Apply for loose portable signs
We control outdoor advertising and signage in Cape Town. If you want to display a loose portable sign, you can follow the process below to apply for permission.
How to apply
Please note
The City will encourage loose portable signs displayed on private property. If you want to display a loose portable sign on an approved municipal site outside of commercial premises, the City will issue a permit for permission.
Step 1: Download and complete the Loose Portable Signs Application Form in our document downloads.
You will need to provide with your application:
- a site plan, drawn to scale, showing the spot where the sign will be displayed;
- a drawing of the sign showing the dimensions; and
- a photo or photomontage of the proposed sign.
Step 2: Submit your completed application at any of our district offices (see below).
| District | Address |
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Central |
Table Bay office:
Eighth floor, Good Hope Subcouncil building, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town |
Tygerberg office:
Parow Civic Centre, Cnr Voortrekker and Tallent Roads, Parow |
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Northern |
Milnerton office:
Milnerton Municipal Offices, 87 Pienaar Road, Milnerton |
Kraaifontein office:
Kraaifontein Municipal Offices, 80 Brighton Road Cnr Darwin, Kraaifontein. |
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Eastern |
Strand office:
Strand Civic Centre, Cnr Main, Fagan Roads and Piet Retief Roads, Strand |
Khayelitsha office:
Stocks and Stocks Building, Cnr Ntlazane and Ntaba Roads, Khayelitsha |
| Southern |
Plumstead office:
Plessey Building, Cnr Main and Victoria Road, Plumstead |
You will be required to pay an application fee, calculated in terms of our Environmental and Heritage Management tariffs. You find a copy of these at the bottom of the page.
Payment
We accept the following methods of payment:
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Cash, debit and/or credit card: We will cover the bank cost on a cash, debit and/or credit card payment on an amount above R7000 per transaction. We absorb such costs in respect of single payments of R7000 and below.
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Direct deposit at any Nedbank branch: Insert your payment reference number on your deposit slip
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Electronic payments (EFT): Select the City of Cape Town as a bank listed beneficiary on your bank's website. Use your 9 - digit reference number in the beneficiary account number/ payment reference field.
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