Ngā wāhi e āhei tō whakairi tohu pakihi Where you can put up a business sign

Rules for business signs are based on the zone your business is located in.

To find your zone, use the GeoMaps map viewer. For help with GeoMaps, visit Property information in GeoMaps.

Apply for a sign approval

Find out how to apply for an approval to a sign rule, how much it will cost, and how we can help you.
Put up a sign in a general business or business park zone

Find out what sign rules apply to general business and business park zones, and the types of signs you can display in these zones.
Put up a sign in a metropolitan zone

Find out what sign rules apply to metropolitan zones, and the types of signs you can display.
Put up a sign in a neighbourhood and local centre zone

Find out what sign rules apply to neighbourhood and local centre zones, and the types of signs you can display.
Put up a sign in a residential area

Find out what sign rules apply to residential areas, and the types of signs you can display.
Put up a sign in a rural zone

Find out what sign rules apply to rural zones, and the types of signs you can display.
Put up a sign in a town centre and mixed use zone

Find out what sign rules apply to town centre and mixed use zones, and the types of signs you can display.
Put up a sign in light and heavy industry zones

Find out what sign rules apply to light and heavy industry zones, and the types of signs you can display.
Put up a sign in the city centre zone

Find out what sign rules apply to city centre zones, and the types of signs you can display.
Lawfully established signs

Rules relating to signs that were approved under an old bylaw, previous council, exemption, permit or resource consent.