1482GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 22 April 2021

1482 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 22 April 2021 3.3 Matters to be considered in determining application for permit In determining an application for a permit for the purpose of clause 3.2(1), the local government is to have regard to— (a) any other written law regulating the erection or placement of signs within the district; (b) the dimensions of the sign; (c) other advertising signs already approved or erected in the vicinity of the proposed location of the sign; (d) whether or not the sign will create a hazard to persons using a thoroughfare; and (e) the amount of the public liability insurance cover, if any, to be obtained by the applicant. Division 3—Conditions on permit 3.4 Conditions on portable sign If the local government approves an application for a permit for a portable sign, the application is to be taken to be approved subject to the following conditions— (a) the portable sign shall— (i) not exceed 1m in height; (ii) not exceed an area of 1m2 on any side; (iii) relate only to the business activity described on the permit; (iv) contain letters not less than 200mm in height; (v) not be erected in any position other than immediately adjacent to the building or the business to which the sign relates; (vi) be removed each day at the close of the business to which it relates and not be erected again until the business next opens for trading; (vii) be secured in position in accordance with any requirements of the local government; (viii) be placed so as not to obstruct or impede the reasonable use of a thoroughfare or access to a place by any person; and (ix) be maintained in good condition; and (b) no more than one portable sign shall be erected in relation to the one building or business. 3.5 Conditions on election sign If the local government approves an application for a permit for the erection or placement of an election sign on a thoroughfare, the application is to be taken to be approved subject to the sign— (a) being erected at least 30m from any intersection; (b) being free standing and not being affixed to any existing sign, post, power or light pole, or similar structure; (c) being placed so as not to obstruct or impede the reasonable use of a thoroughfare, or access to a place by any person; (d) being placed so as not to obstruct or impede the vision of a driver of a vehicle entering or leaving a thoroughfare or crossing; (e) being maintained in good condition; (f) not being erected until the election to which it relates has been officially announced; (g) being removed within 24 hours of the close of polls on voting day; (h) not being placed within 100m of any works on the thoroughfare; (i) being securely installed; (j) not being an illuminated sign; (k) not incorporating reflective or fluorescent materials; and (l) not displaying only part of a message which is to be read with other separate signs in order to obtain the whole message.