The Local Government Act 1989 gives councils in Victoria the power to create local laws within their own municipalities. Local Laws are designed to protect and enhance the health and safety of residents and visitors and the amenity of the municipality.

Below is a brief list of Local Laws to help you understand your rights and responsibilities:

• Abandoned Vehicles
• Burning Off
• Litter/Dumped Rubbish
• Neighbourhood Disputes 
• Animal Noise
• Objects on Footpaths
• Overhanging Branches
• Parking Complaints
• Permits
• Tree Protection Local Law  (Acrobat PDF file - 777 KB)
• Permit Application For Pruning And Tree Removal

Infringement Notices

Payment Plans

Under Section 46 of the Infringements Act 2005 people issued with infringement notices may apply to pay the penalty specified in the notice under a payment plan. 

Applications must be in writing and made before the infringement is lodged with an infringements registrar (for enforcement by a Court).

For further information relating to infringement notices issued by Frankston City Council, phone 97841917 during business hours or write to:

Local Laws Unit
Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199

Review of Decision To Issue Infringement

The person named in an infringement notice, or a person acting on his or her behalf, may apply to Frankston City Council to have the decision to issue the notice reviewed.

An application must be in writing and should include full details and particulars and should be forwarded to:

Local Laws Unit
Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199

Telephone enquiries should be directed to 9784 1917.

A copy of Local Law No 7 - General    (Acrobat PDF file - 80 KB) and Building and Works Code of Practice   (Acrobat PDF file - 38 KB) is available to download.

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