Appendix 1 - Temporary Signage Policy

TEMPORARY SIGNAGE POLICY

Kilkenny County Council policy on temporary signage on public lands is summarised below, a more detailed document is available on request from the Environment Section.

• Subject to planning law, signage may only be erected on private property with the prior written consent of the landowner.
• Before any signage is erected on public property the prior written consent of the Local Authority is required.
• Posters advertising public meetings do not require prior permission from the Council
• Election and referendum posters on public grounds do not require prior permission from the Council
• Application shall be made to the appropriate Local Authority Area Office and shall include the completed application form and a site location drawing.
• Approval must be sought at least three weeks prior to the proposed erection of the temporary signage.

CONTACT DETAILS:

City Hall (056) 779-4000

Thomastown Area Office (056) 7793340

Castlecomer Area Office (056) 444-1251

Ferrybank Area Office (051) 831-370

• Approval shall be issued in writing by the Local Authority and shall be subject to conditions, particularly regarding road safety.
• The maximum sign size permissible is 1.2m².
• All signs and fixings must be removed within an approved time frame

EVENTS

The following types of events can be licensed by the Area Offices:

Cultural Social

Sporting Recreational

Educational Political

Religious Circus

Funfair Entertainment

& other events traditionally run by non-profit making societies