A man has been ordered to face court after allegedly putting up offensive posters on an Islamic prayer room on the Sunshine Coast.

Police said the 64-year-old Yaroomba man put up two A4 sheets with "offensive remarks" on the building in Church Street, Maroochydore about 1.45pm Tuesday.

A man has been arrested after allegedly putting up offensive posters at an Islamic meeting place on the Sunshine Coast. Credit:Marc C. Johnson

He was issued with a notice to appear for trespass and will face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on August 26.

Last month, the Sunshine Coast Regional Council approved plans for a mosque to be built at the same site.