1. Review of Auckland’s Signage Bylaw 2015
BID Programme Development Meeting
25 February 2019

2. Why are we reviewing the Signage Bylaw 2015?
The bylaw was adopted May 2015 – a joint bylaw with Auckland Transport (AT)
Must be reviewed by May 2020 (Local Government Act 2002)
Creates an opportunity to assess the effectiveness and coverage of the bylaw
Currently seeking early input from stakeholders

3. The Signage Bylaw 2015 – its purpose
The bylaw regulates signage used by businesses, organisations and individuals that is on or visible from a public place (including roads).
Note:
Excludes street signs and traffic lights etc

4. What the Signage Bylaw 2015 regulates
Auckland’s Signage Bylaw 2015 includes:
Does not cover:
Free standing signage
Veranda signage
Wall mounted signage
Window signage
Changeable message signage
Static illuminated signage
Portable signage
Stencil signage
Poster signage
Banners
Vehicle signage
Signs advertising commercial sexual services
Real estate signs
Signs for community events, regional and major events
Major recreational facilities
Signs in public open spaces
Signs in coastal marine areas
Billboards, signs on development sites and heritage buildings -
Section E23 of Unitary Plan
Types
Local government elections -
AT Election Signs Bylaw 2013
NZTA State Highway Control Manual
General elections -
AT Election Signs Bylaw 2013
NZTA State Highway Control Manual
Electoral (Advertisements of a Specific Kind) Regulations 2005
Uses
Note:
Also excludes street signs and traffic lights etc
Signs on state highways -
NZTA (Signs on State Highways) Bylaw 2010
Locations

5. The Signage Bylaw 2015 – its purpose
The purpose of the bylaw is to:
enable organisations to advertise their products, services and activities
ensure traffic and pedestrian safety on roads and in public places
minimise offensive content
assist in maintaining Auckland’s visual amenity
Note:
Excludes street signs and traffic lights etc

6. What is the bylaw review covering?
The bylaw review is considering the following questions:  
do we still need a bylaw?
how effective is the current bylaw?
how can we improve the bylaw?   
should other types of signs be included e.g. new technologies?
should the bylaw include rules for election signs – currently in a separate bylaw?

7. Seeking early input from business stakeholders
Are there particular signage issues OR signage rules that create problems for businesses?
Which standards in the current bylaw need to be amended?
Should the bylaw allow for other types of signs, including new signage technologies?
Is the current bylaw easy to understand and use? Should we make changes to the way the bylaw is written and presented?

8. Seeking early input from business stakeholders
We are seeking input about signage issues and the current bylaw through:
an online survey
potential workshops for the BIDs and BAs that would like an opportunity to meet with council staff
public submissions on any proposed changes to the current bylaw – in early 2020

9. Project timelines

10. Thank you for your time today Please complete the online survey if you have not already submitted a response
My contact details are: Catherine Temple Principal Policy Analyst Social Policy and Bylaws Unit Community and Social Policy Department Phone: