Walvis Bay cracks down on illegal real estate ad boards

The Municipality of Walvis Bay is demanding that estate agents comply with outdoor advertising regulations, a move agents say could increase their operating costs.

In a notice issued last week, the municipality advises estate agents to apply for an annual outdoor advertising permit specifically for the placement of “For Sale,” “On Show,” and similar property advertising boards within the municipal area.

The municipality says it has noticed an increasing number of illegal real estate advertising boards erected at and around Walvis Bay.

According to a public notice issued by Erikson Mwanyekange, general manager for community and economic development, the municipality says all outdoor advertising structures must be approved before being erected.

“All outdoor advertising agencies, businesses and members of the public intending to erect an advertising structure must obtain prior approval from the municipal council,” Mwanyekange says.