By-Laws

Council has made the following By-laws in accordance with the statutory provisions of the Local Government Act and Acts Interpretation Act. These By-laws are not in conflict with the Local Government Act or any other Act.

By-laws 1 - 3 and By-laws 5 - 6 came into effect on 21 December 2008.

By-law 4 came into effect on 18 January 2009.

Council has authorised various staffing positions to impose, vary and/or revoke conditions attached to new and existing permits. Please refer to the table of authorisations for further information.

Authorisations for Council By-Laws (Permits) Conditions(77 kb)

To create a permit system for Council By-Laws, to fix maximum and continuing penalties for breaches of Council By-laws, to clarify the construction of such by-laws and to repeal by-laws.

Signed version of By-law No. 1 (168 kb)

For the management of the use of roads in Council's area.

Signed version of By-law No. 2 (255 kb)

For the management and regulation of the use of and access to Local Government Land owned by or under the care, control and management of Council (other than streets and roads), including the prohibition and regulation of particular activities on such Local Government Land.

Signed version of By-law No. 3 Signed version of By-law No. 3 (718 kb)

Land Authorised for Aquatic Activities without Formal Written Permission

In accordance with paragraph 2.1.1.1 of By-law No. 3 "Local Government Land", Council has determined that Waterworld Aquatic Centre may be used for aquatic activities without formal written permission.

Paragraph 2.1.1.1 of By-law No. 3 - Local Government Land (26 kb)

To limit the number of dogs kept on premises and for the management and control of dogs in the Council's area.

Signed version of By-law No. 4 (221 kb)

Dogs on Leashes Areas (78 kb)

Dogs Prohibited Areas (24 kb)

Dogs off Leash Areas (28 kb)

Dogs - Application for exemption to permit the keeping of more than two (2) dogs(127 kb)

To protect visual amenity and public safety on Roads and footpaths by setting standards for moveable signs and regulating their placement in a manner which recognises the advertising needs of businesses to maximise economic viability.

Signed version of By-law No. 5 (454 kb)

To regulate and control the removal of domestic, recyclable and green organic waste from premises, for the prevention and suppression of nuisances, and for regulating the management of property of Council.

Signed version of By-law No. 6 (244 kb)

Council has adopted the below listed Fees and Charges to apply to its By-laws in accordance with the statutory provisions of the Local Government Act.