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Obstructions on a verge, footpath or thoroughfare may cause a hazard to pedestrians and road users. There are two types of obstruction. [...]

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Electronic and variable message boards (VMBs)

Variable message boards (VMBs) can only be used as directional signs for traffic and cannot be used for advertising of businesses. VMBs [...]

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Portable signs

Environment and Parks / Environmental Hazards

Portable signage placed in public areas or on footpaths can become a hazard to the public and are generally not permitted where: The [...]

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Prohibited activities in parks and reserves

Environment and Parks / Parks and Reserves

There are some activities that are not permitted at the City’s parks and reserves. These include: Riding of motor bikes, off road bikes [...]

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Off road vehicle restrictions

Off-road vehicles such as motorbikes and four-wheel-drives can damage environmentally sensitive areas, such as beaches, sand dunes, [...]

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Home open signs

Environment and Parks / Environmental Hazards / Homes and Properties / Hazards and Nuisances

Home open signs are considered by the City to be directional signage, used on the day of a home open, directing people to the listed [...]

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Littering and dumping of illegal waste

Littering is the dumping of any household rubbish including furniture items, garden refuse, building or fencing materials. Illegal [...]

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Roadside mulch fires and discarded cigarettes

Environment and Parks / Environmental Hazards

Most mulch fires are caused by discarded cigarettes under hot, dry conditions – smouldering for extended periods along roadsides, [...]

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Burning garden refuse and rubbish

Burning garden refuse and/or rubbish Burning of garden refuse and/or rubbish is not permitted at any time, in an incinerator, on the [...]

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Barbecues and outdoor heaters

Outdoor Cooking and Heating Apparatus The City permits the use of solid fuel barbecues, pizza ovens, chimeneas, fire pits and outdoor [...]

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Number of cats permitted on a property

In accordance with the City of Joondalup Animal Local Law 1999 and Cat Act 2011, a household is able to keep three cats. If more than [...]

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Nuisance cats

Cats are considered a nuisance if they roam, attack wildlife or create a disturbance in or around a property. The following information [...]

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Lost dogs

When City Officers locate or collect a lost dog, they will make every effort to contact the registered owner of the dog in order to [...]

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Lost cats

When City Officers locate or collect a lost cat, they will make every effort to contact the registered owner of the cat in order to [...]

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Impounded vehicle collection

Transport and Parking / Parking

If you believe your vehicle may have been impounded: Contact City Officers during business hours The City will confirm if your vehicle [...]

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Impounded dogs

Dogs may be impounded if they are found wandering in public areas, and City Officers are unable to locate an owner. Dogs are taken to [...]

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Dog registration

All dogs over the age of three months must be registered and microchipped. Dogs can be registered for: One year Three years The [...]

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Dog Microchip Exemption

Microchipping your dog plays a crucial role in reuniting pets with their owners and is required by law. However, some dogs may be [...]

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Dangerous dogs – restricted breeds

Some breeds have been identified and declared restricted in Australia. These also include a mix of two or more breeds, one being a [...]

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Dangerous dogs – declared

Local Governments can declare any dog as dangerous, based on its behaviour and regardless of the breed. A dog may be declared dangerous [...]

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Dangerous dogs – commercial security dogs

The owner of a commercial security dog must ensure that: The dog wears the specified collar worn by commercial security dogs with [...]

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Dangerous dogs

Provision has been made for the responsible ownership of dogs that have been classed as dangerous dogs. Any dog can be dangerous [...]

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Change of cat ownership

If you are selling or giving away your pet you must notify the City within 28 days. It is an offence to sell or give away a cat that is [...]

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Responsible dog ownership

Before you purchase a dog ensure that you have carefully considered the responsibility of dog ownership: Speak with your local [...]

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Responsible cat ownership

Before you purchase a cat ensure that you have carefully considered the responsibilities that go with cat ownership Speak with your [...]

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Nuisance cat management

The following information may assist in managing nuisance cats on your property. Cats defecating in gardens or yards Clean the area [...]

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Abandoned vehicles

Transport and Parking / Parking

Abandoned vehicles include: Motor vehicles Buses Caravans Trucks Trailers Boat trailers. A vehicle is considered abandoned when either: [...]

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Impounded cats

Cats may be impounded if they are found wandering in public areas or are on private property without the owner’s consent. If there is [...]

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Cat registration

All cats over the age of six months must be registered, sterilised and microchipped. Cats can be registered for: One year Three years [...]

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Cat breeders

Cat breeders, or those who are planning to become breeders, must apply for a cat breeding permit from the City. To apply for a cat [...]

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Barking dogs