By-Laws
Council by-laws are local laws established by councils to deal with issues specific to the relevant council area and to manage the convenience, comfort and safety of the community.
City of Burnside has 7 by-laws that specifically address issues identified as requiring Council management and resourcing. These by-laws will be in operation until 28 December 2025:
By-Law No 5 - Dogs
To limit the number of dogs that can be kept on premises and to provide for the management and control of dogs within the Council's area.
By-Law No 5 - Dogs(PDF, 826KB)
Council Resolutions to By-Law No 5
By-Law No 6 - Waste Management
To regulate and control the removal of domestic, recyclable and green organic waste from premises, for the prevention and suppression of nuisances, and for regulating the management of Council property.
By-Law No 6 - Waste Management(PDF, 912KB)
Following a community consultation process, Council resolved to remake By-laws No. 1 - 7 at their meeting on 19 August 2025. These new By-laws will come into effect on 28 December 2025. The new By-laws can be found at engage.burnside