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Fees and Charges (Revenue Policy)
Council sets fees and charges for its services each financial year. To view costs associated with submitting application forms, works and engineering, access to Council parks and reserves, halls, saleyards, cemeteries, waste management and so on, dow...
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Water/Sewer Forms
The following forms relating to water / sewer services are available for download. Should you have any queries relating to these forms, please contact Council's Water Sewer Section on telephone (02) 6660 0240. Mains Pressure - Flow Rat...
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Development Assessment Forms
This page contains forms associated with undertaking development of land. Exempt Development Check Schedule 2 of the Richmond Valley LEP 2012 for a list of local exempt development and State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and C...
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Septic Systems
On-site Sewage Management Strategy: Use of Mounds in the Construction of Evapotranspiration Beds Please note that from 28 October 2009 no applications will be accepted by Richmond Valley Council that propose the use of mounds in the construction of di...
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Cemetery
The following form relating to Cemeteries, Reservation of Burial or Placement of Ashes is available for download. Application Form for Reservation of Burial or Placement of Ashes (PDF) (approximate file size: 63KB) Prior to lodgement o...
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Food Premises
The following forms relating to Food Premises are available for download Retail Food Outlet Application Form - Change of Ownership or New (PDF) (approximate file size: 15KB) Application for Food Premises Pre Purchase Inspection (PDF) (approxi...
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Credit Application with Finance Department
This application form is to be completed when applying for a credit facility with Richmond Valley Council. Credit Application Form (PDF) (approximate file size: 30KB)
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Development & Planning Record Search
For all records searches involving access to: Building Plans; Development and Building Applications; Internal Drainage Plans; the Informal Access Application form, under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, must b...
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Request Action (RAMS)
Request Action Management System (RAMS) The following form can be completed and lodged with Council to: Lodge a complaint/enquiry Request works/maintenance to be undertaken to Council property (RAMS) Request Form (PDF) (app...
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Driveways
Council driveway standards have been developed to ensure satisfactory construction of crossings and driveway aprons for vehicles accessing private properties. Details of the construction standards, contractor requirements, insurance requirements, inspe...
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Local Heritage Grants Scheme - Forms & Eligibility
Applications for small grants are offered each year by Council with the assistance of the Heritage Branch. The Local Heritage Grants Fund opens in March/April each year seeking applications for funding to undertake repairs, maintenance ...
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Temporary Dwelling
Temporary Occupation Permit Policy & Form A temporary occupation permit or temporary dwelling permit is required where the owner of a property wishes to reside on their land during the construction of a permanent dwelling. The following links con...
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Property Enquiry
The following form is applicable for all property enquiries including: Section 149 Planning Certificates Section 603 Certificates Section 735A Certificates Drainage Diagram Dwelling-House Opportunity Search ...
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Change of Address
To advise a change of address for rates or any other dealings with Council, use the following form. Change of address (PDF) (approximate file size: 18KB)
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Political Donations/Gifts
Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Amendments to Local Government and planning legislation requiring the public disclosure of donations or gifts when lodging or commenting on development proposals commenced on 1 October 2008. The Departm...
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Access to Government Information
From 1 July 2010, the new Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) replaces the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (NSW), bringing about the biggest change to rights to government information in NSW in 20 years. The GIPA Act creates new...
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Casual Bookings of Parks & Beaches
All park and beach bookings are "casual". To make a casual booking to use one of Council's parks and reserves, please complete the below application form and return it to Council. Casual Parks & Beaches Application Form (PDF)...
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Companion Animals
Companion Animal Management Plan Companion animal ownership is a significant community interest involving the majority of the population. While pet ownership creates many social benefits and is positive in terms of companionship and human health, good...
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Banner Pole Hire
Bookings for Banner Pole Hire must be submitted on the official Richmond Valley Council Banner Pole Hire application form (link listed below) and are required to be received by Council no less than 14 days prior to the requested hire per...
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Approval to Carry Out an Activity (Section 68)
Many types of activities require permission to be conducted as they impact on neighbours, the community, the environment or Council assets. Events, developments, waste disposal, conducting business and the installation of fixed oil or ...
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Statutory Declaration
For the benefit of the community and when making legal declarations with Council, you may be required to complete a Statutory Declaration. Statutory Declaration Form (PDF) (approximate file size: 11KB)
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Carrying Out an Activity Within a Public Road (Section 138)
In the interests of public safety, consent is required when carrying out an activity within a Council or RTA road space, including verges. Often this form is known as a 'Section 138'. Section 138 Roads Act - Approval...
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Rates Forms & Fact Sheets
This page contains all you need to arrange requests for changes to rates, water and sewer payments. Rates & Finance Policies General Rates Forms Pensioner Concession Forms Your rates pay for Council services that keep the com...