Additional animal permit application Approval to keep in accordance with Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011 & Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011 Postal Address PO Box 159 Caboolture QLD 4510 Regulatory Services Ph: 07 3205 0555 Internet www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au ABN: 92 967 232 136 Fees listed are applicable 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017 Applicant details: (Applicant must be a resident of the property where animals are kept) Name: Postal address: Home number: Mobile phone: Work phone: Note: Contact numbers which you provide may be used to update council’s records. Subject property information: Property address where animals are kept: Details of animals: (Select only one animal type per application) The keeping of more than the maximum animal ratio per allotment determined in council’s local law is not permitted. Dogs Approval to keep a second dog on an allotment of 301m2 or greater, up to 599m2 Approval to keep a third dog on an allotment of 600m2 or greater, up to 3,000m2 Approval to keep up to two additional dogs (maximum 4 dogs) on an allotment of 3,001m2 or greater, up to 10,000m2 Approval to keep up to two additional dogs (maximum 6 dogs) on an allotment of 10,001m2 or greater Cats Approval to keep a second cat on an allotment of 301m2 or greater, up to 599m2 Approval to keep a third cat on an allotment of 600m2 or greater, up to 3,000m2 Approval to keep up to two additional cats (maximum 4 cats) on an allotment of 3,001m2 or greater, up to 10,000m2 Approval to keep up to two additional cats (maximum 6 cats) on an allotment of 10,001m2 or greater Other animals Approval to keep one rooster/cockerel on an allotment of 6,001m2 or greater, up to 20,000m2 Approval to keep one ratite (i.e. ostrich, emu or other similar bird) on an allotment of 20,001m2 or greater Approval to keep one pig/miniature pig on an allotment of 40,000m2 or greater Approval to keep one beehive on an allotment of 600m2 or greater, up to 800m2 Animal type: Number of animals to be kept: Are you intending to breed these animals: No Yes. If yes, are you a member of a recognised breeder association: If yes, do not submit this application, refer to Animal breeder permit application. No Yes. Customer summary: Applications will not be considered until all animals currently kept at the property are registered and the minimum standards for the keeping of the animal/s are complied with. Approval from the property owner (including QLD Housing Commission) must be obtained prior to submitting this application. Conditions may be applied to approved applications. Applications are not transferrable or refundable. Application fee - $158.00 Application fee concession - $79.00 - current Centrelink/Veteran Affairs pensioners, a copy of current pension card must be provided. - junior (under 17 - for animals other than dogs and cats which must be registered by an adult), proof of applicant age required. Application fee exemption - authorised animal rescue/foster carers/organisations or assistance animal trainers (applicants must provide evidence of affiliation with a recognised organisation). Signature: Date: Office use only Receipt number: ___________________ CSO: ___________________ Date: Amount: _______________ Licence number (LC: AN/AAA): ____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ CSO sighted current pension card: Yes No Privacy statement Moreton Bay Regional Council is collecting your personal information for the purpose of assessing your application to keep animals in excess of the local law. The collection of this information is authorised under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law. Local Laws Page 1 of 2 June 16 Minimum standards for keeping animals: Animals must be kept in accordance with the requirements of any code of practice approved by resolution of the local government. Animal enclosures • • • • Enclosures built specifically for the keeping of animals are to be maintained to an acceptable structural condition; and Uneaten food scraps, manure and any other material likely to become offensive (i.e. faeces, soiled bedding, litter) and create a nuisance must be collected at least daily and if not immediately removed from the premises, must be kept in a suitable vermin proof container prior to disposal; and Vermin and pests including fleas, flies, ticks, lice, and rodents, must be controlled in and around the enclosure; and Run off from animal enclosure(s) must not be allowed to discharge to any adjoining property. Animal identification • • • Dogs and cats must wear the tag supplied by the local government. Stock must have a distinguishing brand, bolus, ear tag and or be micro chipped. The owner of one or more head of stock or 100 or more poultry including caged birds must be registered with Biosecurity Queensland. Birds excluding poultry must have an identifying leg band or be micro-chipped. Minimum distance from boundary • Roofed or fully enclosed (caged) structure for the housing of animals must be a minimum 1.5 metres from any property boundary. Minimum standards for keeping particular animals The minimum standards for keeping particular animals are identified in the table below: Species or breed of animal Minimum standards for keeping particular animals Racing pigeons Racing pigeons must be confined to their home loft after their designated race or exercise period. Ratites (ostrich, emu, and other similar birds) A person must not on any premises keep ratites in densities greater than: (i) Chicks 0 to 12 weeks of age - a shed density of not more than 3 chicks per m2 with an additional outside run of 5m2 per chick; or (ii) Juveniles 12 weeks to 6 months of age – a maximum density of not more than two per m2 with an additional outside run of 40m2 per chick; or (iii) Yearlings 6 months to 18 months of age – a maximum density of not more than 100 per hectare; or (iv) Mature ratites over 18 months of age – a maximum density of not more than 18 per hectare. Bees excluding native bees • Bees must be kept in a manner so as not to create a nuisance to any person on an adjoining property; and • The owner must ensure that bees are kept in accordance with the Code of Practice for urban bee keeping in Queensland and the Apiaries Act 1982 . Payment options: Please return this form by mail with your cheque/money order made payable to Moreton Bay Regional Council. Alternatively, payment can be made in person by debit/credit card, cheque/money order or cash at any Customer Service Centre: • • • Caboolture: 2 Hasking Street, Caboolture Strathpine: 220 Gympie Road, Strathpine Redcliffe: Irene Street, Redcliffe Page 2 of 2