The Local Law will take effect from 4 April 2024.
The objectives of the Local Law are:
provide for the peace, order and good government of the City of Melbourne
control noise, behaviour, liquor consumption, animals, smoking and vaping, spruiking, busking, advertising sign, works and obstructions on roads, street trading, the use of toy vehicles and other activities
support greening of and biodiversity within the municipality and protect the use of public places and control activities in or near them
provide for safety in public places
regulate and manage the legitimate display of street art in or within view from a public place so as to facilitate a vibrant urban culture
provide for, control and manage the use of premises and vehicles in particular circumstances
regulate the number and manner of keeping of animals
control, prevent and abate nuisances.
The existing Activities Local Law 2019 is revoked effective from 4 April 2024.
A copy of the Local Law can be obtained from the Council offices at Melbourne Town Hall Administration Building, Swanston Street, Melbourne during business hours, or can be viewed at melbourne.vic.gov.au