New rules for ad signs

COUNCIL is urging local business owners to check whether their advertising signs comply with the rules after new Local Laws for advertising devices such as temporary signage and A-frames took effect from 1 July.
Planning and Environment manager Kerri Coyle said the new Local Law aimed to protect the visual amenity of Noosa’s roads and footpaths from excessive signage.
“We’re asking all business owners to make sure they are familiar with the Local Law and comply with the requirements,“ she said.
For A-frame or sandwich board signs:
* A maximum of one sign per tenancy is permitted
* The sign should be placed on the property it refers
* The maximum size permitted is 900mm x 600mm or 0.54m2 of each side
* One tear drop/kite sign may be displayed instead of using an A-frame sign
For real estate signs:
* Only one sign per property is permitted
* The sign must be placed on the property that is for sale
* The maximum size permitted is 2.16m2
The Local Law also limits the number and location of event directional type signage and also signage for open-for-inspection times, auctions and garage sales.
“All other signage is controlled by The Noosa Plan,“ Ms Coyle said.
Business owners can contact council for advice on what signs are permitted and whether their current signs are appropriate by calling 5329 6245 or by visiting www.noosa.qld.gov.au/local-laws-overview (see Subordinate Local Law No 1).
Council officers will be calling into local businesses in coming months to provide information on Local Law requirements for advertising.