General local law
The Local Government Act 1989 gives Victorian Councils the power to create local laws within their municipality. Local Laws are designed to provide services that protect and enhance the safety, health and amenity of the municipality and its residents and visitors.
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Table of contents(PDF, 354KB)
Part 1 - Preliminary Provisions(PDF, 171KB)
- Purpose of the Local Law
- Operation Date
- Definitions
- Application of the Local Law
Part 2 - streets and roads(PDF, 36KB)
- Division 1 - Traffic
- Division 2 - Roads Generally
Part 3 - behaviour on and use of roads, public places and council land including reserves(PDF, 220KB)
- Division 1 - Obstructions and Behaviour
- Division 2 - Reserves
Part 4 - sale of goods, street selling, collections, distributions and special events(PDF, 28KB)
- Permits
- Selling goods, services and handbills
- Special events and filming
- Garage Sales
Part 5 - Protection of the amenity of the municipal district(PDF, 63KB)
- Division 1 - General
- Division 2 - Building Works - Impacts
- Division 3 - Open Air Burning and Incinerators
Part 6 - Animal Control(PDF, 31KB)
- Animal litter and animal numbers
- Animals in public places
- Permits
Part 7 - Waste Management(PDF, 42KB)
- Division 1 - Household Waste
- Division 2 - Regulation of Other Refuse and Waste
- Division 3 - Melton Recycling Facility
Part 8 - Enforcement and Permit(PDF, 48KB)
- Division 1 - Enforcement
- Division 2 - Melton Recycling Facility
Schedule(PDF, 41KB)