Update

At the Council Meeting on 26 February 2013, Council resolved that the Administration prepare a report by June 2013, which investigates the feasibility of Council introducing a Lodging Houses By-Law.

At the Council Meeting on 11 June 2013, the Council received a report about the feasibility of creating a Lodging Houses By-Law and resolved to start the process of developing one.

The Administration sought legal advice in relation to drafting the By-Law and the By-Law making process, and then undertook formal engagement on a draft By-Law. The Lodging Houses draft By-Law engagement concluded on 9 December 2013.

The purpose of the By-Law is to provide the control, licensing, inspection and regulation of lodging houses. This is to ensure that public health and building safety standards are maintained in such facilities.

The draft Lodging Houses By-Law and the required report were sent to the Legislative Review Committee of Parliament for Gazettal; and later came into operation on 1 September 2014. To view this By-Law visit www.burnside.sa.gov.au.

The By-Law relates to the Be the Future of Burnside Strategic Community Plan 2012-2025, “a range of housing that meets the varying needs of the community.”