Community local laws are designed to protect the community and local environment from health and safety concerns, and make living in the City of Whitehorse more pleasant for all residents. Local laws help you understand your rights and responsibilities for your property and promote understanding and cooperation between neighbours.

All municipalities have a set of rules known as local laws, which are enforced by local laws officers. The Whitehorse Community Local Law 2024 ( PDF 973.95KB) may be different from the local laws in other municipalities.

Following are topics covered in the Whitehorse Community Local Law 2024 ( PDF 973.95KB) that cover both Council and private property. Download the Whitehorse Community Local Law 2024 ( PDF 973.95KB) or use the following links for more information.

• Machinery, materials, goods or vehicles on land
• Heavy vehicles kept on residential land
• Repair of Vehicles
• Camping / caravans
• Dilapidated and unsafe buildings
• Unsightly properties
• Overhanging branches
• Hoarding and squalor
• Fire hazards
• Keeping of animals
• Burning off and incinerators
• Leaving goods on footpaths
• Building sites
• Obstructions on Council Land
• Location of garbage/recycling bins
• Preventing damage to Council property
• Roadside selling/mobile trading
• Commercial filming or photography on Council land
• Gateways from private properties to Council reserves
• Operating e-Scooter and e-Bike schemes

Download a copy of the the City of Whitehorse Community Local Law and incorporated document:

• Whitehorse Community Local Law 2024 ( PDF 973.95KB)
• Whitehorse Building and Works Code of Practice 2024 ( PDF 1.01MB)