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INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY
COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY 11 MAY 2010
ATTACHMENT TO ITEM IC10.22
COUNCIL POLICY REVIEW - INFRASTRUCTURE
MANAGEMENT OF CONSERVATION AREAS WITHIN PUBLIC OPEN
SPACE
POLICY NO:
5.1.1
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To provide for the management of conservation areas (remnant bush) of public open space
to achieve improved biodiversity habitats and to ensure their long term viability and
sustainability.
POLICY STATEMENT
Certain areas of public open space which have not been significantly cleared of their original
and indigenous vegetation are retained identified as conservation areas and managed for the
following reasons:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
provision of habitat for native wildlife;
provide the community with a glimpse of what naturally existed in the area prior to
development;
provide educational institutions the opportunity to study the area;
stabilise areas that would otherwise be difficult to maintain;
provide a reserve of indigenous plant species for use by future generations;
provision of important ecological linkages to other areas.
Areas of public open space covered by the policy are those with undisturbed remnant
indigenous vegetation and others that have been disturbed and subsequently revegetated
with indigenous species usually associated with areas of residential development in the
District. These areas are generally not irrigated.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Eight management strategies with individual objectives have been identified to assist with the
management and improvement of these Conservation areas as follows:Weed Control
Definition of a weed:- Any plant which is invasive by nature to the detriment of local or
adjacent vegetation (normally an introduced species).
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Control existing weed species, commencing with the most problem weeds first.
Prevent introduction of any further weed species and further weed invasion of bushland
areas.
Involve the community in the weed control program.
Minimise any detrimental effects of the weed control program on the native flora.
The weed control program needs to be integrated with revegetation programs to avoid
the replacement of one weed species with another.
Weeds are to be controlled manually or chemically using contemporary industry
methods.
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Disease Control
Objectives
1.
2.
Prevent the introduction and spread of Dieback (Phytophthora sp.)
Monitor the vegetation of the area for the presence of fungal diseases such as
Phytophthora, Armillaria and any other plant pathogens.
Feral Animal Control
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
Control or, where possible, eradicate feral species from the bushland where they
impact on the bushland’s biological values.
Ensure that any feral animal control measures do not adversely impact on the
bushland’s native flora or on people visiting or using the area.
Restrict domestic animals that are currently allowed to roam within the bushland area.
Vegetation Restoration
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6
Reinstate indigenous flora and vegetation communities where they have been
disturbed.
Reduce or, if possible, remove all disturbance factors originating both internally and
externally to the bushland area.
Create self sustaining, naturally regenerating vegetation communities by removing
inhibitors so as to maximise natural regeneration.
Only indigenous plant species are to be maintained or re-established.
All established trees are to be maintained to ensure they are safe for the members of
the public who use the area. The retention of some logs and other appropriate
elements as animal habitat is necessary.
Areas that are eroded or have no vegetative cover and require stabilisation are to be
revegetated.
Interpretation and Education
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
Increase people’s knowledge of the bushland’s existence and regional importance.
Raise the level of information available to the community of the bushland’s flora and
fauna.
Educate people on the current and proposed management objectives for the bushland.
Aim to engender a spirit of care for, and ownership of, the bushland, especially among
local residents, park and beach users, school children and other visitors.
Research and Monitoring
Objectives
1.
2.
To gather additional data on the flora of the bushland.
Monitor changes to the floral environment, specifically those occurring in response to
the implementation of management strategies advocated by Council’s Bushland
Management policy.
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Fire Control
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
To protect human life.
Protect property (private or public) including adjacent homes.
Protect the ecological integrity and biological values.
Along private property fence lines a 2.5m wide strip is to be kept clear of all vegetation
over 300mm high for security reasons. All dead material is to be kept out of this area
so that it will also act as a firebreak. Any mowing to be at a minimum height of 75mm –
100mm.
Selected dead vegetation to be annually removed from areas of indigenous vegetation
to reduce fire hazard and maintain tidy appearance following an annual site inspection.
Provide hazard identification, early warning and support to the Fire and Emergency
Services Authority.
Access
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
Establish and maintain a system of pedestrian and disabled paths compatible with the
conservation of the study area’s ecological integrity and biological values.
Reduce the multiplicity of informal existing tracks to reduce disturbance of vegetation
through trampling and subsequent loss of indigenous flora and weed invasion.
Link pathways within the bushland area with existing pedestrian access and cycle
paths within and adjacent to the bushland area.
Access to the area is to be strictly controlled. Vehicle and cycle access is to be
prohibited. Pedestrian traffic is to be confined to paths; however, the general use of
the area by pedestrians for nature study or other activities is permitted providing the
reserve is not damaged.
GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS
Guidelines have been established for community interest groups who wish to assist with bush
rehabilitation works in conservation areas within the Town. The implementation of strict
guidelines by community groups is crucial in ensuring conservation areas are managed with
the aim of improving biodiversity habitats and to ensure that volunteered time is used
constructively.
The guidelines to be followed are:1.
Prior notice of intention to undertake rehabilitation work in specific areas.
1.1
Council will notify the local community at least two months prior to undertaking
rehabilitation work in a specific area, so as to allow time for interested individuals to coordinate themselves and liaise with Council’s site co-ordinator, in regards to the
specific work that will be undertaken.
1.2
Working groups must not undertake any works without the consent of Council.
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2.
Qualified/experienced co-ordinator
2.1
The presence of a co-ordinator (a qualified Council Officer or Council approved
bushland rehabilitation consultant) to be onsite during all works and advise/direct as
required and as instructed by the Manager Infrastructure Parks. and Landscape.
2.2
All volunteers to be advised that all instructions pertaining to any works given by the on
site co-ordinator are to be followed. Failure to do so jeopardises the Working Group’s
future involvement with such works as any unauthorised work would be detrimental to
the ecosystem of the conservation area.
3.
Site Map
Prior to any works being undertaken by the working group, an adequate number of site
maps are to be supplied by the site co-ordinator, showing where work is to be
concentrated. All works are to be undertaken within the specified area.
The site map is to contain specific information which will be colour coded to identify:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
the location of specific weed types;
presence of any known endangered species or fragile areas to be treated with
care;
areas where rubbish/foreign matter is most dominant;
the location of any ongoing trials;
the priority/sequence in which works are to be undertaken, or possible
division of working group to concentrate on specific tasks;
other information as required relevant to the specific conservation area being
rehabilitated, eg areas to be replanted or identification of new areas to plant.
4.
Rubbish Removal
4.1
General
4.1.1
General rubbish removal from conservation areas is the highest priority activity to be
undertaken.
4.1.2
Working group participants are to provide appropriate protective items to undertake
the required work (gloves, long clothing, hats, appropriate footwear and eye
protection).
4.1.3
All rubbish including dead plant matter is to be placed in predetermined locations
identified by Council and marked on a site plan, prior to commencement of works.
Plastic bags will be provided by Council for most rubbish collected.
4.1.4
Some rubbish will require specialist disposal and working groups will be informed
prior to undertaking works what should be left for Council to remove from the
conservation areas. All rubbish will be removed from site by Council as soon as
possible following the working group’s activity, usually within a few days.
4.2
Removal of leaf litter/ground covers
Leaf litter/ground covers and even some weeds provide soil stabilisation, moisture
retention, assistance in preventing further weed spread and a living place for flora
and fauna. Under no circumstances must leaf litter be removed from the
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conservation area. Specifically, rakes of any kind must not be used in the bush as
they damage emerging seedlings. Removal of organic matter from fire breaks is the
responsibility of Council and work groups must not undertake any works in these
areas.
4.3
Removal of dead plant matter
Due to the delicate nature of the conservation areas ecosystem and the presence of
the many organisms/micro organisms that exist in it, the removal of plants (dead or
living) can have a significant impact on flora and fauna that exist in that particular
habitat. This leads to a loss of organisms and degradation of the conservation area.
Please check with the co-ordinator prior to any removals.
5.
Weed Control
5.1
Removal of weeds and other unwanted vegetation must only be undertaken as
instructed by the site co-ordinator. Weed species will be identified and described to
the working group prior to commencing works and instructions will be given in writing
as to particular methods of removal.
5.2
Removal of weeds are to be undertaken according to the methods below and will be
demonstrated on site prior to commencement by the site co-ordinator:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
hand removal, removing the entire plant plus root system;
spade/trowel removal, removing the entire plant plus root system;
spade removal – below soil level, removing green/foliage portion of the weed
below soil level allowing root system to breakdown in the soil;
chemical eradication, using chemicals such as Roundup/Fusilade for
eradication of selective weed species (to be applied by Council only).
5.3
In most cases weed removal will be followed by planting in the designated areas at
the earliest possible time (same day if possible)
6.
Pruning of trees
The use of pruning saws (hand only) for removal of branches overhanging paths for health
and safety reasons, may be required on occasions. This must be undertaken with due
consideration for the respective trees and carried out under the direction of the site coordinator. Larger limbs or dead trees greater than 75mm that require removal will be
undertaken by Council.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 1 July 1994
(Previous No.37)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 23 June 1998
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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PLANT CONTAINERS ON COMMERCIAL
PAVED AREAS
POLICY NO:
5.1.2
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To allow commercial property owners, subject to the Town's approval, to place containerised
plants on commercial paved areas immediately in front of the properties in question.
POLICY STATEMENT
These ten guidelines apply to the selection and location of containerised plants in
commercial paved areas within the Town and take into account safety, practical and
aesthetic considerations, with a view to preserving and enhancing the high quality of the
present streetscape.
1.
Size
Containers shall be in the order of 600 millimetres high by 750 millimetres wide and between
750 to 1500 millimetres long to ensure they are of an appropriate scale in relation to other
elements of the street, and to ensure visibility to the pedestrian.
2.
Design
Including materials, colour and finish should be in sympathy with surrounding streetscape
and to the satisfaction of the Town.
3.
Plant Material
May be at the discretion of the property owner but must reach a height of 1.2 metres above
ground to ensure visibility by motorists when reversing or alighting from the vehicle. The
plants should not exceed a height of 1.5 metres above ground, except in the case of a plant
with a clean trunk higher than 1.5 metres, to prevent screening of pedestrians, cluttering of
the street and reduced visibility generally and should not extend more than 300 millimetres
beyond the container laterally. However, if a plant with a clean trunk is to be used, providing
the trunk is clean to a height of 1.5 metres the canopy can extend to the underside of the
building awning.
Plant material should be in healthy, tidy condition at all times, and all maintenance is the
responsibility of the property owners. The watering should be in the form of a mini water tank
system incorporated inside the container. No drainage or other discharges from the
containers are to flow across the footpath or stain the pavement in any way. No poisonous,
prickly or other harmful plant material is to be used and maintenance procedures should not
interfere with pedestrians at any time.
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4.
Quantity
(i)
When used to complement alfresco dining, the number of planters will be determined
by the following spacing requirements:-
(ii)
(a)
parallel to kerbline - a pedestrian gap of at least 2.0 metres every 7000mm;
(b)
right angles to kerbline - one at each end of the alfresco area.
When not used as part of an alfresco application, a maximum of two planters shall be
permitted unless otherwise approved by the Town.
The foregoing requirements will be cognisant of the furniture adjacent to neighbouring
properties.
5.
Location
Plant containers must not obstruct public utilities or other public facilities in the street. The
plants and containers shall not restrict the footpath to a width of less than 2.0 metres and
shall be:0.8 metres from the face of the roadside kerb,
6.0 metres from a street corner,
3.0 metre from a crossover.
6.
Approvals
The Proposals for the placement of plant containers in the street indicating all relevant details
are to be submitted to the Town for approval prior to implementation.
The Town reserves the right to request owners to remove the containers at any time.
7.
Cleaning
The applicant shall be responsible for the cleaning of the area adjacent to and under the
container.
8.
Costs
All costs associated with the application, purchase of containers and plants and installation
are to be borne by the applicant.
9.
Indemnification
Notwithstanding the granting of approval, the Town reserves the right to remove the
containers at any time, and applicants must ensure that the Town is indemnified against all
claims resulting from the installation of plant containers.
10.
Damage
Any damage to footpath, verge or other street furniture caused by the planter or its
movement shall be the responsibility of the applicant/property owner.
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ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.117)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council meeting - 22 April 2008
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MANAGEMENT OF STREET TREES
POLICY NO:
5.1.3
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To provide guidelines for the management of street trees, according to the guidelines within
the Treescape Plan 2002-2012.
POLICY STATEMENT
General
To manage all street trees in accordance with the guidelines of the Town’s Treescape Plan
2002-2012. This plan is to be reviewed every 10 years.
Definition
A street tree is defined as any tree with more than fifty percent of its base located within a
road reserve or verge. Privately planted trees on verges also fall within this definition,
however, small plants such as shrubs and ground covers do not.
Planting
That the Town: (i)
plants street trees in accordance with the programmed Removal/Replacement tables
in Section 3.3 of the Treescape Plan, in order to replace those trees removed, or
provide new trees where no trees existed, following the resident being advised and
their comment sought on tree location. The decision on the appropriateness of
planting a verge tree shall be made by the Administration and in accordance with this
Policy and the Treescape Plan.;
(ii)
plants those species which have been recommended in the Treescape Plan 20022012, Section 5, with due respect to factors such as safety, interference with services,
particularly overhead lines, litter potential and aesthetics;
(iii)
plant street trees in accordance with the following guidelines:-
in accordance with Section 4.12 of the Treescape Plan;
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at a distance of between 2.4 and 3 metres from the private property line or at
such alignment as approved by the Public Utility Services Committee;
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where possible, intervals between trees to be determined by the tree’s canopy
spread, see Section 4.12 of the Treescape Plan. As a guide, space trees at twice
their anticipated mature canopy spread;
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plant one tree per property only if the trees mature canopy spread allows it and
within the guidelines of the Treescape Plan;
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where possible a minimum of 4 metres from a driveway crossover; or at the
discretion of the Manager Parks and Landscape
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where possible a minimum of 5 metres from a Western Power pole or street light;
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where possible a minimum of 3 metres from a Western Power support pole;
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where possible a minimum of 2 metres from underground water or a gas service
crossover;
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trees should generally be planted central to the average size home block.
Resident Related Issues
(i)
in cases where unauthorised street trees have been planted within the last 24 months
and do not conform to the Town’s Treescape Plan and Policy, a letter be sent to the
adjacent resident/property owner advising of the proposed removal/replacement
action to be undertaken by Council;
(ii)
in cases where unauthorised street trees have been planted within the last 24 months
and conform with the Town’s Treescape Plan and Policy, no action is required other
than to notify the resident that the tree will be managed by Council;
(iii)
in cases where unauthorised mature street trees were planted more than two years
ago they are to be managed in accordance with the implementation program of the
Treescape Plan in Section 3.3 and may be removed if they are assessed to be
unsafe;
(iv)
when a mature Council street tree is removed without Council knowledge/approval,
recovery of costs may be pursued by Council which may include tree replacement
costs;
(v)
the unauthorised removal of new trees planted by Council will be managed by
replanting. If the problem persists, Council may seek to recover costs if those
responsible are identified;
(vi)
shrubs planted on the verge by residents are to be managed by the adjacent
resident/property owner and in accordance with Policy No. 4.2.23 Road Verges –
Development and Maintenance. Council is to initiate removal requests to residents if
shrubs create unsafe situations and do not conform to this policy.
(vii)
trees that are planted on the verge/private property line and are identified as having
more than 50% of the tree trunk on private property are to be the responsibility of the
private property owner to manage.
Pruning
That the Town: (i)
prunes street trees in accordance with the guidelines of Section 4.12 of the
Treescape Plan and the ‘sector’ pruning program;
(ii)
prunes trees in accordance with the pruning specification as detailed in the Tender
document where possible;
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(iii)
prunes trees on an as required/requested basis to address particular issues such as
safety, neighbourhood conflict and damage to services eg. power lines;
(iv)
prunes trees with 2 metre clearance from street light lenses;
(v)
prunes trees with due consideration to tree form, character, leaf fall and flowering;
(vi)
recycles prunings where possible.
Removal - General
That the Town: (i)
processes only those requests for street tree removal that have been received in
writing;
(ii)
will arrange to remove a street tree only after establishment of sufficient justification,
where it has declined in condition, is dead, or falls outside the Safe Useful Life
Expectancy (SULE) and where appropriate, inspection by a qualified arboriculturist;
(iii)
may remove Ficus hillii street trees and other potentially damaging street trees upon a
resident’s request, once sufficient justification has been established for its removal for
safety and health reasons;
(iv)
removes and replaces all ficus hillii street trees within the Town’s road verges based
on the removal and replacement program which is reviewed and considered for
funding on a yearly basis;
(v)
advises abutting and adjacent residents ie. next to and opposite, of proposed street
tree removal;
(vi)
removes a healthy street tree only after approval from the Chief Executive Officer, or
his nominee.
Pruning/Removal - Property Developments
That the Town particularly in respect of property development, in addition to that previously
stated under “Removal - General” (i)
advises developers of the need to prepare proposals which, as far as possible, avoid
the need for street tree pruning or removal;
(ii)
ensures plans for development minimise the need for street tree pruning or removal;
(iii)
ensures that any removed trees are replaced, according to Council’s planting policy;
(iv)
ensures all pruning or removal, replacement and establishment costs are absorbed
by the developer, or his representative;
(v)
constructs crossovers or other hardstand surfaces at no closer than 1.5 metres from
the face of the tree trunk. The distance may be increased depending on size and
species of tree at the discretion of the Manager Parks and Landscape.
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ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 28 November 1995
(Previous No.157)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 22 September 1998
Council Meeting – 23 November 1999
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 25 March 2003
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 June 2004
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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PARKING - UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAGE
POLICY NO:
5.2.1
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To adopt a uniform parking sign system within the Town of Cambridge consistent with other
Local Governments in Western Australia.
POLICY STATEMENT
That:(i)
Australian Standard 1742.11 'Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices - Parking
Controls' and 1743 'Road Signs - Specifications' be adopted for the provision of
parking control signage throughout the Town.
(ii)
the adoption of this Standard by other Local Government authorities in Western
Australia to create a uniform parking system throughout the State, be actively
promoted.
(iii)
parking signs shall have Class 1 reflective background and protective overlay film.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.112)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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FOOTPATHS - LAYING OF MEMORIAL PLAQUES
POLICY NO:
5.2.2
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
The criteria to be taken into account in relation to applications received for a memorial plaque
or slab to be included in the footpath of streets within the Town.
POLICY STATEMENT
That the Council will consider on its merits any application for a memorial plaque or slab to
be included in the footpath of the town streets and the criteria to be taken into account shall
include:(i)
the person or event, subject of the memorial, shall have made a significant
contribution to the development of the Town or the State, or some major contribution
to a social welfare or community or public organisation;
(ii)
the West Australian Historical Society or any other organisation may be asked by the
Council to comment upon any application received;
(iii)
the sponsor may be identified either by words or a logo, provided that this
identification does not exceed an area of 75mm by 25mm.
The location of the plaque or slab shall be at the discretion of the Council which may take
into account in considering the application, the nature of work undertaken by the person,
subject of the memorial.
The memorial plaque shall be cast in bronze or other approved material and of such design
and of such dimensions as determined by the Council from time to time, having regard to the
location and the footpath surface in the area where the plaque is to be located.
The applicant will be required to meet the cost of purchasing the plaque and the costs
associated with its installation and maintenance.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.113)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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VERGES - GRADING TO BUILDING LINE
POLICY NO:
5.2.3
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
Provision of measures to improve the appearance of properties and streets within the Town
of Cambridge.
POLICY STATEMENT
The Council will assist ratepayers in establishing a properly levelled verge by undertaking the
grading of verges evenly between the property line and street kerb.
This service does not include:1.
2.
3.
4.
Replanting grass.
Top dressing lawns.
Removal of building waste or garden waste.
Removal of verge for construction of crossovers or verge paving.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 115)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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VERGES - PAVING IN COMMERCIAL AREAS
POLICY NO:
5.2.4
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To determine the financial responsibility arising from the paving verges adjacent to
commercial properties, to their full width.
POLICY STATEMENT
Where an owner of a commercial property applies to have a verge fronting to that property
paved to the full width, the Council will initially request a 50% contribution towards the paving
if the project works are not included within the current years adopted capital works program.
On acceptance of the 50% contribution, the Council at the next available meeting date will
consider allocation of its 50% contribution.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.116)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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FOOTPATHS - UPGRADING OF
POLICY NO:
5.2.5
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
1.
To achieve a uniform approach in the material used when upgrading footpaths in road
reserves under the control of the Town of Cambridge.
2.
To provide a footpath on both sides of a road carrying more than 2,000 vehicles per
day and one side of the road where there is less than 2,000 vehicles per day.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
Footpaths within the Town of Cambridge, shall be constructed of uniform materials in
order to give continuity of surface and appearance.
Currently the materials used are as follows:•
Residential Areas Generally (including Parks and Reserves)
The provision of cast in-situ concrete footpaths; footpaths of this construction
will progressively replace the existing asphalt and concrete slab footpaths.
•
Shopping or Commercial (where more density pedestrian paths)
Shopping and commercial centres which have been redeveloped are paved in brick
pavers, coloured concrete, textured concrete or in-situ concrete with brickpaving.
Other materials require separate approval by Council.
2.
Footpaths that cross rights-of-way next to the property boundary should be moved
towards the kerb at this location to improve safety for pedestrians.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.118)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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REINSTATEMENT OF ROADS AND FOOTPATHS
POLICY NO:
5.2.6
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To recover the cost of road and footpath reinstatements resulting from works undertaken by
other agencies.
POLICY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995, the Council is responsible for
the maintenance of streets in a safe condition at all times. Accordingly, when a road or
footpath is excavated or damaged by other agencies, either Government or private, the
Council requires the necessary road or footpath reinstatement works to be undertaken by a
contractor or the Council’s own workforce under the supervision of Council . The cost of the
works and supervision involved, however, shall be met by the organisation which was
responsible for the initial excavation/damage.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.120)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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VEHICLE CROSSOVERS - SPECIFICATION
POLICY NO:
5.2.7
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To define the Council’s specification and financial obligations for the construction of vehicle
crossovers in road reserves.
POLICY STATEMENT
All new and reconstructed crossovers/driveways require approval by the Town of Cambridge.
(i)
Crossovers may be constructed in concrete or clay bricks or other material as
approved by the Town. The thickness of the pavement material shall be determined
by the Director Infrastructure. Where material shear and compressive strength are
not known, NATA approved test laboratory results shall be provided to Council to
support calculation of pavement thickness.
(ii)
Crossovers are to be constructed perpendicular to the property boundary with a
minimum clearance of 0.75 metres from a side boundary.
(iii)
The clearance of any pole in the verge is to be 0.5 metres. Where an existing tree is
within 1.5 metres of a proposed crossover, advice shall be obtained from Parks and
Landscape Administration on the future size of the tree and the advisability of it being
retained. The written approval of the Town is required for all street tree removals.
(iv)
The maximum width of any residential crossover is to be 6 metres, a commercial
crossover 7.3 metres, and for service stations, 10.5 metres.
(v)
The crossover levels are to be approved by the Town (Director Infrastructure).
(vi)
The owner of the property to which the crossover is being constructed shall bear the
cost of any public utility services adjustments required as a result of constructing the
vehicle crossover. The crossover has to be inspected to ensure it meets the Town’s
requirements prior to the Town’s contribution being made.
(vii)
Vehicle crossovers that are no longer required, or no longer connect with an internal
driveway or parking area shall be removed at the cost of the property owner.
(viii)
The location of a crossover shall be approved by the Town. It shall be no closer to an
intersection than:(a)
(b)
the point of intersection between a standard truncation and the street
alignment; or
7.3 metres from the intersection of the street alignments;
whichever is the furthest from the corner.
(ix)
Crossovers to be constructed within 25 metres of a signalised intersection shall be
referred by the Town to Main Roads WA for approval.
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Crossovers and driveways shall provide for vehicles to enter the roadway in forward
gear where the road is designated as a District Distributor or above in the Town's
Road Hierarchy or where the location of the crossover has insufficient sight distance
at the property boundary.
(x)
Any alteration to the verge, path or crossover that encroaches onto the land in front of
a neighbour will be carried out at the proponents cost. The neighbour must be notified
of the details of the alterations prior to applying to Council for approval. Council must
be notified in writing of the response of the neighbour with the application for the
crossover.
(xi)
The minimum width of a crossover at the boundary line is 3.0 metres. The crossover
ramp at the kerbline shall be 1.0 metre wider on both sides of the crossover at the
boundary line entry.
(xii)
The exception to clause (xi) above is in Harborne Street from Cambridge Street to
Dodd Street where the ramp at the kerbline shall be 2.0 metres wider on both sides of
the crossover boundary line entry.
(xiii)
Maintenance and repairs to crossovers/driveways are the responsibility of
residents/owners of the property.
This also applies if damage to the
crossover/driveway is:• caused by an unauthorized verge tree;
• due to non-conformance to this Specification.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
(xiv)
Having regard to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995, all proposals
relating to the construction of vehicle crossovers shall be approved by the Town.
(xv)
Construction and maintenance of crossovers may be undertaken by a contractor at
the request of the property owner or by the property owner direct. In each case the
crossover will comply with the Town’s requirements relating to location and the
standards of construction.
(xvi)
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, the Town will contribute one half
of the cost of a first standard crossover up to 3.05 metres wide. The cost of a
standard crossover will be determined by the Town.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.122)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 26 July 2005
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
TRUNCATIONS SIGHT LINES AT DRIVEWAYS AND ENTRIES TO RIGHTS OF WAY
POLICY NO:
5.2.8
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To identify, at development application stage, the Council’s sight line truncation requirements
where a driveway or right of way (laneway) intersects the street alignment or right of way
intersects with a right of way, thus contributing to the safe movement of vehicles and
pedestrians at such locations.
POLICY STATEMENT
When development applications are being assessed, the Council requires sight line
truncations where a driveway or right of way intersects with the street alignment, or right of
way intersects with a right of way.
A two metre by two metre sight line (low and medium peak vehicle generation) or a five
metre by two metre sight line (high peak vehicular generation) shall be provided at the
property line to ensure adequate visibility of pedestrians on the footpath by the driver of the
motor vehicle (Refer Drawing E SO1 03 03).
A sight line may not be required on the entry side of the driveway where it is clearly defined
as ‘ENTRY ONLY’ or where a driveway is at least 6.0m wide and a double white line and
‘KEEP LEFT’ sign is marked on the pavement.
The area within the sight line shall be maintained clear of obstructions above the height of
0.75 metres. One slender column of less than 355 mm square or 500 mm diameter shall be
permitted. Open fences without vegetation may also be permitted depending on the
construction materials.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.125)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
TRUNCATIONS – INTERSECTION OF ROADS
POLICY NO:
5.2.9
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To identify, at development application stage, the Council’s truncation requirements in
respect of the intersection of different categories of streets, thus contributing to the safe
movement of traffic at such intersections.
POLICY STATEMENT
The truncations required at the type of intersections described below shall be as indicated.
(i)
an intersection of a local road with a district road and where “stop” sign
controls exist - generally a 4.25 metre corner truncation, which should be adequate
to provide the necessary sight lines and accommodate the necessary channelisation
works at this type of intersection (Refer Drawing E SO5 03 02 Sheet 1 of 2).
(ii)
at the intersection of two district roads where there may be a requirement for
channelisation in the first instance and possible the installation of traffic
signals at a later date - generally an 8.5 metre corner truncation which should
accommodate the necessary road works for traffic signal installation (Refer Drawing
E SO5 03 02 Sheet 2 of 2);
(iii)
at the intersection of two local roads (whether sign posted or not) - generally a
4.25 metre corner truncation for both development control and sight lines is required;
this would permit the Council to accommodate the construction of traffic/engineering
devices such as roundabouts without additional property acquisition if required at
some further date; at the same time, a truncation of this configuration would ensure
that vehicles approaching the intersection have adequate sight lines for safe stopping
sight distances(Refer Drawing E SO5 03 02 Sheet 1 of 2).
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.126)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
TRUNCATIONS - RIGHTS OF WAY (LANEWAYS)
POLICY NO:
5.2.10
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To identify, at development application stage, the Council’s truncation requirements at right
of way intersections, thus contributing to the safe movement of traffic at such intersections.
The full truncation is required.
POLICY STATEMENT
When building or development applications are submitted, the required truncations, to the
satisfaction of the Town will be provided in the application. Further, as a general policy, this
procedure with regard to the rounding of pavement corners, should be adopted wherever
possible. If the owners object to the excision of the land by means of the building
application, negotiations be entered into with the owners for a transfer of the land and the
survey alteration of Title (Refer Drawing ES05 03 03).
Appropriate recommendations are to be made by the Town for the imposition of corner
truncations on applications for sub-division or amalgamation to the Western Australian
Planning Commission.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.127)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
STORMWATER DRAINAGE CONNECTIONS
POLICY NO:
5.2.11
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
Identification of the arrangements to be made for the disposal of stormwater on commercial,
industrial and residential properties.
POLICY STATEMENT
Disposal of stormwater generated on private property shall be contained on site and
disposed of through soakage into the ground in accordance with the Building Code of
Australia (current version).
Prior to soaking into the ground, all debris and contaminants shall be caught in a trap and
removed. Contaminants shall be removed from the site as solid waste rubbish.
Maintenance of the soakwell system to be maintained by property owner including:(a)
Removal of contaminants at least every 6 months.
(b)
Removal of silt from soakage pits annually.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.133)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
STREET GULLIES – RECOVERY OF LOST PROPERTY
POLICY NO:
5.2.12
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
Nature of the assistance rendered by the Town in regard to the recovery of property lost in
street gullies.
POLICY STATEMENT
The Town will attempt to recover any items of personal property lost in street gullies at no
cost to the owner of the lost property.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.134)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
PARKING - LOADING ZONES FOR BUILDING SITES
POLICY NO:
5.2.13
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
Determination of the fees and conditions relating to the provision of temporary authorised
loading zones adjacent to building sites in order to facilitate the orderly delivery of materials
to the subject site.
POLICY STATEMENT
Temporary authorised loading zones adjacent to building sites may be provided as required
for demolition and/or during the construction period for the delivery of materials to the site. A
written application to be received 2 weeks prior to commencement of the loading zone being
required. Application to define site, day of week and time of day.
The conditions which usually apply to the provision of a loading zone are as follows:(i)
vehicles only engaged in the loading/unloading of building materials will be permitted
to utilise the loading zone;
(ii)
such vehicles will be permitted to occupy the loading zone for such time as is
sufficient to effect such operations;
(iii)
private vehicles found within this loading zone will be issued with an infringement
under the provisions of the Parking Local Law.
(iv)
strict observance of Kerbside Clearway, No Stopping and No Parking conditions shall
be adhered to at all times.
(v)
the approved loading zone does not permit the placing of waste disposal bins or other
material on the carriageway;
(vi)
non compliance with any of the above conditions may result in the cancellation of the
authorised loading zone and the imposition of other penalties as prescribed by the
Local Laws.
(vii)
the Town is to be advised when the loading zone is no longer required.
(viii)
applicant to pay for installation and removal of signage.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.142)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
STREET LIGHTING
POLICY NO:
5.2.14
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this policy is to provide the direction which will allow the development of
uniform and affordable street lighting standards and practices which will:•
•
Ensure general compliance with the relevant parts of the Australian National Street
Lighting Standards AS/NZS 1158 (1999) Category B lighting, as they apply to the Town
of Cambridge Road Hierarchy, and in accordance with the Town of Cambridge
"Lighting Strategy Report" (April 2006);
Be conducive to the safe and comfortable movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
at night and the discouragement of illegal activities.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
Application of Street Lighting Policies
The Policies outlined below will apply to all new and upgrading works.
Street lighting will be upgraded in the following situations:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
2.
When underground power systems are installed to replace overhead electricity
supply system.
When funds are allocated as part of the road works program, for upgrading street
lighting.
When specific and justifiable requests for upgrading are received from ratepayers
or community groups and are approved by Council which relate to:•
Concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety.
•
Personal safety concerns, security of private property and acts of
vandalism.
Street Lighting Standards
The following standards and practices, in general compliance with AS/NZS 1158,
(1999), Category B lighting, shall apply to the Town of Cambridge.
3.
Lighting Strategy
The lighting strategy to conform with Council report policy “Lighting Strategy Report”
April 2006 by Sage Consulting Engineers.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting
March 2001 Item TS01.25
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 25 August 1998
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
STREET AND RIGHTS OF WAY NAME SIGNS
POLICY NO:
5.2.15
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To identify a standard street name and rights of way signs for the Town of Cambridge that:
•
•
•
Promotes the streets and municipality of the Town of Cambridge.
Provides an easily recognisable and readable sign for the motoring public.
Is economic to supply, erect and maintain.
POLICY STATEMENT
(i)
That the Town develop a system of street name and rights of way signs at each
intersection that conforms to Australian Standard 1742.5 – Street Name and
Community Facility Name Signs.
(ii)
That approval be obtained from Western Power to fix street name and rights of way
signs to their poles where convenient. Alternatively, specific purpose poles be
erected to carry the street and rights of way name signs.
The street and rights of way name plate poles to be powder coated Brunswick Green
colour.
(iii)
The signs should be made from extruded aluminium section.
(iv)
The size and colour of the sign will be dependent on the location.
(v)
At the intersection of a Primary Distributor Road and a District Distributor Road, the
street name sign shall be on a 200mm plate and be fitted with a reflectorised yellow
background, Class – Diamond Grade.
(vi)
District/district road intersection – 200mm plate, yellow reflectorised background –
Class 1.
(vii)
District/local road intersection:
district road, 200mm plate, yellow reflectorised background – Class 1
local road, 200mm plate, white reflectorised background – Class 1.
(viii)
District, Local road/right of way intersection and right of way/right of way intersection
– right of way, 150mm plate, white reflectorised background – Class 1.
Street name letters to be a dark green colour (086) and right of way name letters to
be dark blue.
(ix)
(x)
Local/local road and District/lane intersection and Local/right of way and right of
way/right of way signs to be on – 150mm plate, reflectorised background – Class1.
(xi)
Street name letters on a 200mm plate to be 140mm high
(xii)
Street and rights of way name letters on a 150mm plate to be 100mm high.
(xiii)
The Town of Cambridge logo to be included on all street name signs.
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ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 25 November 1997
(Previous No.171)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
CAR PARK NUMBERING SYSTEM
POLICY NO:
5.2.16
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To provide the Town with a uniform carpark signing system that will:
•
•
•
Promote the Town of Cambridge.
Provide an international and easy recognisable direction sign system to our carparks.
Provide the public with a designated numbering system for locating carparks on site.
POLICY STATEMENT
(i)
International “P” symbol shall be used to designate the parking location. The size of
the sign shall be 600 x 600 or 450 x 450 depending on location.
(ii)
The sign shall be on a reflectorised blue background with white letters.
(iii)
The sign shall be fitted with an arrow (, ), on a separate plate, the length of
which shall be equal to the width of the “P” sign. The arrow shall be white on a
reflectorised blue background. The arrow shall only be used when required and
shall be fitted under the “P” sign.
(iv)
A reflectorised white background with black letters and Town of Cambridge logo be
fitted under the directional arrow to designate the carpark number and to promote
the Town of Cambridge. The length of this plate should be equal to the width of the
“P” sign. The carpark number plate shall be fitted directly under the “P” sign where
there is no arrow.
(v)
All three signs, the “P”, arrow and number plate shall be fitted to the same pole on
the verge adjacent to the carpark entrance or on the carpark property.
Management:
(vi)
The carpark policy shall be managed by the Town (Director Infrastructure).
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 16 December 1997
(Previous No.172)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
ROAD DESIGN
POLICY NO:
5.2.17
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To promote a uniform road design standard within the Town of Cambridge. This will ensure
that the road transport routes through the Town are of a uniform standard and the motorist
will recognise the continuity of standard.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
Road Carriageway
Generally, carriageway standards for District Distributor Roads should reflect the
nature of the traffic, the traffic volumes and the traffic speeds on the roads. The
minimum carriageway standards for the District Distributor Road Network are:
Traffic Volume – Vehicles Per
Day (VPD)
Carriageway Standards
< 12,000
12,000 – 15,000
Two Lane
4 lane undivided with kerb lane parking
or 2 lane + median island and bus bays
4 lane divided with no parking and rear
laneway access where possible
4 lane divided with no parking, minimal
frontage access, rear laneway access
where possible
4 lane divided with minimal frontage
access and service road or rear lane
access where possible.
15,000 – 25,000
25,000 – 30,000
More than 30,000 vehicles per
day
Local Distributor and Local Access Roads should not carry traffic volumes sufficient to
warrant a carriageway standard other than a two lane undivided.
All District Distributor Roads should allow, where practical, for on-road cyclist facilities.
Bus embayments should be considered where the bus may stop on the road and cause
a significant delay to other road users. This is particularly relevant to two lane divided
roads.
Localised road pavement widening at intersections should be implemented where
required to assist intersection traffic capacity.
The traffic lane width to be a minimum of 3.0 metres and preferably 3.5 metres. The
traffic lane width between median islands and edge kerbs to be a minimum of 4.0
metres and preferably 4.2 to 4.5 metres.
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2.
Road Intersections
Road intersections be orientated at right angles (that is 90o ± 20o in accordance with
AustRoads Standards.)
The types of intersections to be considered in the first instance for intersections
between the various road classifications are tabulated below:
•
Primary and District Distributor Roads
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
•
Primary Distributor and Local Distributor Roads
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
•
Traffic signals.
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control.
District Distributor Roads and Local Access Road.
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control.
Local Distributors and Local Distributor Roads
(i)
(ii)
•
Unsignalised ‘Give Way’ or ‘Stop’ sign control.
District Distributor and Local Distributor Roads
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
•
Traffic signals.
Roundabouts.
District Distributor and Local Access Roads
(i)
•
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control. (Consideration should be given to
closing the local access road wherever appropriate to reduce access to
Primary Distributors).
District Distributors and District Distributor Roads
(i)
(ii)
•
Traffic signals. (High volume only).
Roundabouts (High volume only).
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control.
Primary Distributor and Local Access Roads
(i)
•
Traffic signals.
Roundabouts.
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control (Low volume District Distributor
Roads only).
Left Turn and Right Turn slip lanes.
Two Level Intersections.
Roundabouts.
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control.
Local Distributors and Local Access Roads
(i)
(ii)
Roundabouts.
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control.
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•
Local Access Roads and Local Access Roads
(i)
(ii)
Roundabouts.
Unsignalised Give-way or Stop Control.
The road design for complex intersections be based on the special needs required for
the satisfactory resolution at the intersection and the road system, rather than being
confined to a standard solution.
A red asphalt entry statement be introduced in a 50 kphkm/h road at its intersection
with a 60 kph or higher speed road. To be carried out when road is resurfaced or
reconstructed.
3.
Traffic Volumes
The Town's roads shall be designed to take the existing five day a week AM and PM
traffic volumes, plus a 10% margin, unless other factors influencing the variation in
traffic volume can be defined.
4.
Traffic Speeds
The Main Roads WA have the responsibility and authority to designate and sign the
traffic speeds to all roads throughout the State. In general, 60 kph minimum is
supported as the designated speed for District Distributor Roads, and 50 kph and less
for all Local Distributor and Local Access Roads.
5.
Median Islands
Median islands are encouraged on all District Distributor Roads, Local Distributor
Roads or Local Access Roads. These are to facilitate:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
6.
Traffic control at intersections.
To assist pedestrians crossing road pavement.
To provide tree landscape opportunities.
Property Access
The number of access points from a property to a District Distributor Road should be
minimised to reduce the number of conflict points along these roads. Property owners
are encouraged to have property access off the minor roads, rear laneways and to
consolidate the number of access points to one access per property.
7.
Pedestrian/Cyclist Network
Pedestrian footpaths should be provided to cater for observed pedestrian demand:
•
Primary and District Distributor Roads
Footpaths should be provided on both sides of these carriageways. Designated
road pavement crossing points should be clearly defined through the use of
median islands with pedestrian refuge and hand rails.
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•
Local Distributor Roads
Footpaths should be provided on at least one side of the carriageway.
Designated carriageway crossing points with refuge median islands should be
considered on Local Distributor Roads without high traffic and pedestrian
volumes.
•
Local Roads
Footpaths should be provided on at least one side of the carriageway, except
where the presence of pedestrians on the carriageway is not considered to be a
hazard, eg. in culs-de-sac, where the traffic volume is less than 500 vehicles per
day.
The Pedestrian Network should provide connections to all major traffic generators, eg.
shopping centres and schools.
This policy recognizes the Town of Cambridge Bicycle Plan.
Pedestrian paths and cyclists routes should be continuous so that they do not leave the
pedestrian stranded on a busy road. The cyclist network will involve dual useshared
paths, on-road cycle lanes, as well as road pavement where the traffic volume and lane
width permit safe travel.
8.
Public Transport
Public transport is to be accommodated on all Primary, District Distributor and Local
Distributor Roads.
9.
Standards
Design and construction to be compatible with best modern practice in civic design,
user friendly and environmental principles, encompassing resident, pedestrian, cyclist
and motorised and manually operated wheelchair use. Further that these practices
and principles be continually updated.
The use of red asphalt is identified with, and limited to, entry statements, carparks,
parking lanes, bicycle lanes, medians or special projects within the Town.
REFERENCES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Local Government Act.
Road Traffic Act.
Main Roads WA Act.
Australian Standards.
Austroad Guides.
Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 25 August 1998
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting - 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Town of Cambridge Policy Manual
RIGHTS OF WAY DEVELOPMENT
POLICY NO:
5.2.18
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To establish criteria for the development of Rights of Way with respect to:
•
•
•
•
Priority order for upgrading and maintaining.
The closure or acquisition by the Town.
The standard of construction where the rights of way are to be developed.
The mechanism for funding.
POLICY STATEMENT
(i)
The Maintenance and Development of Rights of Way
(a)
All private owned rights of way will be maintained by the land owner
and/or the adjacent property owner or occupier.
All Town owned rights of way will be maintained by the Town.
(b)
A Developer, owner or group of owners may develop a right of way
adjacent to their property subject to:
•
•
•
•
•
(c)
The criteria for the Town to prioritise the development of rights of way
will be those that conform to all of the following criteria, namely:
•
•
•
•
•
(d)
Written Town approval.
Conformity to Town standards.
All works being under Town supervision and direction.
The development extending to a Town road.
The development extending at least 50% of the right of way area.
Adjacent to land development to assist site development.
Flooding problems.
Sandy surface.
Where there is significant daily use of the right of way.
Right of way to property vehicle access where there is no other
vehicle access.
The Town will consider acquiring and developing further rights of way
when the rights of way in the above criteria have been acquired and
where all of the following criteria are met, namely:
•
•
•
•
The rights of way are adjacent to a District Distributor Road.
Sandy surface.
There is significant daily use of the right of way.
Right of way to property vehicle access where there is no other
vehicle access.
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(ii)
The Closure and Acquisition of Rights of Way by the Town
(a)
The rights of way may be closed and acquired by the adjacent
property owners and be amalgamated into their property when all the
adjacent property owners to a section of a right of way agree to this
program. The Town will facilitate this work.
(b)
A right of way cannot be closed if:
•
•
It is parallel to a District Distributor Road.
The adjacent land is zoned; commercial or, local centre or,
residential R30 or higher density
As defined in the Town of Cambridge Road Hierarchy or Town Planning
Scheme.
(c)
(iii)
Where a right of way is developed to the Town's standard, to a Town
road, under Town supervision, over an area in excess of 50% of a right
of way, then the Town may take over the whole of the right of way. The
transfer to be subject to a Council resolution.
Right of Way Development Standard
(a)
All rights of way are to be upgraded to the Town standard and be
carried out under the Town supervision.
(b)
The construction pavement standard shall be 250mm of crushed
compacted limestone and 30mm of bituminous asphalt.
(c)
The drainage shall be through soakage pits designed to take a
minimum 10 year floodstorm frequency (desirably 100 year storm
frequency).
(d)
Flush edge kerbing shall be placed along the fence lines to retain the
base pavement.
(e)
Right of way lighting shall only be considered where a property has its
only frontage onto the right of way. This will not apply where the
property has an alternative frontage or side boundary onto an existing
Town road, strata title, multi units, or battle-axe properties.
(f)
The minimum maneuvering width of 6.0 metres shall be provided at all
vehicle accesses from the right of way to private property. Where the
right of way is 5.0 metres wide, the access shall be set back 1.0 metre.
Where the right of way is 3.0 metres wide, the access shall be set back
3.0 metres. These dimensions shall be relevant to accesses on both
sides of the right of way. The setback shall remain in the ownership of
the private property. The setback is to be constructed in accordance
with the Town standard crossover pavement.
(g)
Land transfer and corner truncations for sight distance and vehicle
maneuvering to be subject to Council policies 5.2.8, 5.2.9 and 5.2.10.
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(h)
Property Access
Boundary levels between right of way and property to be set by Town of
Cambridge prior to development approval.
(iv)
(v)
Funding
(a)
The Town may establish a A 5/10 year program for the upgrading of
laneways will be established. This program will be subject to Council
discretion at each budget. Council may resolve to acquire a right of way
one year and will budget to complete the development in the next year.
(b)
The right of way acquisition by the adjacent property owners will be
subject to the adjacent property owners funding the acquisition and
relocating their fences.
(c)
The development of the right of way by a developer or owner or group
of owners of properties adjacent to the right of way will be subject to
them funding all of the proposed work and the transfer of the right of
way into the name of the Town, when resolved by Council.
(d)
The Town shall, subject to budget funds being approved, acquire rights
of way where at least 50% of the laneway has been paved to a hard
standing standard, either in bituminous asphalt, concrete or brick
paving, with an approved base.
(e)
Deleted 16 December 2008.
Public Consultation
Prior to proceeding with the construction of a right of way, the adjacent residents be
notified and requests to retain significant trees be approved subject to:(a)
The tree being assessed as safe and in good health by the Town.
(b)
The nominated tree be adjacent to the property owners fence who is requesting
that the tree be retained.
(c)
All other vegetation in the laneway be removed.
(d)
The tree retained not restrict adequate six metre radius turning movement for
property access to adjacent or opposite properties.
(e)
Any tree or vegetation be retained only on the proviso that the applicant is
prepared to maintain the vegetation to an acceptable and safe standard to the
satisfaction of the Town.
(f)
The Town reserves the right to remove any vegetation which is not maintained or
in the opinion of council causes a hazard.
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This policy shall be read in conjunction with the following:•
•
•
•
Local Government Act 1995
Residential Design Guidelines: Development Requirements – August 1998
Policyies for Sight Lines Truncation 5.2.8, 5.2.9 and 5.2.10
Vehicle Crossovers Specification 5.2.7
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 24 November 1998
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Council Meeting - 16 December 2008
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ROAD VERGES – LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
POLICY NO:
5.2.19
REVIEW DATE:
OBJECTIVE
1.
To provide guidelines for the landscaping of road verges by the adjacent
property owner.
2.
To encourage aesthetic and water-wise road verges.
3.
Increase infiltration of stormwater into the ground.
DEFINITIONS
The Verge is the section of the road reserve between the property boundary and the
road kerb. In this policy, it does not include footpaths and crossovers.
The road reserve is crown land under the control of the Town. Approval from the
Town is not required before any landscaping on the verge is undertaken so long as the
guidelines presented in this Policy are followed.
POLICY STATEMENT
Rights and Responsibilities
1.
The Town is responsible for public safety in the road reserve and has authority to
instruct the adjacent property owner to make the verge safe.
2.
Property owners are responsible for the care and maintenance of the verge
adjacent to their property.
3.
A person cannot park a vehicle on the verge without the approval of the adjacent
property owner. (Reference Parking Local Law Clause 4.8).
4.
Pedestrians have right of access to the verge.
5.
Public Utilities, such as Telstra, Water Corporation, Alinta and Western Power
require access to their services in the verge area. If they need to repair their
services, then they are not legally required to reinstate the verge development to
their original condition. As a minimum, verges will be levelled and turfed.
Procedure
1.
Conventional grassing of verges and the installation of a reticulation system do
not require approval from the Town or an application.
2.
Landscaped verges which comply with this policy do not require Council
assessment.
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3.
Property owners/occupiers who want to pave, retain or place planters on the
verge adjacent to their property must submit an application for Council
assessment and approval.
Landscape Design
Lawn
The preferred grass is of the Couch, Kikuyu or Buffalo variety due to their drought
tolerance.
Pedestrian Access
Where there is no public footpath on the verge, the verge developments must include
a minimum 2.0 metre wide clear zone for public access. This must be parallel to the
road (adjacent the kerb line) and suitable for pedestrian access.
Adequate access to the letter box for delivery by an Australia Post motorbike must be
provided.
No pedestrian hazards, such as mounding of earth, fences, ropes, rocks, loose gravel,
stakes or bollards, may be installed.
Materials and Plants
Permitted: Shrubs, ground covers, turf, garden mulch and wood chips. All materials
are subject to approval by the Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Cambridge.
Not Permitted: In-situ grey concrete, grey concrete slabs, asphalt, loose gravel, plants
with thorns, prickles or spikes, retaining walls, walls around garden beds or trees, play
equipment, tree houses, garden ornaments or rockeries. All paving requires Council
approval prior to construction.
Shrubs and Ground-covers
Shrubs and ground covers are encouraged and are not to exceed 0.75 metres in
height.
•
Shrubs/ground covers that are Australian native plants and are considered
suitable for planting on verges due to their tolerance to harsh conditions and their
growing habitat are encouraged. Plants should not be prickly, poisonous, cause
allergic reactions or have fruit.
Designs for mass planting shrubs are encouraged to cover at least 18m2 or 20% of
the available verge landscaping area.
Boundary Issues
The applicant must notify their neighbours about the works and agree where the
boundary is between their adjacent verges.
Any cut/fill required and any necessary alterations to the neighbour’s verge, path or
crossover in front of a neighbouring property will be completed at the proponent’s cost.
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Details of these adjustments, together with written notification signed by the proponent
that the neighbour has been notified and including the neighbour’s response, must be
obtained and presented to Council on request.
Levels
The ground levels between the property boundary and the kerb shall be uniform.
Reticulation
The Town encourages landscape treatments that minimise and/or reduce water
consumption.
The installation of an industry standard irrigation system on verges by adjacent
owners/occupiers are exempt from this policy.
Sprinklers must not be fixed permanently above the ground.
Paving for Verge Parking
The Town discourages parking of vehicles on street verges. However, it is
acknowledged that in some precincts adequate kerbside and off-street parking are not
available to owners/occupiers. This Policy is intended to provide guidance for these
situations where use of the verge for vehicle parking is contemplated.
Verge paving for parking vehicles will only be considered where adequate on-site or
kerbside parking is not available. The parked vehicle must not overhang the road or
footpath or the pedestrian clear zone.
The total permissible area of hard paving, or grass paved pavers, or synthetic grass
for any verge adjacent to a property zoned ‘residential’ is a maximum of 18 square
metres (sufficient for one standard motor car).
The verge paving must be a contrasting colour to that of the adjacent footpath,
preferably ‘earthen’ colours, to the satisfaction of the Council’s Chief Executive Officer.
A minimum area of fourthree square metres of unpaved area shall surround all street
trees, or an area to the satisfaction of the Town. This area may be mulched, grassed
or planted. For planting new trees, the Town will remove any paving or other material
and reinstate around new tree as required.
Hard paving of 100% of a verge may only be approved where:(i)
The width of the verge is less than 1.01.5 metres; or
(ii)
The verge is adjacent to buildings operating as and zoned for commercial. In
these situations, the colour of the paving may match that of the footpath.
Where hard paving is proposed, the proponent must ensure that the property
boundary line is above the level of the adjacent street kerb, so as to ensure that
stormwater runs over the kerb onto the road.
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Paving - Property Access (Pedestrian)
Paving works proposed for access from the kerb line to the property boundary which
are not associated with the property vehicle crossover or verge paving works for
parking will be considered on the following basis:•
•
•
•
The path is to be 1.5 metres wide;
Constructed with a suitably trafficable material;
Must be flush with any existing footpath, kerb or verge level;
Segmented paving can only have level turf grass between segments.
Trees
The planting, pruning or removal of verge trees is not permitted by private individuals.
The Town will undertake the planting of a verge tree, at request of resident, in
accordance with its Street Tree Policy and Treescape Plan.
Residents are encouraged to water and fertilise young verge trees that the Town has
planted.
Non Compliance
Where verge landscaping is not consistent with this policy and is identified as a safety
hazard, the Town will request property owners to carry out remedial works. If a safety
hazard is identified on a verge, then the hazard will be made safe by the Town within
24 hours. The property owner will be advised of the hazard (non-compliance) and
requested to carry out remedial work. If the owner is not willing or does not carry out
the remedial works within 30 days, then the Town will carry out the works and recover
the cost of the works from the property owner.
When a property is sold, the Town will inspect the verge for compliance with this policy
and advise the Settlement Agent that any non-compliance must be rectified for the
new owner.
The Town will manage or remove any tree on the Town’s verge based on safety and
health reasons and as provided for in the Management of Street Trees policy.
Paving in excess of the areas defined in this policy are to be remedied within 60 days.
Public Awareness
Public awareness programs to highlight the responsibilities of property owners and the
Town will be undertaken.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting - 27 July 1999
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting - 27 June 2000
Council Meeting - 27 March 2001
Council Meeting - 26 August 2003
Council Meeting - 28 October 2003
Council Meeting - 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Council Meeting - 26 May 2009
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PUBLIC EVENTS - APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURE TO CONDUCT A STREET PARTY OR SPORTING
EVENT
POLICY NO:
5.2.20
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To provide uniform and safe guidelines for the conduct of Sporting Events or Street
Parties within the Town in accordance with delegated authority from Main Roads WA
and Australian Standards 1742.3 – Traffic Management for Roadworks.
POLICY STATEMENT
(i)
Street Parties and sporting events may be held on local access roads (as identified
in the Town’s Road Hierarchy) upon submission of a letter of application. Street
Parties and sporting events in other roads shall require the approval of Council.
(ii)
The letter of application must be accompanied by a plan displaying the section of
street closure and a Traffic Management Plan conforming to AS1742.3 - Traffic
management for RoadworksMain Roads WA - Traffic Management for Events Code of Practice (July 2006).
(iii)
Written confirmation from residents supporting the event (75% in favour as a
minimum, in the section of the street to be closed) must accompany the letter of
application.
(iv)
A ’Road Closure Form’ (freely available from any Police Station) signed by the
Police Traffic Branch is to be attached to the letter of application prior to
submission to the Town.
(v)
The required fee (according to the Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Schedule)
is to be lodged with the letter of application.
(vi)
The organisers of the event must indemnify the Town against any liability that
may arise out of the conduct of the party by providing a signed declaration to this
effect. A qualified traffic controller is required to set up and remove the signage.
(vii) One week prior to the event, a letter drop is to be undertaken to all properties in
the street effected by the street closures, advising of the date and time of the
event.
(viii) A bond (determined at time of application according to the Miscellaneous Fees
and Charges Schedule) is to be lodged as surety against any damage to the
Road Reserve prior to the event. This amount will be refunded in full within
seven days of the event, subject to the Town’s satisfaction that there were no
damages or breaches of the approval. Any cost of reparation will be deducted
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from the bond. The section of street closed for the event is to be left in a clean
and tidy condition.
(ix)
Advertising the road closure if required by the ‘Road Closure Form’ will be
carried out by the Town at the cost of the applicant.
(x)
The organisers of the event are to ensure that there is no consumption of any
alcohol within the road reserve. The sale of alcohol is illegal. Prohibited
substances are not to be consumed or administered.
(xi)
The event organisers must ensure that all participants are respectful of the
amenity of surrounding residents in relation to noise, behaviour and parking.
Compliance with the law and the Town’s Local Laws and Policies are to be
adhered to at all times.
The Town will be responsible for the following items:(xii) The Administration will be responsible for the booking of Street Parties and
determine the orderly scheduling of events.
(xiii) The Town, on the applicant’s behalf, will notify all emergency services regarding
the road closure and the event.
(xix) Barricading and signage may be supplied to event organisers in accordance with
Policy 5.4.8 (Loan of Council Town of Cambridge Equipment) if requested in the
letter of application. Signs shall be erected by a qualified traffic controller.
Standards
MRWA - Traffic Management for Events - Code of Practice (July 2006)
AS1742.3 - Traffic Management for Roadworks
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 26 October 1999
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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ROAD TRAFFIC POLICY
POLICY NO:
5.2.21
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To ensure the orderly management of traffic flows within the Town of Cambridge.
Definitions
Traffic – all wheeled vehicles including trucks, motor cars, motor cycles, public
transport, bicycles, recreation vehicles (roller blades, scooters etc.) and pedestrians,
all of which use the road reserves.
Road Hierarchy – Adopted by the Town in May 1998. It has categorised the Town’s
roads (local access, local distributor, district distributor, primary distributor) and
prescribed traffic volumes, predominant traffic activity, degree of traffic connectivity
and frontage traffic access for each category.
POLICY STATEMENT
This policy commits the Town of Cambridge to achieving:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Road designs and traffic volumes that comply with the Road Hierarchy;
Full integration and maximum use of public transport options available within
the Town;
Optimum mobility for residents and ratepayers (pedestrian and vehicular);
Minimal disruption to amenity and lifestyle of ratepayers and residents
including exhaust gases caused by traffic;
Compliance with State Government gazetted speed limits; and
Discouraging all trucks and non-local traffic from using residential streets as
inter-district through routes.
In designing and managing traffic flows the Town will ensure:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Compatibility with the Town’s Town Planning Scheme;
Compliance with the Main Road Act, Local Government Act 1995 and Road
Traffic Code 2000;
Compatibility with best civil design practice and environmental safeguards;
Conformity with ‘Austroads’ guidelines; and
Harmonious relations are maintained with neighbouring councils.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 19 December 2000
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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PARKING RESTRICTIONS
POLICY NO:
5.2.22
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
(i)
To identify the locations where parking restrictions may be implemented.
(ii)
To provide a standard for street parking.
POLICY STATEMENT
(i)
Implementation of Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(ii)
All parking restrictions other than those in the Road Traffic Code 2000
require Council approval.
Parking restrictions shall be reviewed when:
•
Requested by the adjacent property owner or occupier in writing.
•
Considered necessary by the Town.
•
Requested by other persons in writing.
A community survey maybe carried out when a recommended parking
restriction will be adjacent to the property owned or occupied by persons
not making the request for reasons other than safety. The survey will
extend to the owners or occupiers of the land adjacent to the proposed
restriction.
Council may resolve to remove kerbside parking restrictions.
The word “adjacent” in this policy refers to where the kerb and property are
separated by a verge and/or footpath. It does not refer to the opposite side
of the road or the neighbouring property.
Kerbside Parking Restrictions
1.
General
Kerbside parking restrictions may be imposed to:(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Implement parking restrictions to improve safety;
Introduce parking restrictions where the road pavement is less than 5.0
metres wide for local low volume roads and 5.5 metres for district higher
volume traffic roads to provide clear thoroughfare for traffic. This does
include the Town's rights of way;
Change parking restrictions to meet changes of adjacent land use or road
conditions;
Establish “No Stopping” restrictions at an intersection to provide motorists
with improved sight distance and manoeuvring room. The intersection “No
Stopping” distance be:•
District Roads – 20 metres to the right and 15 metres to the left from
the side road boundarykerb line;
•
Local Roads next to residential properties – 15 metres to the right and
10 metres to the left from side road boundarieskerb line;
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(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
2.
Local Roads next to commercial properties where there is a 15
minute parking restriction – 10 metres from the side road kerb line in
accordance with the Road Traffic Code 2000.
The “No Stopping” distance at intersections may be amended at
Administration level on written request from the adjacent residents provided
it is considered safe and in accordance with (d) above;
Extend the distance of “No Stopping” in the side street to provide adequate
manoeuvring room past parked cars when negotiating the intersection;
Add a yellow line marked in conformity with Australian Standards and Town
of Cambridge Local Law to reinforce the “No Stopping” signs where
required;
Adjust the kerbside parking to facilitate through traffic by introducing a
Clearway restriction during the peak AM and PM times of day on district
distributor roads;
Encourage recreational events to include the cost of public transport in the
cost of event entrance tickets;
Provide parking space in an area subject to consistent parking due to a
seasonal
event
recognising
the
requirements
of
motorists,
businesses/commercial/medical and residents;
Permit kerbside parking in areas previously used for crossover or similar
purpose where this purpose is no longer required.
Business / Commercial / Medical Areas
Kerbside parking restrictions may be imposed to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
3.
Adjust
kerbside
parking
as
requested
by
adjacent
businesses/commercial/medical to assist customer parking with time limits;
Assist an adjacent business without unduly inconveniencing motorists and
pedestrians;
Introduce timed kerbside parking to encourage customer parking in lieu of
all day parking adjacent to business/commercial/medical properties;
Encourage development of onsite staff parking or the use of public
transport;
Introduce parking meters for kerbside parking adjacent to
business/commercial/medical properties where timed parking is
consistently misused.
Residential Precincts
Kerbside parking restrictions may be imposed to:(a)
(b)
protect
the
residential
precincts
from
an
intrusion
of
businesses/commercial/medical/recreational/commuter parking on local
roads;
introduce a “No Parking on Road or Verge Residential Parking Permit
Exempt” in local residential precincts adjacent to residential properties;
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(iii)
Verge Parking
(a)
(b)
(iv)
Parking Signs and Meters
(a)
(b)
(c)
(v)
Parking signs and meters shall conform to the relevant standards.
The length of time for parking, period of the day for the restriction, the days
of the week and months of the year; will be included in the written request
for parking restriction and the relevant wording on the sign will be approved
by Council;
Parking meters be introduced where commercial time parking is shown to
be impractical to enforce
Parking Permits in Residential Areas
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(vi)
“No Verge Parking” may be imposed when requested by the adjacent
property owner/occupier and/or approved by Council.
There shall be no:
•
Verge parking where the verge is less than 2 metres in width.
•
New verge paving for verge parking in commercial areas or adjacent
to businesses.
Residential, visitor and verge parking permits apply where signs indicate or
designate residential parking restrictions adjacent to the residential
property.
The occupiers of residential land where there are more than 6 residential
units may, subject to the availability of on-site parking and the availability of
sufficient on-street parking spaces and where single residential properties
are not disadvantaged, be issued with a total of two parking bays per unit,
including available on-site parking, to a maximum of 20 visitor parking
permits.
The parking permit will be relevant for the specific property and the specific
street as indicated on the permit.
Authorised vehicle stands may be approved by the Town and are for
commercial vehicles engaged in loading and unloading of building
materials on written application for a period of time, during building
construction under Policy Number 5.2.13 “Loading Zones for Building
Sites.”
Temporary permits may be issued for a specific function during the
designated restricted period in a street, subject to the application being
submitted by the adjacent owner/occupier and the approved conditions
governing residential and visitor permits.
Disabled Parking (ACROD)
Disabled drivers who hold current ACROD Permits which are displayed in the
vehicle or affixed to the windscreen of the vehicle so as to be clearly visible and
able to be read by an Inspector from outside the vehicle, be permitted to park in
street kerbside time restricted areas for double the time allowed on the
appropriate relevant parking restriction signs.
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(vii) Standards
(a)
The parking space and signage shall conform to the following:•
The Road Traffic Code 2000.
•
Local Government Act 1995
•
Council Local Laws
•
Australian Standards
•
AustRoads Standards
•
Main Roads Act 1930
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 141)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 28 October 1997
Council Meeting – 27 October 1998
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 26 July 2005
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting – 27 February 2007
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Council Meeting - 27 May 2008
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WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE -RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
POLICY NO:
5.3.1
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
1.
To provide an economical and efficient refuse collection service to each residential
property.
2.
To encourage waste minimisation principles to be implemented.
3.
To encourage recycling in residential waste collection services.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
The Town will provide a weekly general/green waste and a fortnightly recyclable waste
removal service to all domestic properties. The minimum service will be 1 x 120litre
MGB for general/green waste and 1 x 240 litre MGB for recyclable material.
MGB = Mobile Garbage Bin.
2.
The Town will determine an Annual Waste Fee on each rateable property for each 120
litre and 240 litre general/green waste bin (MGB) provided to reflect the costs
associated with disposal of waste collected. This fee is set to encourage recycling
activities.
3.
Non rated and rate exempt properties will pay for all waste removal services in
accordance with the budgeted rate for the year for each category of collection.
4.
Single residential properties shall be allocated:•
•
•
•
5.
Residential properties with 2 to 4 strata units per property shall be allocated:•
•
•
•
6.
1 x 240 litre bin per property for general/green waste.
1 x 240 litre bin per property for recyclables.
Additional bins for general/green waste requested shall be charged at the Budget
approved rate.
Additional recycle bin will be supplied at nil cost.
1 x 240 litre bin per strata unit for general/green waste.
1 x 240 litre bin per strata unit for recyclables.
Additional bins for general/green waste requested shall be charged at the Budget
approved rate.
Additional recycle bin will be supplied at nil cost.
Residential properties with 2 to 4 (non strata) units per property shall be allocated:•
•
•
•
1 x 240 litre bin per unit for general/green waste.
1 x 240 litre bin per unit for recyclables.
Additional bins for general/green waste requested shall be charged at the Budget
approved rate.
Additional 240 litre recycle bin will be supplied at nil cost.
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7.
Multi Residential Strata Units (of 5 or more units per property) shall be allocated 1 x
240 litre bin for each two strata units for general/green waste, plus 1 x 240 litre bin per
unit for recycling as required.
8.
Multi-residential non-strata units (of 5 or more units per property) shall be allocated 1 x
240 litre bin for each two strata units for general/green waste plus 1x 240 litre bin per
unit for recycling as required.
9.
For Multi Residential Units (ie 5 or more units per property), strata or non strata, the
combination of 240 litre bins to be used for general/green waste and mixed recyclables
shall be guided by the property owner/occupier depending on their need and be
decided by Council based on the extent of contamination.
10.
Mobile Garbage Bins should be placed on the verge in front of the householders
property by 6.00 am on the day of collection. Bins in multi-residential properties may
be collected from bin compounds by agreement. All bins in property compounds will be
240 litre unless agreed otherwise.
11.
The bins provided by the Town remain the property of the Town and where it can be
shown that householders have willfully damaged their bins, appropriate costs may be
recovered from them by the Town. Further, replacement costs shall be payable by the
householder where it can be shown that replacement of a mobile bin is due to neglect
or lack of care by the householder.
12.
The fortnightly recycling service recyclable material shall be clean and flattened.
Recyclables include:•
•
•
•
•
•
Paper, cardboard and magazines.
Glass bottles and jars (without lids).
Plastic bottles (without lids).
All plastics with recycle symbols.
Aluminium and steel cans
Gabled topped juice and milk cartons.
Note: Broken glass and plastic bags to be placed in general waste bin.
13.
The domestic collection for all general/green waste and recycling bins will be on the
same day Monday to Friday, unless otherwise notified. The only exception is the
collection of recyclables in 240 litre bins from some multi residential premises. The
exceptions are included in the commercial pickup collection days.
14.
Where additional bins for waste collection are requested, the maximum number of 240
litre bins to be supplied and emptied in the routine service to a property, prior to the
owner paying for the additional service bins (after demonstrating that the bins are
required) be as indicated above (in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8).
15.
The owner/occupier of the residential property is expected to maintain their bins in a
clean condition.
16.
The weight of a 240 litre or 120 litre bin, plus its contents shall not exceed 70 kg.
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Reference:
TS98.38: Council Meeting 28 April 1998
TS99.76: Council Meeting 22 June 1999
IC08.16: Council Meeting 25 March 2008
IC09.60: Council Meeting 28 July 2009
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting - 24 April 2003 (TS01.37)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 27 August 2002
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 27 September 2005
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Council Meeting - 23 February 2010
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WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE COMMERCIAL / BUSINESS PREMISES
POLICY NO:
5.3.2
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
1.
To provide an economical and efficient waste removal service for commercial/business
properties within the Town.
2.
To encourage waste minimisation principles to be implemented.
3.
To encourage recycling.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
The Town will not collect wet organic waste (swill) or medical waste. Owner/occupiers
of properties producing waste of this nature must make suitable arrangements with
private contractors for its removal.
2.
All commercial/business, government administration premises, or other premises that
do not pay rates (rate exempt or non-rateable properties) will be charged for the
service in accordance with the Council budget approved rate. All bins will be provided
at the cost as approved in the Council budget rate.
3.
The Town will provide a collection service for general/green waste collection and
recycling to each commercial/business premises within the Town that are rateable.
4.
Commercial/business properties (non strata) shall be supplied with 1 x 240 litre bin for
general/green waste plus 1 x 240 litre bin for recyclable material per property. Up to
one additional bin requested for recyclables will be provided at no cost.
5.
Commercial/business strata units shall be supplied with 1 x 240 litre bin for
general/green waste plus 1 x 240 litre bin for recyclable material, for each strata unit.
Up to one additional bin requested for recyclables will be provided at no cost.
6.
Additional bins that are required in addition to 3 and 4 above will be charged at the
budget approved rate each year. This applies to both the general/green waste service
and recycling service.
7.
The combination of bins for general waste and mixed recyclable bins will be guided by
the property, occupier depending on their need and be decided by the Town based on
the extent of contamination.
8.
The Town provides a fortnightly recycling service. The materials placed in the
recycling bins shall be clean and free of any organic material. Recyclables include:•
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Paper, cardboard and magazines.
Glass bottles and jars (without lids).
Plastic bottles (without lids).
All plastics with recycle symbols.
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Aluminium and steel cans.
Gable topped milk and juice cartons.
Note: Broken glass and plastic bags to be placed in the general waste bin.
9.
The bins shall be placed on the verge in front of the properties by 6.00 am on the day
of collections. Bins may be collected from bin compounds at approved properties by
agreement with the Town.
10.
General/green waste will be collected weekly. Recyclables will be collected fortnightly.
11.
Bins provided by the Town remain the property of the Town and where it can be shown
that property owners or occupiers have willfully damaged their bins, appropriate costs
may be recovered from them by the Town. Further, replacement costs shall be
payable by the property owner/tenant where it can be shown that replacement of a
mobile bin is due to neglect or lack of care by the owner/occupier.
12.
The weight of the bins plus contents shall not exceed 70 kg. In the case where this
occurs, the bins will not be emptied and the owner/occupier will be requested to reduce
the weight of the bin so that it can be emptied.
13.
The owner/occupier is expected to maintain their bin in a clean and fully operating
manner at all times. If the bin is damaged, split or the lid is broken, the owner/occupier
is expected to contact the Town so that it can be repaired or replaced by the Town.
14.
The bins provided by the Town remain the property of the Town. Where it can be
shown that the property occupier has willfully damaged the bin, appropriate costs may
be recovered from them by the Town.
Reference:
TS98.38: Council Meeting 28 April 1998
TS99.76: Council Meeting 22 June 1999
IC08.16: Council Meeting 25 March 2008
IC08.58: Council Meeting 22 July 2008
IC09.60: Council Meeting 28 July 2009
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting – 24 April 2003 (TS01.37)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 27 August 2002
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Council Meeting - 23 February 2010
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WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE - SPECIAL CLEAN UP FROM VERGES
POLICY NO:
5.3.3
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To provide a comprehensive, economical and efficient property verge waste removal service
for all households in the Town of Cambridge.
POLICY STATEMENT
The Council will provide a special cleanup (verge collection) waste removal service to all
residential properties twice per year. Generally the collections will be March/April and
September/October.
The special cleanup service will collect tree prunings, old furniture, stoves, refrigerators etc,
but will not collect building materials, rubble, sand, cement, asbestos, car parts, or foodstuffs.
Ratepayers wishing to use the service are required to:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
place the waste on their street verge for collection;
separate green garden waste from other materials;
trim tree branches/prunings to a maximum length of 1.5 metres and where possible
tie them into bundles;
place the tree branches/prunings with the cut ends towards the street. Loose
materials such as lawn clippings, cuttings and leaves must be placed in cardboard
boxes or paper bags;
ensure the waste is kept clear of the verge sprinkler system and does not obstruct the
footpath.
The Council will advise ratepayers of the timing of the special waste service in their area by
distributing pamphlets to all households approximately two weeks prior to the collection.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.130)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 27 August 2002
Council Meeting – 26 August 2003
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
Council Meeting - 23 February 2010
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VERGES - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
POLICY NO:
5.4.2
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To establish the extent of the Town’s responsibility for the condition of street verges and the
removal of rubbish which may accumulate.
POLICY STATEMENT
Street verges will not be mown by the Town except in cases of proven hardship or where
verges are considered to be a fire hazard or present visibility problems for pedestrians. The
Town will, however, remove litter and other rubbish which cannot be attributed to the
adjacent property owner.
The Town will fill erosion gullies and remove excess sand that can be attributed to storm
water runoff from the road or footpath.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 114)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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PLANT AND VEHICLES - SALE OF
POLICY NO:
5.4.3
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To achieve the best possible return for the Town on the disposal of surplus equipment, plant
and vehicles.
POLICY STATEMENT
With the object of securing the highest return for the Council the following arrangements
generally will apply in regard to the disposal of equipment, heavy plant and vehicles as
indicated below:1.
The Town’s replacement options for the light vehicle fleet is to conform to the policy
approved by Council in report TS01.92 (25 September 2001), as follows:(i)
(ii)
Council’s strategy for Light Vehicle replacement be based upon the following
principles:(a)
acquisition of vehicles using the WALGA Purchasing Service tender prices –
Contract No. 012A 1996 or as updatedState Government Contract CUA No.
37804;
(b)
replacement vehicles be disposed of by public auction, with a reserve price
to be set based upon at least two dealer valuations. The Chief Executive
Officer be authorised to set reserve prices for auction;
(c)
should public auction not achieve the reserve price, the trade vehicle be
offered to the organisation offering the highest reserve price valuation or
consideration be made to resubmit to a further auction process;
(d)
vehicle changeovers to be carried out no earlier than 12 months/ 20,000kms
and no later than 36 months/60,000kms. Actual replacements will be
scheduled within these parameters such as to maximize the financial return
to the Town;
(e)
the Administration commences research into monitoring market trends and
to assist in selection of vehicle purchase type and appropriate time to
exchange vehicles;
an annual provision be made in budgets for:(a)
replacement of motor vehicles and to maintain these provisions within the
next budget if not expended during any budget year;
(b)
replacement of vehicles to be carried out by approval of the Chief Executive
Officer subject to sufficient funds being available within the annual adopted
budget;
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(iii)
Council authorises, in accordance with Part 4, Clause 11(2)(e) of the Local
Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996:(a) the Chief Executive Officer to dispose of all light vehicles via a public auction
process;
(b) reserve prices for public auction will be based upon at least two dealer
valuations received prior to the public auction.;
2.
Heavy vehicles mobile plant, and equipment will be offered for trade on purchase or
replacement items, and where considered by the Chief Executive Officer it is
advantageous to offer the trade in item for outright purchase concurrently with the
new replacement tender, a separate disposal tender be advertised.
3.
Should suitable trade valuations or outright purchase tenders not be received, then
the option of disposal at public auction be considered.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 136)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 25 September 2001
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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SECONDHAND SLABS - SALE OF
POLICY NO:
5.4.4
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
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To approve the disposal of second hand slabs.
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To determine the charge for the sale of surplus secondhand slabs.
POLICY STATEMENT
Surplus secondhand slabs shall be made available for sale to the general public at a cost as
set out within Council’s annually adopted Fees and Charges for each full slab or two half
slabs; such charge shall be reviewed annually.
Slabs are generally available from the Town’s Lemnos Street Depot on a first in first
availability basis or direct from the location within the Town where they become surplus.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 137)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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SIGNS - DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
POLICY NO:
5.4.5
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To identify the types of directional signs relating to facilities of community interest that can be
erected in the road reserve and conditions that apply to their provision, erection and
maintenance.
POLICY STATEMENT
(i)
Directional signs of the street name plate type may be provided directing the public to
hospitals, churches, schools, public facilities and community centres only.
(ii)
The sign should be manufactured from extruded aluminium section to the Town’s
specification with a maximum size of 800mm1000mm x 200mm and conform to
Australian Standard 1742.5 – Street Name and Community Facility Name Signs.
(iii)
The manufacture and erection costs of the approved sign should be borne by the
applicant in accordance with the Town’s requirements.
(iv)
Approved directional signs shall be repaired and maintained in good order by the
Town.
(v)
Signs are not allowed for designation of commercial premises, unless otherwise
permissible by Main Roads WA
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 143)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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SIGNS - SERVICE CLUBS
POLICY NO:
5.4.6
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To define the conditions applicable to the erection of signs by service organisations on
property of the Town.
POLICY STATEMENT
The following conditions apply to the erection of signs on road verges and property of the
Town:(i)
the service clubs known as Apex, Lions, Rotary or Jaycees may erect meeting signs
on pylons at approved positions on the road verge;
(ii)
similar applications received from like organisations should be dealt with on their
respective merits;
The erection of other advertising signs on property of the Town is not permitted except in
enclosed grounds.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 144)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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SIGNS - TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS ON ROAD VERGES
POLICY NO:
5.4.7
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To Identify the conditions on which approval would be given to the display of temporary signs
on road verges.
POLICY STATEMENT
The following conditions apply to the temporary placement of signs on street verges where
the advertised activity is carried out in the Town of Cambridge:(i)
the maximum dimensions of these signs shall be 600 millimetres by 450 millimetres;
(ii)
the maximum letter size should not exceed 120 millimetres;
(iii)
the signs may not be placed in the median strip or attached to road furniture or traffic
signals; they should be located on a road verge at a distance not less than 45 metres
from the intersection;
(iv)
the signs are to be placed at, or about, ground level;
(v)
the colour of the signs is optional;
(vi)
the erection or road verge signs is subject to the Town’s prior approval being
obtained;
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No. 145)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 27 May 1997
Council Meeting 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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LOAN OF TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE EQUIPMENT
POLICY NO:
5.4.8
REVIEW DATE:
April 2010
OBJECTIVE
To provide conditions on which certain equipment may be made available as a public service
to voluntary and non-profit organisations operating within the District.
POLICY STATEMENT
The tOWNTown will provide equipment such as barricades, flagpoles or dais, free of charge
to voluntary and non-profit organisations operating within the DistrictTown, subject to the
availability of the equipment.
The period of the loan of any of the equipment in question shall not be in excess of two
weeks.
If the organisation collects and returns the equipment there will be no charge, however, an
appropriate bond of an amount equal to 50% of the estimated value of the equipment shall
be lodged with the Town to cover any possible damage or loss. Furthermore, if the
organisation requires the Town to supply, erect and collect the equipment after its use, the
Town’s costs incurred in undertaking this work, shall be borne by the borrower and be
payable in advance.
Subject to its availability, equipment may also be loaned by organisations for use outside of
the DistrictTown on the understanding that the organisation concerned must collect and
return the equipment and deposit a bond to cover any possible loss or damage to the said
equipment.
The Chief Executive Officer may, on special occasions, waive the conditions as set out in the
policy above provided the policy change only occurs to any one organisation once a year.
All equipment is to be picked up and returned to Town’s Depot or property during normal
weekly working hours.
ORIGIN/AUTHORITY
Council Meeting –1 July 1994
(Previous No.140)
AMENDMENTS/REVIEW
Council Meeting – 17 September 1996
Council Meeting – 28 October 1997
Council Meeting – 27 June 2000
Council Meeting – 28 October 2003
Council Meeting – 22 November 2005
Council Meeting - 22 April 2008
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