64Signage

64 Signage

64 Signage

(1) The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a) to preserve the character of the natural and built environment by encouraging signage that respects the architecture, streetscape and visual character of the area,

(b) to ensure signage relates appropriately to its surroundings and does not reduce the safety of any road, pedestrian path or navigable waterway,

(c) to promote a high standard of advertising quality, design and finish, and to prevent excessive advertising and visual clutter,

(d) to ensure that signage is sympathetic to the character of villages and areas of historical significance,

(e) to ensure that signage does not detract from the scenic beauty and amenity of the local government area of Byron,

(f) to enable occupiers of land to identify themselves and their businesses clearly and fairly,

(g) to assist visitors to locate and enjoy the attractions of the local government area of Byron,

(h) to ensure signage does not adversely affect the locality in terms of appearance, size, illumination or overshadowing or in any other way,

(i) to ensure signage is implemented, where relevant, in accordance with the council’s development control plans.

(2) A person must not erect signage on land to which this plan applies, except as provided by this clause.

(3) Any signage listed in Chapter 16 of the Byron 2010 DCP is permitted without the consent of the council.

(4) Any signage other than that referred to in subclauses (3) and (6) requires the consent of the council.

(5) Despite subclauses (3) and (4), any signage relating to items of environmental heritage listed in Schedule 2 requires the consent of the council.

(6) The following are prohibited in all zones—

(a) signage other than signage erected on the land to which it relates, except for—

(i) signage erected by a public authority for public use, or

(ii) signage erected within a road reserve notifying a public event for a period not exceeding one month prior to the event, or