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About road occupation of protruding signboard

Last Updated April 19, 2021

Permission and private use fees are required when protruding signs such as stores on the road.

What is the road occupation of the protruding sign?

Illustration of a protruding signboard

A specific person installs a protruding sign above the road and uses the road continuously. In that case, permission from the road administrator is required. Private use standards and private use fees are as follows.


What are the criteria for obtaining permission?

Explanation illustration of protruding signboard

  1. The lower end of the sign from the road surface must be at least 2.5m on the sidewalk and at least 4.5m on the road.
  2. The output width is less than 1.0m.
  3. Do not be similar to traffic lights or road signs.

If you meet the criteria, please obtain permission by application and pay the private use fee.

Those that do not conform to the standards should be improved as soon as possible to properly use roads, which are public spaces, and to create comfortable road spaces. .


How much is the private use fee?

Private use fees vary depending on the area of the property to be occupied.

1-year private use fee per m2

One-year private use fee per square meter
ApplicantPrivate use charges
Individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises
(* Private use fee will be reduced.)
3,000 yen, m2/year
Individuals other than individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises14,000 yen, m2/year

※ Small and medium-sized enterprises are small and medium-sized enterprises stipulated in Article 2 of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Basic Law. ("Definition of SMEs" (external site) to the website of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency)

[Example of calculation] Signboards (both sides), individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises

Example of calculation of protruding signs

Occupied area (advanced to the decimal point)

(output width) X (length) x (number of surfaces) = (occupied area)
0.6m x 2.4m x 2 faces = 2.88m2 → 3.0m2

※ The area is calculated based on the display area, so it is usually two sides.

Private use fee (annual amount)

3,000 yen x 3.0m2 = 9,000 yen

If you don't get permission?

You may be punished under the provisions of the Road Law. For proper use of the road, please apply for permission.

How do I apply for permission?

Please submit the following documents to Public Works Office.

  1. Road occupation permission application
    → [Example] Download of PDF file of description example (PDF: 199KB)
  2. Overview of Private Position (Location Map)
  3. Structural diagram of the protruding signboard (drawing with the width, dimensions, and ground height)
    → [Sample of Signboard Status Map] Download of PDF file of signboard present situation map (PDF: 90KB)
  4. Road occupancy fee reduction / exemption application (in the case of individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises)

Is it possible?

Flow of Private Use Permits

Road private use permit, delivery letter of advice will be issued. In addition, the private use period is up to 5 years.
When the period expires, a private use renewal application (road occupation permission application) is required.


What is the difference?

In case of abolition or change

Notification is required when the signboard is removed or the dimensions change.

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Inquiries to this page

Kohoku Ward Port North Public Works Office

Telephone: 045-531-7361

Telephone: 045-531-7361

Fax: 045-531-9699

Email address: ko-doboku@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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