Site Billboard Application

Site Identification & Billboard Application Form

Zambia Institute of Architects — Constituted under CAP. 442 of the Laws of Zambia

FORM 2: Application for Billboard Registration

All fields marked with * are required.

I. Submission Guidelines (Public)
Professional Accountability: Applications must be facilitated by a ZIA-registered architect in good standing.
Dimensional Accuracy: Ensure the "Overall Dimension" accurately reflects the physical structure to be installed.
Legal Clearance: An approval from the Local Authority is mandatory before the ZIA gazetting process can commence.

Application Fee: K250 (non-refundable), paid to ZIA Secretariat.
Pay via cash deposit or bank transfer to: Zambia Institute of Architects | ZANACO Bank | A/c No. 1027839300547 | Waterfalls Mall Branch

Submit completed form to: compliance@zia.org.zm

II. Administrative Review Process (Internal)
1. Verification: The Secretariat confirms the registration status of the lead architect.
2. Validation: Approved Local Authority Building Permit must be provided.
3. Gazetting: Approved applications are assigned a unique ZIA serial number for the National Billboard Register and a Billboard Compliance Certificate.
4. Registry Update: Formal entry of the billboard dimensions and location into the registration database.

Notice: No construction works (excluding site clearance) shall commence until the ZIA Serialized Site BCN Sticker is issued and displayed on site. Minimum fine for non-compliance: 10,000 Penalty Units (K4,000).

A. Professional Identity

1. Name of Applicant / Entity *

2. Project Architect *

ZIA Registration No. *

3. Architectural Firm *

5. Province *

Provincial Code

6. Local Authority *

Council Acronym

7. Physical Address / GPS Coordinates *

8. Council Planning Permit No. *

D. Technical Specifications

9. Billboard Type *

Static Monopole Digital / LED Gantry Building-Mounted Other

10. Height (m) *

Width (m) *

Ensure the "Overall Dimension" accurately reflects the physical structure to be installed.

11. I confirm that the billboard design complies with the ZIA Billboard Design Standards *

E. Supporting Documents & Attachments

Upload all required documents. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG (max 10MB each).

Proof of Payment (K250) *

Local Authority / Council Approval Letter *

Billboard Drawings / Design Sheets *

Structural Calculations (if applicable)

F. Declaration & Signatures

I/We hereby apply for the registration of the billboard described above and declare that the information provided is accurate and complies with the 2025 Site Billboard Regulations.

Lead Architect Email *

Lead Architect Phone *

Date of Submission *

I confirm that a ZIA Official Stamp is required upon approval, and I agree to abide by all ZIA regulations and guidelines governing billboard applications. *

No construction works (excluding site clearance) shall commence until the ZIA Serialized Site BCN Sticker is issued and displayed on site. Minimum fine for non-compliance: 10,000 Penalty Units (K4,000).

Your application will be submitted to compliance@zia.org.zm for review.

For Official Use Only — ZIA Secretariat

Date Received

Fee Paid

Assigned BCN No.

Reviewer Name & Signature

Approved By & Signature