266GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 23 February 2024

266 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 23 February 2024 SCHEDULE 1—ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PARTICULAR PERMITS [Clause 3.7] A. Permit to keep more than two (2) cats Additional conditions— (1) In the case of a grouped dwelling where there is no suitable dividing fence or multiple dwellings on the same level, the written consent to the application for a permit of the occupier of the adjoining dwellings has been obtained. (2) Without the consent of the local government, the permit holder will not substitute or replace any cat that is the subject of a permit once that cat— (a) dies; or (b) is permanently removed from the premises. (3) Approved breeders are subject to limitation on the considered number of unsterilised cats on a property. Where an approved single dwelling exists, Land zoned— (a) Residential, Urban Development, Neighbourhood Centre, District Centre, Mixed Use and Rural Townsite will allow a maximum of three unsterilised cats to be considered. (b) Rural Residential, Rural and Rural Smallholdings where the lot size is less than two hectares will allow a maximum of four unsterilised cats to be considered. (c) Rural Residential, Rural and Rural Smallholdings where the lot size is at least two hectares will allow a maximum of six unsterilised cats to be considered. (d) The keeping of cats as per schedule 1 A(3)(a), A(3)(b) or A(3)(a) will be considered as a home business. B. Permit to use premises as a cattery or cat management facility Additional conditions will include— (1) All building enclosures must be structurally sound, have impervious flooring, be well lit and ventilated and otherwise comply with all legislative requirements. (2) There is to be a feed room, wash area, isolation cages and maternity section. (3) Materials used in structures are to be approved by the local government. (4) The internal surfaces of walls are, where possible, to be smooth, free from cracks, crevices and other defects. (5) All fixtures, fittings and appliances are to be capable of being easily cleaned, resistant to corrosion and constructed to prevent the harbourage of vermin. (6) Washing basins with a minimum of running cold water are to be available to the satisfaction of the local government. (7) The maximum number of cats to be kept on the premises stated on the permit is not to be exceeded. (8) Catteries are only able to be considered on properties zoned Rural and Rural Smallholdings, and where development approval has been granted for an Animal Establishment. (9) Approved breeders are subject to a maximum of 12 unsterilised cats being considered. (10) A register is to be kept recording in respect of each cat the— (a) date of admission; (b) date of departure; (c) breed, age, colour and sex; and (d) name and residential address of the owner. (11) The register is to be made available for inspection on the request of an authorised person. (12) Enclosures are to be thoroughly cleaned each day and disinfected at least once a week to minimise disease, with all effluent disposal compliant with any conditions imposed by the health services department of the local government. (13) Any sick or ailing cat is to be removed from the premises or transferred to an isolation cage separated from other cats kept on the premises. (14) Any other matter which in the opinion of the local government is deemed necessary for the health and wellbeing of any cat, or person, or adjoining premises or the amenity of the area (or any part thereof). Note: Any cattery, cat management facility, including within a veterinary facility may additionally require planning approval ————