Additional Animals

Approval is required to keep more than:

Two (2) dogs over the age of 12 weeks on any property, except where any additional dog is a working dog.
One (1) or more dogs over the age of 12 weeks on any property that contains multiple residential units.
Two (2) cats over the age of 12 weeks on any property.
One (1) or more cats over the age of 12 weeks on any property that contains multiple residential units.
More than six (6) poultry on an urban property less than 800m2.
More than 20 poultry on an urban property that is 800m2 or greater.
More than 25 birds on an urban property.

To keep more than the prescribed number of animals, you will need to complete an application for council approval –

Additional animal approval renewals are issued in late October each year.

Application renewal and payment are to be received by 30 November each year.