Local Laws

Council investigates reports of vehicles that may be abandoned on public land such as roads or nature strips. Officers check registration, attempt to contact owners, and may impound vehicles if necessary.

Learn more about how we manage abandoned vehicles and the investigation process visit Council's Abandoned Vehicles page.

Property owners must keep their land tidy to avoid safety and health risks. Council may issue notices to clean up overgrown lots.

Report an overgrown property here

Parking rules apply in Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach and Cardwell to keep things moving and fair for all.

Report Parking Concerns Here

Contact Council’s Customer Service at enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 763 903

Nuisances can be dust, smoke, air, light and noise at a property. Laws have been introduced to help keep a balance between quality of life and monitoring activities that have the potential to annoy others within the community.

• For residential premises, the use of lawn mowers, power tools and hammers is restricted to Monday to Saturday 7am – 7pm and Sunday or public holidays 8am and 7pm.
• For residential or commercial construction sites the use of air compressors, concreting equipment, power tools, vibratory equipment, hammers and generators is restricted to Monday to Saturday 6.30am to 6.30pm. No audible noise is permitted on Sundays and public holidays.
• A barking dog nuisance requires numerous elements of the local law to be substantiated. Refer to Dogs – Cassowary Coast Regional Council
• Other animal noise nuisances (e.g. roosters crowing) may be able to be dealt with under the animal management local law.

Please read this noise nuisance table so you know who to contact for your issue:

• Barking Dogs - Council - Local Laws Section
• Spa Blowers and Pool Pumps - Council - Environment Section
• Air-conditioning Equipment - Council - Environment Section
• Refrigeration Equipment - Council - Environment Section
• Amplified Music from a stereo or radio - Police
• Commercial Venue Selling Alcohol (Pub) - Queensland Liquor Licensing Commission
• Vehicle Noise - Queensland Transport and Police
• Trail Bike - Police

If the matter is an emergency or requires urgent attention, please call 1300 763 903.

Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2022(PDF, 3MB)

This law supports responsible pet ownership. It covers things like:

• Where and when you can keep animals
• When a permit is needed
• Desexing rules
• Dog off-leash areas
• Animal sale conditions
• Excluded species from public areas
• Conservation areas

Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Council Controlled Areas & Roads) 2022(PDF, 2MB)

This law helps manage and protect public spaces, like parks, roads, and facilities. It outlines:

What activities are allowed or restricted

• Roadside vending areas
• Vehicle access rules
• Park closures or special management areas