By Caitlin Bewley <\/p>\n
Many nature strips in the local Shire look the same but a new Council policy may see people adding a personal flare to their front yards.
\nMoorabool Shire Council are urging residents to have their say on a new nature strip policy via an online survey which closes next week.
\nThe survey asks residents to answer questions relating to the beautification of nature strips and whether people believe alterations to the land should be allowed with appropriate permission from Council.
\nWhat landscaping would you like to see supported by Council? This could include replacing grass for crushed rock, mulch or pavers, additional street trees, and formalised garden beds.
\nA spokesperson for Council said, \u201cthe intent of the survey is to gauge the level of support from the community for alterations to nature strips and the types of modifications residents would like to see permitted.\u201d
\n\u201cCouncil receives numerous requests in relation to the beautification of nature strips and what is or is not able to be undertaken.
\n\u201cWe also receive complaints in relation to alterations undertaken without any consultation with Council. The intent of the Policy and Guideline is to provide clear and consistent advice to residents in this regard,\u201d the spokesperson said.
\nThe Moorabool News asked whether Council would monitor people altering their nature strips and changing the space to a concrete slab, for example, to increase parking opportunities and leaving no space for bin collection.
\n\u201cCouncil would not consider the inclusion of items that restrict clear access, create any safety hazards, or promote activities contrary to the Local Law 2019 (such as parking on the nature strip area)\u201d.
\nThe aim for a final draft document of the proposed survey be prepared prior to the end of the 2020\/21 financial year.
\n\u201cFollowing closure of the survey, a draft document will be developed for the purposes of further public consultation, prior to being considered by Council for adoption,\u201d the spokesperson said.
\nTo have your say on the future of your nature strip, head to the Council website on www.haveyoursay.moorabool.vic.gov.au and click on the Nature Strip Policy and Guideline tab.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Caitlin Bewley Many nature strips in the local Shire look the same but a new Council policy may see people adding a personal flare to their front yards. Moorabool Shire Council are urging residents to have their say on a new nature strip policy via an online survey which closes next week. The survey […]<\/p>\n