You’ll need approval from your local council if you want to:
- install a business sign or an awning over any part of a public road or footpath
- alter an existing street awning
- install a projecting wall sign
- install a freestanding pylon or directory board sign.
Contact your local council to find out how to get approval.
Note: You may need a complying development certificate (CDC) if the sign or awning does not meet the prescribed development standards of the State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP). CDCs can be issued by a local council or private accredited certifier.
Maintenance of awnings and business signs are the responsibility of the business owner and may be subject to building inspections.
Last updated: 6 September 2024