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Where you can put up a business sign

Rules for business signs are based on the zone your business is located in.

To find your zone, use the GeoMaps map viewer. For help with GeoMaps, see Property information in GeoMaps.

 

Apply for an exemption to the sign rules

Find out how to apply for an exemption to a sign rule, how much it will cost, and how we can help you.

Put up a sign in a general business or business park zone

Find out what sign rules apply to business ​zones, and the types of signs you can display.

Put up a sign in a metropolitan zone

Find out what sign rules apply to metropolitan ​​zones, and the types of signs you can display.​

Put up a sign in a neighbourhood and local centre zone

Find out what sign rules apply to neighbourhood and local centre zone​s, and the types of signs you can display.​​

Put up a sign in a residential area

Find out what sign rules apply to residential areas, and the types of signs you can display.​​

Put up a sign in a rural zone

Find out what sign rules apply to rural zone​s, and the types of signs you can display.​​

Put up a sign in a town centre and mixed use zone

Find out what sign rules apply to town centre and mixed use zones​, and the types of signs you can display.​​

Put up a sign in light and heavy industry zones

Find out what sign rules apply to light and heavy industry​ zones​, and the types of signs you can display.​​

Put up a sign in the city centre zone

Find out what sign rules apply to city centre​​ zones,​ and the types of signs you can display.​​

Lawfully established signs

Find out if your existing business signs can stay in place if they don't comply with the Signs Bylaw 2022.

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Rules for election signshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/licences-regulations/signs/Pages/rules-for-election-signs.aspxRules for election signsFind out about rules on election and by-election signs on the Election Signs Bylaw 2022.aspxSigns

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