Signs

Erecting and displaying signs

The signs bylaw contains general requirements that all signs must comply with, as well as rules that relate to specific zones, areas, or business types.

Important clauses for all signs include: Part 27.2 (general requirements) and Part 27.2.33 (building consents). Use the links on this page to find out more.

Real estate signs

Guidelines for real estate signs

Not-for-profit and fundraiser signs

Signs for school fairs, galas and clubs

Sign requirements by type

Billboards
Sandwich boards
Freestanding signs (except sandwich boards)
Banner signs
Illuminated signs
Temporary events signage
Poster signs

Sign requirements by area or zone

On or over public places
Special character areas (Grey Lynn, Eden Valley, Symonds Street, Balmoral, Sandringham, Kingsland, Ellerslie, St Heliers, Parnell, Ponsonby)
Business, mixed use zones and central area
Maritime areas
Residential zones in the Isthmus
Open space zones in the Isthmus
Special purpose zones
Hauraki Gulf Islands

Bylaw

View the Signs bylaw
For complete information see bylaw
View the Billboards bylaw
For complete information see bylaw

Application forms

Signs confirmation / dispensation - application guide and form
(PDF, 54kb, 2 pages)