Banner and seasonal decorations permit

You need a permit to attach banners or seasonal decorations to poles in the right-of-way.

What to know

When you need a permit

You need a permit to attach items to poles in the right-of-way, such as:

  • Banners
  • Decorations

Apply for a permit

Banner on metal pole

 

How to apply

Learn the steps to apply for a banner and seasonal decorations permit.

Contact us to apply

Contact us to apply for a banner and seasonal decorations permit.

You can contact us by:

  • Email
  • Phone
  • Or in-person

Contact the Public Works Right-of-Way office

Permit rules

Allowed banner use 

You can use banners to:

  • Identify a historical location place of interest
  • Promote an event of public interest taking place within or benefiting the city.
  • Promote arts and cultural activities.

This includes:

  • Events
  • Festivals
  • Tourism
  • Civic programs
  • Major sporting events

Unallowed banner use

You cannot use banners to:

Advertise or promote:

  • Specific businesses
  • Products
  • Services

You also cannot use banners to promote or advertise politics.

This includes:

  • Political candidates
  • Political parties
  • Political issues
  • Political messages

Rules for banner and seasonal decorations permit

Read all the banner and seasonal decorations regulations in Municode (City Ordinance Title 17 Chapter 449).

Contact us

Public Works Right-of-Way Office

Public Works Department

Phone

612-673-2403

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 410A
Minneapolis, MN 55415