VicSmart Clause 59.09 – Information Requirements

59.09 – Signs is the clause in local planning schemes that sets out the following for VicSmart planning applications:

• Clause 59.09-1 Information requirements – what you must provide to support your application and repeated in VicSmart Checklist 10 Display a sign in a commercial, industrial zone or special purpose zone.
• Clause 59.09-2 Decision guidelines – the decision guidelines by which the council assess your application.

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59.09 SIGNS

59.09-1 Information Requirements

31/07/2018 VC148
An application must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate:

• A copy of title for the subject land and a copy of any registered restrictive covenant.
• A site context report, using a site plan, photographs or other methods to accurately describe:
  • The location of the proposed sign on the site or building and distance from property boundaries.
  • The location and size of existing signs on the site including details of any signs to be retained or removed.
  • The location and form of existing signs on adjoining properties and in the locality.
  • The location of closest traffic control signs.
  • Identification of any view lines or vistas that could be affected by the proposed sign.
• The dimensions, height above ground level and extent of projection of the proposed sign.
• The height, width and depth of the total sign structure including the method of support and any associated structures such as safety devices and service platforms.
• The colour, lettering style and materials of the proposed sign.
• The size of the proposed display (total display area including all sides of a multi-sided sign).

 Source: Victoria Planning Provisions – VicSmart Clause 59.09 by the State of Victoria