Licences and regulations

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Abandoned vehicles

The Queensland Police and Council are responsible for responding to complaints regarding abandoned vehicles.

Advertising signs (except election signs)

Advertising signs are either self-assessable or licensable. Licensable signs must have Council approval.

Air pollution

Emissions into the air can cause a nuisance to neighbours and interfere with their normal daily activities.

Caravan parks and camping grounds

Operators of caravan parks and camping grounds are required to be licensed.

Commercial swimming pools

Operators of commercial swimming pools are required to be licensed.

Change of postal address

Change your postal address or contact details with Council for the purposes of rates, licensing and animal registration.

Storing goods on Council land

You will need a permit to store shipping containers, skip bins and other goods on Council land temporarily. Apply for a Temporary storage or depositing of goods/materials on Council controlled land permit.

Display of goods

To display your goods on roads, footpaths, reserves and public land, you will need a permit. Apply for a Display of goods permit.

Drones

Information on recreation drone safety rules, complaints and privacy.

Election signs

Council regulates the number, size, location and timing of election signs displayed in the region.

Environmentally relevant activities

Activities that must have approval by Council or State Government due to potential to damage or pollute the environment.

Public place activity - filming

With a choice of premier locations, it is easy to see why our region is a popular choice for film production in South East Queensland.

Food business

Operators of licensable food businesses require a licence under the Food Act 2006.

Infringement notices and payments

You have received an infringement, you can pay online or view your options.

Itinerant vending

Approval is required for itinerant vendors who can only stop to sell goods when hailed down by a person intending to make a purchase.

Jetty landing and mooring

Moreton Bay Regional Council provides opportunities for commercial boats or vessels to land or moor at specific Council controlled jetties across the region.

Pay your licence renewal

Renew your public health and local law licences for the next year

Light nuisance

Light from sources including security lights, spot lights and flood lights can cause a nuisance to neighbours.

Moreton Bay Pop Ups Program

There are plenty of great locations across the Moreton Bay Region for businesses to 'pop up' at. If you run a food truck, bike hire or another business, you can choose from a range of locations.

Noise control

Noise regulations and the responsible regulatory authorities.

Organising an event

Are you planning an event on Council land? Find out how to get started.

Pay your event or festival invoice

Pay invoiced fees for your approved event or festival.

Outdoor dining

Food business operators who wish to use the footpath for outdoor dining require approval.

Parking

Drivers are responsible for abiding by regulated parking rules. Find out how to park legally.

Running a business in a public place

If you are starting a personal training, boot camp or other business in one of Council's open spaces, you will need a Permitted business in a public place permit.

Personal appearance services

Information relating to personal appearance services such as hairdressing, beauty therapy, body piercing and tattooing.

Redcliffe aerodrome

Located at Wirraway Drive, Rothwell, the aerodrome's hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

Shared facility accommodation

Includes motels, hotels, residential accommodation, serviced rooms, apartments, hostels, backpacker inns, bed and breakfast.

Commercial vehicle access

Approval is required if you are driving a vehicle onto Council land to access jetties and beach foreshores.

Water carriers

Requirements for water carriers who are carrying and supplying drinking water.

Water pollution

Preventing water pollution improves water quality and helps to underpin healthy natural ecosystems.

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