The Council has an extensive range of policies, plans, strategies, reports, guides and other formal documents which are alphabetically listed below, with a brief description.
- Policies describe the Council's position and approach to a particular matter - that is, what the Council will and will not do - and may include procedures that will be followed.
- Plans and strategies provide a forward plan to achieve certain outcomes in a particular area - they articulate what we want to achieve and how we will get there and often include objectives, success measures and action plans.
- Guides / guidelines are developed to assist residents to meet Council requirements or regulations.
- Reports are prepared by Council to provide information about the progress the Council has made, the results achieved or the status of particular matters.
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Access and Equity: This policy comprises of three key Statements relating to the commitment of Blue Mountains City Council to achieving access and equity in service provision. These Statements have been adopted by Council to guide and coordinate organisational access and equity work. Click here for more information and to download.
Access to Information: To facilitate the timely access to Council documents by members of the public. Click here for more information and to download.
Annual Report: Provides the results of Council's operations over the last 12 months. Council has delivered a wide range of services to the community and has made significant progress with a number of major projects. Click here for more information and to download.
Activities in Public Places: The policy was intended to provide an opportunity for promotion of the business without adversely impacting on the use of the footpath by pedestrians. Click here for more information and to download.
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BBQs and Fires on Council Property Guide: No fires, cooking or otherwise should be lit unless in a properly constructed and permanent fireplace. Some Council reserves may ban the lighting of any type of fire at any time of the year. In these situations, signs are displayed at the entry point to the reserve. Download at right.
Better Living Development Control Plan: This Development Control Plan provides practical information aimed at encouraging development that retains and enhances the remarkable character of the Blue Mountains. It is part of a suite of documents that form a blue print towards a more sustainable future. It contains all the relevant issues, design principles, performance criteria and standards for development. Click here for more information and to download.
Blue Mountains Bike Plan 2020: Vision of the Plan is to create safe and accessible pathways of travel that improves our connections with our destinations and each other and encourages people of all ages to use their bicycles for everyday transportation and enjoyment. Download at right.
Building Cost Guide: The valuations in this guide are used by Council in determining the estimated value of the proposed building works on a Development Application. Download at right.
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Cemeteries Conservation Management Plans: These Plan provide a strategic direction for the management and conservation of cemeteries in the Blue Mountains. Click here for more information and to download.
Charter: Provided as required by the Local Government Act. Click here for more information and to download.
City Vision and Map for Action: In July 2003 Council adopted the community endorsed 25 year Vision for the City of Blue Mountains. The 25 year Vision and Map for Action present a way forward for the City that aligns with the values of Blue Mountains people and an increasing world wide recognition of the need for us to live more sustainably. Click here for more information.
Climate Change Risk Assessment Report: The Report includes a climate change overview, a prioritised list of climate change risks, discussion of the risks and recommended steps in moving forward to adaptation. Click here for more information and to download.
Code of Conduct: Council staff, Councillors and Committee members must all adhere to the Blue Mountains City Council Code of Conduct guidelines. Download at right.
Code of Meeting Practice: The object of this Code is to provide for the convening and conduct of meetings of Blue Mountains City Council and of Committees of the Council. Download at right.
Community Buildings Policy: Community buildings are in Council ownership and Council manages these buildings on behalf of, and in trust for, the community. Download at right.
Community Consultation Policy: The Consultation Policy and Matrix aim to guide staff on when and how they should consult with the community. Click here for more information and to download.
Community Infrastructure Contributions Plan for Lawson Town Centre (Section 94 Development Contributions Plan): This plan enables the certifying authority to impose a condition requiring the payment of a monetary contribution to the Council towards the provision, extension or augmentation of community infrastructure as specified in the Schedule of Works to meet the demands of the development. This plan also authorises the Council to require monetary contributions from development towards recouping the cost of the provision of existing community infrastructure that has been provided by the Council for or to facilitate the carrying out of development and which the development will benefit from. Download at right
Community Land Management: Community Land is one type of Council public land. Land that Council owns must be classified, under the Local Government Act, as either "community" or "operational" land. Click here for more information and to download.
Community Plan: A joint Council-community initiative aimed at identifying ways we can improve the well being of people living in the City of Blue Mountains. The intention of this Plan is to ensure that the resources and commitment needed to make the City a better place are effectively coordinated and targeted. Download at right.
Community Survey Report: The report presents the results of the Community Survey, with comparison to the previous surveys conducted. The survey is conducted to monitor resident satisfaction with Council performance. Click here for more information and to download.
Companion Animals Management Plan: The development of the Companion Animals Management Plan reflects, in part, the fact that Council's role in animal management, which once was simply administrative and regulatory, has changed in keeping with community attitudes and expectations towards a more holistic approach to animal management. Download at right.
Contaminated and Potentially Contaminated Land Policy: The primary focus of this policy is to enable the issue of land contamination to be identified at the earliest possible stage and to ensure that land is developed or used only after all appropriate environmental and community health investigations have been satisfactorily completed. Download at right.
Councillor Access to Information, Council Officers and Council Premises Policy: To facilitate the timely access to Council documents, Council staff and Council premises by Blue Mountains City Council's Elected Representatives. Download at right.
Cultural Strategy: This strategy identifies cultural strengths and advantages of the Blue Mountains, along with aspirations of the local community and visitors. Click here for more information and to download.
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Development Contributions Plan: Section 94: The Development Contributions Plan covers the financial period 2003/04 to 2008/09. Download at right.
Development Control Plans: Council has a number of Development Control Plans (DCPs), some providing guidelines for a type of development or activity, and some applying to specific localities. Click here for more information and to download.
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East Timor Friendship Agreement: This agreement between Blue Mountains City Council and Hato Builico was signed on November 2007. Click here for more information and to download.
Energy and Water Strategy: The Strategy includes performance targets for energy and water reductions and is underpinned by an Energy and Water Management System. Download at right.
Enforcement Policy: This policy aims to establish clear guidelines for the exercise of discretion in dealing with proactive regulatory action by the Council and customer service requests or complaints about unlawful activity. Download at right.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Council is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, fair treatment and non-discrimination for all existing and future employees. Download at right.
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Fibro and Asbestos - A Renovator and Homeowner's Guide: Contains a safety checklist, guidance on safe disposal of fibro and some general tips about what to do is fibro is damaged. Download at right.
Flood Liable Land Policy: The City of Blue Mountains Flood Liable Land Policy (the Blue Mountains Flood Policy) provides a city-wide policy framework for the management of flood liable land within the City. Download at right.
Flora and Fauna Assessment Guidelines: The Guidelines is a checklist to assist in the preparation of an environmental assessment for a proposed development. The relevant clauses under the Local Environmental Plan needs to be considered with respect to flora and fauna protection and management. The assessment must be undertaken by persons with experience and hold qualifications in the survey and assessment of flora and fauna. Click here for more information and to download.
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Heritage Guide: This guide seeks to clarify the issues and processes involved in developing sites and/or within precincts that are recognised as having heritage significance. It provides an introduction to sources of information; the heritage assessment process and details required in the heritage report. Download at right.
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Infrastructure Strategy: The Strategy provides a set of principles, priorities and actions that will allow Council to take leadership in positioning the Blue Mountains for a sustainable future. Download at right.
Internal Audit Policy: Although there is no specific requirement under the Local Government Act, 1993 for internal audit in local Councils, the Department of Local Government recommends that the Council seriously consider the establishment of an internal audit function. This Policy was reviewed and updated in accordance with the Internal Audit Guidelines released by the Department of Local Government in October 2008. Download at right.
Inspections and Signage During Construction: A guide for consumers, buildings and owner-builders. Download at right.
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Jamison Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan: This study has been prepared under the direction of the Blue Mountains City Council Floodplain Management Committee in order to manage the flood risk associated with development on the "floodplain" of Jamison Creek. Download at right.
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Local Environmental Plans: A Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is the principal legal document for controlling development at the council level. The zoning provisions establish permissibility of uses and standards regulate the extent of development. Click here for more information and to download.
Local Orders Policy: The Policy is prepared and adopted under the Local Government Act, 1993. It is used to supplement provisions of the Act and the Local Government (Orders) Regulation by specifying Council's policy in regards to certain Orders under Section 124 of the Act. Download at right.
Local Orders Policy (Addendum) - Order 18, Keeping of Animals: The Addendum to the Local Orders Policy replaces the provisions within the Local Orders Policy in so far as they relate to Order 18. Download at right.
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Management Plan: The Management Plan describes Blue Mountains City Council's strategic focus over the next four to ten years and provides information about how that strategic intent will translate into action. Click here for more information and to download.
Media Policy: The purpose of this policy is to establish protocols and consistent methods for managing communication between the Council and the media, to ensure coordinated, accurate, and reliable representation. Download at right.
Mediation Policy: This policy relates primarily to the land use application process and to the facilitation, mediation and decision making roles within Council. It establishes the ground rules and administrative procedures necessary to ensure a successful process. Download at right.
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Nature Based Recreation Strategy: Council has prepared this Strategy in consultation with key stakeholders to guide the management of recreation on natural areas of the City in both public and private ownership. Click here for more information and to download.
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Occupational Health and Safety Policy: Council is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. It's objective is to create a workplace which minimises the risk of physical or psychological injury and which is as free as possible from occupational illness. Download at right.
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Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities: The purpose of this policy is to ensure there is accountability and transparency in the reimbursement of expenses incurred or to be incurred by councillors. Download at right.
Pesticide Use Notification Plan: This Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Pesticides Regulation 1995. The plan sets out how Council will notify members of the community of pesticide and herbicide applications it makes or allows to be made to public places that it owns or controls. Download at right.
Political Donations: In accordance with the Code of Conduct and the Department of Planning, Councillors are required to disclose Political Donations and Gifts when making decisions relating to planning and Development Applications. Legislative changes to the Local Government Act and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, effective from 1 October 2008, imposes obligations on applicants, those making submissions and decision makers in relation to the disclosure of information relating to reportable political donations and gifts during the planning making or development assessment process. The legislative amendments relate to the disclosure of reportable political donations for State elections and elected members of NSW Parliament, and local government elections and elected members of councils. They are intended to assist in identifying any potential or actual conflict of interest. These disclosures will be made available to the public by arrangement with Council staff. Click here for more information and to download.
Privacy Management Plan: Council has adopted a Privacy Management Plan in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (the Privacy Act) and the Department of Local Government Model Privacy Management Plan 2000. Click here for more information and to download.
Privacy Statement: Council is committed to protecting your personal information. This Statement outlines Council's practices relating to personal information obtained through access to its website. Click here for more information and to download.
Probity Audit Policy: This Policy outlines the Council position on Probity Auditing for the general Capital Works Program. Download at right.
Property Policy: The aim of this policy is to facilitate effective management of Council's property assets. Download at right.
Public Art Policy: The aim of the Public Art Policy is to enhance the natural and built assets of the Blue Mountains and to reflect its unique character, history and future aspirations. Download at right.
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Rainwater Tanks on Residential Properties - Installation Guidelines: Conserving water is becoming an increasing priority for Governments, companies and individuals alike. The installation of water tanks to collect, store and re-use rainwater has gained significant popularity in recent times as a way in which householders can reduce demand on the reticulated water supply. The guidelines have been developed to assist property owners and residents in understanding Council's requirements relating to the installation of water tanks on residential properties. Download at right.
Recreation and Sport Strategy: The Strategy aims to provide Council with clear objectives, principles and rationale to base the provision of sport and recreation services and facilities. Click here for more information and to download.
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Serious and Substantial Complaints Policy: A serious and substantial complaint is a behaviour that provides personal benefit to either a Councillor or Council Officer. The receiving of a personal benefit is a breach of the Code of Conduct and covers a range of behaviours eg corruption, fraud, theft or taking of a bribe. Download at right.
Service Charter: Council is committed to providing quality services and to give customers the standards against which we measure ourselves. Download at right.
South Leura Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan: The Management Study and Plan involved a detailed assessment of the flood mitigation options and floodplain management measures. This portion of the study required a detailed damages assessment, using hazard and risk levels determined as part of the Flood Study. Potential property modification, response modification and flood modification measures have been examined and costs and recommendations developed. Download at right.
Sports Council - Terms of Reference: Provides information on the Committee's objectives and membership. Click here for more information and to download.
State of City Report: The State of City Report presents the first view of progress made and action taken to date in achieving the City Vision and Map for Action for a more sustainable Blue Mountains. Click here for more information and to download.
State of Environment Reports: Councils have an important responsibility and are required under the Local Government Act to prepare State of the Environment Reports and to show in their Management Plans and Annual Reports how they, as stewards of their local communities, are addressing the issues raised in the State of the Environment Reports. Click here for more information and to download.
Statement of Business Ethics: This document is intended to provide guidance for all sectors of the community when conducting business with the Blue Mountains City Council. It helps set the ethical ground rules for all business dealings between the Council and its suppliers including, but not limited to, providers of goods and services, contractors, tenderers and consultants. Download at right.
Strategic Waste Action Plan: Council developed the Action Plan to guide the management of waste in our City. Click here for more information and to download.
Sydney Catchment Authority - Drinking Water Catchment Regional Plan: To assist councils and government agencies to implement the regional plan, new legislation known as the 'Drinking Water Catchment Regional Environmental Plan" (REP), commences on 1 January 2007. The REP affects planning and regulation of development in these catchments. Any type of development that increases water run off or is a significant change in land use is likely to require a more detailed assessment under the REP. Examples include a new dwelling, addition of bedrooms to a home, a new septic system or market gardening. Download at right.
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Temporary Fencing (Hoardings) / Barrier Systems: Temporary fencing / barrier systems are generally used to secure work sites. They also contribute to public safety by providing a physical barrier between people and demolition, excavation, construction and maintenance sites. This policy seeks to elevate awareness and give greater guidance to applicants seeking to install a temporary fencing system within the road reserve or on other public land. There are complex and stringent requirements for temporary fencing / barrier systems set out in a raft of Regulations, Codes and Standards. This policy references key standards, overviews the types of fencing and the approval requirements of Blue Mountains City Council. Download at right.
Tendering Policy: To ensure that any Tenders called by Council are in accordance with the provisions of Section 55 of the Local Government Act (1993) and the regulations accompanying that Act. Download at right.
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Unreasonable Complainant Conduct Management System Policy: Council is committed to ensuring that unreasonable complainants are managed in a manner that is appropriate to the requirement of the complainant while providing a safe workplace for its staff and effective management of Council resources. Council aims to promote itself as an ethical and customer service oriented organisation with accountable methods for dealing with unreasonable complainants. This policy and the accompanying procedures is based on the 'Unreasonable complainant conduct: interim practice manual' published in August 2008 through a joint project of the Australian Parliamentary Ombudsman. Download at right.
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Vegetation Management Plan Guide: A Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) is a map based report intended to assist the property owner or occupier in managing their development site (planned or existing) in order to ensure that existing bushland elements on their land are protected from excessive human induced disturbance. A VMP is generally a requirement on sites where there are number of environmental constraints or high level ecological values. It should contain a concise written report (Part 1) and a map or plan drawing (Part 2) of the study area. The Vegetation Management Plan Guide will assist in the preparation of a detailed vegetation management plan. Click here for more information and to download.
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Waste from Construction Sites - Information Sheet: Important information for demolition and excavation companies, builders, contractors, project managers and property developers. Download at right.
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Youth Strategy: Council's 'Strategy for Young People 2002-2007' outlines Council's commitment to creating and strengthening partnerships with youth services in order to provide excellent facilities for young people in areas of health, housing, recreation and employment. Click here for more information and to download.
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