Advertising Device Permit Regulations

Advertising Device Permit Regulations

29 V.I.C. § 502 - The erection or maintenance of any advertising device upon any publicly owned and controlled street, sidewalk, park or other real property, or the erection and maintenance of any such device located within fifty (50) feet from the center line of any public highway in the Virgin Islands, whether on public or private property, without a written permit therefore granted by the Commissioner of Public Works is prohibited.
1. Advertising Device Permits are granted for a six-month period. Customers may elect to retain an annual permit, upon application, for an additional fee.

2. Please include a photo of the advertisement design when submitting your permit application.

3. Permits are valid once payment is received.

4. Advertising on private locations requires written approval from the location's owner.

5. Your permit must be approved prior to the installation of said device(s).

6. Advertising devices cannot be placed within 10 feet from the outer edge of any highway, except for the DPW Designated locations.

7. Advertising devices must not block motorists’ visibility of the roadway, traffic signs, informational signs, or other devices at designated locations.

8. All advertising devices must be no larger than 4 FEET X 4 FEET.

9. Devices should not be erected where it would block another device.

10. All advertising devices must be affixed to a post and securely erected in the ground.

11. Advertising devices cannot be attached to, or placed on, any of the following: traffic signs, traffic signals, utility poles, highway medians, trees, walls, government buildings, curbs, or guardrails.

12. Advertisers must properly maintain their devices throughout the duration of the permitting period.

13. Advertisers are responsible for the installation and removal of devices in a timely manner.

14. The department reserves the right to remove any advertising device for any regulation violation. Future permitting will be affected for violators.

15. All unpermitted signs will be tagged for removal.

16. The department will give one courtesy call and one courtesy email one week prior to sign expiration. The customer must either remove their sign or renew prior to the permit’s expiration date. If the sign is not removed, DPW will remove the sign for a fee.

17. Advertising devices are placed at designated locations at owner’s risk. The Department of Public Works is not responsible for damage to any sign
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
District*

St. CroixSt. Thomas/St. John
Duration of signage at location*

6 monthsAnnual
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Business Name*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Daytime Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alternate Contact Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Type of Advertising Device*
Type of Material*
Structure(s) to which the advertising device will be attached*
Device Size (Length)*
Length
Device Size (Width)*
Width
I have read and agree to all advertising device regulations listed above.*

First NameLast Name
St. Croix*

Sunny Isle Intersection - South SideChristiansted Bypass - Eastern End, near Gallows BayEast End Road - Across from Cheeseburgers in ParadiseEast End Road - Near Ziggy'sTipperaryCotton Valley - Near Blue Water Terrace entranceTide VillagePeter's Rest - Near Carlos FurnitureSion Farm Shopping Center - Heading EastFrederiksted Ballpark Site - Across the street (banners only)Estate Carlton Entrance - Off Queen Mary HighwayWork and Rest - EntranceFive Corners IntersectionLa Reine - Near Chicken ShackPeter's Rest - Cost U Less EntranceMelvin Evans Highway - Emancipation DriveNone of the Above (Private Location)
St. Thomas*

Moravian Highway - Near VITEMAFrenchtown - Opposite post officeIntersection of Valdemar Hill, Sr. Drive (Skyline Drive) and Magens Bay RoadIntersection of Valdemar Hill, Sr. Drive (Skyline Drive) and Donoe Bypass (Wintberg Intersection)Done Intersection - Across from Prophecy Church/SchoolNicholas Friday Drive - Across from the National Guard FacilityFour CornersSmith Bay Ball ParkElmo Roebuck, Sr. Drive - Near Antilles SchoolAlton A. Adams Drive - Near Charlotte Amalie High SchoolNone of the Above (Private Location)
St. John*

Enighed Pond - Next to tennis courtSusannaberg - Intersection of Route 10 and Route 104Coral Bay - Intersection of Route 10 and Route 107None of the Above (Private Location)
St. Croix
Type private locations here
St. Thomas
Type private locations here
St. John
Type private locations here
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
District

St. CroixSt. Thomas/St. John
Duration

6 MonthsAnnual
Applicant's Name

First NameLast Name
Private Location
Location Owner
Owner Email Address
example@example.com
Owner Daytime Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
I First Name Last Name have been authorized by the owner of the private location named above to erect an advertising device on the property pursuant to the standards named in 29 V.I.C. § 502 and the regulations established on page 1 of the Department of Public Works' Advertising Device Permit. The department reminds the applicant that the erection or maintenance of any advertising device upon any publicly owned and controlled street, sidewalk, park or other real property, or the erection and maintenance of any such device located within fifty (50) feet from the center line of any public highway in the Virgin Islands, whether on public or private property, without a written permit therefore granted by the Commissioner of Public Works is prohibited.
Applicant Signature

Clear
Location Owner Signature

Clear
Submit your advertising graphic for approval*

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