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Council Policies

View the Council Policies below. If you would like to search for a policy by name, please visit Documents and Publications

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Assets & Maintenance

Document name	Downloadable files
Asset Management - Policy PDF document	88KB Word document 98.45KB PDF document
Graffiti Management & Response - Policy PDF document	81.45KB Word document 100.8KB PDF document
Installation of Private Memorial Plaques in Public Open Space - Policy PDF document	79.38KB Word document 86.31KB PDF document
Maintenance of Public Open Space & Road Reservations following Residential Subdivision - Policy PDF document	78.9KB Word document 88.09KB PDF document
Street and Public Open Space Lighting - Policy PDF document	87.53KB Word document 101.88KB PDF document

Business, Economy and Technology

Document name	Downloadable files
Community Funding to Support Local Economic Development (Grants) - Policy PDF document	82.5KB Word document 98.6KB PDF document
Investment of Funds - Policy PDF document	91.65KB Word document 114.63KB PDF document
Public Internet Use & Wireless Access - Policy PDF document	79.67KB Word document 95.23KB PDF document
Sister City Relationships and Engagement - Policy PDF document	81.45KB Word document 98.34KB PDF document

Community Support

Document name	Downloadable files
Access & Equity - Policy PDF document	79.99KB Word document 110.61KB PDF document
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians - Policy PDF document	80.49KB Word document 90.27KB PDF document
Community Engagement - Policy PDF document	79.88KB Word document 89.48KB PDF document
Community Gardens - Policy PDF document	81.62KB Word document 107.11KB PDF document
Community Funding for Community Organisations & Individuals (Grants, Donations & Sponsorships) - Policy PDF document	84.74KB Word document 95.45KB PDF document

Corporate Planning, Budgeting & Procurement

Document name	Downloadable files
Corporate Strategic Planning & Budget - Policy PDF document	350.56KB Word document 688.3KB PDF document
Procurement - Policy PDF document	96.94KB Word document 110.79KB PDF document

Elected Members

Document name	Downloadable files
Approval to Participate in Representative Delegations - Policy PDF document	81.3KB Word document 83.82KB PDF document
Attendance at Conferences, Seminars, Events & Training - Policy PDF document	83.93KB Word document 99.09KB PDF document
Civic Hospitality & Gifts - Policy PDF document	82.37KB Word document 93.46KB PDF document
Council Administration Building Access - Policy PDF document	80.86KB Word document 100.37KB PDF document
Council Meetings - Policy PDF document	85.16KB Word document 97.78KB PDF document
Elections - Caretaker Period - Policy PDF document	134.66KB Word document 160.64KB PDF document
Elected Members Entitlements - Allowances & Reimbursements - Policy PDF document	92.09KB Word document 105.53KB PDF document
Elected Members Appointment - Standing Committees, Reference Groups, Boards & External Organisations - Policy PDF document	84.39KB Word document 110.49KB PDF document
Recognition of Elected Members on Cessation of Service - Policy PDF document	79.12KB Word document 87.43KB PDF document
Representation at City of Cockburn Related Forum - Policy PDF document	81.26KB Word document 84.86KB PDF document

Environment and Sustainability

Document name	Downloadable files
Environmental Conservation - Policy PDF document	89.28KB Word document 102.5KB PDF document
Landowner Biodiversity Conservation Grant Program - Policy PDF document	81.3KB Word document 90.58KB PDF document
Street & Reserve Tree Management - Policy PDF document	84.45KB Word document 93.46KB PDF document
Sustainability - Policy PDF document	83.75KB Word document 107.65KB PDF document
Wastewise Events - Policy PDF document	105KB Word document 108.24KB PDF document

Events, Arts, Culture and Heritage

Document name	Downloadable files
City of Cockburn Artwork Collection - Policy PDF document	81.21KB Word document 95.32KB PDF document

Fire and Emergency Management

Document name	Downloadable files
Completion of Firebreaks on Private Property - Policy PDF document	79.1KB Word document 97.18KB PDF document

Governance

Document name	Downloadable files
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer - Policy PDF document	79.39KB Word document 90.2KB PDF document
Awarding 'Honorary Freeman of the City of Cockburn' - Policy PDF document	82.53KB Word document 90.12KB PDF document
City of Cockburn Branding & Logos - Policy PDF document	80.46KB Word document 87.18KB PDF document
Compliments, Feedback & Complaints - Policy PDF document	77.78KB Word document 89.52KB PDF document
Elected Member Communication - Policy PDF document	92.61KB Word document 123.92KB PDF document
Execution of Documents - Policy PDF document	94.81KB Word document 123.58KB PDF document
Executive and Senior Leadership Team Remuneration and Performance Management - Policy PDF document	84.07KB Word document 116.92KB PDF document
Flying of Flags & Bereavement Recognition - Policy PDF document	79.37KB Word document 89.26KB PDF document
Formal Introduction & Review of Council Delegated Authorities & Policies - Policy PDF document	78.75KB Word document 91.93KB PDF document
Fraud and Misconduct Control and Resilience - Policy PDF document	101.24KB Word document 136.39KB PDF document
Incoming Sponsorship - Policy PDF document	83.85KB Word document 93.87KB PDF document
Legal Representation & Costs Indemnification - Elected Members & Employees - Policy PDF document	93.12KB Word document 107.3KB PDF document
Live Streaming at Council Meetings - Policy PDF document	79.08KB Word document 93.6KB PDF document
Obtaining Legal & Other Expert Advice & Legal Proceedings Between City of Cockburn & Other Parties - Policy PDF document	81.01KB Word document 96.87KB PDF document
Payments to Employees in Addition to Contract or Award - Policy PDF document	78.05KB Word document 96.13KB PDF document
Records Management - Policy PDF document	86.24KB Word document 103.6KB PDF document
Related Party Disclosures - Policy PDF document	80.05KB Word document 97.13KB PDF document
Risk Management - Policy PDF document	78.38KB Word document 110.51KB PDF document
Structure for Administering the City of Cockburn - Policy PDF document	178.28KB Word document 306.74KB PDF document

Libraries

Document name	Downloadable files
Library Services - Policy PDF document	83.71KB Word document 103.17KB PDF document

Planning - Land Administration

Document name	Downloadable files
Commercial Leasing and other Dispositions of City of Cockburn Owned or Controlled Property - Policy PDF document	76.45KB Word document 111.26KB PDF document
Geographical Naming - Policy PDF document	81.87KB Word document 105.21KB PDF document
Leasing of City of Cockburn Property for Community and/or Recreational Purposes (including Non-for-Profit) - Policy PDF document	81.9KB Word document 95.41KB PDF document
Pedestrian Accessway Closures - Policy PDF document	80.04KB Word document 90.29KB PDF document

Planning - Town Planning & Development

Access a list of all relevant local planning policies adopted under Town Planning Scheme No.3 below.

Residential

Document name	Downloadable files
Residential Design Codes Alternative Deemed to Comply Provisions - LPP1.1 - Policy PDF document	80.45KB Word document 93.63KB PDF document
Residential Design Guidelines - LPP1.2 - Policy PDF document	8.05MB Word document 12.92MB PDF document
Special Purpose Dwelling - LPP1.3 - Policy PDF document	86.87KB Word document 106.68KB PDF document
Lodging Houses - LPP1.6 - Policy PDF document	83.61KB Word document 102.09KB PDF document
Coogee Residential Height Requirements - LPP1.7 - Policy PDF document	617.05KB Word document 629.36KB PDF document
Flagpoles & Camera Poles - LPP1.8 - Policy PDF document	81.25KB Word document 101.68KB PDF document
Domestic Satellite Dishes - LPP1.9 - Policy PDF document	83.88KB Word document 103.43KB PDF document
Subdivision Around Thomsons Lake - LPP1.10 - Policy PDF document	3.57MB Word document 1.77MB PDF document
Residential Rezoning & Subdivision Adjoining Midge Infested Lakes & Wetlands - LPP1.11 - Policy PDF document	918.85KB Word document 936.94KB PDF document
Noise Attenuation - LPP1.12 - Policy PDF document	745.87KB Word document 720.81KB PDF document
Waste Management in Multiple Unit Developments - LPP1.14 - Policy PDF document	87.85KB Word document 115.91KB PDF document
Tourist Accommodation - LPP1.15 - Policy PDF document	84.65KB Word document 105.19KB PDF document
Single House Standards for Medium Density Housing in the Development Zone - LPP1.16 - Policy PDF document	475.38KB Word document 407.89KB PDF document
Non-Residential Uses in Residential Zones - LPP1.17- Policy PDF document	80.09KB Word document 95.33KB PDF document

Rural

Document name	Downloadable files
Rural Subdivision LPP2.1 - Policy PDF document	4.54MB Word document 2.93MB PDF document
Subdivision in Jandakot & Treeby - LPP2.2 - Policy PDF document	3.19MB Word document 3.43MB PDF document
The Keeping of Horses & Other Animals in the Resource Zone - LPP2.3 - Policy PDF document	79.81KB Word document 94.23KB PDF document
Outbuildings - LPP2.4 - Policy PDF document	79.94KB Word document 94.36KB PDF document
Building Envelopes - LPP2.5 - Policy PDF document	282.38KB Word document 92.1KB PDF document

Industrial and Commercial

Document name	Downloadable files
Child Care Premises - LPP3.1 - Policy PDF document	85.41KB Word document 126.19KB PDF document
Educational Establishments - LPP3.2 - Policy PDF document	81.65KB Word document 107.79KB PDF document
Health Studios - LPP3.3 - Policy PDF document	83.5KB Word document 125.35KB PDF document
Service Stations - LPP3.4 - Policy PDF document	83.09KB Word document 108.02KB PDF document
Alfresco Dining - LPP3.5 - Policy PDF document	238.23KB Word document 404.14KB PDF document
Licensed Premises (Liquor) - LPP3.6 - Policy PDF document	82.43KB Word document 96.53KB PDF document
Signs & Advertising - LPP3.7 - Policy PDF document	3.76MB Word document 941.02KB PDF document
Industrial Subdivision - LPP3.8 - Policy PDF document	838.98KB Word document 847.56KB PDF document
Industrial Development - LPP3.9 - Policy PDF document	214.25KB Word document 272.89KB PDF document
Discretion to Modify Development Standards - Non-Residential Development - LPP3.10 - Policy PDF document	82.02KB Word document 89.62KB PDF document

Design Guidelines

Document name	Downloadable files
Phoenix Business Park Design Guidelines - LPP4.1 - Policy PDF document	1.05MB Word document 1.33MB PDF document
Cockburn Central North (Muriel Court) Structure Plan - Design Guidelines - LPP4.2 - Policy PDF document	883.27KB Word document 1.03MB PDF document
Newmarket Precinct Design Guidelines - LPP4.3 - Policy PDF document	586.84KB Word document 634.04KB PDF document
Heritage Conservation Design Guidelines - LPP4.4 - Policy PDF document	89.21KB Word document 138.37KB PDF document
Naval Base Holiday Park Heritage Area - LPP4.5 - Policy PDF document	105.48KB Word document 157.94KB PDF document
Cockburn Coast Design Guidelines for Robb Jetty & Emplacement Precincts - LPP4.6 - Policy PDF document	17.89MB Word document 17.82MB PDF document
Phoenix Activity Centre Design Guidelines - LPP4.7 - Policy PDF document	91.61KB Word document 166.34KB PDF document

Miscellaneous

Document name	Downloadable files
Public Open Space - LPP5.1 - Policy PDF document	80.66KB Word document 100.86KB PDF document
Incorporating Natural Areas in Public Open Space and/or Drainage Areas - LPP5.2 - Policy PDF document	82.79KB Word document 114.15KB PDF document
Control Measures for Protecting Water Resources in Receiving Environments - LPP5.3 - Policy PDF document	79.04KB Word document 110.13KB PDF document
Location of High Voltage Overhead Power Lines & Microwave Towers - LPP5.4 - Policy PDF document	79.31KB Word document 93.09KB PDF document
Local Development Plans - LPP5.5 - Policy PDF document	82.84KB Word document 105.09KB PDF document
Vehicle Access - LPP5.6 - Policy PDF document	3.2MB Word document 1.49MB PDF document
Uniform Fencing - LPP5.7 - Policy PDF document	80.95KB Word document 111.39KB PDF document
Sea Containers - LPP5.8 - Policy PDF document	81.21KB Word document 109.99KB PDF document
Renewable Energy Systems - LPP5.9 - Policy PDF document	100.67KB Word document 130.68KB PDF document
Filling of Land - LPP5.11 - Policy PDF document	78.36KB Word document 91.38KB PDF document
Retaining Walls - LPP5.12 - Policy PDF document	193.48KB Word document 195.69KB PDF document
Percent for Art - LPP5.13 - Policy PDF document	83.91KB Word document 105.78KB PDF document
Cockburn Coast Percent for Art - LPP5.14 - Policy PDF document	85.97KB Word document 109.93KB PDF document
Access Street - Road Reserve & Pavement Standards - LPP5.15 - Policy PDF document	80.8KB Word document 102.68KB PDF document
Design Review Panel - LPP5.16 - Policy PDF document	100.45KB Word document 189.52KB PDF document
Cockburn Central Percent For Art - LPP5.17 - Policy PDF document	85.37KB Word document 103.12KB PDF document
Subdivision & Development - Street Trees - LPP5.18 - Policy PDF document	82.4KB Word document 121.16KB PDF document
Structure Plans & Telecommunications Infrastructure - LPP5.19 - Policy PDF document	79.36KB Word document 107.4KB PDF document

Public Health and Security

Document name	Downloadable files
City of Cockburn Use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System - Policy PDF document	79.97KB Word document 92.41KB PDF document
Dust Management for Development Sites - Policy PDF document	83.61KB Word document 104.93KB PDF document
Food Act 2008 - Fee Exemption - Policy PDF document	78.55KB Word document 100.17KB PDF document
Promotion of a Smoke Free Environment - Policy PDF document	80.94KB Word document 91KB PDF document
Uninhabitable Premises - Policy PDF document	80.48KB Word document 90.29KB PDF document

Sport and Recreation

Document name	Downloadable files
Community Funding for Sporting Clubs & Individuals - Policy PDF document	83.99KB Word document 96.01KB PDF document
Establishing Markets on Land Owned or Controlled by the City of Cockburn - Policy PDF document	81.68KB Word document 110.89KB PDF document
Installation of Recreational Equipment on Public Open Space - Policy PDF document	79.68KB Word document 85.65KB PDF document
Prohibition of Exotic Animals in Circuses - Policy PDF document	80.62KB Word document 89.23KB PDF document
Sponsorship and Naming Rights on City Controlled Land and/or Buildings - Policy PDF document	86.52KB Word document 110.2KB PDF document
Sports Hall of Fame - Policy PDF document	80.33KB Word document 99.35KB PDF document
Usage & Management of Community & Sporting Facilities - Policy PDF document	88KB Word document 134.08KB PDF document

Street Trees and Verges

Document name	Downloadable files
Street Verge Improvements - Policy PDF document	88.15KB Word document 115.73KB PDF document

Subdivision Development

Document name	Downloadable files
Subdivision Construction Standards - Policy PDF document	80.46KB Word document 86.15KB PDF document

Transport, Traffic and Parking

Document name	Downloadable files
Crossover - Policy PDF document	83.5KB Word document 125.97KB PDF document
Kerbside House Numbering - Policy PDF document	85.57KB Word document 88.25KB PDF document
Local Area Traffic Management Investigation - Policy PDF document	96.68KB Word document 112.29KB PDF document
Promotional & Advertising Sign Within Road Reserve - Policy PDF document	87.65KB Word document 109.18KB PDF document

Contact

Telephone: 08 9411 3444
CoSafe: 1300 26 72 33
Email: customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au
National relay service: 13 36 77
(ask for 08 9411 3444)
ABN number: 27 471 341 209

Address

9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaadatj dayin boodja, kep wer malayin. Ngalak kaadatj koora koora wer yeyi ngalang birdiya.

City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar boodja. Long ago, now and in the future they care for country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging.