Public Places Permits

Hamilton CIty Council administers the Public Places Bylaw and Policy 2009 to ensure the safety of activities in public places.

This is achieved by granting permits for activities that occur in public places to:

• Protect the public from nuisance.
• Protect, promote and maintain public health and safety.
• Minimise the potential for offensive behaviour in public places.
• Regulate tradning in public places.
• Regulating, controlling or prohibiting signs.

What is a Public Place?

A Public Place  is generally defined as a place that is owned or under the control of Council, any part of a public place  that is opened to, or being used by the public. Examples of these are:

• Foothpath
• Pavement
• Civic Square
• Garden Place
  

Permitted Activities You May Apply For: 

Under the Public Places Bylaw 2009, the following permitted activities can be applied for:

Factors taken into consideration are: public safety, location, time and type of activity and whether the activity will create a public nuisance.

If you have any concerns with regards to your activity please contact us.

What are the rules?

A bylaw specifies local rules or regulations made by a Local Authority under the Local Government Act 2002. In this case Hamilton City Council has set out the rules for the use of public places in:

• Public Places Bylaw 2009
• Public Places Policy 2009

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Ground Floor
Council Offices
Garden Place
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Phone: 838 6633
Fax: 838 6458

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