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LIGHT POLE BANNER PROGRAM

The Light Pole Banner Program allows area organizations to display banners or flags on the light poles along Michigan St. (Colfax Ave. to Wayne St.) and Jefferson Blvd. (Michigan St. to St. Joseph). The banners help increase awareness of downtown events, activities and organizations, along with adding color and excitement to the downtown streetscape.

​Who’s Eligible?

 

The Banner Program is open to area non-profit organizations that wish to promote specific events or activities taking place within the boundaries of Downtown South Bend. Banners may not advertise or promote commercial products or services, or religious, political, or social viewpoints. Applicant's name or logo may occupy no more than the lower 15% of the banner. This is a standard set by the City of South Bend as per the use of public infrastructure.

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Application Process

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Banner applications are to be completed and submitted with final artwork and production specifications, to DTSB for review and approval. If the Banner Application is approved, the program with be scheduled based upon space availability. DTSB will notify the banner applicant of approval or decline within 30 days of receipt of the banner Application. Banner approval is based upon adherence to guidelines established for each banner program following requirements established by the City of South Bend and the Board of Public Works.

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Additional Information & Requirements 

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  • Size: Length x Width ratio 51” x 24” with a 2.75” banner sleeve on both ends. We require grommets which will allow us to tie the banner to the pole and help keep it in place on high-wind days and bad weather.

  • Banners should be made of at least 15oz. rip-stop type vinyl that is weather resistant. Two double-stitched 2/75” banner arm pockets must be included at the top and bottom of the banner.

  • Banners must be printed on two sides.

  • Banners must be delivered 10 business days before the targeted installation date. We will do our best to get them up on targeted days but we must consider the safety of our ambassadors on bad weather days so there may be a delay. Banners must be picked up within 14 business days after the banner display period. DSTB will donate all uncollected banners to be recycled. For public safety, damaged
    banners will be removed immediately from the program by DSTB without notification.

  • Banners will be displayed for a minimum of 30 days. *Extension requests are permitted but must be submitted in writing stating reasons for extension.
    Extensions are not guaranteed and are solely based on approval by DTSB. There are no renewable extensions.

  • The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the production of the banners (Banner costs range from $60 to $100). DTSB can assist with banner production vendor information upon request. Banners will be installed and removed by DTSB Ambassadors.

  • Fees: There is a $55 application fee (even if the applicant is reusing previously approved banners) and a $5 cost per pole per month billed upon application approval and before banners are installed. 

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