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The Knox Amenity Local Law 2020 requires permits before you can perform certain activities.

Permit types

Here are the application forms for permits issued under the Amenity Local Law 2020.

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Permit to garage a long or heavy vehicle on private property

You need a permit to park heavy work and leisure vehicles on your property.

Find out more or apply for a permit to park long or heavy vehicles on private property.

Permit to keep extra animals or birds

There are limits to how many animals you can keep on your property.

Find out more or apply for a permit to keep additional animals on your property.

All domestic animal businesses must register with Council.

Find out more or apply for a permit to register your domestic animal business.

Permit to keep or live in a caravan

You must apply for a permit to keep or live in a caravan or camp in Knox for an extended period.

Find out more or apply for a permit to keep or live a caravan.

Skip bin permits

You must apply for a permit to place a skip bin on public land or on a road reserve.

You can apply for a one-off placement permit, or accreditation for multiple placements over 12 months.

Find out more or apply for a skip bin permit.

Street trading and commercial use of footpaths permit

Street traders or trading on a footpath must have a permit.

Street trading includes signs, goods, chairs and tables on a footpath on public land.

Find out more or apply for street trading and commercial use of footpaths permit.

Roadside trading permit

Roadside trading permits let you operate a food van or truck or a flower van from the side of a Council road.

Find out more or apply for a roadside trading permit.

Permit to discharge fireworks on public land

You need a permit if you want to use fireworks on public land. Only licensed pyrotechnicians can work with fireworks in Knox.

Learn more or apply for a permit to discharge fireworks on public land.

Independent (clothing recycle) collection bin permit

Fundraising organisations or individuals need to have a permit for a clothing recycle collection bin on their property.

Learn more or apply for a clothing recycle collection bin permit.

Council and Community event signage

A permit is required for temporary signage placed in prominent locations to promote a Council or community event such as festivals, school fetes and Christmas carols.

A promotional sign for an event which is to occur at a specific time of the year must:

not be displayed for more than six weeks before the event, and
must be removed within 48 hours after the date on which the event takes place.

How to apply

To apply for a temporary permit, you will need to:

submit a copy of your Public Liability Insurance (PLI)
pay the permit fee after the application is submitted.

Apply for a temporary event signage permit

Fees and charges

The application fee is $294 (this includes a $188 non-refundable application fee and a $106 permit fee).

This fee is valid from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

Real estate signage permit

Real estate agents and agencies need a permit to place portable ‘open for inspection’ and ‘auction’ signs on public land.

Find out more or apply for a permit to place real estate advertising signage on public land.

Real estate agent advertising board permit

Real estate agents and agencies need a permit to place real estate advertising board beyond a property boundary (for example, on Council land).

Find out more or apply for a real estate advertising board permit.

Temporary permit form (Consume alcohol in a Council reserve / Highway collections / Other)

For all other permit applications under the Amenity Local Law 2020, you can apply for a temporary permit.

How to apply

To apply for a temporary permit, you will need to:

submit a sketch plan (if relevant)
submit a copy of your Public Liability Insurance (PLI)
pay the permit fee after the application is submitted.

Apply for a temporary permit

Fees and charges

The application fee is $295 (this includes a $188 non-refundable application fee and a $107 permit fee).

This fee is current from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2026.

Permits for election signs and materials on Council land

Election signs on Council land

You must apply for a permit if you want to display an election sign on Council land.

Applications are only considered after an election has been announced.

Election signs must follow the election sign rules and a fee may apply. You will also need $20 million public liability insurance noting Knox City Council as an interested party.

Apply for an election sign permit

Distribution of election materials

You must also apply for a permit if you want to distribute election materials.

Applications are only considered after an election has been announced.

Apply for permit to distribute election materials

Find out more about placing election signs and materials on Council land.

Need help?

Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.

About community laws permits

Permit types

How to apply

Fees and charges

How to apply

Fees and charges

Election signs on Council land

Distribution of election materials

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