Local Law No. 1 Neighbourhood Amenity 2012 is designed to enhance public safety, to improve the liveability of our neighbourhoods and to protect Council’s public assets.

Our Local Law was was developed following months of consultation and community input, and was adopted by Council in July 2012, replacing the General Local Law of 2005.

What do Local Laws cover?

Some of the things covered under our Local Laws include:

Camping
Road names and house numbers
Unsightly land
Domestic waste, recycling and hard waste collections
Keeping animals, grazing livestock, adequate fencing
Shipping containers
Fireworks
Roadside and footpath trading
Smoking and alcohol zones
Motor bikes, motorised and non-recreational vehicles
Vehicle crossings
Reserves and foreshores
Burning off, lighting fires
Planting on nature strips
Road opening, drainage tapping
Building sites

Enquiries

If you would like further information regarding the Local Law, contact our Local Laws Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.

Camping on Private and Public Land

Camping is allowed in a licensed caravan park or camping grounds within Bass Coast. If you wish to camp anywhere else you may require a permit.

Footpath Trading Conditions

If you would like to have footpath trading outside of your businesses shop front on a public footpath, you will need to apply for a Footpath Trading Permit from the Bass Coast Shire Council.