Footpath Trading & Outdoor Advertising

Council is committed to supporting retail traders in creating a dynamic and pleasant streetscape atmosphere.

It allows for outdoor dining including tables and chairs, screens, umbrellas, display of goods and temporary advertising signs on public streets.

For “open for inspection” or “auction this day” signs, visit Real Estate Permits page.

Apply for a permit

Permits

Step 1.Read Council's policies

Please read the following policies before applying online.

Footpath Trading and Access Policy 2024(PDF, 1MB)

Outdoor Advertising Policy(PDF, 3MB)

Step 2.Apply for a permit

Signs and/or goods on footpath

Do you want to include signs and/or goods on footpath for an existing business?

To ensure clear access for pedestrians, from the Local Laws Department to display an A-frame (or similar) sign or merchandise on the footpath.

You must complete and return this application: Signs and Goods Application(PDF, 556KB)

Business applications, including footpath trading

Have you bought an existing business or are you establishing a new business?

Council now offers a streamlined online business application and specialist customer service through a Business Application Officer to assist you up front and throughout your permit process. 

This will help to ensure that the details are not missed, requiring multiple applications to be submitted. It will also provide a guide on estimated timing for the different permits.

Visit: Apply for Business Permits

Payments

Council now offers the option of paying footpath trading fees in instalments. This option is available for amounts of more than $1,000. If the instalment option is taken, the trader will need to set up the BPay option via their bank or credit card account. Please ensure section 5 of the Application to Place Signs, Goods, Tables and Chairs on Footpath is completed. 

You can pay online or by visiting either of the following in person:

  • Monash Civic Centre
    293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
    Business hours
  • Oakleigh Service Centre
    3 Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166
    Business hours

For more information, call the Community Laws Team on 9518 3555.

Footpath Trading and Access

The Footpath Trading and Access Policy 2024 combines and updates the Revised Footpath Trading and Access Policy 2021 with Parklets on Roads Policy 2023. Read more: Footpath Trading and Access Policy

Outdoor Advertising

This policy governs all advertisements in public areas regardless of their location to the individual premises. Outdoor Advertising Policy(PDF, 3MB)

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