FAQs
What changes are being made to the bylaws and policies?
The changes being made to the bylaws and policies are summarised in the table below. For more information, please see the attached Statement of Proposal.
Bylaw/Policy | Proposed Action |
Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 | Only minor changes are proposed. This involves updating outdated references and maps where needed. |
Water Supply Bylaw 2019 | Minor changes. Update outdated references where needed. |
General Bylaw 1991 (Part 9 Reserves Bylaw) | Minor changes. Update outdated references where needed. |
Transport Bylaw 2021
| Minor change to the way Council consults the community on a proposed amendment to the bylaw to make the process more streamlined. The public will still be provided 14 days to share their feedback, including any objections on proposed changes. |
Litter Infringement Policy 2019 | Minor changes to the fees for littering offences requiring infringement fees. The proposed change will mean that the infringement fee for depositing litter from one to 20 litres by volume, will increase from $200 to $300. The infringement fee for depositing litter from 20 to 120 litres by volume or depositing any litter in a Council Park or reserve, will also increase from $300 to $350.
Update outdated references where needed. |
Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2020 | Minor changes. Added detail about how dangerous and insanitary buildings are managed in an emergency and update outdated references where needed. |