Bylaws are special laws created in response to the needs and concerns of our community. They evolve and change over time. Bylaws help the Council make sure the District runs smoothly, according to the priorities and wishes of the community.
Bylaws that are made under the Local Government Act 2002 are required to be reviewed five years after they are first created (section 158), and 10 years after every review date (section 159). As such, all of Council's existing bylaws are required to be reviewed every 10 years.
- Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 - (PDF, 551 KB)
- Alcohol Control maps - (PDF, 5.5 MB)
- Beaches Bylaw 2018 - (PDF, 679 KB)
- Beaches Bylaw Maps - (PDF, 878 KB)
- Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2020 - (PDF, 887 KB)
- Combined Waters Bylaw 2017 - (PDF, 1.6 MB)
- Control of Animals (excluding dogs),Bees, and Poultry Bylaw 2018 - (PDF 672 KB)
- Dog Control Bylaw 2018 - (PDF, 682 KB)
- Dog Control Maps - (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- Freedom Camping Bylaw 2024 - (PDF, 2.6 MB)
- Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2018 - (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- Ports and Wharves Bylaw 2018 - (PDF, 899 KB)
- Ports and Wharves Bylaw Maps - (PDF, 8.4 MB)
- Public Places Bylaw 2015 - (PDF, 300 KB)
- Traffic and Speed Limit Bylaw 2018 - (PDF, 411 KB)
- Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2024 - (PDF, 440 KB)
The following bylaws were revoked as of 1 July 2018:
- Fire Prevention in Urban Areas Bylaw
- Food Administration Bylaw
- Mobile Trading Bylaw