Bylaws exist to protect, promote and maintain public health and safety and are created in response to the needs and concerns of our community. They evolve and change over time.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council always consults with the local community before adopting any new bylaw or reviewing an existing bylaw.
The Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaw helps protect the scheme assets that have been constructed to prevent damage, danger and distress to the community from river flooding and problems associated with a lack of drainage.
Since 2018 the 2008 Bylaws have been under review and the Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaws 2020 were formally adopted by Council on 17 December 2020. The 2020 Bylaws become operative on 1 February 2021 with the 2008 Bylaws remaining in force until that date.
Find out more at Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaw review.
Bay of Plenty's harbours, lakes and rivers are used by thousands of people every day for a wide range of activities. To help ensure these activities can co-exist safely, rules are set under the Navigation Safety Bylaw to help manage them.
The Rotorua Air Quality Control Bylaw was made by the Rotorua District Council, by resolution passed on 26th August 2010. Administration and enforcement of this bylaw was then transferred to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.