Nillumbik Shire Council has Local Laws in place to help protect the amenity of The Green Wedge.
See Related Documents for copies of the Local Laws.
See Permit Applications for all applications.

Burning off

A person must not light a fire in the open air unless for fuel reduction purposes and only in accordance with the following:
Properties less than 0.4 Ha or 1 acre are permitted to burn with a permit, from 1 October until 1 February (or the start of a Fire Danger Period if sooner).
For properties 0.4 Ha and over, fires are allowed without a permit at all times outside the declared Fire Danger Period.

To obtain a permit prior to the declared fire danger period and to check the conditions for burning off with or without a permit, contact Council’s Regulatory Services on 9433 3111.

You may apply for a property inspection (private property) and Burning Off Permit (Country Fire Authority Schedule 13 Permit) during the declared Fire Danger Period. Apply online for a permit to burn off during the Fire Danger Period.

Incinerators

An owner or occupier of land must not allow any incinerator on the land to be lit or remain alight.

Recreational Vehicles

People using recreational vehicles on private land will, in all cases require a Local Laws Permit, and this must be obtained prior to using the vehicle on private property. A recreational vehicle is defined in the local law as any mini bike, trail bike, motor bike, motor car, motor scooter, go-cart and any other vehicle which may be propelled or operated by internal combustion, steam, gas, oil, electricity or any other power and which is normally used for recreational purposes.

Advertising cars for sale

Vehicles advertised for sale cannot be parked on nature strips, roads or Council reserves. Municipal Laws Officers conduct regular patrols and issue fines, under Local Law provisions, of $200 for vehicles parked for the purposes of advertising.

Abandoned or derelict vehicles

A person must not leave an unregistered vehicle or abandon a vehicle on any road or parking area under the control of the Council or on any Council land.
Vehicles found in this condition may be impounded and sold by Council.

Tables and chairs, goods and A-Frame signs on Council land

Businesses wishing to place merchandise, signage or eating facilities on Council land require a permit from Council to do so. The Planning Unit should also be contacted to ensure compliance with existing permits. Criteria for the issuing of permits include, obtaining Public Liability insurance for $10 million indemnifying Council in the event of an accident, and submitting a diagram showing the placement of said items.

Caravans

Living in a caravan is not permitted in this municipality unless it is in a registered camping area. Residents who are building on a vacant block may apply for a permit to live in a caravan for up to six months while building works are being undertaken. Please note there are conditions under Environmental Health that must also be complied with in relation to run off and sewerage.

Domestic rubbish bins
Please ensure that your rubbish bin/s are brought onto your property within 24 hours of collection. Fines may be issued for those bins which are repeatedly left out.  If you are unsure of your collection days for your different bins, please contact 9433 3111.

Overhanging tree branches

Council has maintenance rosters to regularly trim shrubs and trees in public places, however shrubs and trees from private property are the responsibility of the property owner. Please keep a check on any branches that may protrude from your property over footpaths and wallkways as it can be difficult for pedestrians to utilise our paths when battling with overgrown and sometimes wet foliage. If your property is at an intersection, check that vegetation does not grow in such a manner that it causes a danger to traffic or drivers by preventing a clear view of other vehicles.