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 March 2, 2026 at 12:01am to March 13, 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 13th 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.
- Signs are not permitted in outdoor common areas in and around student residences.
- Signs found in unauthorized areas will be removed and removal costs charged to the candidate.
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