Additional Animal Permit Application

Conditions

Cats and dogs

Applications must be completed and all supporting documentation supplied before the application can be processed.

The Victorian Domestic Animals Act 1994 requires all dogs and cats aged over three (3) months to be registered with Council. Proof of registration within the municipality where the animal currently resides is required as part of the permit application. Registration does not guarantee that an Additional Animal Permit will be granted.

Tenants require written consent from the property owner prior to processing of the application.

The permit applies only to the animal/s nominated. If the nominated animal/s die or are permanently removed from the property, they cannot be replaced without applying for a new permit or to amend the existing permit.

Council will notify and consider the views of owners or occupiers of land adjoining the applicant’s land, and any other owners or occupiers of land who Council or an Authorised Officer considers appropriate, prior to deciding whether to grant a permit.

Should Council receive an objection to an application, the applicant must submit a written response addressing prescribed concerns.

All animals that are subject to Activities and General Amenities Local Law 2018, clauses 5.1 to 5.7 must be housed in accordance with any applicable Victorian State Government code of practice that may exist, relevant to the welfare and housing of the particular species of animal/s involved.

Permits are subject to requirements under the Activities and General Amenities Local Law 2018, the Victorian Domestic Animals Act 1994 and all regulations made thereunder.

Poultry, caged birds and racing pigeons

Cages are to be kept in a clean, inoffensive and sanitary condition.

Birds are not to cause a nuisance.

All feed is to be kept in an air tight container, so as not to attract vermin.

Persons keeping racing pigeons require an Additional Animal Permit, even if a registered member of a racing pigeon or similar club.

Application lodgement and assessment

Those who meet the above conditions may submit their application online or submit a completed form and copies of supporting documentation:

By mail: City Compliance, Moonee Valley City Council, PO Box 126, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

By email: council@mvcc.vic.gov.au

In person: 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds (8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

As part of the application assessment, an inspection of the property by an Authorised Officer will be arranged.

Notification of permit approval or refusal will be provided in writing.

Conditions and enforcement

Permits expire annually on 9 April, regardless of the date of application or approval.

Each year permit holders will receive a renewal notice for their permit. They must pay the renewal fee.

Non-compliance with or a breach of any condition of the permit may result in immediate revocation and the issuing of a Notice to Comply and/or infringement notice. Council reserves the right to cancel a permit where there has been a breach of the permit conditions.

The conditions under which a permit is issued may be altered during the term of the permit. The permit holder must comply with any altered conditions.

Permits are non-transferable.

Please outline the following details for each additional animal:

Name
Breed
Age
M / F
Desexed Y/N
Registration tag number
Microchip number
Example: Sophie, Corgie X, 3yo, F, Desexed N, 254613, 00005465495416

Press the + icon to add a new row for each animal.

The personal information on this form is being collected by Moonee Valley City Council to enable the processing of an additional animal permit and for the purpose of administration of relevant acts, regulations and local laws. The personal information will be used by Moonee Valley City Council for that purpose or directly related purposes only. The information will not be released unless required by law. The applicant may apply to Moonee Valley City Council for access to and/or amendments of the information.

Fees

A non-refundable permit fee, in accordance with current Council fees and charges, will apply should the permit be approved. An invoice will be issued upon approval of any permit.
A reduced fee may apply for new permits issued after 10 October.

Declaration

I hereby undertake to comply with requirements of the Activities and General Amenities Local Law 2018 and the Victorian Domestic Animals Act 1994 in relation to keeping animals, in addition to any special conditions as required by an Authorised Officer of Council.