.8.3

A sign for a place of assembly in a residential zone in the Isthmus:

1. Shall be limited to one sign of not more than 2 square metres for each street frontage;
2. Shall be not more than 3 metres high;
3. May be illuminated up to 10pm at night, provided they meet the lighting standards in this bylaw, in other council bylaws and in the District Plan.

Public places

27.8.4

No sign may be placed on or over a public place outside a property with a residential zoning, except real estate signs complying with clause 27.3.1.1 and sandwich boards outside dairies complying with clause 27.6.10.1.

27.9 Signs in open space zones in the Isthmus

Objective

Signs in open space zones should not adversely affect the inherent natural and physical characteristics of the open space areas nor the visual amenity of adjacent environments.

Note: For signs on public places relating to events in Open Space zones, refer to the Exemptions.

Open Space Zones 1 and 2

27.9.1

A sign may not be displayed in the Open Space 1 or 2 zone without the permission of council.

Open Space Zones 3, 4 and 5

27.9.2

Subject to clauses 27.9.3 and 27.9.5 below, a sign in the Open Space 3, 4, or 5 zone:

1. may only provide information about clubs, events, businesses, products or services available at the ground, park or reserve where the sign is located;
2. may not exceed a total of one sign for each club, business, service or event in subclause a., to a maximum of four signs at any one ground, park or reserve;
3. may not exceed:
   1. a sign area of 1.0 square metre in Open Space 3 and 4 zones;
   2. a sign area of 5 square metres in Open Space 5 zone.

4. may not exceed a height above ground level of 6 metres;
5. may only be affixed to clubhouses, grandstands or similar buildings.

Sponsor signs in open space

27.9.3

A sign in the Open Space 3, 4, or 5 zones may advertise businesses, products or services that provide sponsorship to clubs or events located at the ground, park or reserve on which the sign is located, provided that the part of the sign relating to sponsorship does not exceed 40% of the sign area.

Temporary signs in open space signs

27.9.4

A sign in the Open Space 3, 4, or 5 zone advertising for new members of a club, organisation or community facility, may be displayed at the ground, park or reserve where the club, organisation or community facility is located, provided that the sign:

1. does not exceed a sign area of 1 square metre;
2. s displayed for a period not exceeding 14 days.

Stadium signs exemptions

27.9.5

The following signs are exempt from the requirements of clauses 27.9.2 and 27.9.3 when located in stadiums:

1.  
   1. any ground level signs; or
   2. signs facing into the stadium confines

where the design or layout of the stadium is such that such signs would not be reasonably visible from outside of the stadium;

2. scoreboards and video screens, provided that any advertising is incidental to the principal purpose of the scoreboard or screen and is only displayed during events within the stadium;
3. non-motorised tethered blimps or balloons flown up to 50 metres above ground level on the day of the event.

Tethered blimps or balloons are required to comply with civil aviation height requirements.

27.10 Signs in special purpose zones

Objective

The objective is to limit signs in Special Purpose 1 (hospitals/healthcare complexes), 2 (educational/ specialised research facilities) and 4 (hapu land of Ngati Whatua o Orakei) zones to those that provide information on the resources, facilities and services available in these zones. In Special Purpose 3 zones (transport corridors) signs are not appropriate.

Special Purpose 3

27.10.1

No sign shall be placed on any land zoned Special Purpose 3.

Product advertising in special purpose zones

27.10.2

Signs in special purpose zones may not advertise any products, or any service not available on the site to which the sign relates.

Limits to signs in special purpose zones

27.10.3

Signs in Special Purpose 1, 2 and 4 zones shall be limited to one externally facing sign per road frontage not exceeding 2 square metres in area or exceeding a maximum height above ground level of 4 metres. Such signs may not directly face residential or open space zoned land if they share a common boundary with such land. Not more than 40% of the sign area shall identify the sponsor of any facility, service or event on the site, whether that sponsorship be identified by name, logo, crest or otherwise.

Public places outside of special purpose zones

27.10.4

The public place outside of a special purpose zone may not be used for any advertising purposes.

27.11 Signs in the Hauraki Gulf Islands

Objective

Signs in the Hauraki Gulf Islands should be sympathetic with the essentially rural and small village nature of the communities and consequently limited in terms of numbers, scale and placement.

27.11.1

Signs in retailing and commercial land units, industrial land units and the Matiatia land unit shall comply with Clauses 27.11.2 to 27.11.10.3.

Verandah signs in the HGI

27.11.2

Street verandah fascia signs:

1. may not project more than 300mm from the fascia of the street verandah;
2. shall have a minimum clearance above ground level of 2.5 metres;
3. may not protrude above the verandah fascia or above the verandah roofline;
4. may not exceed more than 400mm in height, except that 20% of the length of the fascia outside of any one site may extend up to 600mm high;
5. shall be set back at least 500mm from the kerb of the road;
6. shall not have more than 25% of the sign area as product advertising.

27.11.3

Street numbers at least 150mm high shall be placed at least every 20 metres along the street verandah fascia either on the fascia or on a sign on the fascia.

27.11.4

Under street verandah signs:

1. shall be positioned at 90 degrees to the wall to which the verandah is attached;
2. shall have a minimum clearance above ground level of 2.5 metres;
3. may not exceed 400mm in height. The height does not include any part of structure of the sign whose sole function is to attach the sign to the underside of the verandah;
4. may not exceed a depth of 250mm;
5. shall be positioned so that the end of the sign is at least 500mm from the verandah fascia;
6. shall be at least 3 metres from any adjacent under verandah sign;
7. may not exceed a total of one under verandah sign for every 5 metres of shop front or part thereof, measured along the length of an external wall of the premises, up to a maximum of four signs per premises;
8. shall not have more than 25% of the sign area as product advertising.

27.11.5

No sign shall be mounted on or attached to the roof of a street verandah without a dispensation from the council.

Tavern signs in the HGI

27.11.6

Any sign extending more than 300mm from the face of a structure or a building (excluding signs attached to a street verandah) shall:

1. not extend more than 1.5 metres from the face of the building or structure to which it is attached;
2. not exceed an area of 1.8 square metres;
3. not be placed less than 2 metres above the roof of a street verandah or at a height of less than 3 metres above ground level in the absence of a street verandah;
4. not be placed more than 5 metres above the roof of a street verandah or at a height of more than 8 metres above ground level in the absence of a street verandah;
5. not be placed on a wall if a there is a sign sitting on or attached to the roof of street verandah advertising the same business, or any product or service available from that business;
6. not exceed one sign per business and shall be limited to one sign for every 5 metres length of wall length;
7. only name businesses located in the building.

Flat wall mounted signs in the HGI

27.11.7.1

With the exception of street verandah signs, signs less than 2.1 metres above a public place attached to a structure or building shall not project more than 50mm onto or over a public place.

27 11.7.2

With the exception of street verandah signs and tavern signs, signs between 2.1 and 3.0 metres above a public place attached to a structure or building shall not project more than 250mm onto or over a public place.

27.11.7.3

Illuminated signs attached to a structure or building shall be placed at least 2.5 metres above ground level.

27.11.7.4

With the exception of street verandah signs and tavern signs, signs more than 3 metres above the ground level should not protrude at any point more than 300mm from the face of the building or structure on which it is mounted and subject to any other rule:

1. shall not be placed higher than the lowest point of the roof;
2. cover any window located above the ground floor of the building.

27.11.7.5

Flat wall mounted signs:

1. if located below the street verandah or 3 metres or less above ground level in the absence of a street verandah, shall not cover more than 50% of the front façade including windows and doors of any building. This rule shall only apply from 1 July 2009;
2. when located above the street verandah or more than 3 metres above the ground level in the absence of a street verandah shall:
   1. be limited to 1 sign per business of not more than 1 square metre on street frontage walls, with the cumulative area of all such signs on street frontage walls not exceeding 25 % of the area of the wall;
   2. be not more than 5 metres above ground level when placed on street frontage walls.

3. on walls other than street frontage walls shall not cover more than 25% of the area of the wall or 25 square metres whichever is the lesser.

Free standing signs in the HGI

27.11.8.1

With the exception of sandwich boards a free standing sign:

1. may not be placed on or over any public place;
2. must be a minimum of 750mm high;
3. shall be placed at least 5 metres from any building;
4. shall be placed at least 10 metres from any other free standing sign on the same site, and at least 2 metres from the side boundary of the site;
5. shall meet the height and height in relation to boundary of the District Plan;
6. shall only advertise a company name or any services, products or goods that are directly related to the primary use or activities occurring on the site of the sign.

See the definition of a billboard in part 27B.

27.11.8.2

A street number at least 150mm high shall be placed on all free standing signs more than 1.5 metres high.

27.11.8.3

Cumulatively there shall be not more than 4 freestanding signs including sandwich boards used either on the site and/or on the public place outside of a site. Of these, not more than one free standing sign shall be higher than 1.5 metres on a road frontage of a site.

27.11.8.4

Free standing signs shall be:

1. not more than 4 metres high;
2. not more than 4 square metres in area.

Sandwich boards in the HGI

Sandwich boards should only be used in circumstances where they will not impede pedestrians and where there is sufficient space between the shop front and any goods or furniture outside of shop and the sign. Sandwich boards should be placed near the kerb so that sight impaired people are aware of where they are likely to be placed.

27.11.9.1

Sandwich boards shall

1. have a minimum height above ground level of 750mm and a maximum height of 1000mm;
2. not exceed an area of 0.6 square metres, and a width of 600mm;
3. be removed each day at the close of the business to which it relates;
4. be placed 450-550mm from the kerb line or where there is no kerb line, within 450-550mm of the road frontage to which it relates;
5. not be fixed to or in any way damage a public place;
6. not be placed on or over a vehicle carriageway or obstruct any taxi stand, bus stop or loading zone;
7. not be placed on or over any guidance strips for the blind;
8. be placed in front of the premises to which it relates;
9. be placed at least 5 metres from an intersection and 2 metres from a pedestrian crossing;
10. only be used where there is a minimum of 2.0 metres of unobstructed footpath between the sandwich board and the nearest point of the adjacent building or any structure or goods placed outside the building;
11. not exceed a total of more than one sign per ground floor premises with road frontage, or two signs where a premises has more than one road frontage.

27.11.9.2

The council may after a recommendation from the Community Board nominate roads or parts of roads on which the placing of sandwich boards shall be prohibited. In areas where such a prohibition is in place the council may approve alternative signage that may be used in the place of sandwich boards.

Illuminated signs in the HGI

27.11.10.1

No illuminated sign on the Hauraki Gulf Islands:

1. with a sign area of less than 10 square metres may exceed a luminance of 600cds/square metres;
2. with a sign area equal to or greater than 10 square metres may exceed a luminance of 400 cds/square metres.

27.11.10.2

With the exception of neon signs, the light source for any sign may not be visible from ground level without a dispensation.

27.11.10.3

A neon sign may not be visible from an adjoining site in a residential land unit without a dispensation.

Illuminated signs shall also meet the requirements of part 13 of council's bylaws.

Signs for tourism and home occupations in the HGI

27.11.11

Signs used for homestays, home occupations and visitor accommodation and facilities, shall only advertise a lawful use of the site and may not:

1. exceed a total of one sign for each road frontage;
2. exceed 0.5 square metres in area;
3. exceed a height above ground level of 3 metres nor be placed above the eaves of the roof of the premises to which the sign relates.

Signs for parks, reserves and public places in the HGI

27.11.12

Signs on any recreation, outdoor activity or community activity land unit shall not exceed 1 square metre in area, 3 metres in height and shall only advertise lawful activities on the site.

27.11.13.1

Signs shall not be attached to poles, street furniture or other public utilities without the permission of the council.

27.11.13.2

Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw no sign shall be placed on or extend over a public place unless it complies with this bylaw or is otherwise approved by the council.

See clause 27.11.9.1 for the control of sandwich boards. Community notices/noticeboards may be approved by the local Community Board in suitable specified locations.

Advertising of products and Services in the HGI

27.11.14

The advertising of products and services on any site shall be limited to those sites where such products and services are available.

See the definition of a billboard sign in part 27B.

Flashing/revolving lights in the HGI

27.11.15

No person shall erect any sign that uses flashing or revolving lights without a dispensation from council.

Real estate signs

27.11.16.1

Real estate signs shall:

1. be limited to 1 sign located on the property to be sold per real estate company;
2. not exceed 0.65 square metres;
3. be displayed for a maximum period of 3 months and not more than 7 days after the property is sold, rented or leased.

Real estate signs shall display the date of installation of the sign on the bottom right hand corner of the front of the sign.

27.11.16.2

A sign advertising the auction or open home of a property may be displayed on a public place during the day of the auction or open home, provided that:

1. only one sign may be located on the berm adjacent to the property being sold and only one sign is located at the nearest street corner;
2. the area of each sign does not exceed 0.2 square metres;
3. the height of each sign does not exceed 1 metre.

27.11.16.3

An authorised officer may grant permission to vary the requirements of clauses 27.11.16.1 and 27.11.16.2 for temporary periods of time.

Other signs in the HGI

27.11.17

Except as provided for in clauses 27.11.2 to 27.11.16.3 no sign shall be erected in the Hauraki Gulf Islands without dispensation from the council.

Election signs shall meet the requirements of clause 27.3.4 and temporary events signage shall meet the requirements of clause 27.3.6. The requirements of clause 27.8.3 shall apply to signs for places of assembly in the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

27.12 Enforcement

Power to remove, cover or alter

27.12.1

The council, in its discretion, may remove, alter or cover a sign that does not comply with this bylaw, and may recover the cost of doing so in accordance with section 163 of the Local Government Act 2002.

27.12.2

Before acting under clause 27.12.1 the council may, but need not, give the sign owner an opportunity to remedy the non-compliance with this bylaw.

Notice of immediate removal

27.12.3

Where an authorised officer considers:

1. that the health or safety of the public requires the immediate removal of a sign; or
2. that a sign interferes with or in any way obstructs the right of any network utility operator authorised by any Act or by the District Plan, to construct, place, maintain, alter, or remove, or otherwise deal with any network utility service within a road or public place;

the authorised officer may by written notice require the sign owner or the owner or occupier of the site or premises on which the sign is located, to immediately remove or alter the sign at that person's expense.

27.12.4

Where provisions in this bylaw are breached by any person acting as the agent (including any contractor) or employee of another person, that other person shall, without prejudice to the liability of the first-mentioned person, be liable for the breach in the same manner and to the same extent as if he, she, or it had personally committed the breach.

27.12.5

The council may by notice in writing require building owners within 3 months to:

1. take down the structure of any sign advertising any business, product or service that is no longer available from the land on which the sign structure is placed; or
2. paint over or remove any sign advertising any business, product or service that is no longer available from the land on which the sign is placed.

Appendix 1: Criteria for the assessment of signs requiring a dispensation from the Signs Bylaw

The council may grant a dispensation to the bylaw on application where it is satisfied that:

• the degree of non-compliance with the bylaw is minor and the effects of the non-compliance will be of little significance; and
• the non-compliance will not be contrary to the objectives of the bylaw.

To assist the council in assessing such an application the following criteria will be used:

A. Visual Amenity

The appropriateness of the sign in terms of its size, type, location and form in relation to the surrounding environment and the zone in which it occurs. In particular:

1. - the scale, style and simplicity of the sign;
   • the creative effect of the sign;
   • the location of the sign in relation to other signs and adjacent structures and buildings and the size of the site on which the sign will be placed;
   • its relationship with the streetscape, landscape and open space areas in the vicinity of the proposed sign.

2. whether the size of the sign is appropriate for the target audience (e.g. pedestrians or car drivers);
3. the impact of the sign obstructing identified viewshafts;
4. the cumulative visual effect of the sign in conjunction with any other signs in the surrounding environment;
5. the impact of any lighting associated with the sign - in particular intensity, glare, duration of use, location, direction and lighting spill;
6. how the sign integrates with and does not obscure the form, structure and modulation of the building on which it will be placed;
7. how the sign:
   • avoids visual and physical clutter;
   • maintains clear sight and movement lines;
   • is separated from other signs.

8. whether the sign eliminates the need for other signs on the property;
9. if the building on which the sign is to be placed has a heritage context, whether the scale, design and location of the signage has been established in reference to the historical context of that building and signs in the immediate vicinity and any historical precedent;
10. if the sign is freestanding, the placement of the sign having regard to whether it creates obstruction of pedestrian paths, sight and movement lines and causes clutter;
11. the opportunity for the sign to be used by multiple tenancies, thus reducing the need for additional signage.

B. Safety

The appropriateness of the sign in terms of its potential to cause danger to public safety. In particular:

1. the impact of the sign in obstructing the view of corners, intersections, vehicle or pedestrian crossings, or any information or naming signs;
2. the potential adverse impact of flashing lights or variable images on traffic safety or navigational safety if located near the coast;
3. the potential effect of glare from any illuminated sign on pedestrian and road users safety;
4. the potential for the sign to be confused with or obscure any traffic signal or sign;
5. the ease at which the sign can be read where traffic safety may be an issue near major roads or motorways;
6. the potential for the sign to affect public access to a site or a public place; the safety of pedestrians (including whether or not the sign might create a hiding place or an entrapment area); or the safety of road users.

C. Other assessment criteria

1. The abiliity to locate effective complying signage on the premises - in general where there is the opportunity to provide effective complying signage a dispensation will not be granted.

D. Dispensation applications for tavern signs and flat wall mounted signs

1. The need for the business to have a sign and its integration with other existing signage.
2. The extent to which the scale, design and location of the sign obscures any ornate, detailed or elaborate architectural features of the building.
3. The proposed location of the sign on the building and its location in relation to other signs and adjacent structures.
4. The size of sign in relation to the size of the façade on which it is placed.
5. The colours proposed to be used and the degree of integration with the colours of the façade on which it is to be placed and other signs on the same building.
6. The simplicity and legibility of the proposed sign.
7. Whether the scale, design and location of the sign has been established in reference to the historical context of signs in the immediate vicinity and any historical precedent.
8. Whether the sign is consistent with any assessment criteria which apply to buildings in precincts, character overlay areas or centre plans.

Appendix 2: Roads or parts of roads in the Central Area on which the placing of sandwich boards is prohibited.

(All street numbers are inclusive)

Airedale Street (No.2 - 4)

Albert Street

Bacons Lane

Bankside Street

Bradnor Lane

Britomart Place

Chancery Street

Commerce Street

Cook Street (No.31 - 35)

Courthouse Lane

Cruise Lane

Customs Street East (No.8 - 54 and No.17 - 105)

Customs Street West (No.12 - 110 and No.7 - 125)

Darby Street

Durham Lane

Durham Street East

Durham Street West

Elliot Street

Emily Place

Exchange Lane

Fanshawe Street (No.22 - 152 and No.1 - 85)

Federal Street

Fields Lane

Fort Lane

Fort Street

Galway Street

Gore Street

Gore Street Lane

Greys Avenue (No.1 and No.20 - 38)

High Street

Hobson Street (No.1 - 31 and No.4 - 168)

Jean Batten Place

Kingston Street

Kitchener Street

Lorne St (No.2 - 72 and No.3 - 75)

Lower Albert Street

Lower Hobson Street

Lucy Lane

Market Lane

Market Place

Mayoral Drive

Mills Lane

Neales Lane

Nelson Street (No.2 - 8)

O'Connell Street

Pakenham Street East

Princes Street (No.1 - 19 and No.2 - 10)

Quay Street (No.102 - 204 and No.55 - 173)

Queen Street (No.1 - 329 and No. 2 - 404)

Rutland Street

Shortland Street

Sturdee Street

Swanson Street

Tyler Street

Viaduct Harbour Avenue

Victoria Street East

Victoria Street West (No.2 - 78 and No. 27 - 103)

Vulcan Lane

Wakefield Street (No.9 - 17 and No.9 - 17)

Wellesley Street East (No.10 - 38)

Wellesley Street West (No.24 - 70 and No.15 - 77)

Wolfe Street

Wyndham Street (No.12 - 66 and No.1 - 43)

 

Open Spaces

Aotea Square

Freyburg Square

Khartoum Place

Queen Elizabeth Square

St Patrick’s Square

 

Appendix 3: Auckland City Council requirements for election signs

1. During the October 2010 triennial general elections clause 27.3.4.3 shall apply and election signs that meet the requirements of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 may be erected on the election hoarding sites listed below.
2. For any other election, election signs that meet the requirements of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 may be erected on the election hoarding sites listed below, provided that:
   1. only one election sign is erected per candidate or per party on a road frontage of any one site;
   2. elections signs must be less than 3 metres above ground level and must have a sign area of less than 3 square metres (approximately 2.4 x 1.2 metres);
   3. there must be at least 1.4 metres clearance left between the base of the election sign and the ground;
   4. election signs must be securely braced with supports at 45 degrees to the sign anchored at ground level;
   5. election signs must be free standing. They must not be fixed to any tree, building or furniture;
   6. signs must be placed outside the dripline of any tree;
   7. no secondary signs, posters, flags etc. may be attached to election signs;
   8. election signs must comply with the site specific instructions listed in the tables below.

3. Election signs erected on any other site must comply with the requirements of the council signs bylaw (bylaw no. 27) and billboards bylaw (bylaw no. 27B). For most sites these rules place restrictions on sign size and placement and signs may also require a building consent. Please refer to www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/bylaw/part27.asp or call (09) 353 9662 for information on the council's bylaws.
4. Council will remove election signs that do not meet the above requirements, signs that are deemed unsafe, and signs that do not comply with council bylaws. Election candidates will be charged the full costs of removal, storage and administration.
5. Election candidates should ensure that their election signs are monitored daily and reinstated or repaired. Council may remove damaged, vandalised or unsightly signs.
6. Please do not drive or park vehicles on the election hoarding sites. Please help us maintain these areas for the public.
7. Election candidates should register with council, Democracy Services. You should include the name and contact details of the person responsible for establishing and maintaining election signs. Council will notify this person before removing election signs.

Avondale Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
Terry Street Reserve	Along Terry Street boundary only. Not within the dripline of trees. At least 2 metres from the fenceline.
Heron Park	On Great North Road opposite Blockhouse Bay Road. At least 2 metres from the fenceline.
Riversdale Reserve	On Riversdale Road and within 50 metres of Rosebank Road end of the reserve. At least 2 metres from the fenceline.
Corner Gilfillan and Endeavour Streets	At least 3 metres from the roadway and footpath.
Corner Rosebank and Eastdale Roads	Between 5-50 metres of the bus stop. At least 2 metres from the footpath. Not within the dripline of trees.
Waterview straight	On eastern side of Great North Road between Oakley Avenue and Alford Street. At least 2 metres from the footpath. Not within the dripline of trees.
Corner of Ash Street and Great North Road	At least 2 metres from the footpath.

 

Eastern Bays Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
On the Kepa Road street frontage of the grass reserve (Nehu Triangle), between the intersection of Nehu Street and Coates Avenue	At least 2m back from the kerbline. 10m back from each intersection.
Glendowie Park, Riddell Road, between St Andrews Home and Roberta Avenue	At least 2m back from the fenceline. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Road Reserve, corner of Reihana Street	At least 2m back from the bollards. Not attached to the bollards.
Ngahue Drive (formerly College Road)	At least 2m back from the kerbline. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Triangular reserve, bounded by Reihana Street and Tautari Street	At least 2m back from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Maddills Farm at the Baddeley Avenue entrance in the road reserve, 2m from driveway to the intersection of Baddeley Avenue and Southern Cross Road.	At least 2m back from the bollards. Not attached to the bollards. Not beneath the dripline of trees.

 

Eden/Albert Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
Hendon Avenue at the entrance of Alan Wood Park, opposite Stewart Road	At least 2m back from the fenceline. No signs to be placed on the berm.
Edendale Reserve on Sandringham Road, next to the Shell station	At least 2m back from the footpath and fenceline.
Fowlds Park, corner of Malvern Road and Western Springs Road	At least 2m back from the kerbline and footpath. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Alan Wood Reserve near Pak N Save, New North Road	At least 2m back from the fenceline.
Bond Street, western berm	North of the Nixon Park sign. At least 2m back from fenceline.
Mt Albert War Memorial Reserve on the corner of New North Road and Selcourt Terrace	At least 2m back from the footpath. At least 5m from the Selcourt Terrace corner.
SE corner of Sandringham Road/Balmoral Road intersection	At least 2m back from the outer and inner footpaths.
Fowlds park. Western Springs Road frontage	Within 60m of Malvern Road intersection. Within 60m of Mountain Road intersection. Not beneath the dripline of the trees. At least 2m back from the kerbline.
SW corner of New North and St Lukes Road	Not beneath the dripline of the trees. At least 2m back from the kerbline.
SE corner of Balmoral and St Andrews Road intersection	Within 30m of St Andrews Road. At least 2m back from the footpath (and road). No signs to be placed on the berm.
Ian McKinnon Drive just north of Newton Road Bridge	On bank below 'Golf Warehouse'. At least 2m from the kerbline. No signs to be placed on the berm.
Corner Devon Street and Ian McKinnon Drive	At least 2m back from the fenceline.
Carrington Road near Woodward Road - outside Penman House	At least 6m from the intersection of Carrington Road and Woodward Road. At least 2m from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
56 Owairaka Avenue - Southern portion of the reserve	Limited to the southwestern portion of the reserve, from the extent of the dripline of the puriri tree to the new pathway entrance opposite Mountfield Terrace. At least 2m back from the fenceline. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Sainsbury Reserve - corner of Sainsbury Rd and Morningside Dr	Northern portion of the reserve, 5m from the intersection of Sainsbury Road and Morningside Drive. Not beneath the dripline of trees. At least 2m back from the footpath.

 

Hobson Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
Shore Road - west of Portland Road	North side of Shore Rd. At least 2m back from the fenceline and driveway.
Koraha Reserve, Abbotts Way	At least 2m back from fence and footpath. Keep pedestrian entry to reserve clear.
Thomas Bloodworth Park	North side between Bassett and Seaview Roads. At least 5m away from the intersection. At least 2m back from the fence. Do not use fence as supports.
Gladstone Road - south of Fred Ambler Reserve	Bank between the rose gardens and Gladstone Road. At least 2m back from the footpath.
Grafton Road - opposite Beckham Place	On the bank, next to the power substation. At least 2m back from the kerbline and road. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Quay Street - between Tangihua Street and The Strand	On the grass berm. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Orakei Basin Reserve - Upland Road	At least 2m back from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of trees.

 

Mount Roskill Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
Corner of Hillsborough and Richardson Roads (No. 746)	At least 2m back from the footpath. No signs to be placed on the berm.
Waikowhai Reservoir, 410 Hillborough Road	At least 2m back from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Turner Reserve, May Road	At least 2m back from the footpath.
Underwood Park, Richardson Road	At least 2m back from the footpath. No signs to be placed on the berm.
Mt Eden Road adjacent to Three Kings Reserve	At least 2m back from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Mt Albert Road	Adjacent to Metro Water. Not within 50m of Mt Eden Road. At least 5m back from the carpark entrance and exit. At least 5m back from any building. At least 2m back from the road.
Sandringham Road Extension frontage of War Memorial Park	At least 2m back from the footpath. No signs to be placed on the berm.
Griffen Park	On the eastern side of Griffen Park Road. South of the entrance sign to Margaret Griffen Park to the concrete path. At least 2m back from the fenceline.
Walmsley Park	Opposite Gifford Ave. At least 2m back from the fenceline. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Parau Street	On the grass bank of Arthur Richards Memorial Park opposite and to the north of Fearon Ave. At least 2m from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of trees.
Winstone Park	On the grass bank to the north of the driveway entrance. Not beneath the dripline of trees. At least 2m back from the kerbline.
Duke Street	At the entrance to Big King Reserve. On the grass to the right of the path. At least 2m back from the footpath.

 

Maungakiekie Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
NE corner of Michaels Avenue Reserve near Marua Road	Near entrance to the Wetlands along the border fronting Michaels Avenue. At least 1m back from the fence.
Hornes Reserve	On western side of the Normans Hill Road and Beachcroft Avenue corner. At least 2m back from the chain fence.
Waikaraka Park, Neilson St frontage	Away from the landscaped area towards Alfred Street. At least 2m back from the low wooden fence. The grassed area in front of the rock wall along Neilson Street to be kept clear.
SE corner of TinTack Reserve, Onehunga Mall	Opposite Trafalgar Street. At least 2m back from the footpath.
NW corner of Church Street and Captain Springs Road	At least 2m back from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of the trees.
Almond Reserve, Panorama Road, Mt Wellington	At least 5m back from the corner. At least 2m back from the footpath.
Pleasance Reserve, corner Campbell and Wheturangi Roads (eastern side)	Central reserve area only, not on berm in Campbell Road. At least 5m back from the intersection and any building. At least 2m back from the kerbline.
SE corner of Michaels Avenue and Ellerslie Panmure Highway	At least 5m from the intersection. At least 2m back from the kerbline.
Station Road Pleasance, corner Station and Rockfield Roads	At least 5m from the intersection. At least 2m back from the kerbline.

 

Tamaki Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
Corner of Apirana Avenue and Merton Road	On the grass reserve south of the railway bridge. At least 2m back from the footpath. Not within the dripline of the trees.
Corner of Line Road and Taniwha Street	On the grass reserve in front of Housing NZ Units. At least 2m back from the footpath.
Southern side of West Tamaki Road between Paddington Street and Weybridge Crescent	At least 2m back from the reserve fence.
Corner of Farringdon Street and Line Road	At least 2m back from the reserve fence.
Reserve on Tripoli Road in front of Mt Wellington Bowling Club	At least 2m back from the fence.
Corner of Portage Road and Atkinson Avenue	South side of Portage Road only. At least 2m back from the footpath.
Bedingfield Park, adjacent to Frank Grey Place	At least 2m back from the footpath and road.
Corner of Mt Richmond Drive and Great South Rd (opposite Bell Ave)	Signs placed against the fence or wall only
Clemow Drive, Mt Wellington	30 m east along road from the Mt Wellington Highway, on the west side of the road in the wide grassed area. At least 2m back from the road and footpath.
Corner St Johns Road and St Heliers Bay Road	At least 2m back from the footpath.
Corner of Waipuna Road and Mt Wellington Highway	At least 3m back from the footpath. Between the traffic control unit and the seat. Not beneath the dripline of trees.

 

Western Bays Community

Location description	Specific site instruction
Point Chevalier Shopping Centre	Corner of Great North and Carrington Roads. Within 50m of Carrington Road. At least 5m from the intersection and any building. At least 2m back from the footpath.
Western Park at corner of Hopetoun Street and Ponsonby Road	Between corner and park entrance on Hopetoun St. At least 2m back from the footpath. At least 5m from any building. Not within the dripline of the trees.
Cox's Bay reserve, West End Road	On grassed island at reserve entrance. At least 2m back from the entrance and exits. At least 2m back from the footpath.
Meola Road, south side below Keith Park Memorial Airfield	To the left of the Performing Arts sign and up to the Seddon Park entry hedge. At least 2m back from the footpath. Not beneath the dripline of the trees.
Opposite MOTAT, Great North Road, Western Springs	South side of road, west of the Challenge Service Station, by the blue 'Transit' sign, within the chained fence area. At least 2m back from the footpath.
Corner of College Hill and Beaumont Street	At least 2m back from the fenceline. At least 5m from the intersection.

 

Schedule of Amendments

Amendment 1 of 2008 (62k PDF) to the Signs Bylaw

Amendment 2 of 2009 (39k PDF) to the Signs Bylaw

Amendment 3 of 2009 (12k PDF) to the Signs Bylaw

Amendment 4 of 2010 (58k PDF) to the Signs Bylaw

Amendment 5 of 2010 (83k PDF) to the Signs Bylaw

Updated August 2010