From 1 July 2025 we're changing to a fees up front payment system. This means that payment is made at the application stage and when we have granted the application we can issue it to the customer at the same time - speeding up the turnaround time on building consents. Any additional processing time (recoverable on an actual and reasonable basis, as per the Building Act 2004 s281B) and planning/engineering approval charges (if applicable) will be invoiced at the end of processing.
1. Legislation
11.3. Bylaws
Below is a list of all of Council’s current Bylaws. All of these bylaws are available from the Policies and Bylaws section of this website and Council offices. Bylaws must be reviewed within five years after the date upon which they are initially made. Any subsequent review must be carried out within 10 years after the date of the preceding review.
Title |
Date Enacted |
General Purpose of the Bylaw |
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Consolidated Bylaw |
2008 |
The Consolidated Bylaw contains the following bylaws. |
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Dog Control Bylaw |
2010 |
This bylaw enables Council to balance the needs of dogs and their owners against the need to ensure danger, distress and nuisance from dogs and their behaviour is minimised. |
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Introductory Bylaw |
2008 |
The purpose of this bylaw is to identify and clearly interpret the terms and expressions that are used throughout the Consolidated Bylaw.
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Land Transport Bylaw |
2010 |
This purpose of this bylaw is to provide for the regulation or roads, footpaths, bridges and culverts within the control of Council.
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Public Safety Bylaw |
2008 |
This section ensures that acceptable standards of safety, wellbeing, convenience, visual amenity and civic values are maintained for both residents and visitors to the district.
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Public Amenities Bylaw |
2008 |
This section Allows Council to control and set standards for the operation of public amenities and cemeteries under the ownership and control of Council. |
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Fires in the Open Air Bylaw |
2008 |
This section allows Council to exercise control over burning in the open air in urban areas of the District, preventing nuisance and the spread of fires involving vegetation. |
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Solid Waste Bylaw |
2008 |
This section ensures refuse is collected and disposed appropriately and in the interests of public health. |
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Stormwater Management Bylaw |
2009 |
This bylaw enables Council to manage stormwater within the district so as to protect people, property and the environment by minimising the impact of flooding, erosion and environmental pollution. |
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Water Supply Bylaw |
2008 |
This section enables Council to provide for the supply of water to its customers. |
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Wastewater Bylaw |
2008 |
This section is for the control of private on-site wastewater disposal and wastewater drainage from both domestic and trade premises to a Wastewater Authority. |
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Trade Waste Bylaw |
2012 |
This bylaw enables Council to regulate the discharge of Trade Waste in to the district’s sewerage system. |
