Community local laws are designed to protect the community and local environment from health and safety concerns, and make living in the City of Whitehorse more pleasant for all residents. Local laws help you understand your rights and responsibilities for your property and promote understanding and cooperation between neighbours.
All municipalities have a set of rules known as local laws, which are enforced by local laws officers. The Whitehorse Community Local Law 2014 ( PDF 280.06KB) may be different from the local laws in other municipalities.
Following are topics covered in the City of Whitehorse Community Local Law 2014 that cover both Council and private property. Download the Community Local Law 2014 ( PDF 280.06KB) or use the following links for more information.
- Machinery, materials, goods or vehicles on land
- Heavy vehicles kept on residential land
- Repair of Vehicles
- Camping / caravans
- Dilapidated and unsafe buildings
- Unsightly properties
- Overhanging branches
- Hoarding and squalor
- Fire hazards
- Keeping of animals
- Burning off and incinerators
- Leaving goods on footpaths
- Building sites
- Location of garbage/recycling bins
- Preventing damage to Council property
- Roadside selling
Download a copy of the the City of Whitehorse Community Local Law and incorporated documents:
- City of Whitehorse Community Local Law 2014 ( PDF 280.06KB)
- Community Local Law Impact Statement 2014 ( PDF 33KB)
- Procedures for Work on and Protection of Council Assets ( PDF 7.46MB)
- Code of Practice for the Placement of Waste Bins on Roadsides ( PDF 441.88KB)
- Revised 2016 Domestic and Commercial Waste Management Procedure ( DOCX 36.74KB)
- Building Site Code of Practice ( PDF 831.67KB)
- Specified Wetlands Guide ( PDF 19.12KB)
- Fixed Penalties for Offences Dealt with by Infringement Notices ( PDF 13.81KB)