Display a sign in a Commercial, Industrial, Special Useor Activity Centre Zone

VicSmart is a streamlined planning permit process. This checklist can be used as an indicator for eligibility and application requirements.

Once this checklist is completed, please confirm the application prior to lodgement with council’s VicSmart Planner either in person at 100 Brougham Street, Geelong, or via email at

Applications must have all of the required documentation set out in this checklist when lodging. If you do not supply all the documentation or correct documentation, your application will not be accepted. You will be asked to re-submit at a later date once all the required information is prepared and ready.

1.Is the subject site within one of the following zones:

  • Industrial 1, 2 or 3Zone (IN1Z, IN2Z, IN3Z)
  • Commercial 1 or 2 Zone (C1Z, C2Z)
  • Activity Centre Zone (ACZ)
  • Special Use Zone (SUZ)

YES NO

*If you answered yes, continue to question 2.

*If you answered no, your application is noteligible for VicSmart.

2.Is the site within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone?

YES NO

*If you answered no, continue to question 3.

*If you answered yes, your application is noteligible for VicSmart.

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3.Is the proposed sign one of the following types of signage:

  • Pole Sign
  • Sky Sign
  • Reflective Sign
  • Internally Illuminated Sign
  • Floodlit Sign
  • Electronic or Animated

YES NO

*If you answered no, continue to question 4.

*If you answered yes, your application is noteligible for VicSmart.

4.Is the total area of the proposed signage under 10 square metres?

YES NO

*If you answered yes, continue through to the checklist.

*If you answered no, your application is noteligible for VicSmart.

Note: If a proposal falls into more than one VicSmart Class of application, the information requirements of each class apply and the corresponding checklist should be completed.

- PRE-APPLICATION MEETING -

Have you attended a pre-application meeting? / YES NO
If yes, who attended the meeting?
...... Date......

- INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS -

For all Vic Smart planning applications the following MUST be provided: / Provided
A completed Vic Smart application form
Signed declaration on the application form
A full current copy of Title for the land, including current ownership details, title plan and a full copy of any registered covenants, restrictions or Section 173 Agreements that apply to the land. (The Copy of Title must be clearly legible and no older than 30 days.) A copy of Title can be obtained from .
The prescribed application fee (refer to fee schedule)

- ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION -

*Note: The council may reduce the information that you need to provide but cannot ask for more information than listed. Please check the information requirements with council. The following information must be provided as appropriate.
A site context report, using a site plan, photographs or other methods to accurately describe:
  • The location of the proposed sign on the site or building and distance from property boundaries.
  • The location and size of existing signage on the site including details of any signs to be retained or removed.
  • The location and form of existing signage on adjoining properties and in the locality.
  • The location of closest traffic control signs.
  • Identification of any view lines or vistas that could be affected by the proposed sign.

The dimensions, height above ground level and extent of projection of the proposed sign.
The height, width and depth of the total sign structure including the method of support and any associated structures such as safety devices and service platforms.
The colour, lettering style and materials of the proposed sign.
The size of the proposed display (total advertising area including all sides of a multi-sided sign).

Queries

If you have any further queries, please contact the Statutory Planning Unit directly on the contact details below or visit 100 Brougham Street, Geelong between 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday and ask for the VicSmart Planner.

Telephone: (03) 5272 4456

Email: