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Assets & Maintenance

Document name	Downloadable files
Asset Management - PolicyPDF document	82.64KB Word document 100.81KB PDF document
Graffiti Management & Response - PolicyPDF document	77.18KB Word document 103.3KB PDF document
Installation of Private Memorial Plaques in Public Open Space - PolicyPDF document	75.11KB Word document 85.96KB PDF document
Maintenance of Public Open Space & Road Reservations following Residential Subdivision - PolicyPDF document	74.96KB Word document 87.51KB PDF document
Street and Public Open Space Lighting - PolicyPDF document	81.71KB Word document 105.55KB PDF document

Business, Economy and Technology

Document name	Downloadable files
Community Funding to Support Local Economic Development (Grants) - PolicyPDF document	78.21KB Word document 101.17KB PDF document
Financial Hardship - PolicyPDF document	94.2KB Word document 163.8KB PDF document
Investment of Funds - PolicyPDF document	86.09KB Word document 123.76KB PDF document
Public Internet Use & Wireless Access - PolicyPDF document	87.47KB Word document 132.54KB PDF document
Sister City Relationships and Engagement - PolicyPDF document	87.21KB Word document 160.8KB PDF document

Community Support

Document name	Downloadable files
Access & Equity - PolicyPDF document	76.2KB Word document 113.35KB PDF document
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians - PolicyPDF document	76.73KB Word document 92.97KB PDF document
Community Engagement - PolicyPDF document	78KB Word document 109.9KB PDF document
Community Gardens - PolicyPDF document	81.62KB Word document 107.11KB PDF document
Community Funding for Community Organisations & Individuals (Grants, Donations & Sponsorships) - PolicyPDF document	80.76KB Word document 122.67KB PDF document

Corporate Planning, Budgeting & Procurement

Document name	Downloadable files
Corporate Strategic Planning & Budget - PolicyPDF document	972.71KB Word document 461.23KB PDF document
Procurement - PolicyPDF document	107.45KB Word document 142.96KB PDF document

Elected Members

Document name	Downloadable files
Administration Building Access - PolicyPDF document	77.57KB Word document 103.17KB PDF document
Attendance at Events - PolicyPDF document	93.71KB Word document 146.3KB PDF document
Civic Hospitality & Gifts - PolicyPDF document	103.11KB Word document 144.05KB PDF document
Council Meetings Procedures - PolicyPDF document	79.18KB Word document 103.59KB PDF document
Elections - Caretaker Period - PolicyPDF document	122.4KB Word document 192.5KB PDF document
Elected Members Appointment - Standing Committees, Reference Groups, Boards & External Organisations - PolicyPDF document	84.39KB Word document 110.49KB PDF document
City of Cockburn Behaviour Complaints - PolicyPDF document	94.44KB Word document 162.41KB PDF document
Elected Members Entitlements - Allowances & Reimbursements - PolicyPDF document	86.56KB Word document 130.03KB PDF document
Elected Member Leave of Absence - PolicyPDF document	75.84KB Word document 90.51KB PDF document
Elected Member Professional Development - PolicyPDF document	433.62KB Word document 356.57KB PDF document
Recognition of Elected Members on Cessation of Service - PolicyPDF document	75.41KB Word document 90.24KB PDF document
Representation at City of Cockburn Related Forum - PolicyPDF document	76.78KB Word document 88.5KB PDF document

Environment and Sustainability

Document name	Downloadable files
Environmental Conservation - PolicyPDF document	89.28KB Word document 102.5KB PDF document
Landowner Biodiversity Conservation Grant Program - PolicyPDF document	81.3KB Word document 90.58KB PDF document
Street & Reserve Tree Management - PolicyPDF document	79.19KB Word document 95.42KB PDF document
Sustainability - PolicyPDF document	79.62KB Word document 110.7KB PDF document
Wastewise Events - PolicyPDF document	110.5KB Word document 115.64KB PDF document

Events, Arts, Culture and Heritage

Document name	Downloadable files
Arts Hall of Fame - PolicyPDF document	76.9KB Word document 108.88KB PDF document
Artwork Collection - PolicyPDF document	77.56KB Word document 97.3KB PDF document

Fire and Emergency Management

Document name	Downloadable files
Completion of Firebreaks on Private Property - PolicyPDF document	75.06KB Word document 99.18KB PDF document

Governance

Document name	Downloadable files
Access to Legal Services for Elected Members and Employees - PolicyPDF document	87.31KB Word document 128.72KB PDF document
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer - PolicyPDF document	76.35KB Word document 117.22KB PDF document
City of Cockburn Honorary Freeman PolicyPDF document	78.6KB Word document 115.15KB PDF document
City of Cockburn Branding & Logos - PolicyPDF document	155.14KB Word document 193.96KB PDF document
Compliments, Feedback & Complaints - PolicyPDF document	76.17KB Word document 135.16KB PDF document
Elected Member Communication - PolicyPDF document	85.64KB Word document 116.37KB PDF document
Execution of Documents - PolicyPDF document	86.85KB Word document 122.6KB PDF document
Executive and Senior Leadership Team Remuneration and Performance Management - PolicyPDF document	79.97KB Word document 121.78KB PDF document
Flying of Flags & Bereavement Recognition - PolicyPDF document	75.44KB Word document 114.48KB PDF document
Formal Introduction & Review of Council Delegated Authorities & Policies - PolicyPDF document	75.83KB Word document 91.16KB PDF document
Fraud and Misconduct Control and Resilience - PolicyPDF document	93.26KB Word document 136.39KB PDF document
Live Streaming at Council Meetings - PolicyPDF document	75.59KB Word document 88.86KB PDF document
Obtaining Legal & Other Expert Advice & Legal Proceedings Between City of Cockburn & Other Parties - PolicyPDF document	78.46KB Word document 110.15KB PDF document
Payments to Employees in Addition to Contract or Award - PolicyPDF document	86.64KB Word document 123.53KB PDF document
Privacy Management - PolicyPDF document	86.08KB Word document 138.35KB PDF document
Public Interest Disclosure - PolicyPDF document	78.05KB Word document 110.49KB PDF document
Records Management - PolicyPDF document	81.52KB Word document 106.07KB PDF document
Related Party Disclosures - PolicyPDF document	83.27KB Word document 138.83KB PDF document
Risk Management- PolicyPDF document	78.38KB Word document 116.81KB PDF document
Sponsorship of City Events - PolicyPDF document	81.94KB Word document 123.09KB PDF document
Structure for Administering the City of Cockburn - PolicyPDF document	81.59KB Word document 121.67KB PDF document

Libraries

Document name	Downloadable files
Library Services - PolicyPDF document	78.88KB Word document 106.82KB PDF document

Property Services

Document name	Downloadable files
Commercial Leasing and other Dispositions of City of Cockburn Owned or Controlled Property - PolicyPDF document	76.9KB Word document 116.78KB PDF document
Geographical Naming - PolicyPDF document	77.5KB Word document 107.82KB PDF document
Leasing of City of Cockburn Property for Community and/or Recreational Purposes (including Non-for-Profit) - PolicyPDF document	78.96KB Word document 98.63KB PDF document
Pedestrian Accessway Closures - PolicyPDF document	76.74KB Word document 101.04KB 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 Guidelines - LPP1.2 - PolicyPDF document	8.04MB Word document
Special Purpose Dwellings - LPP1.3 - PolicyPDF document	94.54KB Word document 144.56KB PDF document
Lodging Houses - LPP1.6 - PolicyPDF document	79.79KB Word document 125.81KB PDF document
Incidental Structures - LPP1.8 - PolicyPDF document	86.46KB Word document 132.52KB PDF document
Planning Around Mosquito and Midge Infested Wetlands - LPP1.10 - PolicyPDF document	1.38MB Word document 1.4MB PDF document
Noise Attenuation - LPP1.12 - PolicyPDF document	4.24MB Word document 2.11MB PDF document
Waste Management - LPP1.14 - PolicyPDF document	84.85KB Word document 139.02KB PDF document
Tourist Accommodation - LPP1.15 - PolicyPDF document	79.85KB Word document 128.24KB PDF document
Single House Standards for Medium Density Housing in the Development Zone - LPP1.16 - PolicyPDF document	433.77KB Word document 407.58KB PDF document
Non-Residential Uses in Residential Zones - LPP1.17- PolicyPDF document	76.32KB Word document 117.9KB PDF document

Rural

Document name	Downloadable files
Rural Subdivision and Development - LPP2.1 - PolicyPDF document	1.25MB Word document 882.08KB PDF document

Industrial and Commercial

Document name	Downloadable files
Commercial Development - LPP3.11 - PolicyPDF document	105.92KB Word document 211.66KB PDF document
Alfresco Dining - LPP3.5 - PolicyPDF document	94.19KB Word document 141.77KB PDF document
Licensed Premises (Liquor) - LPP3.6 - PolicyPDF document	81.06KB Word document 104.8KB PDF document
Signs & Advertising - LPP3.7 - PolicyPDF document	3.79MB Word document 1.23MB PDF document
Industrial Subdivision and Development - LPP3.8 - PolicyPDF document	1.11MB Word document 1022.23KB PDF document

Design Guidelines

Document name	Downloadable files
Cockburn Central North (Muriel Court) Structure Plan - Design Guidelines - LPP4.2 - PolicyPDF document	878.82KB Word document 1.06MB PDF document
Newmarket Precinct Design Guidelines - LPP4.3 - PolicyPDF document	582.05KB Word document 658.85KB PDF document
Heritage Conservation Design Guidelines - LPP4.4 - PolicyPDF document	85.56KB Word document 163.8KB PDF document
Naval Base Holiday Park Heritage Area - LPP4.5 - PolicyPDF document	100.24KB Word document 184.26KB PDF document
Cockburn Coast Design Guidelines for Robb Jetty & Emplacement Precincts - LPP4.6 - PolicyPDF document	18.21MB Word document 17.89MB PDF document
Phoenix Activity Centre Design Guidelines - LPP4.7 - PolicyPDF document	87.88KB Word document 192.86KB PDF document

Miscellaneous

Document name	Downloadable files
Development of the Public Realm - LPP5.1 - PolicyPDF document	387.04KB Word document 277.58KB PDF document
Engineering, Drainage and Construction Standards - LPP5.3 - PolicyPDF document	93.38KB Word document 153.97KB PDF document
Utility Infrastructure - LPP5.4 - PolicyPDF document	94.11KB Word document 160.1KB PDF document
Local Development Plans - LPP5.5 - PolicyPDF document	79KB Word document 131.32KB PDF document
Vehicle Access - LPP5.6 - PolicyPDF document	3.2MB Word document 1.51MB PDF document
Sea Containers - LPP5.8 - PolicyPDF document	77.83KB Word document 132.83KB PDF document
Rainwater Tanks and Renewable Energy Systems - LPP5.9 - PolicyPDF document	82.06KB Word document 131.04KB PDF document
Filling and Retaining of Land - LPP5.11 - PolicyPDF document	131.78KB Word document 197.84KB PDF document
Percent for Art - LPP5.13 - PolicyPDF document	96.14KB Word document 146.14KB PDF document
Design Review Panel - LPP5.16 - PolicyPDF document	110.5KB Word document 208.63KB PDF document
Subdivision & Development - Street Trees - LPP5.18 - PolicyPDF document	80.38KB Word document 144.34KB PDF document
Temporary Events - LPP5.21 - PolicyPDF document	89.56KB Word document 173.37KB PDF document

Public Health and Security

Document name	Downloadable files
Use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System - PolicyPDF document	76.09KB Word document 94.26KB PDF document
Dust Management for Development Sites - PolicyPDF document	78.86KB Word document 107.74KB PDF document
Food Act 2008 - Fee Exemption - PolicyPDF document	75.85KB Word document 102.96KB PDF document
Uninhabitable Premises - PolicyPDF document	77.64KB Word document 92.89KB PDF document

Sport and Recreation

Document name	Downloadable files
Community Funding for Sporting Clubs & Individuals - PolicyPDF document	80.35KB Word document 98.26KB PDF document
Installation of Recreational Equipment on Public Open Space - PolicyPDF document	74.96KB Word document 88.49KB PDF document
Prohibition of Exotic Animals in Circuses - PolicyPDF document	76.02KB Word document 90.88KB PDF document
Sponsorship and Naming Rights on City Controlled Land and/or Buildings - PolicyPDF document	80.34KB Word document 118.03KB PDF document
Sports Hall of Fame - PolicyPDF document	76.01KB Word document 100.84KB PDF document
Usage & Management of Community & Sporting Facilities - PolicyPDF document	88KB Word document 134.08KB PDF document

Street Trees and Verges

Document name	Downloadable files
Street Verge Improvements - PolicyPDF document	79.65KB Word document 119.64KB PDF document

Subdivision Development

Document name	Downloadable files

Transport, Traffic and Parking

Document name	Downloadable files
Crossover - PolicyPDF document	78.98KB Word document 125.9KB PDF document
House Numbering - PolicyPDF document	79.71KB Word document 102.29KB PDF document
Local Area Traffic Management Investigation - PolicyPDF document	92.01KB Word document 137.59KB PDF document
Promotional & Advertising Sign Within Road Reserve - PolicyPDF document	87.9KB Word document 142.96KB PDF document

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