Objects on footpath

No.

To use a moveable sign such as an A-frame or T-frame, you do not have to apply for a permit. You just need to meet the requirements of the City of Adelaide Moveable Signs By-Law 2018.

A moveable sign can be placed on the footpath in front of your business if you:

•  are a ground floor business or have a private doorway/entrance to your non-ground floor business,
• are in an area that is not within a Bus, Taxi or Loading Zone, and
• have a footpath area with a width of approximately 3 metres.

If you meet the above conditions you must also ensure your moveable sign can be placed:

• 1.8 metres from the building line (to ensure pedestrians have a clear footpath area at all times and to limit obstructions for the vision impaired),
• 0.6 metres from the street kerb, and
• 1.8 metres from any street infrastructure (including poles, benches and trees).

Moveable signs must be of a strong design that can withstand high winds. A maximum height of 0.9 metres is allowed and the base must be less than 0.6 metres wide on either side.

For more information regarding the design and placement requirements for moveable signs please read the Moveable Signs By-Law 2018.

Restrictions

Under no circumstances can a moveable sign be placed:

• on a footpath that is the boundary of the Park Lands, square or reserve
• on a footpath that is grassed, landscaped or gardened
• on Rundle Mall and ceremonial streets such as North Terrace and King William Street (between North Terrace and Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga)
• on a footpath within a Bus, Taxi or Loading Zone.