Some forms of commercial advertising signage require approval from the City. 

Except for bus shelter signage and Public Authority signage, no signs are to be placed or constructed within road reserves or public spaces within the City.

Exempt advertising signs

The following signs generally do not require development approval, provided they meet the stated requirements within the Local Planning Policy 2.18 – Advertising Signs Policy (PDF, 1.1MB):

• construction site sign

• flag sign

• portable sign

• plaques or plates

• property sale or lease sign

• under verandah sign

• wall sign

• window sign.

Advertising signs requiring approval

The following signs generally do require prior development approval from the City:

• above roof sign

• above verandah sign

• balloon or blimp sign

• hoarding sign

• panel sign

• projecting sign

• pylon sign

• roof sign

• third party signs.

All signage requires approval for properties included on the Heritage List or within heritage areas, including the Rokeby Road and Hay Street Conservation Area. 

For more information, please contact the City's Planning Services team on (08) 9237 9222 or email city@subiaco.wa.gov.au.

How to lodge an application

Information and application forms and fees for signs requiring approval can be found on the Lodging a development application page.

In some circumstances, a building permit may also be required. For more information, please visit the Building and Renovating section or contact the City's Building Services team on 9237 9222.