Local laws and permits

Information about our Activities Local Law and Environment Local Law.

Find information on permits, licences and approvals you need when operating a business in the City of Melbourne.

If you breach a local law, you may receive a fine.

How to resolve a variety of noise issues.

Report issues with public bins, rubbish and street maintenance. 

Your garden must not obstruct public areas or put the public at risk.

We're responsible for creating or changing road names and numbers

Find out your responsibilities as a pet owner.

The different types of busking permits and how to apply or renew.

The City of Melbourne respects the rights of people who are sleeping rough. We are the first council in Victoria to have an in-house assertive outreach team to help people experiencing homelessness.    

City of Melbourne exercises its powers and functions according to numerous acts of legislation and local laws which relate to building works, liquor licensing, noise levels and other issues affecting the municipality.

Our regulation of alcohol consumption helps maintain our community safety and nightlife.