Environment

This local law aims to promote an environment free from hazards to health, prevent nuisances which may adversely affect enjoyment of life and regulate activities which may be dangerous or unsafe or detrimental to the quality of life.

The pdf format Environment Local Law (341.91kB) covers activities such as:

unsightly land
circuses, carnivals and festivals
disturbing noise in Council’s Parks and Gardens
building works
dilapidated buildings
protection of significant trees
keeping of animals

This local law incorporates amendments made by:

the Control of Noise in Council Parks and Gardens Local Law, No. 2 of 2007
the Management of Large Building Sites Local Law, No. 1 of 2009
the Protection of Significant Trees Local Law, No. 3 of 2009 - click here for more information about Council's significant tree policy

Proposed New Environment Local Law

Council is seeking feedback on a new Environment Local Law. For more information or to find out how you can have your say, visit this Local Law Review 2012 webpage.

Further Information
Compliance Branch
9205 5063
info@yarracity.vic.gov.au