- It is necessary to obtain permission from The Mayor of Yokohama in advance when displaying, installing, or changing outdoor advertising materials.
- Procedures are also required in the case of removal or change of installer.
- The procedures for full wrapping buses and trains are different.This pagePlease check it out.
- Of the documents to be submitted, the power of attorney must be delegated seal. Otherwise, seal is not required unless otherwise specified.
- Documents can be submitted by mail or at the counter. Reception at the counter is from 8:45 to 17:15 on weekdays.
Urban Development Bureau Landscape Adjustment Section Outdoor Advertising
Application and Notification Address ： 29th floor, 10 Yokohama City Hall, 6-50 Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0005
Email ： tb-okugai@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Telephone ： 045-671-2648
Please refer to the following materials and website in advance for procedures.
List of materials and websites| Materials and Websites | Explanation |
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| Tibiki of the Yokohama City Outdoor Advertising Ordinance (permission of outdoor advertising materials) | - We explained summary of Yokohama-shi outdoor advertising regulations and related regulations.
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| Yokohama-shi outdoor advertising regulations and the same commentary | - It shows the handling in the Yokohama City Outdoor Advertising Ordinance in the form of commentary.
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| IMappy (outside site) | - You can check the restricted zone etc.
- Among the restricted areas, the first-class and second-class low-rise residential areas are prohibited areas.
- Rooftop signboards, advertising towers and billboards have different standards depending on the restricted area.
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| Landscape plan | - The Kannai-District, Minato Mirai 21 New Port Area and Yamate-District must comply with their own standards.
※In Yokohama City, the entire city is a landscape planning area, but only the above three districts have established standards for outdoor advertising materials. |
| Prohibited areas | - We have established areas where outdoor advertising materials cannot be installed. ※There are exceptions
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| Prohibited properties | - We have established properties that cannot install outdoor advertising materials. ※There are exceptions
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| Installation standards | - Standards such as the position and size of outdoor advertising materials are established.
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※Depending on the installation location, it is necessary to perform notification of city planning based on the Town Planning and Zoning Act or city planning consultation based on the Yokohama City Planning Consultation Guidelines together with outdoor advertising matter setting permission. You can check whether it corresponds to these districts on i-Mappie (outside site). In addition, please refer to department in charge displayed in i-mappie directly for the details of each procedure.
Please click on the appropriate procedure.
A "installation" permission application
When we are going to install outdoor advertising matter newly, permission of the mayor is necessary beforehand. The installation permission application must be made at least 30 days before the date of installation.
A List of required documents applications for "installation" permission
- Please submit one copy of required documents each.
- We may contact you to confirm the content during the screening, so please leave a copy at hand.
- Before submitting your submissionSubmission check table (PDF: 308KB)Please use it.
`Settings' Documents required for permission application >
| Document name | Style | Explanation |
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| １ | Outdoor advertising matter permission application | [No. 1 Form] Word format (word: 34KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 173KB) | |
| ２ | Power of Attorney | [Reference Form] Word format (word: 36KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 70KB) | - Required when delegating the application procedure to a third party.
- seal of the delegate (applicant) is required.
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| ３ | Guide map | － | - Please show the installation location on the guide map (map).
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| ４ | Imappy | － | - 「IMappy (outside site)"(Yokohama City Administrative Map Information Providing System) Click the location of the advertising material on the map screen, a flag will be displayed on the map, and detailed information (restricted area, etc.) and print button of that point will be displayed on the left side of the screen Will be displayed. Please output a map with a scale of "1/10000" displayed and submit.
- Please submit the document output within 3 months prior to application.
※In Yokohama City, the entire city is a landscape planning area, but only three districts, Kannai-District, Minato Mirai 21 Shinko District and Yamate-District, have established standards for outdoor advertising. |
| ５ | List of advertising materials | [Reference Form] Excel format (Excel: 57KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 104KB) | |
| ６ | Layout drawing | － | - Use the advertising number listed in the advertising material list to illustrate the positional relationship on the site.
- Example of description (PDF: 88KB)Please refer to the following URL.
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| ７ | Elevations | － | - Please add the advertising number listed in the advertising material list.
- Please list outdoor advertising matter (height to be installed, height of article) and dimensions of building.
- For outdoor advertising materials that protrudes on the street, enter the width and height to the road, and for outdoor advertising materials installed at the top of the building, enter the height including the building.
- Example of description (PDF: 245KB)Please refer to the following URL.
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| ８ | Color diagram (design diagram) | － | - Please add the advertising number listed in the advertising material list.
- Please clearly state the contents of the display.
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| ９ | Others | － | - Documents other than the above may be required.
Other required documents (Example)| Case | Documents and Explanation |
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| When renting a land of another person and installing a third-party advertisement | - Please submit documents (consent form, etc.) indicating that you have obtained consent from the owners of land, etc.
- I need seal.
[Reference Form (Consent Form)] Word format (word: 43KB) PDF format (PDF: 80KB)
| | When installing third-party advertisements in designated areas related to roads, railways, etc., among prohibited areas | - You need materials to show that it is clear that you cannot see from the area. For details, please refer to the following link.
About the handling of "thing which the mayor recognizes that it is clear that we cannot see from area of road, railroad or track" (PDF: 342KB) | | In the case of setting up a view point in Yamate-District as shown in the Yokohama City Landscape Plan | - The following materials are required to show that the landscape is not obstructed, such as being unable to see from the viewpoint of the view.
(Example 1) A photograph of the direction of the advertising material, etc. from the viewpoint of the view (illustrates the position of the advertising material, etc.) (Example 2) A photo that captures the direction from the advertising material to the “view viewpoint place” and clearly determines that the outlook is shielded (a photo showing the position of the “view viewpoint place”) | |
| 10 | Reply envelope | － | - Necessary for mailing a permit, etc. (not required if you receive it at the counter).
- Please prepare one copy for each application.
- Please specify the destination (the applicant's Address (location) or the recipient's Address (location) stated in the power of attorney).
- Please attach a stamp to the non-standard-size envelope (square type 2).
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[Receiving seal]- If you need a copy of the application form (1 copy), you can also submit a copy of the application form and press the reception stamp and return it.
※ In the case of submission to the counter, it will be returned on the spot. In the case of submission by mail, it will be returned enclosed with the permit.
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B Application for "Continuation" Permit
If you intend to continue installing the outdoor advertising material after the expiration of the permission period, you will need to apply for a continuation permission application. Application for continuation permission must be made at least 30 days before the expiration date of the permission period.
B List of required documents Application for "Continuation" Permit
- Please submit one copy of required documents each.
- We may contact you to confirm the content during the screening, so please leave a copy at hand.
- Before submitting your submissionChecklist for submissions (PDF: 312KB)Please use it.
"Continuation" Documents required for permission application >
| Document name | Style | Explanation |
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| １ | Outdoor advertising matter permission application | [No. 1 Form] Word format (word: 34KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 173KB) | |
| ２ | Power of Attorney | [Reference Form] Word format (word: 36KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 70KB) | - Required when delegating the application procedure to a third party.
- seal of the delegate (applicant) is required.
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| ３ | Imappy | － | - 「IMappy (outside site)"(Yokohama City Administrative Map Information Providing System) Click the location of the advertising material on the map screen, a flag will be displayed on the map, and detailed information (restricted area, etc.) and print button of that point will be displayed on the left side of the screen Will be displayed. Please output a map with a scale of "1/10000" displayed and submit.
- Please submit the document output within 3 months prior to application.
※In Yokohama City, the entire city is a landscape planning area, but only three districts, Kannai-District, Minato Mirai 21 Shinko District and Yamate-District, have established standards for outdoor advertising. |
| ４ | List of advertising materials | [Reference Form] Excel format (Excel: 57KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 104KB) | |
| ５ | Outdoor advertising matter inspection report | [No. 3 of Form No. 2] Word format (word: 24KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 202KB)
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| ６ | Photos of distant views of advertising materials | [Reference Form]
Word format (word: 12KB) | - Please attach a color photograph taken within 3 months before application.
- Please take a picture so that you can check the current status of the entire installation location (in the case of a building, the entire wall facing public roads, etc.).
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| ７ | Photographs of near-views of advertising materials | [Reference Form]
Word format (word: 12KB) | - Please attach a color photograph taken within 3 months before application.
- For each advertising material, please take a picture so that you can check the current status of the entire advertising material.
- Please indicate the advertising number listed in the previous permit.
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| ８ | Others | － | - Documents other than the above may be required.
Other required documents (Example)| Case | Documents and Explanation |
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| When installing third-party advertisements in designated areas related to roads, railways, etc., among prohibited areas | - You need materials to show that it is clear that you cannot see from the area. For details, please refer to the following link.
About the handling of "thing which the mayor recognizes that it is clear that we cannot see from area of road, railroad or track" (PDF: 342KB) | | Yamate-District, as shown in the Yokohama City Landscape Plan, is set up toward a view point. | - The following materials are required to show that the landscape is not obstructed, such as being unable to see from the viewpoint of the view.
(Example 1) A photograph of the direction of the advertising material, etc. from the viewpoint of the view (illustrates the position of the advertising material, etc.) (Example 2) A photo that captures the direction from the advertising material to the “view viewpoint place” and clearly determines that the outlook is shielded (a photo showing the position of the “view viewpoint place”) | |
| ９ | Reply envelope | － | - Necessary for mailing a permit, etc. (not required if you receive it at the counter).
- Please prepare one copy for each application.
- Please specify the destination (the applicant's Address (location) or the recipient's Address (location) stated in the power of attorney).
- Please attach a stamp to the non-standard-size envelope (square type 2).
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[Receiving seal]- If you need a copy of the application form (1 copy), you can also submit a copy of the application form and press the reception stamp and return it.
※ In the case of submission to the counter, it will be returned on the spot. In the case of submission by mail, it will be returned enclosed with the permit. |
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C Application for "Change" Permit
If you want to change or remodel licensed advertising materials, you need to obtain permission in advance. The application for change permission must be made at least 30 days before the date of the change.
However, in the following cases, it will be a minor change or remodeling, so please notify us in advance instead of applying for permission.
<In case of minor changes or modifications>
- Changes in the display content that does not involve changes other than the design of advertising materials (refers to changes in “design only”)
- Repairs and painting of advertising materials, etc. that do not involve changes in the shape of advertising materials, etc.
C List of required documents applications for "Change" permission
- Please submit one copy of required documents each.
- We may contact you to confirm the content during the screening, so please leave a copy at hand.
"Change" Documents required for permission application >
| Document name | Style | Explanation |
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| １ | Outdoor advertising matter permission application | [No. 1 Form] Word format (word: 34KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 173KB) | |
| ２ | Power of Attorney | [Reference Form] Word format (word: 36KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 70KB) | - Required when delegating the application procedure to a third party.
- seal of the delegate (applicant) is required.
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| ３ | Imappy | － | - 「IMappy (outside site)"(Yokohama City Administrative Map Information Providing System) Click the location of the advertising material on the map screen, a flag will be displayed on the map, and detailed information (restricted area, etc.) and print button of that point will be displayed on the left side of the screen Will be displayed. Please output a map with a scale of "1/10000" displayed and submit.
- Please submit the document output within 3 months prior to application.
※In Yokohama City, the entire city is a landscape planning area, but only three districts, Kannai-District, Minato Mirai 21 Shinko District and Yamate-District, have established standards for outdoor advertising. |
| ４ | List of advertising materials | [Reference Form] Excel format (Excel: 57KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 104KB) | |
| ５ | Photographs of current status of advertising materials | － | - Please attach a color photograph taken within 3 months before application.
- For each advertising material, please take a picture so that you can check the current status of the entire advertising material.
- Please indicate the advertising number listed in the previous permit.
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| ６ | Layout drawing | － | - Use the advertising number listed in the advertising material list to illustrate the positional relationship on the site.
- Example of description (PDF: 88KB)Please refer to the following URL.
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| ７ | Elevations | － | - Please add the advertising number listed in the advertising material list.
- Please list outdoor advertising matter (height to be installed, height of article) and dimensions of building.
- For outdoor advertising materials that protrudes on the street, enter the width and height to the road, and for outdoor advertising materials installed at the top of the building, enter the height including the building.
- Example of description (PDF: 245KB)Please refer to the following URL.
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| ８ | Color diagram (design diagram) | － | - Please add the advertising number listed in the advertising material list.
- Please clearly state the contents of the display.
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| ９ | Others | － | - Documents other than the above may be required.
Other required documents (Example)| Case | Documents and Explanation |
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| When installing third-party advertisements in designated areas related to roads, railways, etc., among prohibited areas | - You need materials to show that it is clear that you cannot see from the area. For details, please refer to the following link.
About the handling of "thing which the mayor recognizes that it is clear that we cannot see from area of road, railroad or track" (PDF: 342KB) | | In the case of setting up a view point in Yamate-District as shown in the Yokohama City Landscape Plan | - The following materials are required to show that the landscape is not obstructed, such as being unable to see from the viewpoint of the view.
(Example 1) A photograph of the direction of the advertising material, etc. from the viewpoint of the view (illustrates the position of the advertising material, etc.) (Example 2) A photo that captures the direction from the advertising material to the “view viewpoint place” and clearly determines that the outlook is shielded (a photo showing the position of the “view viewpoint place”) | |
| 10 | Reply envelope | － | - Necessary for mailing a permit, etc. (not required if you receive it at the counter).
- Please prepare one copy for each application.
- Please specify the destination (the applicant's Address (location) or the recipient's Address (location) stated in the power of attorney).
- Please attach a stamp to the non-standard-size envelope (square type 2).
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[Receiving seal]- If you need a copy of the application form (1 copy), you can also submit a copy of the application form and press the reception stamp and return it.
※ In the case of submission to the counter, it will be returned on the spot. In the case of submission by mail, it will be returned enclosed with the permit. |
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D Outdoor advertising matter change notification
If you intend to make minor changes or modifications to the licensed advertising materials, etc., please notify us in advance instead of applying for permission.
<In case of minor changes or modifications>
- Changes in the display content that does not involve changes other than the design of advertising materials (refers to changes in “design only”)
- Repairs and painting of advertising materials, etc. that do not involve changes in the shape of advertising materials, etc.
D List of outdoor advertising matter change notification required documents
- Please submit one copy of required documents each.
- We may contact you to confirm the contents during the process, so please leave a copy at hand.
<Documents required for notification of change of outdoor advertising matter >>
| Document name | Style | Explanation |
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| １ | Changed outdoor advertising materials registration form | [Form No. 3] Word format (word: 33KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 164KB) | - Please describe all the items in the thick frame.
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| ２ | List of advertising materials | [Reference Form] Excel format (Excel: 57KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 104KB) | |
| ３ | Photographs of current status of advertising materials | － | - Please attach a color photograph taken within 3 months before application.
- For each advertising material, please take a picture so that you can check the current status of the entire advertising material.
- Please indicate the advertising number listed in the previous permit.
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| ４ | Layout drawing | － | - Use the advertising number listed in the advertising material list to illustrate the positional relationship on the site.
- Example of description (PDF: 88KB)Please refer to the following URL.
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| ５ | Elevations | － | - Please add the advertising number listed in the advertising material list.
- Please list outdoor advertising matter (height to be installed, height of article) and dimensions of building.
- For outdoor advertising materials that protrudes on the street, enter the width and height to the road, and for outdoor advertising materials installed at the top of the building, enter the height including the building.
- Example of description (PDF: 245KB)Please refer to the following URL.
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| ６ | Color diagram (design diagram) | － | - Please add the advertising number listed in the advertising material list.
- Please clearly state the contents of the display.
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| ７ | Others | － | - Documents other than the above may be required.
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[Receiving seal]- If you need a copy of the receipt, please submit a copy of registration form (1 copy) and press the reception stamp to return it.
- In the case of submission to the counter, it will be returned on the spot.
- If you wish to return it by mail, you will need a reply envelope (specify the destination and attach a stamp).
- If you are entrusted with the procedure and wish to return a copy of registration form, you will need a power of attorney (seal required).
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E Changes in the display, installer, manager, and chief of maintenance
If there is a change in the applicant or manager's Address, name, name, etc. after obtaining permission for outdoor advertising materials, a notification must be made within 7 days from the date of the change.
E Notification of Change of Indicator, Installer, Manager, Chief Maintenance Officer required documents List
- Please submit one copy of required documents each.
- We may contact you to confirm the contents during the procedure, so please leave a copy at hand.
<< Documents necessary for notification of change of display person, installer, manager, maintenance chief person >>| | Document name | Style | Explanation |
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| １ | Changed outdoor advertising materialsregistration form | [Form No. 4] Word format (word: 20KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 109KB) | - Please describe all the items in the thick frame.
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| ２ | Documents proving the qualification of the chief of maintenance | ー | - (Only when changing the chief of maintenance) Please attach a copy of the document certifying the qualification of the chief of maintenance after the change.
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[Receiving seal]- If you need a copy of the receipt, please submit a copy of registration form (1 copy) and press the reception stamp to return it.
- In the case of submission to the counter, it will be returned on the spot.
- If you wish to return it by mail, you will need a reply envelope (specify the destination and attach a stamp).
- If you are entrusted with the procedure and wish to return a copy of registration form, you will need a power of attorney (seal required).
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Elimination (loss) of advertising materials
F List of outdoor advertising materials removal (loss) report required documents
- Please submit one copy of required documents each.
- We may contact you to confirm the contents during the procedure, so please leave a copy at hand.
<Documents required for outdoor advertising material removal (loss) notification >>| | Document name | Style | Explanation |
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| １ | Removal of outdoor advertising materials (loss) registration form | [No. 5 Style] Word format (word: 19KB) ・ PDF format (PDF: 101KB) | - Please describe all the items in the thick frame.
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| ２ | Photographs | ー | - Color photo that clearly confirms that it has been removed (lost)
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[Receiving seal]- If you need a copy of the receipt, please submit a copy of registration form (1 copy) and press the reception stamp to return it.
- In the case of submission to the counter, it will be returned on the spot.
- If you wish to return it by mail, you will need a reply envelope (specify the destination and attach a stamp).
- If you are entrusted with the procedure and wish to return a copy of registration form, you will need a power of attorney (seal required).
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