Signage Application FAQ. - City of Busselton

A guide to the use of advertising signageWhat is classified as signage?Signage and/or an advertisement means;“Advertisement” means any word, letter, model, sign, placard, board, notice,device or representation, whether illuminated or not, in the nature of, andemployed wholly or partly for the purposes of, advertisement, announcement ordirection, and includes any hoarding or similar structure used, or adapted for use,for the display of advertisements.What Signage requires the Approval of the City.All signage on private land requires the approval of the City prior toerection/installation. However, the City applies a number of exemptions andrequirements to allow smaller signs without the need for planning approval.Some signage may also require a building permit (see Does my sign require abuilding permit?).The main planning exemptions are set out in the schedule of exemptionsand include, but are not limited to;- For sale signs 2m² maximum (One per property frontage)- Signs indicating name occupation or profession of the occupier of theproperty. 0.2m² maximum- Advertisements painted on a shop window- Advertisements not visible from a public space- Advertisement smaller than 0.6m² for an approved non residential use inthe residential zone- A wall signs not greater than 5m² on any non residential building.- Freestanding and wall signs for various zones and land uses based on thetype of use, the zoning and the location/size of the sign.If you need assistance to determine whether a proposed sign requires approvalprior to erection then please contact the planning enquiries officer at the City ofBusselton on 9781 0444.

What Information do I need to include in the application?The City will need a range of information including the type, scale, colour andlocation of the sign prior to determining the application.Please follow the links to the development application form and the AdditionalInformation for Advertisement Approval form which includes the specificapplication details. The fees for signage are set out in the developmentapplication form and are calculated on the cost of development.How Will the City Assess the Suitability of My Application?The City will have regard to the existing amenity of areas as well as seeking toavoid a proliferation of signs, particularly in rural and residential areas. Signagein industrial areas and commercial zones will normally need to be more visible,therefore a higher standard of design and finish will be expected. Applicationwill be assessed by the City’s planning department having regard to the mattersset out in the town planning scheme. If you need further information prior tolodging an application please contact the planning enquiries officer at the City ofBusselton on 9781 0444.Does my sign require a Building Permit?Yes, some signs will need both a planning approval and a building permit.Freestanding signs which do not exceed 3m in height and/or exceed 2.2m² inarea will not require a building permit. Wall signs which do not protrude greaterthan 200mm from the side of the building will not require a building permit. Allsigns which exceed these thresholds will require a building permit.My Sign is proposed on Public Land – Does it need Approval?The City of Busselton does not permit advertising signage on public land. Publicland includes road reserves, parks, foreshore areas etc.Some community events such as fun runs, fetes, agricultural shows, sportingevents and fundraisers are permitted to place event signage on public landsubject to approval by the City and in some instances Main roads separateapproval is also required. Please use the attached application form to apply forany events with a member of the City’s events team who may be contacted on9781 0444. Events signage will only be permitted were there is a clearcommunity benefit from doing so and all safety and amenity considerations havebeen taken into accountAll directional signage within road reserves which seeks to direct the travellingpublic to a traveller service (such as accommodation or restaurant), tourismattraction, or community facility will require the prior approval of the City.Queries should be directed to the City's development control team on9781 0444.