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Bylaws Part 14: Public Places

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Explanatory Note

This Bylaw controls activities to ensure that acceptable standards of convenience, safety and civic values are maintained in public places for the well-being and enjoyment of citizens and visitors within the district. In particular this Bylaw controls damage to public facilities such as roads, grass verges, garden areas and reserves.

It also controls activities within public places which may have an adverse effect on other users of these facilities, or adjoining uses. Reference should be made to the Mobile Shops and Traders Bylaw which controls commercial activities in these areas.

The Council also has a number of statutory powers in relation to public places, particular streets and reserves. The two most relevant acts are the Local Government Act 1974 and the Reserves Act 1977.

 

1.0

SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT
1.1 The title of this bylaw is the Hastings District Council Public Places Bylaw 2008, being part 14 of the Hastings District Council Bylaws.
  This bylaw comes into force on 19 June 2008 and the Public Places Bylaw being Part 14 of the former Hastings District Council Consolidated Bylaws 1995 is repealed.
   

2.0

SCOPE

 

This Bylaw is made under the authority of Sections 145 and 146 of the Local Government Act 2002.

The Council is empowered by the Local Government Act 2002 to make Bylaws. So far as they are applicable, and are not contrary to the provisions of this Bylaw, the provisions of the Introductory Bylaw 2005 are incorporated into and form part of this bylaw.
   

3.0

DEFINITIONS

 

ADVERTISING DEVICE means every sign or advertising matter of whatever kind whether consisting of a specially constructed device, structure, erection, or apparatus, or painted, written, projected onto, or otherwise fixed to or upon any premises, fence, stone, structure, pavements stationary vehicle, or erection of any kind whatsoever located upon or visible from any public place and shall include any board, hoarding, or similar structure which supports the device.

ANIMAL means any living stage of any member of the animal kingdom, or any other animal, or any declared from time to time to be an animal under the Animal Welfare Act 1999, except human beings, and in the case of any mammal, bird, fish or reptile includes the carcass.

BEACH means any land for the time being vested in or under the control of the Council above the mean high water springs including any adjoining reserve or park, and, where the control of the foreshore is vested in the Council, includes the foreshore.

COUNCIL means the Hastings District Council or a duly authorised officer of Council.

FORESHORE means any land covered and uncovered by the flow and ebb of the tide at mean spring tides and, in relation to any such land that forms part of the bed of a river, does not include any area that is not part of the coastal marine area.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE means, unless expressly provided otherwise by regulations prepared under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, any substance:

a) With one or more of the following intrinsic properties:

i) Explosiveness
ii) Flammability
iii) A capacity to oxidize
iv) Corrosiveness
v) Toxicity (including chronic toxicity)
vi) Ecotoxicity, with or without bioaccumulation, or,

b) Which on contact with air or water (other than air or water where the temperature or pressure has been artificially increased or decreased) generates a substance with any one or more of the properties specified in paragraph (a) of this definition.

NAME PLATE means any plate fixed to the wall surface or in a sign case near the entrance to premises to denote the name, business, designation, and agencies of an occupier of such premises.

PUBLIC PLACE means every road, street, public highway, footpath, footway, court, alley, lane, accessway, and thoroughfare of a public nature or open to or used by the public as of right; and every place of public resort or place to which the public have access.

RURAL means land zoned within the Hastings District Council’s District Plan as Te Mata Special Character, Tuki Tuki Special Character, Plains, Rural, or such other zoning that provides primarily for rural activities

TEMPORARY SIGN means an advertising device to announce or advertise an event, function, or sale of product, erected or displayed only for such a limited period of time as is stipulated on the granting of a permit.

WINDOW SIGN means any sign displayed in or painted, printed, written, carved, inscribed, endorsed, or otherwise fixed to or upon any window.

VEHICLE

(a) Means a contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks or revolving runners on which it moves or is moved; and

(b) Includes a hovercraft, a skateboard, in-line skates, and roller skates; but

(c) Does not include-

(i) A perambulator or pushchair:
(ii) A shopping or sporting trundler not propelled by mechanical
power:
(iii) A wheelbarrow or hand-trolley:
(iv) A pedestrian-controlled lawnmower:
(v) A pedestrian-controlled agricultural machine not propelled by mechanical power:
(vi) An article of furniture:
(vii) A wheel-chair not propelled by mechanical power:
(viii) Any other contrivance specified by the Land Transport Act 1998 not to be a vehicle for the purposes of this definition:
(ix) Any rail vehicle:
   

4.0

OBSTRUCTIONS IN PUBLIC PLACES

   
4.1 No person shall place or leave any material or thing on any public place that Council considers obstructs the public right of passage, unless specifically as provided in this or any other Part of this Bylaw, or with the prior permission of the Council.
   
4.2 Any person wishing to use the footpaths for the purpose of footpath dining or for any other purpose shall apply in writing to the Council. Council may approve or decline such application subject to such conditions as it considers appropriate. Any such approval granted may be reviewed at any time as considered necessary by Council.
   
4.3

The Council may from time to time by resolution prescribe fees to be paid in respect of:

i) Applications for footpath dining licences and for the use of the footpath in conjunction with such licences.
ii) Any other use of the footpath for commercial activities.

   
4.4 No person shall place or erect any building on or over any public place without the prior written permission of the Council.
   
4.5 No person shall construct any projection of any kind, including windows, balconies or walls, in a position such that it obstructs free passage on any public place, unless the prior written approval of Council is obtained.
   
4.6 Council may require the alteration or removal of any material, building or thing placed on a public place in contravention of this Bylaw, by giving notice to the owner. The owner shall comply with any notice within the time stated on the notice.
   
4.7

The display of goods for sale or otherwise shall not be permitted on footpaths except where written approval has been given by Council. except in the areas zoned commercial and industrial in the District Plan and then only subject to the following conditions:

i) That any such display be placed adjacent to the premises to which the display relates and shall not encroach onto the pavement more than 0.5 metres.

ii)That any such display be no greater than 1.2 metres and no less than 0.9 metres in height.

iii) That no such display shall be placed in a manner which will in the opinion of Council be likely to cause an undue obstruction to pedestrians or constitute a danger to people or property or cause an obstruction to easy access to adjoining property.

   

5.0

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HAZARDS
   
5.1 No person shall place or leave on any public place materials or substances in the opinion of the Council likely to be hazardous or injurious to any person.
   
5.2 Where any wall, fence or land adjacent to a public place is in a condition or state of disrepair which in the opinion of a duly authorised officer of Council could cause damage or injury to persons passing, the officer may give notice requiring the owner or occupier to make the land safe within such time as specified in the notice. Any such notice shall be complied within the specified time.
   
5.3 No person shall blast any rock, stone, earth timber or other material in, on or near any public place, without the prior approval of the Council, and in compliance with any conditions the Council may impose.
   
5.4 No person shall fail, upon the request of a duly authorised officer of Council, to cut back any tree deemed by the officer to be overhanging a street light, within the time period specified.
   

6.0

DISTURBANCE OR DAMAGE TO PUBLIC PLACES

   
6.1 No person shall disturb or remove the surface of any public place without the prior permission of the Council, and in accordance with such conditions as the Council may impose.
   
6.2 Prior to commencing any works permitted under clause 6.1 the applicant shall deposit with the Council a bond or deposit such as a duly authorised officer of Council shall direct, to be held as security for the making good by the applicant of any damage that may be caused to the public property by any work or activity. Failing the applicant's making good such damage the Council may carry out any repairs or other work required and charge the cost against the applicant or deduct the cost from the sum deposited, or both.
   
6.3 Insurance cover shall be taken out by the applicant in relation to any works undertaken under clause 6.1, indemnifying the Council for an amount as determined by a duly authorised officer of Council, in respect of any claims for injury or damage to persons or property. Such insurance shall be with an insurance office and in a form satisfactory to a duly authorised officer of Council.
   
6.4 The person responsible for any works permitted under 6.1 shall take all such precautions for guarding against injury to passers by as may be necessary, including the provision of adequate lighting where the danger to any person remains during the hours of darkness, to the satisfaction of a duly authorised officer of Council.
   
6.5 No person shall damage or destroy any property belonging to Council placed or erected on any public place, including trees, grass plots, shrubs, ornaments and statues, poles, signs or any other structure.
   
6.6 Council shall accept no liability for any injury or damage arising from activities in any public place and permitted under this Bylaw.
   

7.0

REFUSE AND OFFENSIVE MATTER

   
7.1 No person shall make use of any street tidy or other public refuse receptacle for the purpose of placing or depositing any household refuse, hazardous substances, commercial waste or any offensive matter of any description.
   
7.2

No person shall:

(a) Throw or leave any dead animal, or animal remains, or offensive matter of any kind, upon any public place, or into any river, creek, stream or other water, or on the bank thereof.

(b) Fail to dispose of in a proper manner the body or part of the body of any animal in their possession that may have been killed or died while straying, or while being driven on any public place.

(c) Transport any refuse or offensive matter over any street or public place unless the receptacle or vehicle used is covered or secured to prevent the escape of any of the contents.

(d) Sweep any refuse, dust, or litter onto any public place from any house or business premises.

   
7.3 No person shall cause, permit, or allow the drippings of the eaves or other projections of any house or structure to fall upon any public place.
   
7.4 No person shall cause, permit or allow the burning of any matter on any public place unless authorized by Council.
   

8.0

FENCES AND DOORS

   
8.1 No person shall fail to keep in good repair any rail, gate, fence, or cover over or about any area or entrance or lighting place to any cellar, or other place opening into or upon or near any public place, or omit to protect such entrance when open for use.
   
8.2 No person shall hang or permit to be hung any door or gate abutting a public place in any urban area such that it is capable of being swung over or across any public place, unless the prior written approval of Council is obtained.
   
8.3 No person shall erect or maintain, or cause to be erected or maintained, any awning over any public place or hang any awning, blind, or screen from any portico on any public place, unless the permission of the Council shall have first been obtained. Such consent may be subject to such conditions as Council deems appropriate. Any such permission may be revoked at any time by Council.
   
8.4 No person shall in areas other than those zoned rural in the District Plan, repair or renew or erect any barbed wire along, or within 1m of, any boundary line between any adjoining land or building, unless the barbed wire is placed at a height not less than 2m from the ground level of any such public place.
   
8.5 The Council may by notice in writing require the owner or occupier of any land, which has no fence along the line of frontage of such land to any public place, to erect a fence along such line of frontage within the time stated in such notice.
   
8.6 Where any fence abutting on a public place is so out of repair as to be, in the opinion of the Council, dangerous to persons passing, or is in contravention of this Bylaw, the Council may by notice in writing require the owner or occupier to repair or remove such fence or to remove such fence and erect an alternative fence to the approval of the Council.
   
  The owner or occupier of any land upon whom such notice is served shall comply with the same within the time stated in such notice.
   

9.0

ANIMALS

   
9.1 Every person being the owner or having the care, custody, or control of any animal shall keep and prevent the same from wandering or being at large without proper guidance on any public place.
   
9.2 No person shall tether or otherwise put or place any animal for the purpose of depasturing or grazing the same, on any public place, except in areas zoned rural.
   
9.3 Every person being the owner or having the custody or control of any animals grazing on any public place permitted by 9.2 shall comply with the following conditions.
   
 

1) Grazing shall only be carried out directly adjacent to the property owned by or under the control of such person, or adjacent to the property of another person where prior permission is granted by the affected person.
 
 
 

2) All reasonable precautions shall be taken to ensure the safety of any persons or traffic using any road or public place, and shall include full supervision and the placing of warning signs in front of and behind the grazing animals, except where adequate fencing is provided.
 
 
 

3) Due consideration shall be given to adjacent property owners and persons grazing or driving animals in accordance with this Part of the Bylaw or Part 17 Stock Droving.
 
 
 

4) The owner or person having custody of any animals grazing on a public place shall collect and dispose of in an approved manner any litter or refuse found within the area being grazed.
 
 
 

5) Compliance with any direction given by a duly authorised officer of Council in respect of Conditions 2) and 3) above and within such time as the officer may specify, including the removal of such animals.

 
 
 

6) The Council reserves the right to charge the owner and / or the person having custody of any animals grazing on a public place for any damage associated with the grazing of the animals.
   
9.4 No person shall:
   
 

(a) Break in, train, clean, shoe, bleed, dress, or expose for show, hire, or sale, any horse or other animal on any public place.

(b) Allow any dangerous animal to stand on any public place, unless properly and securely controlled.

(c) Shall, by ill-usage or negligence in driving any cattle along or over any public place, permit any injury or damage to be done by such cattle.

(d) Being the owner, or the person having the custody of any horse, cattle or sheep, ride, lead, or drive the same, or permit or allow the same to go along any footway or cycle track on any public place.

(e) Cause, permit or allow any animal to be led, ridden, or driven upon, across, or along any grass plot or flower bed laid out on any public place.

   
9.5 No person shall tether any horse or other animal in any area zoned Commercial in the District Plan, without the written permission of the Council.
   
9.6 The person owning or having custody of any animal tethering on any public place under 9.5 shall remove all droppings and dispose of such droppings immediately.
   
9.7 Where a public litter bin is used to dispose of the droppings they must be suitably wrapped or contained to prevent fouling of the receptacle.
   
10.0 ADVERTISING DEVICES
   
10.1 This Bylaw controls signs on or above public places and unless permitted by the District Plan, Resource Consent or Building Consent, shall also apply to any advertising device on private property which may by its proximity to any public place, create a hazard to persons if insecurely fixed or constructed.
   
10.2 One "Sandwich Board" type sign per premises is permitted in areas zoned Commercial and Industrial in the District Plan subject to the following conditions:
   
 

1) That the sign dimensions be no greater than 0.5 metres in width and no greater than 1.2 metres and no less than 0.9 metres in height.

2) That in the Central Business District of Hastings and Havelock North as defined in the District Plan and Flaxmere village shopping centres such signs shall be placed adjacent to the building frontage and shall extend no further than 0.5 metres onto the pavement.

In all other areas such signs shall be placed either adjacent to the building frontage or the kerb, provided that where it is placed adjacent to the kerb it shall be positioned between marked parking spaces or adjacent to parking meters where these exist.

3) That in spite of 1) and 2) above no sign shall be permitted which is likely to cause undue obstruction to pedestrians, or constitute a danger to people or property, or is likely to be offensive or cause a detraction from amenities.

4) Any additional advertising devices shall be placed flat against the building and secured in a manner that will prevent them from falling onto the footpath.

   
10.3 Window signs and name plates shall be permitted subject to compliance with all other aspects of the Bylaw and the District Plan.
   
10.4 No person shall park or cause to be parked any vehicle on or near any public place for the purposes of using such vehicle as an advertising device or otherwise than for or in connection with bona fide purposes of travel and stopping incidental to such travel. This includes any sign, device or material attached in any way to a vehicle, or any advertising written or drawn in any way on a vehicle. Sign writing for the purpose of identification of the person or business owning or operating the vehicle and not used as an advertising device shall be excluded from this provision.
   
10.5 No person shall erect, display, repair or substantially alter any advertising device (except those covered in 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4 above) unless a permit is obtained from the Council. No such permit, nor any dispensation, shall be issued for Local Authority Election Signs on public land.
   
10.6 The fee for such permit shall be as Council may from time to time by resolution prescribe.
   
10.7 Every application for a permit shall provide such information as is required to assess the application to the satisfaction of a duly authorised officer of Council.
   
10.8

Consideration in the siting of any advertising device shall be given to:-
   
 

(a) Possible physical obstruction of traffic and pedestrians. The minimum siting criteria for devices should generally be 2.5m above the foot-path, 0.5m back from the kerb line, 5.5m above the carriageway, with sign cases and show cases projecting over the pavement no more than 0.1m.

(b) Possible visual obstruction to traffic and pedestrians.

(c) Possible visual confusion to vehicle drivers (generally no reflective material or illuminated or other red or green colours near traffic lights).

(d) Possible effect on public areas of inadequate maintenance of the advertising device.

(e) District Plan requirements.

   
10.9

No advertising device shall be made, erected or constructed otherwise than in a good workmanlike manner and of approved materials and where required, in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Council.

Where appropriate, consideration in the design shall be given by the applicant to:-

   
 

(a) The provision of adequate rigidity and strength.

(b) The effects of wind.

(c) The effects of atmospheric conditions as agents of disintegration and corrosion.

(d) The effects of traffic vibration and earthquake.

(e) The possible effects of fire.

(f) Standards of electrical workmanship.

   
10.10 Every advertising device shall at all times be maintained in good repair and condition to the satisfaction of the Council.
   
10.11 If any device shall at any time not be in good order and condition or if it shall at any time be unsightly or dangerous, the Council may, by notice in writing require the owner or lessee to repair or secure or otherwise put in order or remove such device within a period stated in such notice.
   
10.12 In the event of an advertising device becoming redundant or, by reason of change of occupancy or otherwise it is no longer relevant to the business carried on in the premises on which it appears the Council may by notice in writing require the owner to effectively and properly paint out or remove such device within a period stated in such notice.
   
10.13 If any device fails to conform to all the provisions for this Part of this Bylaw, it shall be the duty of the occupier or owner for the time being of the premises or stationary vehicle on which such device shall have been displayed or erected, after being served with a notice in writing by the Council, to remove or take down such device or that portion that does not conform to the provisions of this Part of this Bylaw within the period of time specified in such notice.
   
10.14 Where the owner or occupier responsible for any sign cannot be located, or a traffic hazard or public danger is considered to exist, a non-conforming sign may be removed without notice by the Council.
   
10.15 Prior to the return of any such sign removed under 10.14, the owner or occupier shall pay the Council such fee as it may from time to time by resolution prescribe.
   
10.16 If the person on whom a notice has been served fails to comply with the terms of such notice within the time stated they shall be liable to prosecution for an offence against this Part of this Bylaw. Failing compliance with such a notice, Council may itself carry out such work and recover the cost for so doing from the owner or occupier of the premises. The exercise of this authority shall not relieve such owner or occupier from liability to any penalty incurred by reason of a breach of this Bylaw.
   
10.17 Following a second offence the advertising device may be removed and held until the expiration of any appeal period and failing any appeal disposed of by such means as determined by the Council.
   
10.18 The applicant or the owner of an advertising device which is the subject of any action made under this Bylaw by having been informed in writing of such action and the reasons for it may, within one month of notification of such decision, apply in writing to the Council for a review of the decision.
   

11.0

BEACHES

   
11.1 This Part of the Bylaw deals specifically with beaches under the control of the Council and shall be read in conjunction with the remainder of this Bylaw, and other relevant Bylaws.
   
11.2 Council may by publicly notified resolution, define such areas of any beach to be prohibited to vehicles.
   
11.3 No person shall drive or cause to be driven any vehicle in an area prohibited to vehicles unless required for access to a property.
   
11.4 No person shall drive or cause to be driven any vehicle on any part of a beach a greater speed than set out in the current Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw.
   
11.5 No person shall land or attempt to land an aeroplane on a beach except in case of emergency.
   
11.6 No person may lead, ride or swim any horse, cattle or other animal on or from any part of any beach such that in the opinion of a duly authorised officer of Council a nuisance, danger or inconvenience is created for other users of the beach.
   
11.7 The owner of any dog shall keep such dog under proper control at all times while on any beach. Any duly authorised officer of Council may order any person in charge of any dog to remove such animal from the beach if in the opinion of the officer such animal's presence is likely to cause inconvenience or danger or to be hazardous to the health of the public.
   
11.8 The Council may by publicly notified resolution prohibit bathing on any beach or any part of any beach under its control.
   
11.9

No person shall:
   
 

(a) Be or remain upon any part of a beach in view of other persons unless properly and sufficiently clad.

(b) Play games in or loiter in any dressing-shed.

(c) Use any dressing-shed except for dressing or undressing.

(d) Obstruct or hinder or interfere with the carrying-out of any life-saving operations or with any person engaged in life-saving activities.

   
11.10 The Council may by publicly notified resolution define any beach or part of any beach, as a "clothing optional" beach.
   
11.11 No male other than a boy under the age of 8 years accompanied by a female parent or guardian shall enter or use any place, room or building, on any beach, set apart for the use of females, nor shall a female over the age of 5 years enter or use any place, room or building on any beach set apart for the use of males.
   
11.12 The Council may by resolution fix and from time to time alter or amend fees for the use of bathing and dressing accommodation and requisites and for the safe custody of valuables.
   
11.13 The Council may at its discretion authorise any life-saving club -
   
 

(a) To provide and use life-saving equipment to the approved standards of the New Zealand Surf Life-Saving Association.

(b) To use any such equipment provided by the Council; and

(c) To erect and, as may from time to time be necessary, remove from any place danger notices.

   
11.14 Unless authorised by the Council no person shall use, display, injure, destroy, or otherwise interfere with any appliance or signal bell provided by the Council or by any life-saving club unless such use or displacement is necessary for the purpose of saving life or such injury or destruction is caused while such appliance or signal bells are being used for such purpose.
   
12.0 VEHICLE CROSSINGS, FOOTPATHS, BERMS AND ROADS
   
12.1 Any person wishing to have a vehicle crossing constructed, removed, repaired or widened shall first make written application to Council.
   
12.2 All vehicle crossings shall be constructed, removed, repaired or widened in accordance with Council’s Engineering Code of Practice, District Plan and the Hastings District Council Roading Policy and Procedures Manual.
   
12.3 The applicant shall be liable for all costs associated with the construction, removal, repair or widening of any vehicle crossing that result from an application made under clause 12.1.
   
12.4 Where the work is carried out by the applicant a bond or deposit may be required prior to work commencing. All work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Council.
   
12.5 A duly authorised officer may issue a notice to any person requiring a vehicle crossing to be constructed in accordance with Council’s Engineering Code of Practice.
   
12.6 Where a vehicle crossing, footpath or berm is damaged or deemed unsafe by a duly authorised officer, Council may require such crossing, footpath or berm to be repaired, removed or replaced. The person causing the damage shall be liable for all costs associated with the repair, removal or replacement.
   
12.7 Where an application for Building Consent is made, the applicant may be required to lodge with Council a bond or deposit set by Council to be held as security and used for the repair or replacement of vehicle crossings, footpaths, berms or roads damaged by any work or activity. The applicant shall be liable for all costs associated with the repair, replacement or modification work. The Council or its agent may carry out any repairs or other work required and charge the cost against the applicant or deduct the cost from the sum deposited, or both.
   
12.8 A temporary crossing may be required by a duly authorised officer or agent of Council where access to a construction site is necessary. The officer may impose conditions as considered necessary for the protection of public safety and convenience.
   

13.0

TRADING IN PUBLIC PLACES

   
13.1 No person shall without a permit from the Council use any part of any street or public place for the purpose of setting up any stall, mobile shop or offer for sale any product or service. Any such permit shall be issued in accordance with Part 12 - Mobile Shops and Traders Bylaw.
   
13.2

Where the nature of any business carried on within the District is to provide or cause to be provided substantial quantities of disposable paper or plastic wrapping or containers or wooden or plastic sticks or spoons or material, of a like nature which may be deposited in public places on consumption of the produce which has been purchased along with such material the Council may require the proprietor of the business to provide containers of a type approved by the Council for the reception of such litter.

In addition it shall be the duty of the proprietor of such business to pay for any additional costs incurred by the Council in the cleaning of the footways, gutters and public places in the vicinity of the premises of the proprietor.

   

14.0

ROAD AND BUILDING IDENTIFICATION

   
14.1 No person shall give any name to or affix, set up or paint any name on any street, private street, or public place without the prior permission in writing of the Council.
   
14.2 The owner or occupier of every building shall mark such building (subject to Clause 12.4) with such numbers, being in no case less than 50mm in height, as a duly authorised officer of Council shall direct or approve, and shall renew the numbers of such building if they are obliterated or defaced, or as the officer shall order or direct, within the time specified by the officer.
   
14.3 The Council shall have power at any time to alter the number of any building where it may be in the Council's opinion necessary or advisable to do so.
   
14.4 Every such number shall be placed upon any building in such a position as to render the number readily visible from any street fronted by such building; or, if no such position is available, shall be placed upon a post, fence, or gate near or adjacent to, and readily visible from, such street.
   

15.0

BEHAVIOUR CONTROLS

   
15.1 No person shall act in any manner, including the playing of games, in or on any public place so as to cause any damage, annoyance, danger, inconvenience or obstruction of any person or property.
   
15.2 No person shall sing or play any musical instrument, use any loud speaker or other broadcast system in or on any street or public place, without the prior permission of the Council.
   
15.3 No person shall make noise by any means which is likely to cause annoyance to persons in any street or public place, or disturb any meeting or congregation.
   
15.4 No person shall place any placard, poster or other document on, or write, draw or otherwise disfigure any road, wall, building or other structure or fitting on or abutting any public place unless in accordance with the rules of the current Hastings District Council Plan.
   
15.5 No person shall expose to view or distribute or offer for sale in any public place any placard, handbill, print, or other document of any kind of an offensive or indecent character.
   
15.6 No person shall make, do, or allow any act, matter, or thing, either on any public place or on land adjacent to that public place, which results in other persons being caused or induced to collect or congregate on any public place so as to impede the traffic on such public place, or cause an obstruction or impede, annoy or inconvenience, any persons passing.
   
15.7 No person shall, except with the prior written authority of the Council and then only in conformity with the terms of any permit that may be granted, organise, hold or conduct or attempt to hold or conduct any procession, of any type whatsoever, or any public meeting, gathering or demonstration, or make any public address or attempt to collect a crowd in, along or upon any public place or on land adjacent thereto where that crowd may encroach onto any public place.
   
15.8 The Council may from time to time by resolution designate such areas within the district as it considers suitable for public meetings, addresses, forums or gatherings. The Council may by resolution determine conditions for the use of such areas and shall have power to grant such use for such periods as Council may decide.
   
15.9 In any particular case a duly authorised officer of Council may revoke forthwith the use of any such designated area for such purposes in the event of breach of any conditions imposed by Council in respect of such use or in the event of disorder or disturbance arising out of such use.
   
15.10 No person shall for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions, collections or donations, or for the purpose of promoting or furthering any product or project or form of belief or activity in any portion of any street or public place within the District, accost or impose upon any person or distribute any handbills, tickets, pamphlets or other printed or reproduced matter to any other person whether or not for financial gain or reward without the prior written permission of the Council and then only in accordance with such conditions and restrictions as the Council may require.
   
15.11 Application for such permit shall be in writing and shall be made 14 days, prior to the date on which it is desired to commence operating under such permit and such application shall state:-
   
 

(a) The purpose for which subscriptions, collections or donations or the profits from the business to be carried on shall be used.

(b) The date of the proposed collection.

(c) The place or places where it is desired to station collectors or erect a stall or stalls.

(d) The names and addresses of the promoters.

   
15.12 The fee for any such permit shall be as Council may from time to time by resolution prescribe.
   
15.13 No person shall loiter or stand or hang about or remain in any one place on any public place after being directed to move on by any police constable, or duly authorised officer of the Council.
   
15.14 Every person commits any offence against this Part of this Bylaw who wilfully or maliciously destroys, pulls down, obliterates, or defaces the name of any street, or the number of any building, or paints, affixes, or sets up any name of any street, or any number to any building, contrary to the provisions of this Part of this Bylaw.
   
15.15 No person shall keep or leave, or cause or allow to be kept or left, any vehicle stationary and unattended in or on any public place otherwise than for or in connection with bona fide purposes of travel and stopping incidental to such travel.
   
15.16 No person shall live or sleep in a vehicle situated on a road, or use a vehicle situated on a road for any residential purpose, without the written consent of Council.
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