Schedule 1
Areas of control
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| Natural area | Rural area | Urban area | Urban area | Urban area |
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| Proclaimed nature reservesProtected natural areasConservation AreasGame reservesProclaimed bird sanctuariesProclaimed marine reservesBeaches, sea shores, coastal public property and coastal zonesOceansForestry areasRiver corridorsWetlandsTable Mountain National Park and World Heritage SiteScenic DrivesThe Cape Town Bioregional Plan and the Biodiversity NetworkSpecific areas or sites designated as maximum natural by way of a map prepared by the City | Agricultural areas/zonesHorticultural areasRural small holdingsLarge private open spaces (e.g. golf courses)Scenic DrivesScenic/cultural landscapesScenic featuresCity parksAgricultural and horticultural areas and adjacent road and rail reservesSpecific areas or sites designated as maximum rural by way of a map prepared by the CityCultural & Recreational Resources Zones | Heritage Protection Overlay Zones (HPOZ)Heritage sitesProvincial Heritage Areas in terms of Section 31 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999(Act 25 of 1999) (NHRA)Graded buildings, places and sites as provided for in terms of the NHRAResidential zones and adjacent roadsMobility routesPedestrian malls and pedestrian squaresSchool and institutional sitesScenic featuresScenic drivesOpen Space systems and ecological corridors in terms of Bioregional Plans and Green Infrastructure NetworkPublic open spacesPrivate open spacesUrban smallholdingsIntensive urban agriculture areas x Subsistence urban agriculture areasRiver corridorsWetlandsCommunity facilities (excluding sports facilities and stadia)Special business zonesResidential buildingsDesignated Arterial roadsSpecific areas or sites designated as maximum urban by way of a map prepared by the City | Central business districtsMixed use commercial and residential areasCommercial development nodes and activity corridorsCommercial and business districts and adjacent streetsMobility routesEntertainment districts or complexes with commercial zonesSportsfields and stadiaSpecific areas or sites designated as partial control by way of a map prepared by the City | Industrial zonesDesignated transportati on terminalsRailway stations and rail reservesDesignated areas within Limited Use ZonesSpecific areas or sites designated as minimum control by way of a map prepared by the City |
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Schedule 2
Third party billboards and third party freestanding signs up to 3m2
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and/or display of Billboards larger than 4.5m2, whether of custom-made design or of standard design, is permitted only in areas of minimum control. In addition Billboards must—1.if the proposed erf where the Billboard is to be erected borders on a designated arterial road, and furthermore if the buildings on that erf are more than 50m from the road reserve line, not be placed less than 50m from the road reserve line, this same distance to be calculated at 90° to the nearest point of the road reserve.1.1This distance may be waived to a distance no less than the alignment of the public façades of buildings on the erf or adjacent erven, if such adjacent buildings or if the buildings on the erf are less than 50m from the road reserve upon receipt of a Signage Impact Assessment and Traffic Impact Assessment indicating the potential impacts of the proposed waiver together with the recommendations for mitigation of those impacts.2.comply with the standard conditions for approval set out in this By-law;3.not encroach over the boundary line of the property on which they are erected, whether such encroachment is aerial or on ground level;4.have a minimum clear height of 2.4m and a sign structure which does not exceed a maximum height of 7.5m above natural ground level, except for portrait format Billboards where a maximum height of 9m above natural ground level is permitted.These heights may be waived subject to the following—4.1a waiver may be applied for where a Billboard is proposed on a property adjacent to an elevated section of road or bridge;4.2such waiver may be applied for to increase the metre heights specified above, such that the sign's clear height extends no more than 1m above the top of a parapet wall or other pedestrian or vehicle restraining device installed adjacent to the elevated roadway or bridge, measured at the point on the roadway nearest to the sign;4.3the increased height may not exceed an additional 5 metres in each case of the metre heights specified above and such Billboards may only be displayed in a landscape format; and4.4the waiver application must be motivated with a topographical survey and scaled 2- and 3-dimensional graphic renderings demonstrating the necessity for the height waiver.5.not exceed a maximum total size of 36m2 provided that on any V-shaped or back-toback single structure, two such panels may be permitted. The size of Billboards which face onto roads with a speed limit of 120km/h, may however be increased to two panels of 81m² each, either V-shaped or back-to-back and may only be in a landscape format, externally illuminated and may not exceed a maximum height of 10m above natural ground level;6.be displayed between the angles of 90° and 60° to the direction of oncoming traffic;7.be spaced a minimum distance apart as required by the Road Traffic Safety Requirements in Sections 8(5)(r) and (s) of this By-law;8.if internally illuminated or electronic, be displayed up to a maximum of 36m2 provided that on any V-shaped or back-to-back single structure, two such 36m2 panels may be permitted following assessments of the impact on road and traffic safety, heritage resources and the environment, conducted by appropriately qualified persons or practitioners, indicating no detrimental impact thereon;9.if located near any intersection of roads, at signalised or non-signalised traffic intersections, or near a pedestrian crossing, not be erected or displayed within 50m of the perimeter of the traffic intersection or pedestrian crossing if unilluminated; and within 80m of the perimeter of the traffic intersection or pedestrian crossing if illuminated;10.when erected along the right hand side of a section of road, such that its graphics are visible to a driver travelling on the left hand side of the road, be deemed to have replaced the advertising opportunity that existed on the left hand side of the road.Third party freestanding signs up to 3m2
11.Third Party Freestanding Signs up to 3m2 may be permitted in urban areas of maximum, partial and minimum control located at shopping centres and service stations. In addition, Third Party Freestanding Signs up to 3m2 must—11.1be located in the parking forecourt of a shopping centre or service station forecourt provided that they are aimed at customers on the premises and that their graphics are not visible;(a)from the adjacent street;(b)from residential premises in the vicinity;(c)to traffic on abutting/adjacent streets; and(d)to motorists entering or exiting the shopping centre or service station premises.11.2not encroach over the boundary line of the property on which they are erected, whether such encroachment is aerial or on ground level;11.3not be an obstruction or pose a hazard to the safety of any person;11.4have a clear height of 2.4m if over any area used by pedestrians and may not exceed a maximum overall height of 4m above natural ground level.12.Third Party Freestanding Signs up to 3m2 may be internally illuminated or electronic but must not create visual or light pollution.13.Third Party Freestanding Signs up to 3m2 may be a single-sided, two-sided, V-shaped, or three-sided single structure. In addition—(a)only one such sign at a service station will be permitted; and(b)where multiple third party freestanding signs, with a cumulative total advertisement area of more than 36m2 are being proposed at shopping centres, a masterplan must be submitted in terms of Section 5(10).Schedule 3
Locality bound freestanding and freestanding composite signs, locality bound farm signs and service station signs
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Locality Bound Freestanding signs, Freestanding Composite signs, and Service Station signs are permitted in urban areas of maximum, partial and minimum control.1.Locality Bound Farm signs and Conservation Facility signs are permitted in natural and rural areas of maximum control.1.1In the case of Farm signs and Conservation Facility signs—(i)Entrance gates, gate structures or boundary walls may be considered for the display of locality bound banners or flags, or for having sign panels attached to, placed against, or painted on them, as a means of display.(ii)Custom-made signage on devices such as wine barrels and farm implements will be permitted.2.Locality Bound Freestanding signs and Freestanding Composite signs are only permitted at the entrance to a property—(i)where the buildings are set back 15m or more from the boundary of the road reserve;(ii)where it is not reasonably possible to affix appropriate signs to a building; and(iii)where the existence of a Freestanding Composite sign will prevent the proliferation of signs;provided that where there is more than one entrance per premises only one sign per street frontage will be permitted.3.Locality Bound Freestanding and Freestanding Composite signs, Locality Bound Farm signs and Conservation Facility signs may not exceed 7.5m in height and in addition may not exceed 4.5m2 in total area. This provision may be waived to a maximum height of 10m and a maximum total area of 15m2 per side, having regard to the following factors—(i)whether such increase reduces the number of individual signs facing any one street boundary of the site, thereby minimising the visual impact on the surrounding environment;(ii)the number of businesses, farm activities or conservation facility activities which will be advertising on such sign;(iii)the number of approach/exit routes to the site in question; and(iv)the applicable land use of the area surrounding the site in question.4.Service Station Freestanding Pylon Signs must be locality bound and may only be erected or displayed at service stations adjacent to and directly accessible from the public road at which such a sign is directed and only one service station free standing facility sign per street boundary shall be permitted. This provision may be waived only where these signs are visible from the N1, N2 and N7 Designated Arterial Roads.5.Service Station Freestanding Pylon Signs shall not exceed 7.5m in height and shall not consist of more than 8 advertising panels of 4.5m2 in total area per side. This provision may be waived to a maximum height of 16m and 8 advertising panels of 6m2 each in total area per side having regard to the factors mentioned in clause 3 above. Service Station Freestanding Pylon Signs may be internally illuminated or electronic subject to the requirements of Section 8(4)(h).6.The electronic display on a Freestanding Locality Bound Service Station Pylon Sigh must not make use of combinations of colours in a manner which, in the opinion of the Road Authority, is likely to lead to confusion for road users or which may constitute a road traffic safety hazard.Schedule 4
Flat, projecting, projected and window signs
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Flat, Projecting, Projected and Window signs are permitted in all areas of maximum, partial or minimum control.1.The City will not approve any third party signs on any residential building except as specifically provided for in this By-law.Flat and Projecting signs
2.Locality Bound and third party Flat and Projecting signs must—2.1not be erected within 0.6m of the edge of a roadway;2.2not project in front of a wall more than 1,5m in the case of a sign which has a clear height of more than 7.5m, or more than 1 m in the case of any lesser clear height;2.3not project more than 250mm over a footway unless such sign has more than 2.4m clear height;2.4not obstruct the view from any window or any other external opening of any building and no portion of any such sign shall be affixed over, in front of, or onto any window, door or any other openings or architectural features;2.5not be erected over the position of existing or sealed up windows or openings, where the sealing or closing up serves no purpose except to facilitate the display of a sign;2.6not project above the top of any wall of a building or beyond either end of any wall of a building to which it is attached;2.7not be displayed on a fake building which serves no purpose other than to display a sign and which itself constitutes an advertising structure;2.8be designed so as to become an integral part of the building design.3.The City may consider applications for signs on the lift machine room, lift shaft, service block or parking level portions on non-residential buildings.4.The City may consider applications for Locality Bound building names on non-residential and residential buildings, which signs must not be electronic.5.Flat and Projecting Locality Bound and Third Party signs must not exceed 54m2 in total area and may not exceed one-quarter of the overall area of the surface to which they are affixed or painted, whichever is the lesser. This size restriction may be waived on the following conditions—5.1A Signage Impact Assessment must be submitted to the City indicating no detrimental environmental impact or where a detrimental impact has been identified, recommending any mitigating measures that may be required to minimise the impact.5.2If it is proposed to erect a Flat or Projecting sign in a Heritage Protection Overlay Zone, a Heritage Resources Assessment must be submitted indicating no detrimental impact in respect of heritage resources or where a detrimental impact has been identifed, recommending any mitigating measures that may be required to minimise the impact.5.3Other than for electronic signs, the graphics which are proposed for the said sign must be fixed for the duration of the approval of the sign.6.The City may consider applications for Locality Bound and Third Party internally illuminated and electronic signs up to a maximum size of 4.5m2 or one-quarter of the overall area of the surface to which they are affixed, whichever is the lesser. This size restriction may be waived subject to the requirements of Section 8(4)(h).Non-electronic signs
7.The City may consider applications for Locality Bound and Third Party signs on blank common boundary façades of—(a)non-residential buildings; and(b)multi-use buildings but only where such signs are positioned on the exterior of the non-residential levels.8.The City may consider applications for Locality Bound and Third Party signs on public façades of—(a)non-residential buildings;(b)multi-use buildings, but only where such signs are positioned on the exterior of the non-residential levels; and(c)when third party, the signs to be erected on the façades of the buildings in clause 8(a) and (b) must be custom-made design signs, in that they must be exclusively designed and constructed for erection in their location and must contain at least one of the following elements—(i)special effects such as specialist character cut-outs but excluding LED strip lights where these are the only special effect;(ii)specialist character shapes;(iii)three dimensional presentations; orElectronic signs
9.Subject to the requirements of Section 8(4)(h), the City may consider applications for Locality Bound and Third Party electronic signs on blank common boundary façades of—(a)non-residential buildings; and(b)multi-use buildings but only where such signs are positioned on the exterior of the non-residential levels.10.Subject to the requirements of Section 8(4) (h), the City may consider applications for Locality Bound and Third Party electronic signs on public façades of—(a)non-residential buildings; or(b)multi-use buildings but only where such signs are positioned on the exterior of the non-residential levels; andwhen third party, such signs must take the shape of a unique feature on the façade or wall of the buildings on which they are to be erected and the design of the frame must contain one or more of the following design elements—(i)uniquely designed cladding around the frame which matches the building elevation design or architectural features;(ii)a pattern either printed onto or cut out on the frame;(iii)an artistic feature alongside or around the display surface but which stands alone and is not part of the advertising display; or(iv)internal illumination or backlighting.Projected signs
11.Locality Bound and Third Party projected signs may be considered for approval on blank common boundary façades of non-residential buildings and multi-use buildings only where such signs are positioned on the exterior of the non-residential levels. The following conditions apply—(a)Locality Bound and Third Party projected signs must not exceed 54m2 in total area and must not exceed one-quarter of the overall area of the surface to which they are projected, whichever is the lesser. This size restriction may be waived subject to clauses 5.1 to 5.3 of this Schedule.(b)The graphic content must not exceed 15 bits of information in total in terms of section 8 (5)(t) and Table 4 contained therein.(c)The graphics must be fixed for the duration of the approval of the sign.(d)The graphics which are proposed must not contain any animation, multiple graphics, moving features or any other special effects or displays prohibited in terms of Section 8(4) (j) unless an exemption has been granted in terms of Section 8(4)Q)(ii).12.Projected signs may be displayed over windows on public façades of non-residential buildings and multi-use buildings only where such signs are displayed on the exterior of the non-residential levels for temporary events relating to international, national or local sports or arts and culture provided that—(a)projected signs shall only be displayed at the event venue for the duration of the event; and(b)the City may consider the approval of multiple static graphics but projected signs shall not contain any animation, moving features or any other special effects or displays prohibited in terms of Section 8(4)(j) unless an exemption has been granted in terms of Section 8(4) (j) (i).13.Projected signs on City land, buildings and infrastructure may be permitted for temporary non-profit body events or community, cultural or sports related events, for the hours during which the event is open to the public, and must be turned off when the event ends daily provided that—(a)projected signs shall only be displayed at the event venue for the duration of the event, and such signs may be projected over windows; and(b)the City may consider the approval of multiple static graphics but projected signs shall not contain any animation, moving features or any other special effects or displays prohibited in terms of Section 8(4)(j) unless an exemption has been granted in terms of Section 8(4)(j)(i).Window signs
14.Window signs displayed on a shopfront, business, commercial, office, industrial or entertainment unit and which are larger than the limits provided in Section 12(7) (a) (iv) and (v) or which are to be displayed on a unit between the first and fourth storeys of a building, may be permitted in all areas of control, provided that window signs—(a)are Locality Bound signs, and are limited to the windows of the unit occupied by the enterprise to which the Locality Bound advertising relates;(b)do not extend over window frames, bars, mullions or transoms;(c)do not extend onto or over the walls of the building plane in which the windows are positioned;(d)may be required to be made up as individual sign writing elements, or be displayed on a transparent material for reasons of aesthetics, heritage or natural lighting within the unit;(e)when displayed between the first and fourth storeys of a building, may not exceed 25% of the glazed area or 54m2 in total area, whichever is the lesser;(f)may not be displayed above the fourth storey of any building; and(g)when located on windows which are glass cladding or are exterior walls of a façade made of glass, and where such glazing is deemed to be a glass wall, will be considered by the City under the provisions for Flat, Projecting and Projected signs and not as Window signs.Schedule 5
Sky signs
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Sky signs whether of custom-made or of standard design are permitted only in areas of minimum control. In addition—1.Sky signs must—(a)be limited to a maximum total size of 4.5m2, provided that this size requirement may be waived up to a maximum of 18m2 per panel upon receipt of a Signage Impact Assessment, indicating no detrimental environmental impact is envisaged and such study should recommend any mitigating measures that may be required as a result of any other impact. Such sign may be a single-sided, two-sided or V-shaped structure;(b)not obstruct the view from any other building; and(c)be either unilluminated, internally or externally illuminated, or electronic.Sky signs along the top edge of the roof of cultural, historic or architecturally significant buildings will only be permitted if they are locality bound, unilluminated, non-electronic and consist of individual cut-out letters or logos.Schedule 6
Locality bound roof signs
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Locality Bound Roof signs are permitted in all urban areas of control except areas zoned for residential purposes in areas of maximum control. In addition—1.Roof signs larger than 4.5m2, may be affixed flush onto or painted onto a roof of a building and must not exceed 25% of the overall area of the roof to which it is affixed or painted.2.When attached to the bottom edge of a roof or vertically midway on the roof of a building, such sign must not exceed Im in height and its total area must not exceed 25% of the area to which it is affixed.3.It shall be permissible to affix a Roof sign along the edge of a roof of a building, if such sign is composed of a single line of individual cut-out letters, without visible bracing or support but such sign shall not—(a)be erected along more than two edges of such roof;(b)exceed 3.6m2 in total area; and(c)exceed a maximum height of 1 m.Schedule 7
Signs on a verandah, balcony, canopy, supporting columns, pillars and posts
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of signs on a Verandah, Balcony, Canopy, Supporting Columns, Pillars and Posts may be permitted in all areas of control on condition that such signs comply with the following conditions—1.Signs will not be allowed on or over architectural features of buildings.2.Signs may be affixed flat onto or painted on a parapet wall, balustrade or railing of a verandah, balcony or canopy, and beam or fascia of a verandah, balcony or canopy and must not—(b)project above, or below or beyond either end of the surface to which they are affixed;(c)project more than 250mm in front of the surface to which they are affixed;(d)project over a roadway; or(e)be within 0.6m of the edge of a roadway.3.Signs may be affixed flat onto or painted on supporting columns, pillars and posts of buildings. No sign may project more than 50mm in front of the surface to which it is affixed and shall not extend beyond any of the extremities of such columns, pillars or posts. Signs affixed flat onto non-rectangular supporting structures shall be curved to fit the form of such structures. Only one sign shall be allowed per column, pillar or post.4.Signs suspended below the roof of a verandah, canopy or the floor of a balcony shall not exceed 1.8m in length or 600mm in height. Every such sign shall be either parallel to or at right angles to the building line. No such sign shall extend beyond the external edge of the verandah, canopy or balcony to which it is attached and must have a clear height of 2.4m.5.Signs on the roof of a verandah, canopy or balcony, excluding the main roof of a building—(a)must be composed of a single line of freestanding, individual, cut-out silhouette letters without visible bracing or other visible means of support;(b)must not be erected along more than two edges of such roof of a verandah, balcony or canopy; and(c)must not exceed 1 m in height.Schedule 8
Signs on boundary walls and fences, construction site signs and development boards
1.Locality bound signs on boundary walls and fencesSubject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Signs on Boundary Walls and Fences is permitted only for locality bound advertising in urban areas of maximum, partial or minimum control. In addition—1.1In areas of maximum and partial control, the City may approve:(a)applications to affix locality bound signs of up to 3m2 each against a boundary wall, but cumulatively not exceeding 10% of the visible overall area of the surface of the boundary wall to which they are affixed, if the said signs are—(i)displayed as flat signs on such wall; or(ii)composed of individual cut-out letters or symbols and fixed flat on the wall; and(iii)not projecting more than 50mm from the face of the wall.(b)applications to affix locality bound signs each larger than 3m2 against a boundary wall, but cumulatively not exceeding 10% of the visible overall area of the surface of the boundary wall to which they are affixed, if the said signs are—(i)indented into the wall or composed of individual cut-out letters or symbols; or(ii)fixed flat on the wall, not projecting more than 50mm from the face of such wall.(c)such signs provided that they do not cover the upper or side edges of the wall or fence surface to within 300mm of such edge;(d)such signs if externally illuminated or if comprised of individual cut-out letters which may be illuminated by halo lighting.1.2In areas of minimum control, the City may approve—(a)applications to affix locality bound signs with a maximum total advertisement area not exceeding 25% of the visible overall area of the surface of the boundary wall to which they are affixed if—(i)displayed as flat signs or painted signs or composed of individual, cut-out letters or symbols;(ii)fixed flat on such wall not projecting more than 50mm from the face of the wall to which they are affixed or painted; and(iii)such signs do not cover the upper or side edges of the wall or fence surface to within 300mm of such edge.(b)such signs if externally illuminated or if comprised of individual cut-out letters which may be illuminated by halo lighting;(c)unilluminated locality bound flat signs with a maximum size of 1m2 on the permanent fence of an erf but cumulatively not exceeding 25% of the visible overall area of the surface of the fence. The structural stability and wind load capacity of the fence is to be ascertained by the applicant to the satisfaction of the City.2.Construction site signsSubject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of third party and locality bound advertising on Construction Site Signs are permitted in all areas of control.2.1Locality bound and third party advertising on construction site hoardings shall comply with the following conditions—(a)Any one sign shall not exceed a vertical dimension of 3m in height and a total area of 18m2 and a repeat of the same graphic and pictorial representation with blank spaces between, may be permitted subject to support in writing from the relevant Road Authority.(b)Any such sign shall not project more than 100mm in front of the hoarding to which it is affixed.(c)No illumination thereof is permitted in areas of maximum and partial control.(d)No advertising on construction site hoardings is permitted behind a signalised traffic intersection where such advertising is within the cone of vision of motorists.(e)Such signs shall only be permitted when the construction site hoardings are required to be erected for legal, safety or construction reasons, and have not been erected solely or primarily for the purposes of advertising.(f)In addition to any certificate required regarding structural safety, the City may require the applicant to furnish copies of any additional permits in terms of any applicable legislation.(g)The City may require a projected project timeline or programme to be provided by the applicant, indicating the project commencement date or construction start date and completion date.(h)Advertising on construction site hoardings may only be erected one week prior to construction commencement on site and must be removed within one week of completion date.2.2Locality bound and third party advertising on self-climbing protective screens which provide a secure working environment when working at height, on scaffolding, on scaffold mesh screens, and on scaffolding wraps, shall comply with the following conditions—(a)(i)only one sign not exceeding a total advertising area of 54m2 may be displayed per street frontage;(ii)the display of an artwork that is not related to the sign or the depiction of the architectural representation of the development may be permitted;(iii)no illumination is permitted in areas of maximum and partial control; and(iv)such signs shall only be permitted when the self-climbing protective screens, scaffolding, scaffold mesh screens and scaffolding wraps are required to be erected for legal, safety or construction reasons, and have not been erected solely or primarily for the purposes of advertising.(b)In addition to any certificate required regarding structural safety, the City may require the applicant to furnish copies of any additional permits in terms of any applicable legislation.(c)The City may require a projected project timeline or programme indicating the project commencement or construction start date and project completion date to be furnished by the applicant.(d)Advertising on self-climbing protective screens, scaffolding, scaffold mesh screens and scaffolding wraps may only be erected one week prior to construction commencement on site and must be removed within one week of completion date.2.3Freestanding locality bound construction site signs shall comply with the following conditions—(a)in areas of maximum control, the size of the sign must not exceed a total of 4.5m2;(b)in areas of partial control, the size of the sign must not exceed a total of 9 m2;(c)in areas of minimum control, the size of the sign must not exceed a total of 18m2;(d)such sign must not exceed an overall height of 5.5m;(e)only one sign may be displayed per street frontage;(f)such signs must not be illuminated in areas of maximum and partial control;(g)such signs must not display any information other than the name and contact information of the construction company;(h)the City may require a projected project timeline or programme indicating the project commencement date or construction start date and completion date to be furnished by the applicant; and(i)advertising on construction site signs may only be erected one week prior to construction commencement on site and must be removed within one week of completion date.3.Development Boards3.1Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Development Boards other than those mentioned in Section 12(4) will be permitted on the development site in respect of which a building or site development plan has been approved for a proposed development. In addition—(a)If the site on which building operations are in progress, is not to be used wholly for residential purposes in areas of maximum control, only one Development Board may be displayed per street frontage and such Development Board must—(i)not exceed 6m2 in total area;(ii)not exceed 5.5m in overall height; and(iii)have a clear height of 2.1 m.(b)If the site on which building operations are in progress is not to be used wholly for residential purposes in areas of partial control, only one Development Board per street frontage may be displayed and such Development Board must—(i)not exceed 18m2 in total area;(ii)not exceed 5.5m in overall height; and(iii)have a clear height of 2.1 m.(c)If the site on which building operations are in progress, is to be used wholly for residential purposes in areas of maximum and partial control, and relate to a new development of three or more residential dwelling units, the size of such Development Board may be considered up to a maximum of 18m2 in total area and 5.5m in overall height; and the number of boards limited to one per street frontage having regard to the following factors—(i)the size of the development;(ii)the number of entrances to the site being developed; and(iii)the visual impact on the surrounding environment.(d)If the site on which building operations are in progress, is in an area of minimum control, such Development Board shall not exceed 36m2 in total area and 7.5m in overall height, and—(i)must have a clear height of 2.4m; and(ii)two Development Boards may be displayed on a premises, one per street frontage.(e)Development Boards may not be erected more than three months before the start of the development.(f)As part of the application for a Development Board, the applicant must submit a projected project timeline indicating the project commencement date and estimated completion date.(g)Development Boards must be unilluminated and non-reflective.(h)Development Boards may only display the following information—(i)the name and contact information of the developer, financial services provider or property marketing agent;(ii)a pictorial representation of the proposed development;(iii)a description of the proposed development;(iv)the words “for sale”, “to let”, “now selling", “sold”, “launching soon”,“coming soon”, “new development” or “redevelopment”; and(v)any pricing information.3.2The City may serve compliance notices requiring the removal of any Development Boards if the building operations have been substantially completed or discontinued, or an Occupancy Certificate has been issued by the City, and such signs must be removed within the timeframes specified in such compliance notices.Schedule 9
Newspaper headline posters
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Newspaper Headline Posters is permitted in all urban areas of control and on allocated permitted routes in natural and rural areas of maximum control. In addition—1.Application for registration must be made on an annual basis by each newspaper group for permission to display such Newspaper Headline Posters on City land subject to an annual registration fee in terms of the City's approved Tariffs and Charges published from time to time.2.Only Newspaper Headline Posters for newspapers that are on sale on a daily or weekly basis are permitted to be displayed on the City's electric light poles.3.When considering an application, the City may limit the number of posters on allocated routes to prevent the proliferation of Newspaper Headline Posters. These numbers may be reviewed by the City from time to time.4.The content of Newspaper Headline Posters displayed on City property shall be limited to headlines, stories or features contained in the newspapers on sale on a particular day and no third party advertising content will be permitted.5.Newspaper Headline Posters may not be used as, or for, temporary campaign and event posters.6.Newspaper Headline Posters may not exceed 0.9m x 0.6m in size.7.Newspaper Headline Posters may not be pasted on the City’s electric light poles but are to be mounted on board and affixed securely with stout string or plastic ties.8.The commercial content of the Newspaper Headline Poster may not exceed 20% of the area of the poster nor may such commercial lettering be larger than the main lettering in the remainder of the poster.9.Newspaper Headline Posters may not be affixed to traffic signal poles, other poles which carry road traffic signs or poles erected for any other purpose, other than City electric light poles mentioned in clause 7 above, or to any other street furniture, walls, fences, trees, rocks or other natural features located on City property.10.Only 1 Newspaper Headline Poster per City electric light pole, regardless of which newspaper group it is, will be permitted.11.Newspaper Headline Posters and fastenings are to be removed on a daily basis, failing which, the posters and fastenings will be removed by the City or its authorised agent, at the expense of the person/s responsible for the display of such Newspaper Headline Posters or the Newspaper Group.12.No Newspaper Headline Poster may be displayed within 30m of any road traffic sign or traffic signal, unless such distance has been exempted, or conditionally exempted, in a designated area in terms of Section 7(6).13.The City will determine the costs involved for the removal by the City or its authorised agent of unauthorised Newspaper Headline Posters, those displayed in contravention of any provision in this Schedule and those not removed on a daily basis in terms of the City’s approved Tariffs and Charges, as published from time to time. These costs will be reviewed annually in terms of these Tariffs and Charges.14.Unauthorised Newspaper Headline Posters, those displayed in contravention of any provision in this Schedule and those not removed on a daily basis will be removed by the City or its authorised agent. In addition to recovering the costs of the removal of these Newspaper Headline Posters, the City may recover the costs of the reinstatement of the surface from which these Newspaper Headline Posters were removed, from the person/s responsible for the display of such Newspaper Headline Posters or the Newspaper Group.Schedule 10
Advertising on tied banners, flags, balloons, inflatables and lamp pole swivel banners
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection or display of Tied Banners, Flags, Balloons, Inflatables and Lamp Pole Swivel Banners is permitted in all areas of control except natural and rural areas of maximum control and is subject to the City's standard conditions relating to the display thereof as set out below.Tied banners, flags, balloons and inflatables
1.Approval for locality bound advertising on Tied Banners, Flags, Balloons and Inflatables shall only be granted for a function or event conducted for religious, educational, social welfare, animal welfare, sporting, civic, cultural or voter registration purposes or for political party events.2.Approval for community information tied banners up to 4.5m2 which are displayed by an organ of state on public land and which displays public messages, may be granted provided that such tied banners—(a)contain no commercial advertising, commercial sponsorship or commercial advertising campaigns;(b)if freestanding, have a minimum clear height of 2.1m and do not exceed a maximum overall height of 4.5m; and3.Only one locality bound advertising Tied Banner, Flag, Balloon or Inflatable per premises will be permitted unless the City's written permission is obtained to display more than one of these signs and the applicant is to submit in writing the timeframe required for the erection of such Tied Banner, Flag, Balloon or Inflatable, which timeframe shall not exceed 10 days, unless the City has specified, in its approval, that a longer period has been granted.4.Tied Banners, Flags, Balloons and Inflatables may not—(a)be displayed on any bridge or across any public road unless specific consent has been obtained from the City;(b)be attached so as to interfere with or constitute a danger to passing pedestrians or vehicular traffic;(c)be larger than 4.5m2 except with the prior written approval of the City;(d)be displayed within 30m of any road traffic sign or traffic signal;(e)be affixed to traffic signal poles, or other poles which carry road traffic signs, electrical or service authority distribution boxes, street furniture, rocks, trees, other natural features, or other City property;(f)be affixed in such a way that they unfairly prejudice other businesses/organisations or obscure any approved existing signs;(g)be illuminated unless in an area allocated for illumination within an event footprint or venue; and(h)be affixed to any premises other than the premises concerned and shall not obstruct any sight triangles for side roads or vehicle access points.Lamp pole swivel banners
5.Lamp Pole Swivel Banners are only permitted for functions or events conducted for religious, educational, social welfare, animal welfare, sporting, civic or cultural purposes or for a function, or event relating to a City, Provincial or Parliamentary election or referendum, or for electioneering campaigns or voter registration purposes. No Lamp Pole Swivel Banners are permitted for any other types of functions, events or purposes. In addition—(a)Lamp Pole Swivel Banners may not be larger than 1.2m x 2.7m.(b)Third party sponsors’ names and logos may not exceed 5% of the banner area except with the prior written approval of the City.(c)The display is limited to allocated routes and allocated City electric light poles.(d)Only specified temporary lamp pole swivel brackets (bracket details, swivel hinge, mounting system) approved by the City may be used.(e)Lamp Pole Swivel Banners may not be displayed within 30m of any road traffic sign or traffic signal.(f)The name of the event must be larger than the third party sponsors' names and logos.(g)Lamp Pole Swivel Banners may be displayed 7 days prior to the event, or such other time as approved by the City and must be removed within 3 days after the event.6.The City will recover the cost of the removal of any unauthorised Tied Banners, Flags, Balloons, Inflatables and Lamp Pole Swivel Banners, as well as the cost of the reinstatement of the surface from which such Tied Banners, Flags, Balloons, Inflatables and Lamp Pole Swivel Banners were removed, from the person/s responsible for the display of such banners.7.Each person intending to display Tied Banners, Flags, Balloons Inflatables and Lamp Pole Swivel Banners shall pay to the City a fee per Tied Banner, Flag, Balloon, Inflatable and Lamp Pole Swivel Banner in terms of the City's approved Tariffs and Charges published from time to time, which is non-refundable and shall entitle that person to display the Tied Banners, Flags, Balloons, Inflatables and Lamp Pole Swivel Banners only for a period stated in the letter of approval.Schedule 11
Posters
Subject to approval in terms of this Bydaw, the erection and display of Posters is permitted in all areas of control except natural and rural areas of maximum control. In addition—1.All Posters must be presented to the City in order to obtain a City-issued permit approval sticker, which contains the date on which the poster may be erected on the City's electric light poles and the date on which the poster is to be removed. This printed permit approval sticker must appear prominently on the front of the poster. Posters and all fastening ties must be removed on or before the removal date printed onto the poster permit approval sticker.2.The name of the event, the host organisation, the date of the event or campaign and the venue must appear on the Posters in letters not less than 50mm in height.3.The size of the lettering and logo of the commercial content of the poster must not be larger than the size of the main lettering in clause 2 above.4.No more than a total of 2000 Posters per event or campaign, or group of related events or campaigns, with the exception of election posters, may only be displayed on the City's electric light poles at any one time.5.Posters may not exceed 0.9m x 0.6m in size.6.Posters are permitted as Category A where the host or organizer is a non-profit body and the event or campaign is for—(a)non-profit and community events or campaigns, live theatre productions or art exhibitions, with up to a maximum of 10% commercial sponsorship content, provided that the non-profit body is the actual campaign organiser, host or cohost and has not merely permitted its name/logo to be displayed on the poster, and is not solely a supporter or beneficiary of the event/campaign.7.Posters are permitted as Category B where the host or organiser is not a non-profit body and the event or campaign is for—(a)a trade expo (exposition, trade exhibition, consumer show, trade fair or trade show) open to the general public;(b)national or international entertainers or performers live "in concert”;(c)a non-profit purpose (i.e. primarily for fundraising or awareness raising) or relating to a sport, the arts, education, health or culture, despite the display of that poster being of a secondary commercial nature;(d)private school and private college events and open days;(e)temporary non-profit body events and campaigns with up to a maximum of 20% commercial sponsorship content; and(f)community markets and cultural events that are not held more than twice a month.8.Posters are not permitted in respect of the following—(a)commercial advertising or for the advertising of commercial events, shops'/shopping centres'/malls' sales, in-store promotions, factory sales, commercial services/products offered, private book sales, auctions of goods, product launches, competitions, film releases and film or photo-shoots, music launches, private parties, motivational speakers, “work from home” and private training;(b)daily, weekly or occasional live performances and DJ appearances (notwithstanding a change of the performer/s) which are held at private clubs, nightclubs, bars, lounges, hotels, shopping centres/malls and restaurants;(c)markets or exhibitions, which are held on a regular basis of more than twice per month; and(d)purely for commercial purposes and commercial activations.9.Posters are to be tied to the City’s electric light poles where available and pasted Posters may only be pasted on designated structures which are approved by the City for the express purpose of pasting Posters. Posters are not to be attached to traffic signal poles, other poles which carry road traffic signs, poles erected for any other purpose, electrical service authority distribution boxes, or any other street furniture, walls, fences, trees, rocks or other natural features, located on City property.10.Posters may not be pasted on the City’s electric light poles but are to be mounted on board and affixed securely with stout string or plastic fastening. No securing material with a metal content is permitted.11.Only one Poster per function (or event) may be displayed on any one City electric light pole.12.No Poster may be displayed within 30m of any road traffic sign or traffic signal, unless such distance has been exempted, or conditionally exempted, in terms of Section 7(6).13.Posters may not be displayed more than 7 days before the date of the function or event and must be removed within 3 days after the date of the function or event.14.The display of Posters is prohibited on any bridge and in any other areas that have been prohibited in terms of any by-law that has been repealed by this By-law.15.The City or its authorised agent shall remove any unauthorised Posters, Posters displayed displayed in contravention of any provision in this Schedule and any Posters not removed by the date referred to in clause 1.16.The City may recover the costs resulting from the removal of the posters in clause 15 above, as well as the costs for the reinstatement of the surface from which such Posters were removed, from the person/s responsible for the display of such Posters or the person/s responsible for organising, or in control of any meeting, function or event, to which such posters relate.17.The display of Posters purely for commercial advertising is not permitted, provided that any poster erected or displayed by a person, for a commercial advantage, which relates to a sport, the arts, or cultural event may be permitted, despite the display of that poster being purely for commercial advertising.18.Each person intending to display a Poster located on City property shall pay to the City a non-refundable fee per poster which shall entitle that person to display the said poster for a maximum period of 14 days, or such other time as is stipulated by the City, such fee being determined in terms of the City’s approved Tariffs and Charges published from time to time. No Poster shall be displayed without such fee having been paid.19.The City may call for documentary proof of the non-profit body status of a non-profit body and any other relevant documentation as may be required by the City.Schedule 12
Directional property marketing signs up to 0.3m2 and temporary property marketing signs larger than 0.3m2 in size
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Directional Property Marketing Signs, including auctioneer signs and Temporary Property Marketing Signs (larger than 0.3m2 in size), are permitted in all areas of control, except natural areas of maximum control. In addition—1.Directional Property Marketing Signs may only be displayed from 06h00 on Saturdays to 20h00 on Sundays. Such signs may only be dispalyed on City property, as provided for in this Schedule, when they lead to a property that is on show.2.Directional Property Marketing Signs may not exceed 0.3m2 in total area.3.Directional Property Marketing Signs—(a)may only be attached to the City’s electric light poles where available;(b)may only be fastened with stout string or plastic ties and no securing material with metal content is permitted;(c)may not be affixed to trees, traffic signal poles or other poles which carry road traffic signs, walls, fences, rocks, other natural features or to any street furniture or other City property unless authorised by the City in writing; and(d)may not contain any third party advertising.4.Where no City electric light poles are available, Directional Property Marketing Signs may be displayed on stakes. Such signs may not be staked into any concrete, tar or paved surfaces and stakes shall not penetrate the ground deeper than 15cm.5.Only one Directional Property Marketing Sign per agent per City electric light pole may be displayed. Two signboards sandwiched back-to-back around a City electric light pole shall be deemed to be one sign.6.On the front of each Directional Property Marketing Sign, in addition to the wording “On show” or “Show House”, “Auction”,“To Let”, or similar, only the following information may be displayed—(a)the original permit sticker issued by the City;(b)the property marketing agent, auctioneer, and/or property agency’s name and their telephone number or contact details;(c)n the case of private sellers, the words “Private Seller”, together with their telephone number or contact details;(d)a directional arrow; and7.No signs indicating anything other than the property being marketed may be erected or displayed by property marketing agents or agencies.8.Not more than six Directional Property Marketing or directional auctioneer permit stickers will be issued per property marketing agent or auctioneer, and no more than six directional Property Marketing Signs will be permitted in total per property being marketed, including show houses, show plots and blocks of flats in which a flat is on show.9.Directional Property Marketing Signs may not be displayed along Scenic Drives, on any bridge, in any public park or public open space and in any other areas that have been prohibited in terms of any by-law repealed by this By-law.10.Only two Directional Property Marketing Signs per Show house/flat/plot/auction may be displayed along any proclaimed main road, excluding roads referred to in clause 9 above.11.No Directional Property Marketing Sign shall obscure a road traffic sign.12.No Directional Property Marketing Sign shall be erected on traffic circles.13.No Directional Property Marketing Sign may encroach over the road verge and Directional Property Marketing Signs shall not obstruct sight triangles for side roads or vehicle access points.14.Directional Property Marketing Signs shall be displayed along the shortest route from a main road to the property.15.Application by each individual property marketing agent or auctioneer on an annual basis must be made to the City for permission to display Directional Property Marketing Signs.16.Approval to display Directional Property Marketing Signs shall only be granted following payment of an annual fee for registration and a permit fee for six directional permit stickers, in terms of the City's approved Tariffs and Charges as published from time to time, provided that in the case of—(a)property marketing agents and letting agents, principal agents, nan-principal agents and full status agents may register, and other property marketing agency staff, and house-sitters may not register;(b)auctioneers; only qualified auctioneers who are members of a recognised institute of auctioneers may register, and other auction company staff, valuers, or house-sitters, may not register;(c)private sellers; where no property marketing agents are involved, private sellers can make an ad-hoc application for 3 permit stickers.17.Any Directional Property Marketing Sign or auctioneers' sign dislayed in contravention of the provisions of this Schedule, will be removed by the City or its authorised agents and may be subject to a removal charge by the City, calculated in terms of the City’s approved Tariffs and Charges, as published from time to time. In addition to recovering the costs of the removal of these signs, the City may recover the costs of the reinstatement of the surface from which these signs were removed.In the event that the City is unable to remove a sign due to its inaccessability, photographic evidence of the sign in contravention of the provisions of this Schedule will be obtained by the City and a non-compliance fee will be charged in accordance with the above Tariffs and Charges. The City further reserves the right to institute criminal proceedings in respect of such signs.Temporary locality bound property marketing signs larger than 0.3m2 in size
18.18.1Applications for signs larger than 0.3m2 in size must include a motivation and will only be approved if the City is satisfied that a sign up to 0.3m2—(a)is inadequately exposed or obscured by a building, trees or other features on or outside the subject property;(b)is not very clear as a result of the viewing distance;(c)is to be erected or affixed where the building is set back more than 15m from the property's street boundary; or(d)is obscured from visibility from the opposite side of an abutting dual carriageway road.Flat and projecting signs
18.2If a 0.3m2 sign would not provide adequate exposure, larger signs may be applied for as flat or projecting signs—(a)up to a maximum size of 1m2, in the case of residential properties and single unit flats;(b)up to a maximum size of 1.5m2 in the case of commercial properties and multiunits or flats; and(c)up to a maximum size of 4.5m2 in the case of properties in industrial areas.18.3Flat or projecting signs may not exceed a display period of 3 months, and reapplication will be required if the property is still on the market after 3 months.18.4When erected as flat or projecting signs, such signs may not cover any windows, other openings or architectural features of a building, must be to the satisfaction of the City, fit within the facia of balconies, canopies or verandahs and may not project above, below or beyond the edge of such balconies, canopies or verandahs.18.5Only one flat or projecting sign per street frontage is permitted, which restriction may be waived up to a maximum of two signs per street frontage but only if one sign will not provide adequate exposure.18.6Such flat or projecting signs must contain the main wording“For Sale”, “Now Selling”, "To Let”, or “Auction”.18.7A "Sold","Gone"or "Fully Let" sticker may be placed over any approved temporary locality bound property marketing sign larger than 0.3m2 indicating “For Sale”, “Now Selling”, “To Let” or “Auction” which sign must be removed by the expiration of the 3 month approval period or within two weeks after the sale or letting of the property. The period of display shall not be extended to accommodate a “Sold”, “Gone” or “Fully Let” sign and no new such sign may be erected.Freestanding signs
18.8If a 0.3m2 sign would not provide adequate exposure, larger signs may be applied for as freestanding signs—(a)up to a maximum size of Im2, in the case of residential properties and single unit flats;(b)up to a maximum size of 1.5m2 in the case of commercial properties and multiunits or flats; and(c)up to a maximum size of 4.5m2 in the case of properties in industrial areas.19.Freestanding signs will only be permitted where there are no boundary walls or fences at any residential, commercial or industrial premises or on vacant erven, and subject to conditions on inadequate exposure set out in clause 18.1 above.19.1Only 1 Freestanding Sign or one V-shaped sign will be considered per property per street frontage.19.2Such Freestanding Signs shall not exceed a display period of 3 months, and reapplication will be required if the property is still on the market after 3 months.19.3Such Freestanding Signs may not obscure municipal road signs, street names or traffic signals and shall not obstruct sight triangles for side roads or vehicle access points.19.4Such Freestanding Signs may not project over the property’s boundary.19.5Such Freestanding Signs must contain the main wording “For Sale”, “Now Selling”, “To Let", or “Auction”.19.6A "Sold”,"Gone"or "Fully Let" sticker may be placed over any approved temporary locality bound property marketing sign larger than 0.3m2 indicating “For Sale”, “To Let” or “Auction” which sign must be removed by the expiration of the 3 month approval period or within two weeks after the sale or letting of the property. The period of display shall not be extended to accommodate a "Fully Let”, “Sold” or “Gone” sign and no new such sign may be erected.Schedule 13
Loose portable signs
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Loose Portable signs is permitted in all urban areas of control. In addition—1.Loose Portable signs placed in the Road Reserve or on City-owned property without the written permission of the City are not permitted in terms of this By-law.2.The City may summarily remove Loose Portable signs placed without the City's permission in the Road Reserve or on City-owned property and may impound these signs.3.The City will consider applications to permit the placement, within the Road Reserve or on City owned property, of one Loose Portable sign per business which must comply with the following requirements—(a)The Loose Portable sign must not pose a hazard to public safety.(b)The Loose Portable sign must not obstruct or inconvenience the public either by its physical size or location.(c)The Loose Portable sign must not unfairly prejudice other traders.(d)The Loose Portable sign must not detract from the amenity of the local streetscape or local environment.(e)The Loose Portable sign is to be solely used to advertise the name of the business, and goods for sale or services rendered from the advertiser's premises.(f)The maximum dimensions of the Loose Portable sign shall be 1.2m (height) x 0.6m (width).(g)The Loose Portable sign shall be placed flush against the advertisers’ premises, provided that the above criteria are met.(h)A minimum clear footway width of 1.2m adjacent to the sign must remain clear and such sign may not obstruct sight triangles.4.Approved Loose Portable signs will be allocated to an area within the Road Reserve or on City-owned property where, during normal trading hours, advertisers may then place the approved Loose Portable signs within the allocated area. The said Loose Portable signs must be removed outside normal trading hours and stored away from public view.5.The allocated area for displaying the Loose Portable signs will be subject to an encroachment fee to be paid by the advertiser at a rate to be set by the City in terms of the City's approved Tariffs and Charges published from time to time.6.Notwithstanding the above, the City may cause the removal or impoundment of any Loose Portable sign should such sign be displayed in contravention of any provision of this Schedule and the City may recover the costs of the removal or impoundment of such signs from the person/s responsible for its display in terms of the above-mentioned Tariffs and Charges.Schedule 14
Aerial signs
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Aerial Signs may be considered for approval as temporary locality bound signs and may be permitted only in urban areas of partial or minimum control except as otherwise stated below. In addition—1.Any Aerial Sign affixed to any building or structure located on a property may not exceed a maximum height of 45m measured from the ground level.2.Aerial Signs affixed to any building or structures must be fixed in such a way that they are not flown above a Public Road.3.An aerial advertisement may not exceed 36m2 in overall area.4.Applications for Aerial Signs attached to a building shall be accompanied by a structural engineer's appointment form and engineering details as to how the Aerial Sign will be affixed.5.Only one Aerial Sign per property will be approved for a display period not exceeding 14 days per calendar month.6.Aerial Signs may not be flown above a Public Road unless the road is temporarily closed for a non-profit body event and such signs are displayed in terms of a signage masterplan.7.Aerial Signs may only be erected or displayed during daylight hours.8.The City may approve more than one Aerial Sign in any area of control for a non-profit body event or sports event with or without third party sponsor’s content provided that these are displayed at the event venue, footprint or along the event route.9.Aerial Signs that incorporate the use of drones or model aircraft to transport or display any form of event advertising or sponsors' advertising may be permitted subject to the City’s event permitting requirements and will be limited to the event venue, footprint or along the event route.10.Other than as permitted in clause 9 above, Aerial Signs that incorporate the use of drones or model aircraft to transport or display any form of third party advertising are prohibited.11.Aerial Signs may not be illuminated or electronic and no animation of any format shall be allowed on Aerial Signs.Schedule 15
Transit advertising signs for non-profit events
Subject to approval in terms of this By-law, the erection and display of Transit Advertising signs is permitted in all urban areas of control as set out below. In addition—1.The conveyance of a Transit Advertising Sign is not permitted unless it is only for transportation purposes and not for third party advertising purposes.2.The parking of a Transit Advertising Sign which is visible from a public road or a public place for the purpose of third party advertising is prohibited, except when displayed at a non-profit body event venue for the duration of the event in any urban area of control and in terms of the positions allocated in an event footprint signage masterplan.3.Transit Advertising Signs parked on private property for the purposes of storage shall be positioned in such a manner so as not to be visible from a public street or public place.4.Side advertising panels of the Transit Advertising Sign shall not exceed a maximum size of 18m2 each and the front and rear advertising panels shall not exceed a maximum size of 6m2 each.5.Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law, the City or its authorised agents may without prior notice carry out the removal of any unauthorised Transit Advertising Sign from City property, and, in the case of unauthorised transit advertising on private property, the City may serve a compliance notice calling for removal in terms of this By-law.6.Transit Advertising Signs must be securely fixed to the ground at the parking location.7.Transit Advertising Signs may only be illuminated or electronic if these are parked at a City approved non-profit body event venue or footprint.8.Transit Advertising Signs may not be displayed on or from any craft, buoy, platform or boat on water for the primary purpose of advertising if visible from any public place.Schedule 16
Signs on city-owned land, buildings or infrastructure
1.The City may from time to time make its land, buildings and street furniture available for permitting thereon the erection and display of advertising signs, for non-profit or commercially sponsored signage purposes, and may grant concessions to particular persons or organisations for such purposes, whether occupied by the City or by a tenant of the City, provided that—(a)The City’s applicable procurement policy and asset management processes and procedures must be followed when doing so.(b)The City shall set out the specifications for signs on City land prior to calling for proposals.(c)Such signs must comply with the provisions of this By-law, including those pertaining to the particular sign types.(d)The erection and display of such signs must also serve an identified public or community need, benefit or goal.(e)Signs with political content will not be permitted unless provided for elsewhere in this By-law.(f)The City, as landowner, reserves the right not to proceed with any proposal prior to final approval thereof and the call for invitations for proposals in any respect shall not be regarded as a decision by the City to proceed with the erection of a sign in respect of a specific site.2.Temporary event related signage, on City land, buildings and infrastructure is limited to the benefit of non-profit bodies, community, cultural or sports events only, including sports events hosted by other entities which are free and accessible to the general public.3.Temporary signage purely for commercial events, including promotions, marketing and commercial activations, launching of products and services, are not permitted on City land, buildings and infrastructure.Schedule 17
Signs erected by or for the benefit of non-profit bodies
1.Notwithstanding the area of control within which it is proposed to erect a sign by or for the benefit of a non-profit Body, and subject to compliance with all other provisions of this By-law, the City may consider such a sign for approval, subject to the following:(a)In the application to be submitted in terms of Section 5 written details from the host non-profit body regarding the nature and extent of the support to be received from the erection or display of the sign must be provided to the City together with the other information set out in Section 5.(b)The specific requirements of each particular sign type set out in this By-law must also apply to signs by or for the benefit of non-profit bodies.(c)Such signs are only permitted on land controlled and used by such non-profit body.2.In addition to the conditions set out in the Schedule applicable to the type of sign applied for, the following conditions will apply:(a)Signs with a political content will not be permitted.(b)The name of the non-profit body must be displayed prominently along the top of the sign with a minimum 300mm lettering height.(c)Only one Billboard or Flat Sign up to 6m x 3m each will be permitted per street or rail reserve frontage, or when erected as a Billboard, one V-shaped or back-to-back sign with a maximum size not exceeding two panels of 6m x 3m each per such frontage on any one property.(d)Internally illuminated or electronic Billboards or Flat Signs may be displayed up to a maximum of 18m2 per panel if a waiver is granted in terms of section 8(4)(h). In considering such waiver, the City will have regard to assessments of the impact on road and traffic safety, heritage resources, scenic resources, residential amenities and the environment as may be requested by the City, indicating the potential impacts of the proposed waiver together with recommendations for mitigation of those impacts. These assessments must be conducted by appropriately qualified persons or practitioners.(e)Where a non-profit body proposes a sign on state owned land, the original or a certified copy of the written authorisation from the relevant Organ of State must accompany the application submission, in which the Organ of State authorises the use of its land for income generating purposes from an advertising concession and which authorisation includes the approval of the nature and extent of the benefit to the non-profit body.(f)The City may require submission of a Signage Impact Assessment, Traffic Impact Assessment or Heritage Resources Assessment, conducted by appropriately qualified persons or practitioners, indicating no negative impact thereon.(g)The City may call for documentary proof of the non-profit body status of the non-profit body and any other relevant documentation as may be required by the City.