Local laws

Property, parking, and other general laws

The General Local Law provides for peace, order and good governance for Melton City Council. Authorised officers may issue infringement notices for any breaches to the General Local Law.

Local Laws Officers can not advise on disputes between neighbours over matters such as boundary fences and overhanging trees/shrubs.

Contact the Victorian Dispute Settlement Centre on 1800 658 528 for free advice and mediation services to assist with neighbourhood disputes.

Application for Local Laws permit (apply for permits for events, fundraisers, use of council land and more)

Unsightly property and graffiti

Keeping your property clean and tidy

Nature strips

Nature strip maintenance responsibilities

Parking

Parking fines and disabled parking permits

Vehicles

Report abandoned, selling on the roadside and recreational vehicles

Local Law

The full document that provides details on the local law

Building sites

Council performs inspections of building sites within the City of Melton