Put up a sign

Requirements for putting up a sign:

• A maximum of 20 signs may be posted in the municipality, and no more than 14 days before the event
• All instructions from police and municipal officials must be followed immediately
• The signs must not be attached to buildings or structures in any way
• No signs may be posted around trees or traffic signal poles. Signs may only be attached to steel or aluminum poles. Traffic signs and street name signs must remain clearly visible
• Signs must be placed at least 30 cm from the edge of the roadway or bike path under all circumstances
• For traffic safety reasons, it is not permitted to place signs at an intersection, within 30 meters of a corner, or within 30 meters of a pedestrian or bicycle crossing
• The placement of the signs must not compromise traffic safety
• The signs must be removed immediately after the permit period expires
• If the signs have not been removed, this will be done at the applicant’s expense

Apply for a permit for sandwich and triangular signs

Costs

The permit application fee is€106.00.

How does it work?

The municipality will decide whether to grant you permission. It will consider the following:

• Is normal use of the road possible?
• Is the safety of pedestrians and other traffic at risk?
• Will this cause any inconvenience to nearby residents?
• Is it spoiling the streetscape?

Please note! The municipality may refuse to allow commercial advertising on signs.

What should I do?

You must apply for the permit from the municipality. Please include the following information in your application:

• Why you want to put up the sign
• where you would like to place the sign
• When and for how long you should display the announcement sign
• how big the sign is
• a drawing or a photo of the announcement sign

How long does it take?

You will be notified within 8 weeks whether your request has been approved.

Additional information

The municipality may require that your sign be wind- and/or air-permeable. Please also note the following:

• Make sure to secure the sign properly.
• Be careful not to damage trees, walls, or lampposts.
• Make sure the sign can withstand the weather.