The Film & Events Office is responsible for managing and approving any temporary signage or street decals placed on outdoor spaces at UBC.
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Guidelines
- Requests for outdoor signage or street decals must be submitted a minimum of 15 business days in advance, and must be in accordance with UBC's Policy #UP8 - Posting of Notices, Posters and Signs.
- Only H-frame lawn signs will be considered.
- Lawn signs are not permitted on the grass median (lawn area in the middle) of Main Mall or University Boulevard, as there is a risk of damage to the underground utilities.
- Street decals are not permitted in the University Commons (plaza next to the Nest and the Life Building).
- UBC does not permit corporate advertising or the marketing of third-party products through the use of lawn signs or street decals.
- Please refer to the map below for permitted sign locations.
For AMS elections, the campaign period is February 23, 2026 at 12:01am to March 6, 2026 at 5pm. All AMS Elections requirements and UBC sign guidelines and policies must be followed.
- Lawn signs must be a maximum size of 24”x18”.
- A minimum 2"x2" QR code with the voting dates and AMS Elections logo is required.
- A maximum of 10 lawn signs per candidate and 20 signs per referendum campaign.
- Charges will apply if signs are not removed by March 6th at 5pm.
- Outdoor posters must a maximum size of 11"x17" and must have a minimum 2"x2" QR code with the voting dates and AMS Elections logo. Outdoor posters are only permitted on the poster cylinders located on University Blvd. . Posters will be removed in all other outdoor locations.
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