Melton residents will be able to have their say on the proposed Local Law 2025, with details on its purpose and the consultation process to be published on the council’s website.
According to a report tabled at the May 26 council meeting, the purpose of the Local Law is to provide peace, order, and good government in the municipality; provide for matters which require a Local Law under any act, and provide for administration of council powers and functions.
It also prohibits, regulates and controls activities, events, practices or behaviour in places across Melton to avoid detriment to amenity or property, public nuisance or danger, or free and safe movement by any person – especially a person with a disability.
The Local Law covers areas such as traffic, roads, events, protection of amenities, building, animal control, waste management, enforcement and permits.
According to the council, feedback received that has been included in the draft local law includes providing informational signage, as distinct to advertising signage, bees and wasps being regulated by the Apiary Code of Practice, extension of smoke free areas to include nicotine devices, removal of camping on private property restrictions, inclusion of an animal table, and unsightly property provisions.
In a community survey, more than 80 per cent of respondents said they felt there was a local law that should be changed or updated.
Survey responses reflected that areas residents wanted to see prioritised in local law included public safety, traffic, roads, and rubbish.
Penalty units applicable to Local Law offences are now the standard penalty unit value, which is currently $197.59.
