Advertising signs in public areas
Council is seeking feedback on its draft Advertising signs in public areas Policy.
Council adopted the Policy “Advertising signs in public areas” at its meeting held 16 August 2017. The aim of the Policy is to ensure that signs erected or displayed in the Bathurst Region are appropriate to their location and function and do not diminish the visual amenity, aesthetic, heritage significance and character of the locality or detract from the appearance of buildings and places. It also aims to ensure that movable signs are permitted to be displayed only within a clearly defined policy context and that their numbers, location and appearance will not cause problems of obstruction and visual intrusion in public places.
It is proposed the Policy be amended to include:
- updating applicable legislation; updating terminology used;
- bringing clearances in line with Council’s Footpath Restaurant Policy;
- adding new headings; and
- providing an option to renew the approval for a two year period. Currently the Policy provides for a one year approval.
The draft Advertising signs in public areas Policy is provided in the document library and is on public exhibition from 2 October 2023 to 31 October 2023.