Street Pole & Cross Street Banner

 Oregon City Public Works Street Division manage and process permits for the installation of banners on City-owned street light poles. Banners can only be installed with a permit that abides by City Policy.

How to Apply

Submit applications between 2 months and 2 weeks before the display period.

Application Checklist

• Application for Cross Street Banners and Banners on Street Light Poles (PDF). Applications are processed on a first-come, first served basis. 
• Pay fee through Engineering Permit desk
• A drawing/rendering of the dimensions of the signage including attachment points. Include description of the signage material
• Street Light Poles: Completed maps identifying the specific poles the banners are to be displayed. The City will verify requested locations are available and reserve areas in our schedule.
• Cross street banner measurements can be found on the last two pages of the Banner Policy.
• Valid Certificate of Insurance and either Exhibit A signed by an insurance agent or appropriate additionally insured documentation (as specified in the application)

The applicant will receive an "Approved Permit". The banner installer will receive a copy of approved permit. A permit is only valid when signed by The City.

Submitting Applications

• Email: Audrey Meeker
• Mail: City of Oregon City
  Attn: Public Works Banner Permit
  13895 Fir Street
  Oregon City, OR 97045

Please allow extra time for mail delivery.

Fees & Payment

Permit Application fees can be found on the Engineering Services Fees (Page 3).  
Fees must be paid two weeks to two months prior to when the banner is put up. 

Duration

(Refer to Banner Policy for full description of requirements)

Street light poles may be displayed for a period of up to four (4) months. Typically, banners may not be displaced in the same location for more than one consecutive contract period, or greater than a total of three (3) times in a twelve (12) month period. 

Cross street banners shall be displayed for a contract period of two (2) weeks. However, at the end of the contract period, if no new applications have been received for the existing location, the applicant may request to allow their banner to remain in place until a new banner application has been received. The banner shall remain in place no longer than six (6) weeks. 

Locations

Installations limited to specified streets and locations named on the banner permit. Access the maps in the Supporting Documents section to learn more.

Terms & Conditions

View the Banner Policy (PDF).