Public Licensing
The following forms linked in the text can be downloaded, printed, filled in and posted, or brought in to the Planning and Environment Team in Alexandra.
If you require any assistance with these forms, please contact our Environmental Health Officer,
Phone: (03) 440 0658.
Stand/Stall in a Public Place
If you are intending to sell food from any stall then you will need the approval from Council's Environmental Health Officer. For some general helpful information about selling food from stalls see this Ministry of Primary Industries' webpage selling food from stalls & local markets. You can also read Council's Guidelines for a Food Stall.
Sandwich Boards/Footpath Signs
Council acknowledges that businesses may wish to display signs on the footpath to advertise and attract potential customers. Such signs are also useful to the public and can add to the vitality of retail areas. Under Council's Roading Policy each business is permitted one display board.
An additional sandwich board permit allows businesses to have an additional sign while still keeping footpath safe to use.
- Roading Policies (see section 18 Advertising on Roads)
- Application for Sandwich Boards, Flags and Goods on Footpaths
Al Fresco Dining / Outdoor Dining
Restaurant and cafes may place table and chairs on any area directly outside their premises without further permission from Council. However Council reserves that right to prohibit or terminate use of any footpath use if it does not comply with Council's Roading Policies (section 16 Alfresco Dining).
Amusement Devices
The following devices: Merry-go around, Ferris wheel, ghost train, roller coaster, trailblazers, Mini Jeeps, etc. require a Permit to Operate as an Amusement Device.
At least 10 working days’ notice is required before an event where an amusement device will be on site. All relevant information relating to the device, including the device registration certificate and engineers’ letter, health and safety plan must be emailed to grounds.bookings@codc.govt.nz
The application form on the Council website (below) must accompany documentation. Once processing of documentation is completed, a time for an onsite inspection will be arranged and confirmed with event organiser and operator.
You can find a form for an application to operate an amusement device HERE.
Fees: one device per week $11.50 (gst incl), if more than one device an additional $2.30 (gst incl) for each additional device.
If the certificate has expired, you will be required to obtain a renewal certificate from the Department of Labour before you will be able to use your amusement device.
If you wish you can pay by direct credit, giving us name and reference on the payment details. Our bank account number is: 02 09160081744 000 BNZ Alexandra
NOTE: Applications must be with us prior to 15 December 2024.
