Local Law

ABOUT LOCAL LAWS

Council's local law covers a broad range of issues and activities including:

• Unsightly land
• Shipping containers
• Dilapidated buildings
• Camping - for information relating to camping on private land click here. - Application for permit
• Keeping of more than 2 dogs or 2 cats (Excess animal permit)  -  Application for permit
• Keeping of animals on private property  -  Application for permit
• Road Occupation for Works (Hoarding) - Application for permit
• Burning of offensive materials
• Motorbikes and Motorised Vehicles on Private Property - Application for Permit
• General activities on roads -  Application for permit
  • Signs on road reserves
  • Roadside displays (A-frame business signs, items for sale)  
  • Outdoor eating facilities
  • Roadside Trading
• Trees on road reserves
• Droving of livestock
• Grazing of livestock on roads - Application for permit
• Skip Bins  -  Application for permit

Local Law No. 1 – Council Meeting Procedures & Common Seal (Repealed August 2020)

Local Law No. 1 ‘Council Meeting Procedures & Common Seal’ was repealed by Council Resolution in August 2020. Council's Governance Rules replaced the Local Law.

Please see the below link to view the Governance Rules.

Governance Rules

Local Law No. 2 – General Public Amenity

The objectives of Local Law No. 2 ‘General Public Amenity’ is to provide a safe and healthy environment for residents of Golden Plains Shire. It also helps ensure residents are given an opportunity to enjoy a quality of life that enhances their well-being whilst protecting a range of public assets and values. This is achieved through a variety of clauses that regulate, prohibit, facilitate or place controls over a wide range of activities.

Please see the below links to view Local Law No.2 - General Public Amenity and associated documents.

Local Law No. 2 

Local Law No.2(6) Unsightly Land Annex Document 

Local Law No.2(25) Recyclable and Domestic Waste Annex Document