Local Laws
Local laws govern activities on land that is owned or managed by the City, as well as certain activities on private land within our boundaries. Local laws are created to address the unique needs of communities and are enforced by local governments.
Animal Local Law
The objective of this local law is to:
- Provide for the effective management, control and regulation of the keeping of dogs, cats, large animals, animals of potential burden, poultry, pigeons, miscellaneous birds and bees within the City.
- Effectively control and manage cat numbers, confinement and curfews for cats, consistent with the State Government review findings from November 2019.
- To effectively deter failing to comply with select provisions of the proposed Animal Local Law 2022.
Animal Local Law 2022
List of Dog Exercise Areas Within the City of Vincent
List of Cat Prohibited Areas
Fencing
The objective of this local law is to provide for the regulation, control and management of fences within the district.
Fencing Local Law 2008
Health
The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 requires a local authority to adopt their own Local Law to carry out the provisions of the Act within its own district.
The Health Local Law controls such matters as the keeping of animals and poultry, the control of vermin and other nuisances, maintenance of houses, disposal of refuse, control of infectious diseases and licensing of certain premises.
Health Local Law 2004
Local Government Property
The objective of this local law is to provide for the regulation, control and management of activities and facilities on local government property, thoroughfares and public places within the district.
Local Government Property Local Law 2021
Parking
The objective of the Parking Local Law is to provide for the regulation, control and management of parking and vehicles within the district.
Parking Local Law 2023
Ticket Machine Zones
Parking Stations Under Care, Control and Management
Meeting Procedures
The objective of this local law is to provide rules, procedures and guidelines to assist in the good conduct of meetings of the Council, committees and the standards to be observed by persons attending such meetings.
Meeting Procedures Local Law 2008
Trading in Public Places
The objective of this local law is to provide for the regulation, control and management of trading activities, outdoor eating facilities, stalls, displays of goods and items, and traders and entertainers in any street or public place within the district by establishing the requirements with which persons must comply in order to undertake those activities.
Trading in Public Places Local Law 2008
Memorials in public places
We understand the importance of memorials to help people grieve, honour, and commemorate those who have passed away.
Considering this, memorials in public spaces require careful management to consider everyone's needs in our community. Safety, public amenity, and maintenance are all important factors.
While we suggest using designated places like cemeteries for memorials whenever possible, there are circumstances where requests for memorials, plaques, trees, or commemorative furniture in parks and reserves can be considered. Criteria are outlined in the Memorials in Public Places and Reserves Policy.
Approval from the City of Vincent is required for all plaques and memorials on public land. Past plaques, memorials, or monuments cannot be used as a basis for future approvals. Any plaque or memorial approved by the City will still need to be purchased and maintained by the person installing it.
Submit a request
Memorials in Public Places and Reserves Policy