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Legislated By-Laws Review 2023

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Consultation has concluded

Council has a general power to make By-Laws which are designed to provide good rule and governance and assist council in providing a convenient, safe and comfortable spaces for its community.

Council’s power to make a By-law is derived from Section 246 of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) which requires the review and formal adoption of the By-laws. Council currently has 8 By-Laws.

It is a legislated requirement that Council reviews (and if necessary revises) its By-laws every seven years.

The By-laws have, therefore, been reviewed and some changes proposed. The vast majority of the proposed changes are minor in nature and a result of legislative, interpretive or grammatical factors. The outcome is the following six new By-laws are now available for public comment.

  • By-law 1: Permits and Penalties
  • By-law 2: Local Government Land;
  • By-law 3: Roads;
  • By-law 4: Moveable Signs; and
  • By-law 6: Foreshore.

The remaining two By-Laws have been referred to the Dog and Cat Management Board for comment at will be released for public comment in the near future. They are:

  • By-law 5: Dogs;
  • By-law 8: Cats (expires 1 Jan 2026).

In accordance with current SA legislation Council is providing the public with an opportunity to comment on the proposed six new By-laws.

Council has a general power to make By-Laws which are designed to provide good rule and governance and assist council in providing a convenient, safe and comfortable spaces for its community.

Council’s power to make a By-law is derived from Section 246 of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) which requires the review and formal adoption of the By-laws. Council currently has 8 By-Laws.

It is a legislated requirement that Council reviews (and if necessary revises) its By-laws every seven years.

The By-laws have, therefore, been reviewed and some changes proposed. The vast majority of the proposed changes are minor in nature and a result of legislative, interpretive or grammatical factors. The outcome is the following six new By-laws are now available for public comment.

  • By-law 1: Permits and Penalties
  • By-law 2: Local Government Land;
  • By-law 3: Roads;
  • By-law 4: Moveable Signs; and
  • By-law 6: Foreshore.

The remaining two By-Laws have been referred to the Dog and Cat Management Board for comment at will be released for public comment in the near future. They are:

  • By-law 5: Dogs;
  • By-law 8: Cats (expires 1 Jan 2026).

In accordance with current SA legislation Council is providing the public with an opportunity to comment on the proposed six new By-laws.

Consultation has concluded
  • Share If the council are proposing to change a fee to launch boats from the current normanville beach launching site. Is council going to maintain this launching facility to a safe launching standard? In simple terms provide a safe usable launching facility. on Facebook Share If the council are proposing to change a fee to launch boats from the current normanville beach launching site. Is council going to maintain this launching facility to a safe launching standard? In simple terms provide a safe usable launching facility. on Twitter Share If the council are proposing to change a fee to launch boats from the current normanville beach launching site. Is council going to maintain this launching facility to a safe launching standard? In simple terms provide a safe usable launching facility. on Linkedin Email If the council are proposing to change a fee to launch boats from the current normanville beach launching site. Is council going to maintain this launching facility to a safe launching standard? In simple terms provide a safe usable launching facility. link

    If the council are proposing to change a fee to launch boats from the current normanville beach launching site. Is council going to maintain this launching facility to a safe launching standard? In simple terms provide a safe usable launching facility.

    Shuter asked 5 months ago

    The Beach access Normanville is not considered a constructed boat ramp so would not be considered a boat ramp for the purpose of the proposed bylaw. No fee is proposed for beach launching at Normanville beach. 

  • Share Dear Ben and Amber. Re Foreshore By Law 2023 By law No 6 of 2023 Item 5.4.2 Currently a limited number of boats are launched from Normanville and Lady Bay beaches. The above draft item appears to forbid this practice. Please advise. Thank you Richard Thwaites on Facebook Share Dear Ben and Amber. Re Foreshore By Law 2023 By law No 6 of 2023 Item 5.4.2 Currently a limited number of boats are launched from Normanville and Lady Bay beaches. The above draft item appears to forbid this practice. Please advise. Thank you Richard Thwaites on Twitter Share Dear Ben and Amber. Re Foreshore By Law 2023 By law No 6 of 2023 Item 5.4.2 Currently a limited number of boats are launched from Normanville and Lady Bay beaches. The above draft item appears to forbid this practice. Please advise. Thank you Richard Thwaites on Linkedin Email Dear Ben and Amber. Re Foreshore By Law 2023 By law No 6 of 2023 Item 5.4.2 Currently a limited number of boats are launched from Normanville and Lady Bay beaches. The above draft item appears to forbid this practice. Please advise. Thank you Richard Thwaites link

    Dear Ben and Amber. Re Foreshore By Law 2023 By law No 6 of 2023 Item 5.4.2 Currently a limited number of boats are launched from Normanville and Lady Bay beaches. The above draft item appears to forbid this practice. Please advise. Thank you Richard Thwaites

    Richard Thwaites asked 6 months ago

    Good Morning Richard, 

    Under 5.5.1 (foreshore Bylaw) both Normanville and Lady Bay beaches currently have signage displayed permitting the beach launching of personal water craft. This permits/allows the beach launching in the areas you have mentioned. 

  • Share Do you intend to alter the Moveable signs by-law to cater for VMS/LED signs mounted on trailers/vehicles parked on Council land on Facebook Share Do you intend to alter the Moveable signs by-law to cater for VMS/LED signs mounted on trailers/vehicles parked on Council land on Twitter Share Do you intend to alter the Moveable signs by-law to cater for VMS/LED signs mounted on trailers/vehicles parked on Council land on Linkedin Email Do you intend to alter the Moveable signs by-law to cater for VMS/LED signs mounted on trailers/vehicles parked on Council land link

    Do you intend to alter the Moveable signs by-law to cater for VMS/LED signs mounted on trailers/vehicles parked on Council land

    Peter Filsell asked 6 months ago

    Hi Peter, 

    Trailer Mounted VMS/LED screens signage doesn't fall within the class of signs permitted under the Moveable signs bylaw. However it is covered in the Local Government land Bylaw and the Roads Bylaw as an activity that would require permission of Council.

  • Share Removable signs. Road signs are a hazard to drivers especially when the road is congested with too much signage. Important signs such as speed etc can be lost in the excess information present as you travel at an prescribed speed managing all the other aspects of safe driving. You need to clarify the number of road signs allowed within a specified distance. on Facebook Share Removable signs. Road signs are a hazard to drivers especially when the road is congested with too much signage. Important signs such as speed etc can be lost in the excess information present as you travel at an prescribed speed managing all the other aspects of safe driving. You need to clarify the number of road signs allowed within a specified distance. on Twitter Share Removable signs. Road signs are a hazard to drivers especially when the road is congested with too much signage. Important signs such as speed etc can be lost in the excess information present as you travel at an prescribed speed managing all the other aspects of safe driving. You need to clarify the number of road signs allowed within a specified distance. on Linkedin Email Removable signs. Road signs are a hazard to drivers especially when the road is congested with too much signage. Important signs such as speed etc can be lost in the excess information present as you travel at an prescribed speed managing all the other aspects of safe driving. You need to clarify the number of road signs allowed within a specified distance. link

    Removable signs. Road signs are a hazard to drivers especially when the road is congested with too much signage. Important signs such as speed etc can be lost in the excess information present as you travel at an prescribed speed managing all the other aspects of safe driving. You need to clarify the number of road signs allowed within a specified distance.

    healionr asked 6 months ago

    Hi Healionr

    The moveable signs bylaw relates more so to signage for businesses such as a frame signs and other signage that would be considered moveable. It doesn't cover road signs such as speed or other advisory signs, there are Australian standards surrounding the placement of road signage. However we will take into consideration your concerns surrounding the number of moveable signs as part of our feedback.

  • Share What 6 new by-laws regarding dogs and cats? Why is no info provided? on Facebook Share What 6 new by-laws regarding dogs and cats? Why is no info provided? on Twitter Share What 6 new by-laws regarding dogs and cats? Why is no info provided? on Linkedin Email What 6 new by-laws regarding dogs and cats? Why is no info provided? link

    What 6 new by-laws regarding dogs and cats? Why is no info provided?

    Plovers asked 5 months ago

    The Dog and Cat Bylaws are currently before the Dog and Cat management board for feedback. Once we receive them back we will then undertake a separate (from this consultation) consultation process on both By laws

  • Share What does item 5.2.2 mean in the Foreshore bylaw 6? It seems incomplete. Also is there a document that summarises the proposed changes for each bylaw? thanks on Facebook Share What does item 5.2.2 mean in the Foreshore bylaw 6? It seems incomplete. Also is there a document that summarises the proposed changes for each bylaw? thanks on Twitter Share What does item 5.2.2 mean in the Foreshore bylaw 6? It seems incomplete. Also is there a document that summarises the proposed changes for each bylaw? thanks on Linkedin Email What does item 5.2.2 mean in the Foreshore bylaw 6? It seems incomplete. Also is there a document that summarises the proposed changes for each bylaw? thanks link

    What does item 5.2.2 mean in the Foreshore bylaw 6? It seems incomplete. Also is there a document that summarises the proposed changes for each bylaw? thanks

    jenkay asked 6 months ago

    Good Afternoon Jenkay,

    Our apologies, when the Legislated By-Laws Review 2023 page went live here on Tuesday the current By-Laws were not visible. We have rectified this and they are now available along with the proposed By-Laws for comparison.

    In regards to 5.5.2 - 5.2.3 is on the following page but there is a formatting gap between 5.2.3 and 5.3. We will address the formatting so to remove this blank space

  • Share Please provide a marked up copy if the by-laws showing all the changes. on Facebook Share Please provide a marked up copy if the by-laws showing all the changes. on Twitter Share Please provide a marked up copy if the by-laws showing all the changes. on Linkedin Email Please provide a marked up copy if the by-laws showing all the changes. link

    Please provide a marked up copy if the by-laws showing all the changes.

    Enzo Gregori asked 6 months ago

    Good afternoon Enzo, 

    Our apologies, when the Legislated By-Laws Review 2023 page went live here on Tuesday the current By-Laws were not visible. We have rectified this and they are now available along with the proposed By-Laws for comparison.

  • Share What changes if any to dog and cat management laws will there be? on Facebook Share What changes if any to dog and cat management laws will there be? on Twitter Share What changes if any to dog and cat management laws will there be? on Linkedin Email What changes if any to dog and cat management laws will there be? link

    What changes if any to dog and cat management laws will there be?

    Kathryn Pentecost asked 6 months ago

    Hi Kathryn

    The dog and cat management Act is a piece of state legislation and not something that Council is responsible for. In regards to the Dog and Cat bylaws, these are currently before the Dog and Cat management board for their comment, once this occurs a consultation will then be undertaken on these specific bylaws.

  • Share Could you please state what the actual changes is in each by law on Facebook Share Could you please state what the actual changes is in each by law on Twitter Share Could you please state what the actual changes is in each by law on Linkedin Email Could you please state what the actual changes is in each by law link

    Could you please state what the actual changes is in each by law

    roygbiv asked 6 months ago

    Hi rogbiv,


    Our apologies, when the Legislated By-Laws Review 2023 page went live here on Tuesday the current By-Laws were not visible. We have rectified this and they are now available along with the proposed By-Laws for comparison.