An election sign is a sign encouraging a person to vote for a particular political candidate or group.
Election signage is governed by the City’s Election Signage Requirements
Under Schedule 2 Part 7 Clause 61(1)(b) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015, (the Regulations) Election signs are temporary and do not require formal development approval from the City, however they are required to meet the conditions as outlined in the Regulation under Column 2 of the table below and the parameters Council has in place as per the link above.
If you’re unsure about this policy or you have any questions about its application, please contact the City of Kalamunda on 9257 9999.
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Conditions
(a) The advertisement is erected or installed in connection with an election, referendum or other poll conducted under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Commonwealth), the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984 (Commonwealth), the Electoral Act 1907, the Local Government Act 1995, or the Referendums Act 1983.
(b) The primary purpose of the advertisement is for political communication in relation to the election, referendum or poll.
(c) The advertisement is not erected or installed until the writ or writs have been issued or, for an election, referendum or poll under the Local Government Act 1995, until the 36th day before the day on which the election, referendum or poll is to be held.
(d) The advertisement is removed no later than 48 hours after the election, referendum or poll is conducted.
(e) The advertisement is not erected or installed within 1.5 m of any part of a crossover or street truncation.
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