- The University endorses the use of on-campus banners and non-permanent signage that
adhere to the following guidelines. These standards are established to protect University
buildings and property from possible damage; to ensure the safety and security of
students, faculty and staff; to protect the visual appearance and environment of the
University; and to support the University’s overall brand and message. - All requests to install banners on the buildings or grounds of the University of Utah
must first be approved by the departments of University Marketing & Communications
and Facilities Management. - Banner designs and content must fall within the University’s Speech Policy (1-007)
and must promote events, programs or activities at the University of Utah (or sponsored
by the University of Utah or its entities). Banners or signs that promote or advertise
for products, events or activities not sponsored by the University or its entities,
or not located on the University of Utah, are not permitted. - Any banners or temporary signs will only be approved on the following basis:
- 4.1. The overall design is compatible with the design of the façade of the building
or structure to which the banner/sign will be attached. - 4.2. The design broadly reflects the University’s overall brand identity and includes
an easily legible official logo. - 4.3. The banner/sign is maintained in good condition.
- 4.4. The requesting organization works with University Marketing & Communications
and Facilities Management well in advance of the date needed for the banner/sign to
be posted.
- 4.1. The overall design is compatible with the design of the façade of the building
- Banners/signs mounted on ground-installed poles or posts have additional regulations.
- 5.1. The poles or posts must be installed by Facility Operations (Facilities Management)
in order to ensure underground utilities, sprinkler lines and other infrastructure
are not damaged. - 5.2. The requesting organization will pay installation and mounting/removal costs.
- 5.3. Poles/posts thus installed become the property of the University of Utah and
may be scheduled by the Scheduling Office for the posting of other banners and signs
throughout the year.- 5.3.1. The requesting organization may engage Facilities Management to remove the
posts or poles. - 5.3.2. Banners removed by Facilities Management must be claimed by the owner/sponsor
within 48 hours. Facilities Management will not store banners that have been removed,
and will not be responsible for banners unclaimed after 48 hours.
- 5.3.1. The requesting organization may engage Facilities Management to remove the
- 5.4. Banners/signs promoting specific events or activities must be removed within
five (5) days following the event. Signs left up longer than five days may be removed
by Facilities Management and the posting organization will be charged. Banners must
be claimed as per 5.3.2 above. - 5.5. Banners regulated by the Scheduling Office are subject to Additional Approvals.
- 5.1. The poles or posts must be installed by Facility Operations (Facilities Management)
- Posting banners/signs on buildings is discouraged by the University. Some latitude,
however, has been granted to auxiliary organizations. Banner requests from auxiliary
organizations for posting on buildings will be considered individually. In general:
Requests for a banner or temporary sign may be approved if:- 6.1. Installation of the banner will not damage the building or structure on which
it is affixed. This includes a prohibition against drilling holes in the brick, stone,
roof or other exterior finish materials of the buildings or structures. - 6.2. Installation methods and details must be reviewed and approved by Facilities
Management prior to installation. The completed installation will be inspected and
approved by the Facilities Management Department. - 6.3. Banner designs must be reviewed and approved by University Marketing & Communications
prior to installation. - 6.4. Banners will be maintained in good condition. Banners that, in the opinion of
Facilities Management or University Marketing & Communications, have become worn,
torn, faded, soiled or otherwise defaced will be removed at the expense of the posting
organization. - 6.5. Historic buildings or structures deemed appropriate for architectural preservation
will receive an even more rigorous screening from Facilities Management before posting
approval will be considered. - 6.6. Banners will be approved for display for a specified and limited length of time,
after which they must be removed.
- 6.1. Installation of the banner will not damage the building or structure on which
- Requests from all other campus entities for posting banners/signs on buildings are
typically not approved. Special requests may be considered when made by the organization’s
cognizant vice president. In addition to adhering to the guidelines listed above (6.1
– 6.6), the posting of banners/signs by non-auxiliary entities on buildings are not
to exceed 30 days and must be related to a special event (e.g., donor recognition,
promotion of symposia, etc.). Signs must be removed within five (5) days following
the event. Signs left up longer than five days may be removed by Facilities Management
and the posting organization will be charged. Banners that are removed by Facilities
Management must be reclaimed as per 5.3.2. - Requests for banners/signs in other locations, such as on landscape features, canopies,
railings, support structures, etc., will be considered on an individual basis. Approval
for such banners will be considered on the basis of the conditions and limitations
listed for building installations, above, as applicable. - Banners designed for posting on identified lamp posts around campus must also meet
University Marketing & Communication and Facilities Management parameters.- 9.1. Banners are limited to a maximum of three months’ posting time for any one organization
or promotion. - 9.2. Lampposts on campus are reserved for promoting University events and activities.
No organization or promotion can reserve more than half the available lamp post locations
at any one time. - 9.3. Access to the posts is prioritized, with institutional events (e.g., Homecoming,
Founders Day, Plazafest, etc.) having first priority. Second priority is assigned
to university-related events (e.g., Athletics, ASUU, UMFA, UMNH, Women’s Week, etc.),
and commercial non-campus organizations in partnership with University groups take
third priority. - 9.4. Posting organizations are responsible for ensuring their banners match the hanging
requirements of the lamp posts.
- 9.1. Banners are limited to a maximum of three months’ posting time for any one organization
- Banners and signs posted in conjunction with ASUU Student Elections must follow guidelines
in Redbook, as well as in the Candidate Information Packet, and Elections Regulations
and Guidelines issued for the respective election year. Candidate signs for general
public elections shall not be posted on campus grounds.
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