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Policies Database

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ASP10: Gull Rock Road (Alternate Subdivision Guide Plan) Policy to provide a guide within the planning framework to facilitate subdivision and development of the subject land.
ASP11: Richard Street Industrial Policy
ASP12: Seppings Street Design Guidelines Policy Policy to co-ordinate development on the lots with frontage to Seppings Street in accordance with AMCORD/Green Street principles such that the area becomes an attractive tourist and residential precinct.
ASP13: Speedway Noise Buffer Area Policy
ASP14: Station Precinct Policy Guidelines
ASP15: The Outlook Policy to assist land owners, designers and architects to prepare building plans that maximise the potential of the lots, particularly the views of Oyster Harbour, integrating the design of the overall development to complement the natural features of the site and protecting the rights and privacy of neighbours.
ASP18: Thomas Street (Old Surrey) Policy
ASP19: Barker Road Industrial Policy This Policy guides development proposals in the Barker Road industrial area.
ASP1: RAAFA Aged Person Village Design Guidelines
ASP20: Melville Drive View Policy
ASP21: Woodrise Estate Design Guidelines
ASP23: Subdivision & Development – Frenchman Bay Road
ASP2: Albany Airport (ANEF) Noise Buffer Policy
ASP3: Albany Port Noise Buffer Area Policy
ASP6: Lake Seppings Drive, Loftie Street and Wright Street Residential Area Policy
ASP7: Lot 203 Gull Rock Road
ASP8: Lot 5 Rufus Street Milpara (Alternate Subdivision Guide Plan)
ASP9: Masonic Hall Design Guidelines
Barker Road Industrial Area This Policy guides development proposals in the Barker Road industrial area.
Buy Local Policy This policy applies to all quotations and tenders
Cash/Investment Backing for Reserve Accounts The policy is intended to ensure that where possible, all reserve accounts are backed by cash or investments. The policy applies to all City of Albany Reserve Accounts. Cash/Investment Backing for Reserve Accounts
Central Albany Urban Design Policy The challenge and objective of this policy is to promote the economic revitalisation of central Albany while retaining the area\'s unique character. The policy seeks to protect the historic townscape of the central business district and surrounding residential areas with the spectacular natural backdrop of Princess Royal Harbour, Mt Clarence and Mt Melville.
Civic Affiliations Policy To guide elected members, staff and the community on the establishment and operation of civic affiliations such as sister cities and friendship agreements.
Code of Conduct 2008 Policy The City of Albany Code of Conduct Policy provides Council Members, Committee Members and staff in Local Government with consistent guidelines for an acceptable standard of professional conduct. The Code addresses in a concise manner the broader issue of ethical responsibility and encourages greater transparency and accountability in individual Local Governments.
Community Financial Assistance Policy This policy outlines the process to facilitate financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations that provide social, economic or environmental benefits to the City of Albany.
Detailed Area Plan - Schedule 1, Item 1 Schedule 1, Item 1 - Lot 2 South Coast Highway, McKail.
Detailed Area Plan - Schedule 1, Item 2 Schedule 1, Item 2, Lot 2 Mason Road/Lower King Road, Lange, Lower King.
Detailed Area Plan - Schedule 1, Item 3 Schedule 1, Item 3 - Lot 94 & 95 The Esplanade, Lower King.
Detailed Area Plans Policy This local planning policy has been created to provide guidance for Council and landowners in preparation of Detailed Area Plans where required by Council or as condition of a subdivisional approval issued by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
Disposal of Council Land Policy Policy that provides a transparent and accountable process for the disposal of the City’s surplus land parcels in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act (1995) and in the interests of good governance.
GP01: Signs, Hoardings & Bill Posting
GP02: Tourism philosophy
GP04: Residential Design Code Policy
GP07:Sloping Land Policy This policy seeks to guide landowners, architects and staff at the City in preparing and assessing development proposals.
Investment of Surplus Funds Policy The objective of this Investment of Surplus funds policy, is intended to reflect the intention of Council to minimize the possibility of incurring captial loss on any investment whilst providing a resasonable rate of return.
Land Acquisition Policy This objective of this policy is to provide a source for the long term funding of major infrastructure through the acquisition and long term holdings of land. Create residential housing blocks within population corridors identified in the Albany Local Planning Strategy (ALPS).
Land Development Subdivision Policy This policy provides a transparent process for the development of commercial or residential land owned by the City, and subsequent sale by tender auction or other agreed method.
Landfill Subsidy Scheme
Local Planning Policy - SPECIAL RURAL AREA NO.1C Local Planning Policy - SPECIAL RURAL AREA NO.1C SPECIAL PROVISIONS This Local Planning Policy is intended to form the Special Provisions guiding the development of Special Rural Area No.1C, Plantagenet Location 1181, Sandalwood Road, Wellstead. Special Rural Area 1C is one of the original special rural areas in the City of Albany and was included in Town Planning Scheme No 3 (TPS3) without any scheme provisions usually found in Schedule 1 of TPS 3.
Outbuildings Policy City of Albany policy on building and planning issues associated with applications for garages, sheds etc
Passenger Vehicle Fleet Policy To ensure that Council’s Passenger Vehicle Fleet meets responsible standards in relation to fuel consumption, carbon emissions, safety and operating costs
Policy - IT Systemn Security and Information Management Policy This policy applies to all staff, elected members and contractors commissioned by the City to perform functions on behalf of the organisation.
Property Management Leases Policy This policy will ensure that all requests for leases for whatever purpose, will be treated in a fair and equitable manner using open and accountable methodology and in line with statutory procedures.
Public Open Space Contribution Policy (3 to 5 lots) The main objective of this policy is to ensure that sufficient public open space is provided for the enjoyment of local residents in areas of the City subject to infill subdivision. The policy will: (a) Provide a set of guidelines as to when the Council will request the provision of public open space, whether through land acquisition or a cash-in-lieu contribution, for subdivisions creating between three and five lots. (b) Provide guidance and direction to the development industry and the community in relation to public open space contributions for subdivisions creating between three and five lots.
Residential Design Code Policy The Residential Design Code Policy has been adopted by the Council to provide clear strategic direction for the distribution of ‘higher development’ within the City of Albany.
Sea Containers/Relocatable Storage Units This Local Planning Policy (LPP) has been created to provide guidance for Council and land owners in the use and siting of sea containers.
Service and Tourist Signs Policy This policy is to detail the principles and conditions governing the approval of requests for signage.
Service Complaint Policy The Service Complaint Policy outlines the definition of a service complaint, eligibility and the service complaint handling process.
TPS1A 1: Development Guideline - Scheme 1A
TPS1A_3: Coastal Lot Privacy Policy
TPS1A_4: Off-Site Verge Cash-In-Lieu Parking Policy
TPS1A_5: Masts, Aerials and Flagpoles
TPS3-1: Development Guideline - Scheme 3
TPS3-2: Extractive Industry Guidelines
TPS3-3: Down Road Noise and Hazard Policy
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