4454GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 13 November 2018

4454 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 13 November 2018 2.4 Keeping of a miniature pig (1) An owner or occupier of land shall not keep, or allow to be kept, a miniature pig on land zoned— (a) commercial, industrial or special use; or (b) residential or rural residential, unless— (i) in accordance with a permit authorising the keeping of a miniature pig issued under clause 3.3(1)(b); and (ii) not more than 1 miniature pig is to be kept per 1,000 square metres of accessible area. (2) An owner or occupier of land where a miniature pig is kept shall— (a) only keep a sterilised animal and retain written proof of its sterilisation; and (b) maintain documentary evidence that the animal’s veterinary treatment against roundworm and tapeworm is current. 2.5 Keeping of poultry (1) An owner or occupier of land shall not keep or allow to be kept any poultry on land zoned— (a) commercial or industrial; or (b) residential, rural residential or special use— (i) if more than 12 poultry; or (ii) unless in accordance with a permit authorising the keeping of poultry, issued under clause 3.3(1)(b), on land with a minimum area of 1 hectare, any— (I) roosters; (II) geese; (III) turkeys; or (IV) peafowls. (2) A person who keeps, or permits to be poultry in accordance with subclause (1)(a)(i) shall ensure that the caged area in which the birds are kept is— (i) a maximum area of 20 square metres; (ii) located at least 1 metre from any lot boundary; and (iii) located at least 5 metres from a residential building on any other lot. 2.6 Keeping of pigeons (1) An owner or occupier of land shall not keep or permit to be kept any pigeons on land zoned— (a) commercial; or (b) residential, rural residential, special use or industry, if more than 12 pigeons. (2) Notwithstanding subclause (1) an owner or occupier of land who is a member of a poultry or pigeon club incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1987 may be permitted to keep a maximum number of 100 pigeons. (3) An owner or occupier of land who keeps pigeons or permits pigeons to be kept shall ensure that all pigeons are kept in a properly constructed pigeon loft, except where registered homing pigeons are freed for exercise. (4) An person approved under subclause (2) who keeps pigeons, or permits pigeons to be kept, shall do so in accordance with the Code of Practice—Pigeon Keeping, subject to the provisions of this local law. 2.7 Keeping of aviary birds A person who keeps, or permits to be kept, aviary birds shall ensure that— (a) the aviary or cage in which the birds are kept is— (i) a maximum area of 20 square metres; (ii) located at least 1 metre from any lot boundary; and (iii) located at least 5 metres from a residential building on any other lot; (b) where there is a floor beneath the roofed area of the aviary or cage which is constructed of smooth, impervious material with a minimum 2% gradient to the front of the aviary or cage; (c) the aviary or cage is kept in clean condition and good repair at all times; (d) all feed for the birds other than that intended for immediate consumption is stored in vermin proof containers; and (e) effective measures are taken to prevent— (i) the attraction or harbourage of vermin; or (ii) the emission of odours. 2.8 Livestock not to stray (1) The owner or person in charge of livestock shall not allow livestock to stray or to be at large in a street, public place or upon private property without the consent of the property owner. (2) The provisions of Part XX of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960 apply. 2.9 Impounding and destruction of livestock (1) An authorised person or a member of the police force may impound livestock found straying in contravention of clause 2.8.