Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
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:
There are no size restrictions on window signs displayed in the city centre zone.
You can find a full description of the rules in clause 10 of the Signs Bylaw 2022.
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.
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.