By Margaret Maccoll
Noosa Council intends under its new planning scheme to bring in two new local laws to regulate both temporary and permanent advertising signage.
The proposed laws will identify signs that are “prohibited, permitted as self-assessable or permitted with approval”.
Under the proposal new advertising signs will have to meet a new approval process and incur an annual licence, while existing signs will need to meet the requirements of Council’s advertising audit.
The future of signage under the new Noosa Plan is under discussion in this month’s Council meetings.
Council papers state its aim is to “avoid “big city” symbols such as large and excessive advertising signs to maintain the character, “look and feel” and amenity of Noosa Shire .. (but) despite this, there has been a noticeable increase in advertising signs throughout Noosa Shire, a result of new development, the proliferation of temporary signs and compliance issues”.
Council officers recommend that under local law processes the proposed local laws are put out for public consultation and state government consultation.
