Environmental Standards

General Compliance Fees 2026/27 Fee

General activities including processing licence and permit applications, and renewal of any licence or permit including trading in public places.


per hour deposit (charge per hour thereafter)

$190
$190
Removal of litter/overhanging trees/shrubs or obstructions encroaching, or on road reserve or Council land cost incurred for removal plus 20%

Noise control – seizure fee (noise making equipment)


plus charge for each additional callout plus any additional towage fee related to seizure of a vehicle

$290
$74
Noise control – additional callout cost of service plus 20%
Noise control – alarm deactivation fee cost of service plus 20%
Amusement devices* one — $11.50
two — $13.80
three — $16.10
four — $18.40
Environmental compliance officer hourly rate $190
Administration officer hourly rate $126
Return of non-compliant signs $63

*Amusement devices: Fees are set in the Amusement Device Regulations 1978. The Machinery Act 1950 defines an amusement device.

Abandoned vehicles

Abandoned vehicles 2026/27 Fee
Towage and recovery cost per hour $190
Daily storage fee $6.30