There are a number of local laws that apply to pets and animals.

Keeping more than two dogs and two cats

A permit is required from Council if you would like to keep more than two dogs or two cats on your property. This also applies to properties with more than one residence on them.

Please include a drawing of kennels or enclosures on your property in relation to neighbouring houses and buildings with your application.

application kit

Excrement

A person in charge of a dog in a public place must carry a receptical for the removal of any of  it's excrement, they must also collect and dispose of any excrement deposited by that dog. Anyone asked by a Ranger to demonstrate that they have the ability to clear up after their dog must produce the receptical. 

Secure confinement of animals

 An owner or occupier of land on which livestock or dogs are kept must ensure that the land is adequately fenced so as to prevent the escape of such livestock or dogs from the land.

Control of noisy animals and birds

The occupier of any land where an animal or bird is kept or permitted to remain must not allow the animal or bird to make noises or sounds which may unreasonably adversely affect the peace, comfort or convenience of any persons on any other land.

Keeping of animals

On any land, a permit is required from Council if you would like to keep more than:

• 5 reptiles or rodents
• 10 large birds
• 25 small birds or
• 24 poultry

A person must not keep any livestock on any residential land or any land of an area less than 4,000 square metres.