Proposed Changes
- remove the word “licence” from the by-law as the by-law provides only for a “permit” system
- “banners” as a separate class of movable sign, and
- making additional classes of signs exempt, including signs related to a referendum displayed during the course of that referendum; and, signs displayed with the permission of council
- the foreshore within council’s area is local government land
- a clause that would enable council to determine areas where motorhomes can camp overnight
- an exemption from the need to get permission to pick fruit in a community garden
- requiring
council permission before undertaking certain activities in council
wetlands (eg fishing, operating model boats, taking water) in order to protect the quality of water, wildlife and the local environment.
- making it clear that any noxious species caught must be disposed of appropriately and not returned to the water
- wetlands and areas within 5 metres of children’s playgrounds be declared “dog on leash areas”
- owners of puppies will not be in breach of the dog limit requirements until it is three months old
- a person in control of a dog must have a bag or other object for picking up and lawfully disposing of any faeces the dog may generate
- on public roads, footpaths, and public places, except parks unless specified by council by-laws. In parks, the dog must be under effective control, which is by command. The dog must be close to the person who must be able to see the dog at all times
- on any park or reserve when organised sport is being played
- within 5 metres of children’s playground equipment
- in any wetland
- a clause to enable council to determine motorhome friendly zones
- a provision to require permission before placing flyers on vehicles on public roads.
- requiring all cats within the City of Marion to be identified through micro-chipping
- providing that the by-law only applies to cats over four months old
- to enable, by resolution, council to determine cat-free areas on local government land
What are the proposed changes to By-Law No. 1 - Permits and Penalties?
A minor change is proposed to By-Law No. 1 - Permits and Penalties to:
What are the proposed changes to By-Law No. 2- Movable Signs?
Proposed changes to By-Law No. 2- Movable Signs include:
Q. Why are signs related
to a referendum being exempted?
A. To be consistent with exemptions for election signs.
What are the proposed changes to By-Law No. 3 - Local Government Land?
Proposed changes to By-Law No. 3 - Local Government Land include:
Q. Why would permission be required to fish at a wetland?
A. To protect the quality of water, wildlife and the local environment.
What are the proposed changes to By-Law No. 4 - Dogs?
Proposed changes to By-Law No. 4 - Dogs include:
Q. Where can I walk my dog off leash?
A. You can walk your dog in any park in the City of Marion, provided it is under effective control, that does not have a “dog free zone” sign. The playground and BBQ areas in Hazelmere Reserve, Glengowrie have been declared dog free zones.
Notes: Dogs must be on a leash:
What are the proposed changes to By-Law No. 5 - Roads?
Proposed changes to By-Law No. 5 - Roads include:
Proposed changes include:
Q. Why could permission be needed to place flyers on vehicles?
A. To protect people from offensive material and reduce litter.
What are the proposed changes to By-Law No. 6 - Cats?
Proposed changes to By-Law No. 6 - Cats include:
Q. Why require cats to be micro-chipped?
A. To help return lost cats to their homes and identify cats that aren’t owned.
Q. Why could some areas be designated cat-free?
A. Sensitive areas such as wetlands could be designated cat-free to protect wildlife.