Election Signage

What is an election sign?

An election sign is one encouraging a person to vote for a particular political candidate. 

Are there any rules associated with the placement of election signs?

The City allows some flexibility with election signage:

• One election sign no bigger than 0.75 square metres can be erected on private property.
• A corner property can have two election signs no bigger than 0.75 square metres.
• Election signs can not be erected on a private property more than 28 days before the election and must be removed within seven days of the election.
• On the election day election signs and posters each no bigger than 0.55 square metres can be erected at the place of the election or rally.

The City prohibits:

• The erection of election signs in a thoroughfare or road reserve.
• Signs erected in places that cause sight obstructions.
• Signs erected on power poles, trees, shrubs or plants.

For further information please contact the City on 9400 4906.