Local Law Permit

Pomona Country Markets – Permit MKT15/0001
Issued under Local Law No.1 (Administration) 2015, this permit will be granted subject to the following conditions and
any other conditions considered appropriate in relation to the permitted activity:

Standard Permit Conditions:
    1.  The market can only operate within the area defined by the attached site plan (figure 1).
    2.  The markets must only operate on a Saturday between 6.30am and 12.00pm. Stall holders must not set up before
        5.30am, with pack up completed by 1pm the same day.
    3. Produce/Meat Stallholders to be limited to the current stallholders to minimise impact on similar local businesses.
    4. Stallholders are to be restricted to local producers or farmers ie no middle man stallholders on-selling.
    5. A minimum of 50% of stalls must be used for one or more of the following:
             a. Entertainment
             b. Sales of fresh food and produce
             c. Home-made goods
             d. Activities conducted by or on behalf of a non-profit community organisation
    6. The market must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental effect upon the amenity of the
        neighbourhood by reason of the creation of excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions.
    7. The use of amplified music, megaphones, public address systems and noise generating plant and equipment is not
        permitted with the exception of battery powered amplification for approved street performers.
    8. Noise generated by the market must comply with the level of noise emissions prescribed under the Environment
        Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.
    9. Any outdoor lighting associated with the market is designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with
        AS4282 – The control of the Obtrusive Effects of outdoor lighting.
    10. Any temporary lighting is dismantled immediately on closure of the markets
    11. The use area of the market is left in a clean state at the end of each market day.
    12. All advertising devices must comply with Schedule 10 of Subordinate Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2015 including
        both temporary and permanent signage. All freestanding, pylon or pole signs or signage that is illuminated requires
        approval from Council prior to being installed. All signage identified in s6 of Schedule 10 of Subordinate Local Law No.1 is
        prohibited from being erected in the shire.


In addition to the Standard Conditions the Permit Holder must also adhere to the following conditions:
Special Conditions
    13. The COVID-19 Pandemic continues and Queensland Health, as the lead agency, is updating its advice
        and event requirements as necessary. The market organiser must comply with all relevant requirements
        outlined in the Queensland Health Directions on Activities/Events at the time of each event.
        www.covid19.qld.gov.au

    14. Waste Management – Market Operators must ensure that a minimum of 2 x 240L General Waste Bins & 1
        x 240L Recycling Bins but sufficient to accommodate the collection and storage of all waste generated as
        part of the market operation. Litter and rubbish collection must not be disposed of in existing Council street
        and park bins but placed in the additional bins provided by the Permit Holder/Operator which must be
        removed from the permit area on completion of the market.

    15. The permit holder must lodge a development application for a Material Change of Use for the market
        use prior to January 1st 2023, and ensure timely progress of the application through to a decision
        notice. Where the application is approved, the Development Permit requirements shall take
        precedence and the permit holder must comply with those requirements at all times. Where the
        application is refused this permit will be cancelled and formal notification given by Council.

    16. The permit holder must pay all costs in connection with obtaining any necessary town planning
        approval if required for the use of the Permit Area.