By-laws are local laws established by Councils to address issues specific to their Council area and to help maintain the safety, comfort and convenience of the community.

The City of Playford has nine (9) by-laws that specifically address issues identified as requiring Council management and resourcing. These by-laws were adopted on 1 January 2023.

In accordance with Section 251(1) of the Local Government Act 1999, a by-law will expire seven (7) years after the date of commencement (unless revoked earlier).

This by-law sets out the framework for a by-law permit system for Council by-laws and sets the penalties for non-compliance.

This by-law sets standards for moveable signs on roads and provides conditions for the design, construction and placement of such signs (like where to set up an A-frame or large banner).

This by-law sets out the conditions around the access to, and use of, land owned by, or under the care and control of, Council (from setting up a market stall to using music amplification at an event or performance).

In accordance with Section 246(3)(e) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council determined that this by-law applies only to land identified by Council Resolution. This document should be read with by-law No. 3 - Local Government Land, as it specifies the parts of the Council area to which the by-law (or relevant parts of it) apply.

This by-law sets limits on the number of dogs that can be kept on premises and provides measures for the control and management of dogs in the Council area.

In accordance with Section 246(3)(e) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council determined that this by-law applies only to areas identified by Council resolution. This document should be read with by-law No. 4 - Dogs, as it outlines the designated dog free, on leash and dog exercise areas to which the by-law (or specific provisions of it) apply.

This by-law sets restrictions on the number of cats permitted on a property and the requirement for cat identification.

This by-law regulates the use of bird scaring devices (e.g., airhorns, speakers and sounds on timer) in the Council area to ensure they are not causing a nuisance to the community.

This by-law manages, controls, and regulates activities on roads and footpaths in the Council area.

This by-law ensures residents are placing bins out and bringing them back onto their property within a reasonable timeframe from their collection date.

This by-law was made for the purpose of amending existing Council by-laws in accordance with the principles set out in Section 247 of the Local Government Act 1999. Amendments were made to the following by-laws

• By-law 1 - Permits and Penalties
• By-law 2 - Moveable Signs
• By-law 3 - Local Government Land
• By-law 4 - Dogs
• By-law 7 - Roads

The delegations register outlines the powers and functions as they apply to Council's by-laws.