We wanted to hear your views on a proposed new Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw to replace parts of our expiring Public Places Bylaw.
The proposed new bylaw sought to regulate various things, including:
- nuisance and intimidation
- obstruction
- rough sleeping
- private encroachment
- bikes, scooters and skateboards in the Cameron Street pedestrian mall
- motor vehicles on grassed areas
- fireworks
- aircraft use
- activities in parks and reserves
- planting and removing vegetation
- the display of building numbers
- horses and stock on beaches
- the construction of private vehicle crossings.
The proposal included a separate Horses on Beaches Control proposed to be made under the authority of the bylaw.
Feedback closed
Feedback closed at 4:00pm on Monday 13 July 2026.
New bylaw in force
The new bylaw came into force on Friday 25 September 2026:
Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw