Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00129:front:0:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00129
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 20682–23399

(1)            A person who keeps pigeons, or permits pigeons to be kept, shall ensure that;
(a)          all pigeons are kept in a properly constructed pigeon loft, except where registered homing pigeons are freed for exercise;
(b)          all structures or enclosures within which pigeons are kept are maintained at all times in a clean condition;
(c)          no opening to a pigeon loft, including openings for ventilation, is within 9 metres of any residential building; and
(d)          no opening to a pigeon loft, including openings for ventilation, is within 15 metres of a public street, public building, commercial premises or food premises.
(2)            An affiliated person who keeps pigeons, or permits pigeons to be kept, shall do so in accordance with the Code of Practice – Pigeon Keeping, subject to the provisions of this local law.
2.9                     Termination of approval to keep poultry or pigeons
If an owner or occupier of premises to whom an approval to keep poultry or pigeons has been granted by the local government pursuant to subclause 2.6(3);
(a)          breaches a condition of the approval;
(b)          breaches clause 2.7 or clause 2.9 of this local law; or
(c)          fails to comply with a written notice served by the local government in relation to the keeping of poultry or pigeons,
then the local government may cancel its approval upon written notice of such cancellation being given to the owner or occupier within 60 days of the breach or failure to comply as the case may be.
2.10                 Restrictions on pigeon nesting and perching
The local government may order an owner or occupier of a house on or in which pigeons are, or are in the habit of nesting or perching, to take adequate steps to prevent them from continuing to do so.
2.11                 Conditions of keeping aviary birds
A person who keeps, or permits to be kept, aviary birds shall ensure that;
(a)          the aviary or cage in which the birds are kept is located at least 1 metre from any lot boundary and at least 5 metres from a residential building on any other lot;
(b)          there is a floor beneath the roofed area of the aviary or cage which is constructed of smooth, impervious material with a gradient of at least 1 in 50 to the front of the aviary or cage;
(c)          the aviary or cage is kept in clean condition and good repair at all times;
(d)          all feed for the birds other than that intended for immediate consumption is stored in vermin proof containers; and
(e)          effective measures are taken to prevent the attraction or harbourage of vermin.
2.12                 Nuisance caused by birds
An owner or occupier of land shall not keep any bird