Wattle Range Council has adopted five updated by-laws and two new by-laws following a comprehensive review to ensure local rules continue to meet the needs and expectations of the community.
The by-laws were adopted on 11 August 2026 to help guide how activities are managed across the Council area, including what is permitted, what requires approval and what is prohibited.
The updated by-laws will now undergo final legislative processes before coming into effect in December 2026 when they will then be published on Council’s website.
The adopted by-laws are:
By-law No. 1 - Permits & Penalties
Provides a permit system for regulated activities, including when permits are required, how to obtain them, and penalties for breaking them.
By-law No. 2 - Moveable Signs
Sets standards for moveable signs on roads, including where they can be placed, to keep people safe and maintain the area’s appearance.
By-law No. 3 - Roads
Regulates certain activities on Council roads within the Council area.
By-law No. 4 - Local Government Land
Outlines how Council land can be accessed and used, including rules around what activities are allowed or restricted.
By-law No. 5 - Dogs
For the management and control of dogs within the Council area.
By-law No. 6 - Cats (NEW)
For the management and control of cats within the Council area.
By-law No. 7 - Domestic Livestock Management (NEW)
Sets rules for keeping and addresses nuisance issues caused by domestic livestock on residential and vacant land in townships across the Council area.
The new Cats By-law and Domestic Livestock Management By-law will commence on 1 July 2027, while cat containment requirements will take effect from July 2028.
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback, attended drop-in sessions or shared their views. Your input has helped shape these by-laws to better meet the needs of our community.
To view the new by-laws, visit www.engage.wattlerange.sa.gov.au
Ben Gower
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER