Signage

Do I need a permit?

What are the different types of signage?

• Temporary Community Event and Information Sign.   These are temporary signs only erected in approved locations set by the Shire to promote a community event or information relating to a community group. The majority of the proceeds of these events are returned to the community.
• Real Estate Signage. A variety of signage used by real estate agents to draw attention to properties for sale. Includes flags, movable advertising signs, pointer signs (small signs located at the intersection of two or more roads, indicating the direction towards properties available for sale), and onsite signs.
• Movable Advertising Signs. Any moveable board, notice, structure, banner or similar device used for the purposes of advising of a sale, soliciting sales or notifying people of the presence of an adjacent property where goods and services may be obtained. Includes A-Frame signs. Excludes commercial signage mounted on vehicles and/or trailers. There are different controls for these signs in rural, residential, commercial and industrial areas. Please refer to Schedule 3 of the General Purposes Local Law for a list of shopping precincts where a permit is required.
• Community Group Signs. Generally located at the entry to a township in the road reserve. The structure may feature the logo or symbol of community groups and clubs but does not feature any promotional or commercial information.
• Directional Signs. Directional signs are non-promotional signs that provide guidance as to the direction of a tourist facility or a community service facility. Generally signage to community services and accommodation has white text on blue background, and signage to tourist attraction is white text on brown background.
• Tourist Route Signage. This is a series of special interest visitor trails developed in conjunction with representative organisations to link tourist facilities of related interest, attraction or theme.
• Interpretive and Path Link Signage. Signage that provides information - both advisory and points of interest - on public land, including paths, parks, foreshore reserves, historic buildings and geological features.
• Variable Message Signs. Electronic signs that have a changeable message. These are predominantly used to advise of changed traffic conditions. May not be used to promote the activities of an individual business - except with planning approval.
• Shopping Precinct or Arcade Signs Signage. that directs people to a business or organisation located within an arcade or on a side street. These signs feature the business/organisation name, and are not used to increase the relative amount of advertising space for a business/organisation. They may form an integral part of a streetscape scheme.
• Signage on Council Owned or Managed Reserves. Permanent, seasonal, temporary and removable signage located on Mornington Peninsula Shire owned or managed reserves – including sporting grounds.
• Safety Advice Signage. Signage that is erected or displayed for the sole purpose of providing advice on safety issues and concerns within the Municipality. Can be either permanent structures or signs that are displayed on a temporary basis. (e.g. - fire ban signs, TAC trailer signage)
• Commercial Centre Banners. These are signs that are erected within the commercial centres of the Mornington Peninsula to promote the centre to the wider community. These may be freestanding, or supported on existing structures.