Bylaws and Policies

The bylaws are created in response to needs and concerns of our district, and as such, evolve and change over time. This page lists the current Clutha District bylaws:

Regulatory Bylaw:

Part One - Introduction to Regulatory Bylaw (PDF, 69kb, new window)

The purpose of the introductory section is to identify and clearly interpret the terms and expressions used throughout the Bylaw

Part Two - Public Places (PDF, 80kb, new window)

This Part of the bylaw controls a diverse range of activities to ensure that acceptable standards of convenience, safety, visual amenity and civic values are maintained for the wellbeing and enjoyment of citizens, visitors and businesses within the district.

Part Three - Hostels (PDF, 44kb, new window)

This part of the Bylaw draws together some of the legislative requirements in regards to the operation of hostels, guest houses, boarding houses, motels and residential clubs, to ensure that conditions do not arise that may threaten the health and safety of tenants, neighbours or the community.

Part Four - Trading in Public Places (PDF, 28kb, new window)

The general purpose of this Part of the bylaw is to regulate the conduct of persons selling goods on streets, roads, footpaths and other public places; and to regulate the conduct of persons using vehicles to sell goods and services to the general public; and to regulate the conduct of persons soliciting for donations or subscriptions, or distributing advertising material; to ensure public safety, minimise conflict with neighbouring land uses, and protect the intended use of the public place.

Part Five - The Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees (PDF, 22kb, new window)

The purpose of this part of the bylaw is to outline requirements for the keeping of animals, poultry and bees. The requirements are deemed necessary for the protection of neighbours and property owners.

Part Six - Dog Control (PDF, 31kb, new window)

The object of this Bylaw is to control the keeping of dogs in the area of the Clutha District Council.

Part Seven - Liquor Control (PDF, 43kb, new window)

This bylaw is to prohibit the consumption or possession of liquor in specified public places for the purposes of:

(a) protecting the public from nuisance;

(b) protecting, promoting, and maintaining public health and safety;

Maps Showing Liquor Ban areas (PDF, 1.67MB, new window)

Water and Sanitary Services Bylaw:

Part One - Water Bylaw (PDF, 248kb, new window)

Appendix - Water Connection Application Form

Part Two - Solid Waste Bylaw (PDF, 167kb, new window)

Appendix - Application for Permit to Dispose of Special Waste at Mt Cooee Landfill

Roading Bylaw:

Part One - Introduction (PDF, 48kb, new window)

The purpose of the Roading Bylaw is to promote public safety and effectively regulate pedestrian, animal and traffic movements on roads, footpaths and public places within the Clutha District.

Part Two - Stock Movement (PDF, 36kb, new window)

The objective of this part of the Bylaw is to control the movement of stock along and across roads.

Part Three - Road Damage and Danger (PDF, 57kb, new window)

The purpose of this part of the Bylaw is to deter damage to roads or part of any road in the Clutha District. If damage does occur this Bylaw seeks to enable Council to ensure those accountable are responsible for the costs of rectifying the damage.

Part Four - Speed Limits (PDF, 15kb, opens a new window)

The purpose of this bylaw is to promote public safety and effectively regulate traffic movements on roads within the Clutha District.

Please click here to see the Speed Limit Bylaw maps.

Part Five - Parking and Traffic (PDF, 41kb, new window)

Key Policies

Earthquake Prone Buildings (PDF, 43kb, new window)

The intent of this policy is to limit the risk to people and property as a result of earthquake shaking. This policy sets out the trigger actions for identification, assessment and improvement (if required) of earthquake prone buildings.

Freedom Camping Policy (PDF, 26kb, new window)

The Clutha District welcomes �free independent travellers�. This policy is intended to allow this form of tourism and recreation to continue, but provide some protection to minimise littering and dumping of toilet wastes.

General Grant Application Policy (PDF, 13kb, new window)

The purpose of this policy is to establish the policy and principles which will form the basis on which Council will provide general grants to assist organisations that provide projects/activities which benefit the residents of communities within the Clutha District. See our Funding Schemes webpage for more information.

Stock Crossings, Races on Road Reserve and Stock Underpasses (PDF, 143kb, new window)

This policy sets out the procedures and standards required for stock movement on and around road reserve and the standards for the implementation and construction of stock crossings, races on road reserve, and stock underpasses. See our Roading webpage for more information.

Clutha District Council, PO Box 25, Balclutha