Laws and regulations

Rules and Regulations for Activities on Council Land

Council Land covers bushland, bush reserves, roadside reserves, roadside and footpath trading area, parks and recreation reserves, parking, and more. 

Under the Local Government Act 1989 (Victoria), Council has the authority to create and enforce local laws relative to Council Land.  Currently Council has adopted four local laws.

These Local laws are intended to protect public health, safety and amenity throughout the shire. The laws are made in consultation with the community to deal with local issues and to meet local needs. They also assist Council in carrying out its functions and powers when it comes to

  1. Building structures,
  2. Developing Bike Paths,  
  3. Graffiti,
  4. Fencing on Council Land,
  5. Lighting Fires,
  6. Camping,
  7. Events and Signage,
  8. Animal Keeping,
  9. Dogs off Leash areas,
  10. Roadside and Footpath Trading.

Council’s local laws include offence provisions and a breach of these provisions may result in issuing of legal notices to comply, infringements and /or prosecution.  For an in-depth understanding of the Councils Local Laws, please click on this link.

For further information, please contact the Council Customer Service Office on 03 5422 0333 or mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Activities on Council land

Find out about what you can do on public land.

Burning off

Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is a great way to clean up your property, but there are conditions around when you are allowed to do this.

Events and outdoor activities

Find out about the regulations you need to follow when holding an event or outdoor activity.

Cigarettes and smoke-free areas

Find out about smoke-free areas in the shire.

Fines and offences

Find out when and how to pay or appeal a fine/infringement for an offence under Council's Local Law No. 10, as well as offences and their values.

Fences

All about building and maintaining fences on your property, including keeping your animals secure, building permits, and dealing with neighbours.

Fire regulations

Various restrictions apply to lighting fires and burning off in the Macedon Ranges, and a permit may be required.

Firewood collection

Find out about restrictions and permits required for collecting firewood on different types of land, and how you can report the illegal collection of firewood.

Graffiti and vandalism

Find out about dealing with graffiti and vandalism in the Macedon Ranges.

Neighbour disputes

Council does not deal with neighbour disputes but we can offer information on how to resolve disputes and details of who to contact if you are having a dispute with a neighbour.

Noise

Information on how to resolve noise issues, as well as a link to a booklet detailing prohibited times for the use of certain items that can cause noise.

Parking rules and fines

Find out more about parking rules and time limits, which exist so everyone gets a fair chance to park. Also find out how to apply for a disabled parking permit.

Local Laws permit fees

Find a fee for permits required for animals, roadside trading, street furniture, general permit, real estate signs, skip bin permit.

Roads and drains

Find out about works and maintenance on roads or report an issue with a drain.

Selling raffle tickets

Learn about the requirements for getting a permit to sell raffle tickets within Macedon Ranges Shire.

Signs

Information about placing signs on public and private land.

Roadside and Footpath Trading

Find out what you need to do to have furniture or accessories for public use outside of your business.

Trees and vegetation

How to resolve or report issues regarding trees and vegetation on Council roads, road reserves and public land.

Vehicles and trolleys

Find out about laws relating to repairing, selling or abandoning vehicles, as well as laws relating to shopping trolleys in public places such as Council roads and land or car parks.

Litter and rubbish dumping

Help us minimise litter in the Macedon Ranges by reporting dumped rubbish and disposing of waste correctly.

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