Ngā tohu matapihi kei te takiwā o te pokapū tāone Window signs in the city centre zone

We define window signs as those visible to the public in the city centre zone on or within 15mm of the inside face of a window. This includes:

window etchings (carvings)
window branding or graphics
window promotions
the use of decals, self-adhesive vinyl stickers, posters, stencil signs and changeable message signs.

There are no size restrictions on window signs displayed in the city centre zone.

More information

You can find a full description of the rules in clause 10 of the Signs Bylaw 2022.

Find the zone for your premises

You can find out the zone for your premises by searching for your address on Geomaps. Under the results tab on the left-hand side of your screen, you will find your property summary including your zone.

You should know

Business signs in scheduled heritage places need a resource consent.

Check Geomaps to see if your address is in a historic heritage area. Under the results tab on the left hand side of your screen, you will find your property summary.

If your property is a historic heritage property or in a historic heritage area, you will see this under the heading "Overlays".

Read about historic heritage places in the Auckland Unitary Plan [PDF 266KB]. This will help you determine which historic heritage rules apply to you.

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Ngā tohu matapihi kei te takiwā o te pokapū tāone Window signs in the city centre zone

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