Bylaws

The objective of this Bylaw is to ensure that amusement devices and amusement galleries are operated in a safe and sanitary manner and do not cause a nuisance to the public or users of the facilities. The Bylaw is made under the Local Government Act 2002, the Health Act 1956, the Amusement Devices Regulations 1978 and the Machinery Act 1950.

This bylaw was repealed on 20 September 2007.

This Bylaw facilitates the orderly and efficient management of
cemeteries under the Council's control.

The objective of this Part of the Bylaw is to control the riding of cycles and skateboards and similar articles, on footpaths and malls where a nuisance or danger may be caused to pedestrians or damage caused to property. The Public Places Bylaw also controls any activity that may create a nuisance on footpaths or public places.

This Bylaw allows the Council to set speed limits by resolution, on all roads under its control and in certain designated locations specified in the Bylaw.

This Bylaw controls trading in streets, reserves, recreation grounds and public places to ensure appropriate standards of convenience, safety and civic values are maintained.  The Bylaw provides the framework for control and approval procedures, and is made pursuant to the Local Government Act 2002.

Trading in streets and public places includes the following activities: 

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 objective of this Bylaw is to ensure an effective and efficient
collection of household, hazardous and commercial refuse in urban areas
where there is a Council provided contract service by setting out
administration and collection procedures.

The Bylaw aims to protect the general public from refuse creating a
nuisance or annoyance and also provides for the protection of refuse
collectors by prohibiting hazardous materials being placed out for
collection, and the regulation of materials deposited at any transfer
station.

This bylaw was repealed in 2009. Its function is incorporated into the Water Services Bylaw

The objective of this Bylaw is to provide for parking to be set aside for the particular use of public transport operators. It also provides for licensing of operators to use areas set aside as Transport Stations. This Bylaw is made under the Transport Act 1962 and the Local Government Act 2002.

The objective of this Bylaw is to ensure that all establishments preparing food for sale have on the staff, persons who are adequately trained in food hygiene. The Bylaw also aims to ensure that safe food is available in all food premises throughout the District.

This Bylaw is made under the authority of the Local Government Act 2002 and the Health Act 1956.