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Community Local Law No.2

Community Local Law No.2 applies throughout the Swan Hill Rural City municipality.

The purpose of this Local Law is to provide:

the peace, order and good governance of the municipal district
a safe and healthy environment so that the community can enjoy a quality of life that meets its expectations
the safe and equitable use and enjoyment of public and municipal places
the protection and enhancement of the amenity and environment of the municipal district
the fair and reasonable use and enjoyment of private land
the uniform and fair application of this Local Law to prevent damage to Council property and infrastructure
manage, regulate and control the keeping of animals and birds
and regulate, prohibit and control the consumption of alcohol in designated areas within the municipal district

The objectives of this Local Law are to:

assist in the documentation of procedures and the expectations of Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange users such that accreditation to the National Saleyards Quality Accreditation can be achieved
provide for the setting and collection of fees from Stock Agents and Vendors selling livestock through the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange and to prescribe the level of those fees
enable the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange Manager to prescribe the days and hours during each day on which sales can be held at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange
protect Council assets and facilities at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange
promote and enforce appropriate adherence to occupational health and safety practices at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange
control and prevent behaviour within the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange which is a nuisance, or which may be detrimental to health and safety; control the use of the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange at all times
control the use of dogs at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange regulate smoking and the consumption of alcohol at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange
and provide for fair and reasonable treatment of animals, and the application of adequate animal husbandry practices at the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange.

Council can remove any vehicle that has been abandoned in the street or on Council owned land.

Busking in our Swan Hill municipality adds to the vibrant atmosphere of our shopping precincts.

In our stunning region, camping is all the rage. Find out what is and isn't allowed.

Every property owner and occupier must maintain their property in a safe and tidy manner.

Drinking alcohol in public places is prohibited in many parts of our municipality.

Local business traders who want to use the footpath for commercial activity may need to apply for a Footpath Trading Permit.

Find out what happens to overdue fines, how to request a payment extension or an internal review.

Intersection collection and door knocking permits are available for charitable organisations and non-profit groups.

A permit is required if you intend to sell, provide goods or services or fundraise on Council land or footpath.

Report waste that has been dumped on land owned or managed by Council.

Residential noise is are regulated by both Victoria Police and local Councils.

Prepare your property to prevent fire risks by clearing hazards and find out if and when you can burn.

A permit is required if you intend to sell goods or offer services on a road or from a property or public place adjacent to a road.

Smoking and vaping is prohibited in all enclosed workplaces and certain public spaces where members of the public gather.