Approval to keep animals in
accordance with the local law –
application
Postal Address
PO Box 159
Caboolture QLD 4510
Public Health and Local Laws
Ph: 07 3205 0555
Fax: 07 3205 0599
Internet
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Fees listed are applicable 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016
ABN: 92 967 232 136
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 10,001m 2 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 6,001m 2 or greater, up to 20,000m2
Approval to keep one ratite (i.e. ostrich, emu or other similar bird) on an allotment of 20,001m 2 or greater
Approval to keep one pig/miniature pig on an allotment of 40,000m 2 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:
Customer summary:
All dogs and cats that are kept at the property address must be registered at the time of application. The Animal Management (Cats
and Dogs) Act 2008 and Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011 requires all dogs and cats over
the age of 3 months to be registered within the relevant local government area. Applications will not be considered until all animals
(where applicable) that currently reside at the property are registered. Approval from the property owner (including QLD Housing
Commission) must be granted prior to submitting this application.
All applicants must comply with the minimum standards for the keeping of the animal/s, including any conditions that may be applied
to an approved application. Applications are not transferrable or refundable. Animal species that are prohibited on the property will not
be approved.
Application fee - $155.00
Concession application fee - $56.00 Applicable for current Centrelink/Veteran Affairs pensioners and Minors/Junior members of
recognised animal clubs. A copy of pensioner/membership card must be provided with this application.
Concession application fee - free. Applicable for authorised animal rescue/foster carers/organisations or assistance animal trainers.
Applicants must provide written evidence of affiliation with a recognised organisation.
Signature:
Date:
Office use only
CSO: _____________________ Receipt number: __________________________ Date: ________________________________
Licence number: ______________________________ 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 for an approval to keep animals in
accordance with the local law. The collection of this information is authorised under the Local Government Act 2009. Your information will not be given
to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law.
R3 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:
Payment can be made in person by debit/credit card, cheque/money order or cash at a Customer Service Centre:
Caboolture: 2 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Strathpine: 220 Gympie Road, Strathpine
Redcliffe: Irene Street, Redcliffe
Or, please return this form by mail with cheque/money order made payable to Moreton Bay Regional Council.
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