Shire of East Pilbara Cemeteries Amendment Local Law 2020
2943 ISSN 1448-949X (print) ISSN 2204-4264 (online) PRINT POST APPROVED PP665002/00041 PERTH, WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2020 No. 153 SPECIAL PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY GEOFF O. LAWN, GOVERNMENT PRINTER © STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA ——————————— LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 CEMETERIES ACT 1986 CEMETERIES AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2020 ——————————— DOG ACT 1976 DOGS LOCAL LAW 2020 ——————————— LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 DIVIDING FENCES ACT 1961 FENCING AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2020 ——————————— LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 PARKING AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2020
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2945 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 CEMETERIES ACT 1986 SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA CEMETERIES AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2020 Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995, the Cemeteries Act 1986 and all other powers enabling it, the Council of the Shire of East Pilbara resolved on 28 August 2020 to make the following local law.
- Citation This local law is cited as the Shire of East Pilbara Cemeteries Amendment Local Law 2020.
- Commencement This local law comes into operation 14 days after its publication in the Government Gazette.
- Principal Local Law This local law amends the Shire of East Pilbara Cemeteries Local Law 2010 as published in the Government Gazette on 17 January 2011.
- Clause 2.4 replaced Clause 2.4 is deleted and replaced with— 2.4 Issuing grants The local government may, upon the written application of a person and upon payment of a set fee, issue that person with a grant for a term of 25 years.
- Clause 2.7 amended Clause 2.7(2) is deleted and replaced with— (2) Notwithstanding subclause (1), the local government may, prior to issuing a replacement grant, require the holder to make a statutory declaration.
- Clause 2.8 amended Clause 2.8(1)(a) is deleted and replaced with— (a) Make an application to the local government; and
- Clause 3.1 amended Clause 3.1(1) is deleted and replaced with— (1) A person may apply for approval to bury a dead body in the cemetery.
- Clause 3.3 replaced Clause 3.3 is deleted and replaced with— 3.3 Certificate of identification (1) After a dead body is placed in a coffin and prior to the dead body being removed to a cemetery, a person who personally knew the deceased shall identify the dead body and shall complete a certificate of identification, unless— (a) in the opinion of a funeral director, the dead body is not in a fit state to be viewed; or (b) after reasonable effort, the funeral director is unable to arrange for a person to identify the dead body. (2) Where— (a) in the opinion of a funeral director, a dead body is not in a fit state to be viewed or; (b) after reasonable effort, the funeral director is unable to arrange for a person to identify the dead body, then the funeral director shall complete a certificate to that effect.
2946 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 September 2020 9. Clause 4.2 replaced Clause 4.2 is deleted and replaced with— 4.2 Funeral director’s licence (1) The local government may, upon the receipt of an application in writing and upon payment of a set fee, issue to an applicant a funeral director’s licence authorising a holder to direct funerals within a cemetery at such times and on such days and subject to such conditions as the local government shall specify and in compliance with the provisions of this local law. (2) If the application referred to in subclause (1) is approved by the local government, the local government shall issue to the applicant a licence. (3) A person who is the holder of a current funeral director’s licence may apply for a new licence for the following year by lodging with the local government an application form and upon payment of the set fee. 10. Clause 4.6 amended Clause 4.6(1) is deleted and replaced with— (1) The local government may, upon receipt of an application in writing by a person and upon payment of a set fee, issue to an applicant a single funeral permit authorising a holder to direct a funeral of the person named in a permit within a cemetery at such time and subject to such conditions as the local government shall specify upon the issue of that permit or in this local law. 11. Clause 5.6 amended (1) Clause 5.6(1) is deleted and replaced with— (1) A personal representative of a deceased person whose body has been cremated may apply, in an application under clause 3.1 for permission to dispose of the ashes in a cemetery and upon payment of a set fee, the local government may grant permission for the ashes to be disposed of by one of the following methods— (a) niche wall; (b) family grave; (c) bush memorial; or (d) other memorials approved by the local government. (2) In clause 5.6 (2), the words ‘in the form prescribed in Schedule 14’ are deleted. 12. Clause 7.1 amended Clause 7.1(1)(a) is deleted and replaced with— (a) the written application of a person; and 13. Clause 7.18 replaced Clause 7.18 is deleted and replaced with— 7.18 Application for single monumental work permit (1) The local government may, upon receipt of an application in writing by a person and upon payment of a set fee, issue to an applicant a single monumental work permit authorising a holder to place a monument within a cemetery subject to such conditions as the local government shall specify upon the issue of that permit or in this local law. (2) Every application for a single monumental work permit under subclause (1) shall include an application for monumental work. 14. Clauses 8.1 and 8.2 deleted and replaced Clause 8.1 and 8.2 are deleted and replaced with— 8.1 Animals A person shall not bring an animal into or permit an animal to enter or remain in the cemetery, other than an ‘assistance animal’ as defined in section 9(2) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) or with the approval of the CEO. 15. Schedules deleted Schedules 4 to 17 inclusive are deleted. ———— Dated 28 August 2020. The Common Seal of the Shire of East Pilbara was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the presence of— Cr LYNNE CRAIGIE OAM, President. JEREMY EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer. ———————————
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2947 DOG ACT 1976 SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA DOGS LOCAL LAW 2020 Under the powers conferred by the Dog Act 1976, the Local Government Act 1995 and under all other powers enabling it, the Council of the Shire of East Pilbara resolved on 28 August 2020 to make the following local law. PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1.1 Citation This local law may be cited as the Shire of East Pilbara Dogs Local Law 2020. 1.2 Repeal The Shire of East Pilbara Dogs Local Law 2011 published in the Government Gazette on 26 March 2012 is repealed. 1.3 Definitions In this local law unless the context otherwise requires— Act means the Dog Act 1976; authorised person means a person authorised by the local government to perform all or any of the functions conferred on an authorised person under this local law; CEO means the Chief Executive Officer of the local government; district means the district of the local government; local government means the Shire of East Pilbara; local planning scheme means a local planning scheme made by the local government under the Planning and Development Act 2005; Regulations means the Dog Regulations 2013; Schedule means a schedule in this local law; and thoroughfare has the meaning given to it in section 1.4 of the Local Government Act 1995. 1.4 Application This local law applies throughout the district. PART 2—REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS ON THE KEEPING OF DOGS 2.1 Dogs to be confined (1) An occupier of premises on which a dog is kept must— (a) cause a portion of the premises on which the dog is kept to be fenced in a manner capable of confining the dog; (b) ensure the fence used to confine the dog and every gate or door in the fence is of a type, height and construction which having regard to the breed, age, size and physical condition of the dog is capable of preventing the dog at all times from passing over, under or through it; (c) ensure that every gate or door in the fence is kept closed at all times when the dog is on the premises (unless the gate is opened in a temporary manner that ensures the dog remains confined) and is fitted with a proper latch or other means of fastening it; (d) maintain the fence and all gates and doors in the fence in good order and condition; (e) ensure the fence is erected and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Shire of East Pilbara Fencing Local Law; and (f) where no part of the premises consists of open space, yard or garden or there is no open s:pace or garden or yard of which the occupier has exclusive use or occupation, ensure that other means exist on the premises (other than the tethering of the dog) for effectively confining the dog within the premises. (2) Where an occupier fails to comply with subclause (1), he or she commits an offence.
2948 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 September 2020 (3) Notwithstanding subclauses (1) and (2), the confinement of dangerous dogs is dealt with in the Act and Regulations. 2.2 Limitation on the number of dogs (1) This clause does not apply to premises which have been— (a) licensed under Part 3 as an approved kennel establishment; (b) granted an exemption under section 26(3) of the Act; or (c) established as a veterinary hospital or a veterinary clinic. (2) The limit on the number of dogs which may be kept on any premises is, for the purpose of section 26(4) of the Act is— (a) 2 dogs over the age of 3 months and the young of those dogs under that age if the premises are situated within a townsite; or (b) 4 dogs over the age of 3 months and the young of those dogs under that age if the premises are situated outside a townsite. PART 3—APPROVED KENNEL ESTABLISHMENTS 3.1 Interpretation In this Part and in Schedule 2— “licence” means a licence to keep an approved kennel establishment on premises; “licensee” means the holder of a licence; “premises”, in addition to the meaning given to it in section 3 of the Act, means the premises described in the application for a licence; and “transferee” means a person who applies for the transfer of a licence to her or him under clause 3.14. 3.2 Application for licence for approved kennel establishment An application for a licence must be made in the form of that in Schedule 1, and must be lodged with the local government together with— (a) evidence of planning approval obtained from the local government— (b) plans and specifications of the kennel establishment, including a site plan; (c) copies of the notices to be given under clause 3.3; (d) written evidence that either the applicant or another person who will have the charge of the dogs, will reside on the premises or, in the opinion of the local government, sufficiently close to the premises so as to control the dogs and so as to ensure their health and welfare; (e) a written acknowledgement that the applicant has read and agrees to comply with any code of practice relating to the keeping of dogs nominated by the local government; and (f) the fee for the application for a licence referred to in clause 3.10. 3.3 Notice of proposed use (1) An applicant for a licence must give notice of the proposed use of the premises as an approved kennel establishment after the application for a licence has been lodged— (a) once in a newspaper circulating in the district; and (b) to the owners and occupiers of any premises adjoining the premises. (2) The notices in subclause (1) must specify that— (a) any written submissions as to the proposed use are to be lodged with the CEO within 14 days of the date the notice is given; and (b) the application and plans and specifications may be inspected at the offices of the local government. (3) Where— (a) the notices given under subclause (1) do not clearly identify the premises; or (b) a notice given under subclause (1)(a) is of a size or in a location in the newspaper which, in the opinion of the local government, would fail to serve the purpose of notifying persons of the proposed use of the premises, then the local government may refuse to determine the application for a licence until the notices or notice, as the case may be, is given in accordance with its directions. 3.4 Exemption from notice requirements Where an application for a licence is made in respect of premises on which an approved kennel establishment is either a— (a) permitted use; or (b) use which the local government may approve subject to compliance with specified notice requirements, under a local planning scheme, then the requirements of clauses 3.2(c), 3.3 and 3.5(c) do not apply in respect of the application for a licence. The local government may require advertising of an application as part of the planning process.
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2949 3.5 When application can be determined An application for a licence is not to be determined by the local government until— (a) planning approval has been given by the local government; (b) the applicant has complied with clause 3.2; (c) the applicant submits proof that the notices referred to in clause 3.3(1) have been given in accordance with that clause; and (d) the local government has considered any written submissions received within the time specified in clause 3.3(2)(a) on the proposed use of the premises. 3.6 Determination of application In determining an application for a licence, the local government is to have regard to— (a) the matters referred to in clause 3.7; (b) any written submissions received within the time specified in clause 3.3(2)(a) on the proposed use of the premises; (c) any economic or social benefits which may be derived by any person in the district if the application for a licence is approved; (d) the effect which the approved kennel establishment may have on the environment or amenity of the neighbourhood; (e) whether the approved kennel establishment will create a nuisance for the owners and occupiers of adjoining premises; and (f) whether or not the imposition of and compliance with appropriate conditions of a licence will mitigate any adverse effects of the approved kennel establishment identified in the preceding paragraphs. 3.7 Where application cannot be approved The local government cannot approve an application for a licence where— (a) an approved kennel establishment cannot be permitted by the local government on the premises under a local planning scheme unless prior valid planning approval has been issued by the local government and the application for a licence is consistent with that approval; or (b) an applicant for a licence or another person who will have the charge of the dogs will not reside on the premises, or, in the opinion of the local government, sufficiently close to the premises so as to control the dogs and so as to ensure their health and welfare. 3.8 Conditions of approval (1) The local government may approve an application for a licence subject to the conditions contained in Schedule 2 and to such other conditions as the local government considers appropriate. (2) In respect of a particular application for a licence, the local government may vary any of the conditions contained in Schedule 2. 3.9 Compliance with conditions of approval Penalties applicable where a licensee does not comply with the conditions of a licence are contained in the Dog Act and Regulations. 3.10 Fees (1) On lodging an application for a licence, the applicant is to pay a fee to the local government. (2) On the issue or renewal of a licence, the licensee is to pay a fee to the local government. (3) On lodging an application for the transfer of a valid licence, the transferee is to pay a fee to the local government. (4) The fees referred to in subclauses (1) to (3) are to be imposed and determined by the local government under sections 6.16 to 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995. 3.11 Form of licence The licence is to be in the form determined by the local government and is to be issued to the licensee. 3.12 Period of licence (1) The period of effect of a licence is set out in section 27(5) of the Act. (2) A licence is to be renewed if the fee referred to in clause 3.10(2) is paid to the local government prior to the expiry of the licence. (3) On the renewal of a licence the conditions of the licence at the time of its renewal continue to have effect. 3.13 Variation or cancellation of licence (1) The local government may vary the conditions of a licence. (2) The local government may cancel a licence— (a) on the request of the licensee; (b) following a breach of the Act, the Regulations or this local law; or (c) if in the opinion of the local government the licensee is not a fit and proper person. (3) The date a licence is cancelled is to be, in the case of— (a) paragraph (a) of subclause (2), the date requested by the licensee; or
2950 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 September 2020 (b) paragraphs (b) and (c) of subclause (2), the date determined under section 27(6) of the Act. (4) If a licence is cancelled the fee paid for that licence is not refundable for the term of the licence that has not yet expired. 3.14 Transfer (1) An application for the transfer of a valid licence from the licensee to another person must be— (a) made in the form determined by the local government; (b) made by the transferee; (c) made with the written consent of the licensee; and (d) lodged with the local government together with— (i) written evidence that a person will reside at or within reasonably close proximity to the premises the subject of the licence; and (ii) the fee for the application for the transfer of a licence referred to in clause 3.10(3). (2) The local government is not to determine an application for the transfer of a valid licence until the transferee has complied with subclause (1). (3) The local government may approve, whether or not subject to such conditions as it considers appropriate, or refuse to approve an application for the transfer of a valid licence. (4) Where the local government approves an application for the transfer of a valid licence, then on the date of approval, unless otherwise specified in the notice issued under clause 3.15(b), the transferee becomes the licensee of the licence for the purposes of this local law. 3.15 Notification The local government is to give written notice to— (a) an applicant for a licence of the local government’s decision on her or his application; (b) a transferee of the local government’s decision on her or his application for the transfer of a valid licence; (c) a licensee of any variation made under clause 3.13(1); (d) a licensee when her or his licence is due for renewal and the manner in which it may be renewed; (e) a licensee when her or his licence is renewed; (f) a licensee of the cancellation of a licence under clause 3.13(2)(a); and (g) a licensee of the cancellation of a licence under paragraphs (b) or (c) of clause 3.13(2), which notice is to be given in accordance with section 27(6) of the Act. 3.16 Inspection of kennel With the consent of the occupier, an authorised person may inspect an approved kennel establishment at any time. PART 4—MISCELLANEOUS 4.1 Offence to excrete (1) A dog must not excrete on— (a) any thoroughfare, any dog exercise area or other public place; or (b) any land which is not a public place without the consent of the occupier. (2) Subject to subclause (3), if a dog excretes contrary to subclause (1), every person liable for the control of the dog at that time commits an offence. (3) The person liable for the control of the dog does not commit an offence against subclause (2) if any excreta is removed immediately by that person. PART 5—ENFORCEMENT 5.1 Interpretation In this Part— infringement notice means the notice referred to in clause 5.4; notice of withdrawal means the notice referred to in clause 5.7(1); and. 5.2 Offences and general penalty (1) A person who fails to do anything required or directed to be done under this local law, or who does anything which under this local law that person is prohibited from doing, commits an offence. (2) A person who commits an offence under this local law is liable, on conviction, to a penalty not less than $500 and not exceeding $5,000, and if the offence is of a continuing nature, to an additional penalty not exceeding $500 for each day or part of a day during which the offence has continued. 5.3 Modified penalties The offences contained in Schedule 3 are offences in relation to which a modified penalty may be imposed.
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2951 5.4 Issue of infringement notice Where an authorised person has reason to believe that a person has committed an offence in respect of which a modified penalty may be imposed, he or she may issue to that person a notice in the form of Form 8 of the First Schedule of the Regulations. 5.5 Failure to pay modified penalty Where a person who has received an infringement notice fails to pay the modified penalty within the time specified in the notice, or within such further time as may in any particular case be allowed by the CEO, he or she is deemed to have declined to have the offence dealt with by way of a modified penalty. 5.6 Payment of modified penalty A person who has received an infringement notice may, within the time specified in that notice or within such further time as may in any particular case be allowed by the CEO, send or deliver to the local government the amount of the penalty, with or without a reply as to the circumstances giving rise to the offence, and the local government may appropriate that amount in satisfaction of the penalty and issue an acknowledgment. 5.7 Withdrawal of infringement notice (1) Whether or not the modified penalty has been paid, an authorised person may withdraw an infringement notice by sending a notice in the form of Form 9 of the First Schedule of the Regulations. (2) A person authorised to issue an infringement notice under clause 5.4 cannot sign or send a notice of withdrawal. ———— SCHEDULE 1—APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE FOR AN APPROVED KENNEL ESTABLISHMENT (clause 3.2) DOGS LOCAL LAW 2020 I/we (full name) .............................................................................................................................................. of (postal address) .......................................................................................................................................... (telephone number) ........................................................................................................................................ (facsimile number) ......................................................................................................................................... (E-mail address) ............................................................................................................................................. Apply for a licence for an approved kennel establishment at (address of premises) .................................. ........................................................................................................................................................................ For (number and breed of dogs) ....................................................................................................................
- (insert name of person) .................................................................. will be residing at the premises on and from (insert date) ...........................................
- (insert name of person) ......................................................... will be residing (sufficiently close to the premises so as to control the dogs and so as to ensure their health and welfare) at ........................... .................................................................................................................... (insert address of residence) on and from ................................................... (insert date). Attached are— (a) a site plan of the premises showing the location of the kennels and yards and all other buildings and structures and fences; (b) plans and specifications of the kennel establishment; (c) copy of notice of proposed use to appear in newspaper; (d) copy of notice of proposed use to be given to adjoining premises; (e) written evidence that a person will reside— (i) at the premises; or (ii) sufficiently close to the premises so as to control the dogs and so as to ensure their health and welfare; and (f) if the person in item (e) is not the applicant, written evidence that the person is a person in charge of the dogs. I confirm that I have read and agree to comply with the Code of Practice known as ................................ ............................................................................................, in the keeping of dogs at the proposed kennel establishment. Signature of applicant .......................................................................... Date .......................................................................................................
- delete where inapplicable. Note: a licence if issued will have effect for a period of 12 months—section 27(5) of the Dog Act. OFFICE USE ONLY Application fee paid on [insert date].
2952 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 September 2020 SCHEDULE 2—CONDITIONS OF A LICENCE FOR AN APPROVED KENNEL ESTABLISHMENT (clause 3.8(1)) An application for a licence for an approved kennel establishment may be approved subject to the following conditions— (a) each kennel, unless it is fully enclosed, must have a yard attached to it; (b) each kennel and each yard must be at a distance of not less than— (i) 25m from the front boundary of the premises and 5m from any other boundary of the premises; (ii) 10m from any dwelling; and (iii) 25m from any church, school room, hall, factory, dairy or premises where food is manufactured, prepared, packed or stored for human consumption; (c) each yard for a kennel must be kept securely fenced with a fence constructed of link mesh or netting or other materials approved by the local government; (d) the minimum floor area for each kennel must be calculated at 2.5 times the length of the breed of dog (when it is fully grown), squared, times the number of dogs to be housed in the kennel and the length of the dog is to be determined by measuring from the base of the tail to the front of its shoulder; (e) the floor area of the yard attached to any kennel or group of kennels must be at least twice the floor area of the kennel or group of kennels to which it is attached; (f) the upper surface of the kennel floor must be— (i) at least 100mm above the surface of the surrounding ground; (ii) smooth so as to facilitate cleaning; (iii) rigid; (iv) durable; (v) slip resistant; (vi) resistant to corrosion; (vii) non-toxic; (viii) impervious; (ix) free from cracks, crevices and other defects; and (x) finished to a surface having a fall of not less than 1 in 100 to a spoon drain which in turn must lead to a suitably sized diameter sewerage pipe which must be properly laid, ventilated and trapped in accordance with the health requirements of the local government; (g) all kennel floor washings must pass through the drain in item (f)(x) and must be piped to approved apparatus for the treatment of sewage in accordance with the health requirements of the local government; (h) the kennel floor must have a durable upstand rising 75mm above the floor level from the junction of the floor and external and internal walls, or internal walls must be so constructed as to have a minimum clearance of 50mm from the underside of the bottom plate to the floor; (i) where a yard is to be floored, the floor must be constructed in the same manner as the floor of any kennel; (j) from the floor, the lowest internal height of a kennel must be, whichever is the lesser of— (i) 2m; or (ii) 4 times the height of the breed of dog in the kennel, when it is fully grown, measured from the floor to the uppermost tip of its shoulders while in a stationary upright position; (k) the walls of each kennel must be constructed of concrete, brick, stone or framing sheeted internally and externally with good quality new zincalume or new pre-finished colour coated steel sheeting or new fibrous cement sheeting or other durable material approved by the local government; (l) all external surfaces of each kennel must be kept in good condition; (m) the roof of each kennel must be constructed of impervious material; (n) all kennels and yards and drinking vessels must be maintained in a clean condition and must be cleaned and disinfected when so ordered by an authorised person; (o) all refuse, faeces and food waste must be disposed of daily into the approved apparatus for the treatment of sewage; (p) noise, odours, fleas, flies and other vectors of disease must be effectively controlled; (q) suitable water must be available at the kennel via a properly supported standpipe and tap; and (r) the licensee or the person nominated in the application for a licence, must, in accordance with the application for the licence, continue to reside— (i) at the premises; or (ii) in the opinion of the local government, sufficiently close to the premises so as to control the dogs, and to ensure their health and welfare.
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2953 SCHEDULE 3—OFFENCES IN RESPECT OF WHICH MODIFIED PENALTY APPLIES (clause 5.3) Offence Nature of offence Modified penalty $ 2.1 Failing to provide means for effectively confining a dog 100 4.1(2) Dog excreting in prohibited place 100 ———— Dated: 28 August 2020. The Common Seal of the Shire of East Pilbara was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the presence of— Cr LYNNE CRAIGIE OAM, President. JEREMY EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer. ———————————
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2955 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 DIVIDING FENCES ACT 1961 SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA FENCING AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2020 Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995, and all other powers enabling it, the Council of the Shire of East Pilbara resolved on 28 August 2020 to make the following local law.
- Citation This local law is cited as the Shire of East Pilbara Fencing Amendment Local Law 2020.
- Commencement This local law comes into operation 14 days after its publication in the Government Gazette.
- Principal Local Law This local law amends the Shire of East Pilbara Fencing Local Law 2011 as published in the Government Gazette on 26 March 2012.
- Clause 1.6 amended In clause 1.6— (1) The definition of ‘authorised person’ is replaced with— authorised person means a person appointed by the local government under section 96 of the Building Act 2011 to perform any of the functions of an authorised person under this local law; (2) The definition of ‘Building Surveyor’ is deleted.
- ‘Building Surveyor’ replaced with ‘authorised person’ ‘the Building Surveyor’ is replaced with ‘an authorised person’ wherever it appears in the local law. ———— Dated 28 August 2020. The Common Seal of the Shire of East Pilbara was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the presence of— Cr LYNNE CRAIGIE OAM, President. JEREMY EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer. ———————————
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2957 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA PARKING AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2020 Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995, and all other powers enabling it, the Council of the Shire of East Pilbara resolved on 28 August 2020 to make the following local law.
- Citation This local law is cited as the Shire of East Pilbara Parking Amendment Local Law 2020.
- Commencement This local law comes into operation 14 days after its publication in the Government Gazette.
- Principal Local Law This local law amends the Shire of East Pilbara Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2011 published in the Government Gazette on 9 October 2012.
- Title amended The name of the local law is amended to the Shire of East Pilbara Parking Local law 2011 where it appears in the title to the local law and in clause 1.1.
- Clause 1.6 amended In clause 1.6— (a) The definition of ACROD is deleted; and (b) The following definition is added in the appropriate place in alphabetical order— disability parking permit has the meaning given to it in the Local Government (Parking for People with Disabilities) Regulations 2014;
- Clause 3.3 amended Subclauses 3.3(3)(a) and (b) are deleted and replaced with— (a) the driver’s vehicle displays a valid disability parking permit; (b) a person with disabilities to which that permit relates is either the driver of or a passenger in the vehicle; and (c) the disability permit is clearly visible to, and able to be read by, an authorised person examining the permit from outside the vehicle.
- Clause 4.1 amended (1) Subclause 4.1(3) is deleted and replaced with— (3) In subclause (2), driver means a driver where— (a) the driver’s vehicle displays a disability parking permit; and (b) a disabled person to which the disability parking permit relates is either the driver of the vehicle or a passenger in the vehicle. (2) Subclause 4.1(6) is deleted and replaced with— (6) A person shall not, park a vehicle in an area designated by a sign stating “Authorised Vehicles Only”— (a) without the prior permission of the local government or an authorised person; and (b) without displaying a permit issued by the local government or an authorised person.
- Clause 7.1 amended Subclause 7.1(4) is deleted and replaced with— (4) Subclause (3) does not apply to an offence to which the Local Government (Parking for People with Disabilities) Regulations 2014 applies.
2958 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 September 2020 9. Clause 7.2 replaced Clause 7.2 is deleted and replaced with— 7.2 Form of notices For the purposes of this local law— (a) the form of the notice referred to in section 9.13 of the Act is that of Form 1 in Schedule 3; (b) the form of the infringement notice referred to in section 9.17 of the Act is that of Form 2 in Schedule 3; and (c) the form of the notice referred to in section 9.20 of the Act is that of Form 3 in Schedule 3. 10. Schedule 2 amended Schedule 2 is deleted and replaced with— SCHEDULE 2—PRESCRIBED OFFENCES [clause 7.1(4)] Item No. Clause No. Nature of Offence Modified Penalty $ 1 2.1 Failure to comply with signs 100 2 2.2(a) Unauthorised display, marking, setting up, exhibiting of a sign 100 3 2.2(b) Unauthorised removal, defacing or misuse of a sign 100 4 2.2(c) Unauthorised affixing anything to a sign 100 5 3.2(1)(a) Failure to park parallel to and as close to the kerb as practicable in a parking stall 100 6 3.2(1)(b) Failure to park wholly within parking stall 100 7 3.2(1)(c) Failure to park in the direction of the movement of traffic in a parking stall 100 8 3.2(4) Failure to park wholly within parking area 100 9 3.3(1)(a) Causing obstruction in parking station 100 10 3.3(1)(b) Parking contrary to sign in parking station 100 11 3.3(1)(c) Parking contrary to directions of authorised person 100 12 3.3(1)(d) Parking or attempting to park a vehicle in a parking stall occupied by another vehicle 100 13 4.1(1)(a) Parking by vehicles of a different class 100 14 4.1(1)(b) Parking by persons of a different class 100 15 4.1(1)(c) Parking during prohibited period 100 16 4.1(4)(a) Parking in no parking area 100 17 4.1(4)(b) Parking contrary to signs or limitations 100 18 4.1(4)(c) Parking vehicle in motor cycle only area 100 19 4.1(5) Parking motor cycle in stall not marked “M/C” 100 20 4.1(6)(a) Parking without permission in an area designated for “Authorised Vehicles Only” 100 21 4.1(6)(b) Parking without displaying permit in an area designated for “Authorised vehicles only” 100 22 4.2(1)(a) Failure to park on the left of two-way carriageway 100 23 4.2(1)(b) Failure to park on boundary of one-way carriageway 100 24 4.2(1)(a) or 4.2(1)(b) Parking against the flow of traffic 100 25 4.2(1)(c) Parking when distance from farther boundary less than 3 metres 100 26 4.2(1)(d) Parking closer than 1 metre from another vehicle 100 27 4.2(1)(e) Causing obstruction 100 28 4.4(b) Failure to park approximate right angle 100 29 4.5(2) Failure to park at an appropriate angle 100 30 4.6(3)(a) Double parking 100 31 4.6(3)(b) Parking on or adjacent to a median strip 100 32 4.6(3)(c) Denying access to private drive or right of way 100 33 4.6(3)(d) Parking beside excavation or obstruction so as to obstruct traffic 100 34 4.6(3)(e) Parking within 10 metres of traffic island 100 35 4.6(3)(f) Parking on footpath/pedestrian crossing 100
16 September 2020 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2959 Item No. Clause No. Nature of Offence Modified Penalty $ 36 4.6(3)(h) Parking closer than 3 metres to double longitudinal lines 100 37 4.6(3)(i) Parking on intersection 100 38 4.6(3)(j) Parking within 1 metre of fire hydrant or fire plug 100 39 4.6(3)(k) Parking within 3 metres of public letter box 100 40 4.6(3)(l) Parking within 10 metres of intersection 100 41 4.6(4)(a) or (b) Parking vehicle within 10 metres of departure side of bus stop, children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing 100 42 4.6(5)(a) or (b) Parking vehicle within 20 metres of approach side of bus stop, children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing 100 43 4.6(6) Parking vehicle within 20 metres of approach side or departure side of railway level crossing 100 44 4.7 Parking on a verge 100 45 4.8 Parking contrary to direction of authorised person 100 46 4.9(1), (2) or (3) Moving vehicle to avoid time limitation 100 47 4.10(a) Parking in thoroughfare for purpose of sale 100 48 4.10(b) Parking unlicensed vehicle in thoroughfare 100 49 4.10(c) Parking a trailer/caravan on a thoroughfare 100 50 4.10(d) Parking in thoroughfare for purpose of repairs 100 51 4.11(2) Parking on land that is not a parking facility without consent 100 52 4.11(3) Parking on land not in accordance with consent 100 53 4.12 Driving or parking on a reserve 100 54 5.1(1) Stopping contrary to a “no stopping” sign 100 55 5.1(2) Parking contrary to a “no parking” sign 100 56 5.1(3) Stopping within continuous yellow lines 100 57 5.2 Stopping unlawfully in a loading zone 100 58 5.3 Stopping unlawfully in a taxi zone or bus zone 100 59 5.4 Stopping unlawfully in a mail zone 100 60 5.5 Stopping in a zone contrary to a sign 100 61 5.6 Stopping in a shared zone 100 62 5.7(1) Double parking 100 63 5.8 Stopping near an obstruction 100 64 5.9 Stopping on a bridge or tunnel 100 65 5.10 Stopping on crests/curves etc 100 66 5.11 Stopping near fire hydrant 100 67 5.12 Stopping on path, median strip or traffic island 100 68 5.13(1) Stopping on verge 100 69 5.14 Obstructing path, a driveway etc 100 70 5.15 Stopping near letter box 100 71 5.16 Stopping heavy or long vehicles on carriageway 100 72 5.17 Stopping in bicycle parking area 100 73 5.18 Stopping in motorcycle parking area 100 74 5.19 Stopping or parking in a stall set up as an eating area 100 75 5.20(3) Stopping or parking contrary to requirements of a permit 100 76 5.21 Stopping or parking a vehicle (other than a bicycle or motor cycle) in a parking stall approved for motor cycles 100 77 6.3 Failure to comply with a lawful direction of an authorised person 100 78 6.4 Failure to leave local government property when lawfully directed to do so by an authorised person 100 79 6.5(2) Removing or interfering with a lawful mark on a tyre 100 80 6.6 Removing a notice on a vehicle 100 81 6.8(1) Leaving a vehicle in a public place or thoroughfare so as to cause an obstruction 100 82 All other offences not specified 100
2960 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 16 September 2020 11. Schedules 3 to 5 amended In Schedules 3 to 5— (i) The title of Schedule 3 is amended to ‘Schedule 3—Forms’; (ii) The words ‘Schedule 4’ and ‘Schedule 5’ are deleted wherever they appear; and (iii) In Forms 2 and 3, the following is inserted after ‘Registration ____________________’— Colour: ___________________________ ———— Dated 28 August 2020. The Common Seal of the Shire of East Pilbara was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the presence of— Cr LYNNE CRAIGIE OAM, President. JEREMY EDWARDS, Chief Executive Officer. ———————————