Animal licence- Keeping more than two cats or dogs
Under the By-Laws, owners can keep two registered cats and/or dogs on one property. If you want to keep a third dog or cat on your property, you will need to apply for a licence from Council. No more than a total of four animals can be kept on a premise.
Your application will be assessed by an authorised council officer. The process includes:
- An inspection of the property to consider, the size of the property (minimum lot size 400 square metres)
- Whether the fence is adequate to contain the animals
- An overall assessment of the premises as a suitable environment for the number of animals proposed to be kept at the premises
- Consultation with adjoining neighbours and surrounding properties
- Complaint history including consideration of any previous breach of or, substantiated complaint against the owner under the Animal Management By-Laws
- Consideration of animals' species, breed and temperament
Please note that licences may be approved with specific conditions.
Special Licence Pro-Rata Fees (to keep three dogs/cats)
An Application for a Special Licence is required to be made separately. Please download form here.
| Payment Date | 1 September – 30 November | 1 December – 28 February | 1 March – 31 May | 1 June – 31 August |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dogs/Cats | $171.00 | $128.25 | $85.50 | $42.75 |