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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	88.23KB Word document 99.8KB PDF document
Installation of Private Memorial Plaques in Public Open Space - Policy PDF document	79.38KB Word document 86.31KB 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

Building and Development

Document name	Downloadable files
Dust Management for Development Sites - Policy PDF document	83.61KB Word document 104.93KB PDF document
Subdivision Construction Standards - Policy PDF document	80.46KB Word document 86.15KB PDF document

Business, Economy and Technology

Document name	Downloadable files
Promotional Street Banners - AEW6 - Policy PDF document	26.32KB Word document 72.62KB PDF document
Public Internet Use & Wireless Access - Policy PDF document	80.16KB Word document 95.11KB PDF document
International Relations & Engagement - Policy PDF document	86.64KB Word document 102.63KB PDF document
Asset Management - Policy PDF document	88.23KB Word document 99.8KB PDF document
Investment of Funds - Policy PDF document	91.65KB Word document 114.63KB PDF document
Community Funding to Support Local Economic Development (Grants) - Policy PDF document	82.41KB Word document 98.46KB PDF document

Community Support

Document name	Downloadable files
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	81.84KB Word document 108.62KB PDF document
Installation of Private Memorial Plaques in Public Open Space - Policy PDF document	79.38KB Word document 86.31KB PDF document
Community Funding for Community Organisations & Individuals (Grants, Donations & Sponsorships) - Policy PDF document	84.74KB Word document 95.45KB PDF document

Elected Members

Document name	Downloadable files
Attendance at Conferences, Seminars, Events & Training - Policy PDF document	83.93KB Word document 99.09KB PDF document
Authority to Attend Functions, Events & Information Forums - SC22 - Policy PDF document	19.37KB Word document 56.83KB 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
Council Owned Vehicle Usage - AES8 - Policy PDF document	21.85KB Word document 63.96KB PDF document
Recognition of Elected Members on Cessation of Service - Policy PDF document	79.12KB Word document 87.43KB PDF document
Elections - Caretaker Period - Policy PDF document	133.29KB Word document 161.9KB 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	83.42KB Word document 105.99KB PDF document
Representation at Council Related Forum - Policy PDF document	81.62KB Word document 84.52KB PDF document
Approval to Participate in Representative Delegations - Policy PDF document	81.15KB Word document 84.6KB PDF document

Environment and Sustainability

Document name	Downloadable files
Landowner Biodiversity Conservation Grant Program - Policy PDF document	81.68KB Word document 91.58KB PDF document
Sustainability - Policy PDF document	83.6KB Word document 108.37KB 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
Wastewise Events - Policy PDF document	105KB Word document 109.64KB PDF document
Environmental Conservation - Policy PDF document	89.35KB Word document 103.36KB PDF document
Street & Reserve Tree Management - Policy PDF document	84.45KB Word document 93.46KB PDF document

Events, Arts, Culture and Heritage

Document name	Downloadable files
Prohibition of Exotic Animals in Circuses - Policy PDF document	80.62KB Word document 89.23KB PDF document
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
Records Management - Policy PDF document	86.24KB Word document 103.6KB PDF document
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians - Policy PDF document	80.49KB Word document 90.27KB PDF document
Annual General Meeting of Electors - AES1 - (Deleted Council Meeting - 13/9/2018) - Policy PDF document	23.51KB Word document 107.97KB PDF document
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	82.67KB Word document 90.53KB 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
Risk Management - Policy PDF document	86.4KB Word document 89.5KB PDF document
Execution of Documents - Policy PDF document	90.16KB Word document 110.8KB PDF document
Flying of Flags & Bereavement Recognition - Policy PDF document	79.37KB Word document 89.26KB PDF document
Fraud & Misconduct Control & Resilience - Policy PDF document	101.38KB Word document 134.79KB PDF document
Legal Representation & Costs Indemnification - Elected Members & Employees - Policy PDF document	93.12KB Word document 107.3KB 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
Related Party Disclosures - Policy PDF document	83.54KB Word document 98.77KB PDF document
Incoming Sponsorship - Policy PDF document	83.85KB Word document 93.87KB PDF document
Elected Member Communication - Policy PDF document	92.61KB Word document 123.92KB 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
Cockburn Sound Catchment - SPD8 - Policy PDF document	18.87KB Word document 75.85KB PDF document
Geographical Naming - Policy PDF document	81.87KB Word document 105.21KB PDF document
Commercial Leasing and other Dispositions of City of Cockburn Owned or Controlled Property - Policy PDF document	79.82KB Word document 111.21KB PDF document
Pedestrian Accessway Closures - Policy PDF document	80.04KB Word document 90.29KB 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

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	88.75KB Word document 118.36KB 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	87.88KB Word document 103.18KB 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	79.43KB Word document 107.22KB PDF document

Public Health and Security

Public Health

Document name	Downloadable files
Food Act 2008 - Fee Exemption - Policy PDF document	78.55KB Word document 100.17KB PDF document
Health Act 1911 - Authorisation of Deputies - SPD6 - Policy PDF document	17.63KB Word document 53.99KB PDF document
Promotion of a Smoke Free Environment - Policy PDF document	80.94KB Word document 91KB PDF document
Dust Management for Development Sites - Policy PDF document	83.61KB Word document 104.93KB PDF document
Uninhabitable Premises - Policy PDF document	80.48KB Word document 90.29KB PDF document

Security

Document name	Downloadable files

Sport and Recreation

Document name	Downloadable files
Installation of Recreational Equipment on Public Open Space - Policy PDF document	79.5KB Word document 85.97KB PDF document
Prohibition of Exotic Animals in Circuses - Policy PDF document	80.62KB Word document 89.23KB 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
Usage & Management of Community & Sporting Facilities - Policy PDF document	88KB Word document 134.08KB PDF document
Community Funding for Sporting Clubs & Individuals - Policy PDF document	83.99KB Word document 96.01KB PDF document
Sponsorship and Naming Rights on City Controlled Land and/or Buildings - Policy PDF document	86.52KB Word document 110.2KB PDF document

Street Trees and Verges

Document name	Downloadable files
Street Verge Improvements - Policy PDF document	88.63KB Word document 117.41KB PDF document

Transport, Traffic and Parking

Document name	Downloadable files
Kerbside House Numbering - Policy PDF document	85.57KB Word document 88.25KB PDF document

Waste Management

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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

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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.