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 to 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.