Business Use of the Foothpath Policy

Objective:

To facilitate businesses, community groups and entertainers use of the footpaths for either commercial or community activities, through the issue of an approval under the Roads Act 1993.

This policy aims to enhance and promote a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area (MWRC LGA).

The policy will ensure a pleasant and safe environment for shoppers and patrons, without compromising the safety or amenity of the public domain for pedestrians using the public footpath and adjoining public spaces and for motorists parking or alighting from their vehicles.

The policy will allow the approval of business use of footpath areas within the MWRC LGA adjacent to businesses where there is adequate road reserve/footpath width for safe pedestrian and traffic circulation.