Approval to keep animals in accordance with the local law

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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): ____________________
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bees must be kept in a manner so as not to create a
nuisance to any person on an adjoining property; and
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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:
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Caboolture: 2 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Strathpine: 220 Gympie Road, Strathpine
Redcliffe: Irene Street, Redcliffe
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