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Key elements of the current policy include:

• Advertising or sponsorship signage must be limited to inward facing perimeter fence line.
• Temporary signage is permitted but must be promotional in nature i.e. registration day promotion.
• Temporary banners are permitted but must only be displayed on the day of the event.
• One outward facing sporting club signage may be permitted and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Advertising or sponsorship signage must be limited to inward facing side of any scoreboard.

Further detail can be found in the current Knox Community Signage on Open Space Policy.

The Knox Planning Scheme is a framework which regulates land use and development in Knox.

Under the Knox Planning Scheme, there are mandatory requirements for signage on Council land including Clause 52.05 which outlines the use of advertising signage. This clause is found in all planning schemes throughout Victoria.

Council sought feedback from sporting clubs who operate from various Council opens space and reserves between Wednesday 20 August to Sunday 7 September 2025.

To adopt a Council Community Signage on Open Space Policy that reflects community aspirations and meets Planning Scheme requirements.

• Community and stakeholder feedback.
• Our policy must be in line with Planning Scheme requirements.
• The Council Community Signage on Open Space Policy will be endorsed by Council in a public meeting.

• People who live near Council open spaces
• People who use Council open spaces
• Members of sporting clubs and community groups.

For this project we will be engaging our community at the level of Consult on the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum.

This means we will listen to what you say and consider it when we make a decision.

Most other parts of the Policy are able to be influenced by community feedback.

• Requirements under the Knox Planning Scheme including signage that faces roadways requiring a planning permit, and the material and maximum size of signs.
• Application of the policy once endorsed by Council.