About local laws
Moonee Valley’s General Purposes Local Law 2008 (pdf, 173KB) covers a range of community issues. Local laws can be made in response to new legislation or to meet local needs.
Local law permits
You need to complete a Local Law Permit application (pdf, 227KB) before carrying out any of these activities:
- Filming
- Street stalls
- Charity collecting
- Busking (If the area is within a shopping centre, a permit from us is not required. However, you may need approval from the centre.)
Alcohol restrictions
We have established alcohol restrictions from 9pm-9am in Flemington, Ascot Vale, Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Airport West, Keilor East and Strathmore.
You can view a map of these areas (pdf, 1.09MB) or alternatively hard copies of this map will also be made available at the Civic Centre and our libraries.
The declaration of these new alcohol restriction areas and times will need to be published in the Victoria Government Gazette before they become operative.
Given the changes, upgraded restriction signs will also need to be installed before these restrictions will be enforced by Victoria Police.
We have also provided for a 24-hour restriction on those roads in the vicinity of major venues and events such as the Cox Plate, Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington and events at the Showgrounds.
There is a ban on drinking or carrying opened containers of alcohol in Area 1 and Area 2 of Moonee Valley. This restriction applies at all times and is enforced by Victoria Police.
The ban does not affect licensed outdoor dining.
For information on alcohol restriction areas, please contact your local police station.
Littering
Disposing of rubbish in a public space, footpath, park or street is illegal.
If you are caught littering, you could be issued an on the spot fine from Council Officers. For more information on the littering fine, see the Environment Protection Act 1970.
What is litter?
Litter includes any of the following:
- Cigarette butts
- Dog poo
- General and hard rubbish
- Over-flowing rubbish bins
Report a littering offence to the EPA.
Abandoned vehicles
We will remove and impound abandoned, unregistered or unsafe vehicles from the streets and parks until we find the owner.
We will impound a vehicle 24 hours after an orange sticker has been placed on it, and may dispose of the vehicle if it is not claimed within 21 days with release fees paid.
If you have an orange abandoned sticker on your vehicle, please contact us immediately on 9243 8888.
Claiming an impounded vehicle
Impounded vehicles will only be released to the owner.
To claim your vehicle, you must bring evidence of ownership such as registration papers and drivers licence. You must pay the accrued fees before the vehicle can be released.
Burning off
Burning off rubbish, leaves and unwanted items are not permitted in the City of Moonee Valley.
It is illegal under our local laws and may be a nuisance and health risk to neighbours.
Fire prevention
Our officers carry out inspections prior to the summer period, and notices may be issued to remove a fire hazard.
Keep your grass trimmed short to reduce the risk of further spreading a potential fire.
Overhanging trees
If you rent or own a home in Moonee Valley, you must ensure that footpaths next to your property are free of obstructions to pedestrians and traffic.
Overhanging trees and shrubs should not hang lower than 2.4 metres above the footpath and nature strip.
Request for service
You can now request a service relating to local laws online.