A person must not without the permission of Council, undertake commercial activities on roads including footpaths, streets and road related areas. Council may issue permits for commercial use of a road related area.
Activities which require a Commercial Use Street Trading Permit include but are not limited to:-
- Non foodstuff vending i.e.: books/clothes/furniture
- Outdoor dining
- Canvassing/leaflet distribution
- Petrol station pumps
- Trading racks
- Flower sales
- Information Stands & Pop-Up Displays
- Display of goods or overhanging articles for sale
Read the Commerical Trading Fact Sheet
Fees
Alexandrina Council charges an annual fee for use of public land for trading purposes.
Fees payable will be in accordance with Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges. Refer to the current financial year's Fees and Charges here.
How to apply for a Commerical Trading Permit
Permit Application forms are required to be lodged with Council a minimum of twenty one (21) business days in advance of the activity unless otherwise negotiated with Council.
To obtain a Commerical Trading Permit, please read the Terms and Conditions and complete the Permit Application Form.
Apply for Commercial Trading Permit
Submit the completed Application Form to alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
For more information, contact Council’s Permit Officer on 8555 7000 to discuss the proposed activity.