Footpath stickers & decals

A colourful and vibrant way to promote an event or activity on city footpaths

Footpath stickers can be used within the city and North Adelaide to promote city-based events or public awareness campaigns.

Organisations and groups wanting to use footpath stickers to promote city-based events or public awareness campaigns can apply for an Objects on footpath permit.

Examples include:

• public conferences
• exhibitions
• civic programs
• shows
• sporting events
• concerts
• the role of city precincts
• key charity drives or appeals
• major events held by charities
• events of state, national or international significance.

Footpath areas within the city and North Adelaide can be used for stickers and decals. Locations depend on availability and are approved on a case by case basis.

Please note the following locations are not covered under a City of Adelaide permit as they fall within the jurisdiction of other authorities:

• Rundle Mall Precinct - this includes Rundle Mall and its side streets. For further information please visit the Rundle Mall website. 
• Adelaide Central Market – for further information please visit the Adelaide Central Market website.
• Adelaide Oval River Bank Precinct - for further information please contact the Stadium Management Authority.
• The footbridge - for further information please contact the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT).
• Adelaide Train Station - for further information please contact Adelaide Metro.

The City of Adelaide's Objects on Footpath Operating Guidelines detail the conditions for footpath stickers. 

If approved, an Objects on footpath permit will cover up to 48 stickers or decals installed in specified locations (with only one sticker permitted at each site) for a maximum period of a month.

Each individual sticker must be less than 1 square metre in size and made from a non-slip material. The use of dark colours (such as black and purple) is not supported as dark stickers may pose a hazard to the vision impaired. Stickers are to be installed in a footpath area that is setback from traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, buildings and street infrastructure.

Please note: from November through to early January there are limited locations available for promotional stickers due to the Christmas in the City campaign. Any applications received during this period will be assessed on a case by case basis.

The permit costs for Objects on footpath (such as footpath stickers) can be found in the City of Adelaide's fees and charges schedule. 

Fees are based on the total area occupied by the stickers.

Use our permit fee calculator to estimate your fees before applying.

An application for an Objects on footpath permit can be easily made online. Before you start, please have the following handy as you will need to submit:

• the proposed sticker design (such as a photograph or drawing) and its dimensions
• a map noting the proposed locations (alternative locations will be suggested if these are not available)
• a Certificate of Currency of your Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million and noting City of Adelaide as an interested party.

Please note: no footpath sticker permits can run during the Christmas in the City campaign (being 1 November through to 31 December).

Apply for an objects on footpath permit

If you have any questions regarding footpath stickers, please contact the City of Adelaide's Customer Centre, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm: