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Doug Taylor
Coordinator Planning and Building Enforcement
Glen Eira City Council

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Overview
A little bit about me
Municipality of Glen Eira
Town planning in Australia
Proactive and Reactive Enforcement
Legislation and Court
PEOA
Case Study
Questions

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About me
Australian Army for 23 years
In Local Government since 2003
Commenced Planning Enforcement in 2004
Promoted to Coordinator Planning and Building Enforcement in 2009
Committee Member PEOA (Webmaster)

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City of Glen Eira
Inner City Municipality in Melbourne, Victoria
Approximately 140,000 residents in 60,000 households
Culturally diverse with significant Jewish presence
Ageing population demographic
Most residents affluent

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We are here

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Proactive and Reactive Enforcement
Reactive task is primary focus (complaints)
Addressing community expectations
Prevention better than cure
Proactive program initiated
Building professionals cultural change
Council presence to community

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Town Planning and Enforcement
Organisational Relationships
Planning Scheme
Permit triggers
Permit process
VCAT
Complaint actioning process (PERAG)
Customer Service

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Legislation and Court
Planning and Environment Act 1987
Sex Workers Act 1994
Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
Environmental Protection Act 1970
VCAT, Magistrates and Supreme Courts
Planning Infringement Notices

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The PEOA
Formed in 2000 with 30 members. Primarily former Victorian Police Officers
Comprises people involved in area of planning enforcement
Fundamental requirement to share knowledge and information
Gained momentum in 2005 (currently 150 members strong)

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Case Study
Car wash at major intersection - History
Significant amount of complaints
Bikinis galore and Party Bus
Operated by strip club owner

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Case Study
Car wash at major intersection - History
Significant amount of complaints
Bikinis galore and Party Bus
Operated by strip club owner
Initial actions / permit requirements
Parking of bus next door

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Case Study
Magistrates Court
VCAT – two pronged attack
Establish nexus in signage to strip clubs
Enforcement Order for number of staff
Success on both fronts
Complied with max 2 x staff
Council recognised as ‘Champions of the Community’

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Questions?