Displaying signs in public

Council approval is required before you can display a sign for your business or event in public. 

Real Estate and business signage is valid for 12 months. Event signs are valid for the duration of the event.

Ongoing customers are issued with a permit renewal notice and invoiced approximately 30 days prior to the expiration of their existing permit.

Transferring permits

• Permits cannot be transferred if a business has been sold.
• If you have recently purchased a business that had a street trading permit, you must apply for a new permit.

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Real estate signs

You must apply for a Real Estate A-Frame Permit to display a sign at an open-for-inspection or auction.

All permits are valid for 12 months. Ongoing customers are issued with a permit renewal notice and invoiced approximately 30 days prior to the expiration of their existing permit.

Fees

You must pay both the application and permit fee when you apply. If your application is unsuccessful the permit fee will be refunded.

• Application fee - $155 (non-refundable)
• Yearly permit - $506
• Single placement - $148

Apply using our online form

Real Estate Signage Permit

 

Or download and complete the Real Estate A-Frame Signage Application form.

Submit your application form and payment:

• via email to caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au
• via post
• in person at one of our customer service centres

What happens next

We will review your application. If we need more information, we will contact you.

• If the inspection passes, we will approve your permit within 7 business days.

Conditions of displaying signs

Council allows free-standing (e.g. A-Frame) signs that are no bigger than 900mm x 600mm (90 cm x 60cm). Council does not allow any other temporary open-for-inspection or auction signs on public land. This includes signage secured into public property (i.e. staked into the ground). You can display signs only on the day of the open inspection or auction. You must remove signs within an hour of the inspection or auction closing. The sign must display the open inspection/auction start and finish times. Council permits 3 signs per property. You may place signs in the following positions: One sign on the nature strip at each end of the roadway. They must be where the open inspection is located. One sign between the front boundary and the property open for inspection. Any signs next to the kerb must be placed in a safe position. They must not hinder or endanger the safety of the public. You don't need a permit for signs like banners or flags placed on the property. Please ensure they do not obstruct the footpath or hinder or endanger the safety of the public. You must follow any rules, relevant legislation and Local Laws. You must follow any instruction given by an authorised officer of Council on the placement of permitted signs.

You must have public liability insurance

You must hold public liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $20 million. The policy must be held in the name of the applicant. It must list City of Casey as an interested party. It must also have this clause: Obligation to Insure The Permit Holder shall at all times during the agreed Term, be the holder of a current Public Liability Policy of Insurance ("The Public Liability Policy") in respect of the activities specified herein in the name of the Permit Holder providing coverage for a minimum sum of $20M (or more). The Public Liability Policy shall cover such risks and be subject only to such conditions and exclusions as are approved by the Council and shall extend to cover the Council in respect to claims for personal injury or property damage arising out of the negligence of the Permit holder. Council's indemnity The Permit Holder agrees to indemnify and to keep indemnified, the Council, its servants and agents, and each of them from and against all actions, costs, claims, charges, expenses, penalties, demands and damages whatsoever which may be brought or made or claimed against them, or any of them, in connection with the Permit Holders performance or purported performance of its obligations under this Permit and be directly related to the negligent acts, errors or omission of the Permit Holder. The Permit Holders liability to indemnify the Council shall be reduced proportionally to the extent that any act or omission of the Council, its servants or agents, contributed to the loss or liability.

Electoral signs

Electoral signage is regulated to ensure signs are displayed safely, legally and in a way that protects public spaces and community amenity.

This section provides guidance for political parties and electoral candidates regarding the display of electoral signage within the City of Casey.

Under the Casey Community Local Law 2025 electoral signage means promotional signage used by candidates or political parties in connection with any Federal, State or local government election. 

Signs on public land

Electoral signage is not permitted on public land, including Council land, reserves, roads or public places.

The Casey Community Local Law 2025 does not provide an approval process or permit pathway for electoral signage to be placed on Council land or within public places.

Under section 34(2) of the Casey Community Local Law 2025, a person, political party or electoral candidate must not place, cause or allow electoral signage to be placed in or on a public place, Council land, reserve or road.

This restriction helps protect public spaces, maintain community amenity and ensure Council land is not used for private advertising purposes.

Electronic variable message signs (digital advertising signs) are also not permitted on public land for advertising purposes. Under section 55(4) of the Casey Community Local Law 2025, a person must not place, cause or allow an electronic variable message sign to be placed in or on a public place, Council land, reserve or road for the purpose of advertising.

Advertising boards on vehicles

Vehicles displaying political advertising must comply with all relevant parking and road rules.

• Vehicles must be parked legally in accordance with the Road Safety Road Rules.
• Vehicles and trailers with a combined length of more than 7.5 metres can only be parked in a built up area for a maximum of one hour.
• Vehicles with advertising boards that are parked in prominent locations for the purpose of displaying advertising may be considered signage and may require approval.

Bill posting and attaching signs

Signs must not be attached to any fixed structure without the permission of the owner, occupier or manager of the structure.

Fixed structures may include:

• light poles
• traffic poles
• bus stops
• other public infrastructure.

This is considered littering and would be dealt with under the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017. Approval will not be granted for political signage to be placed on City of Casey infrastructure.

Distribution of printed electoral material is permitted, provided it does not constitute littering as outlined above.

Compliance and enforcement

The City Compliance Team monitors compliance with the Casey Community Local Law 2025.

Where electoral signage is displayed in breach of the requirements, officers may take enforcement action, including impounding signs and issuing infringement notices.

Signs on private property

Political signage displayed on private property does not require a planning permit, provided it meets the following requirements:

• Only one sign is displayed
• The sign is no larger than 5 square metres
• The sign is not animated or internally illuminated
• The sign is removed no later than 14 days after the election date
• The sign may include information about a candidate.

If you meet these requirements then is no permit is needed.

You can apply for a planning permit for signage that does not meet these requirements. It will be subject to the provisions of the Casey Planning Scheme. 

Business signs

You must apply for a footpath trading permit to display an A-frame sign for your business.

Event signs

You must apply for a community event sign permit to display signs for both community non-profit and business events.

Other signs

You can contact us regarding any other types of signs or for more information about the above requirements.