Commercial Use of Road Reserves
The commercial use of road reserves (i.e. roads and footpaths) within the Southern Downs region is governed by a number of Local Laws:
Subject to a permit being issued by Council under Local Law No. 1, roads and footpaths can be used for:
- Fundraiser (e.g. cake stall, sausage sizzle, car wash)
- Display or Information Booth
- Display of Goods for Sale
- Footpath Dining
- Mobile Roadside Vending
- Stationary Roadside Vending
- Musical or Theatrical Performance (e.g. busking)
An application for a permit for use of a road or footpath must be submitted to Council with the appropriate form (Application for Permit for Use of Road/Footpath), details of public liability insurance (a minimum cover of $5 million is required), and the applicable fee (PDF 695.4KB).
Download the Application for Permit for Use of Road/Footpath form. (PDF 256.7KB)