A heated debate has erupted in Melbourne’s outer southeast, with a City of Casey resident taking to Facebook to express his outrage over the alleged impounding of his unregistered vehicles by the local council.
But, as it often does, the truth is more complicated than it initially seems.
What Happened?
Resident ‘Rodney JT’ claims that the City of Casey council impounded his Holden Commodore ute and BMW 3 Series, which were stored on his property, because he didn’t have the required permits.
However, the council tells a very different story. According to them, Rodney was contacted multiple times over a three-month period to resolve the issue, but failed to take action.
The Council’s Side of the Story
A City of Casey spokesperson revealed that the council had received complaints about a property in Hampton Park, where six unregistered vehicles, three shipping containers, multiple boats, jet skis, and trailers were being stored on land adjoining the property.
Despite efforts to amicably resolve the situation, the council was forced to issue notices to comply, and eventually, three unregistered vehicles were removed from the adjacent property.
The Rules: What You Need to Know
In the City of Casey, residents are required to apply for a private land use permit if they plan to store more than two unregistered vehicles for up to 90 days, store long heavy vehicles, or dismantle, repair, or service vehicles.
The permit application process involves providing a site plan and paying a non-refundable fee of $150, plus a permit fee of $250 for storing three or more unregistered vehicles.
Clarification: Vehicle Servicing Doesn’t Require a Permit
In a recent update, the City of Casey council clarified that completing minor repairs on your car, such as an oil change or water refill, does not require a permit.
However, residents are still required to apply for a permit if they plan to store unregistered vehicles or engage in other activities that may be detrimental to the amenity of the area.
What’s Next?
The owner of the impounded vehicles can reclaim them by attending the council’s impound provider and paying the release fees.
This incident highlights the importance of understanding the rules and regulations surrounding vehicle storage and maintenance in the City of Casey.
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Key Takeaways
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The City of Casey council has impounded vehicles from 10 private properties in the past five years
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Residents are required to apply for a private land use permit to store unregistered vehicles or engage in certain activities
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The permit application process involves providing a site plan and paying a non-refundable fee of $150, plus a permit fee of $250 for storing three or more unregistered vehicles
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Completing minor repairs on your car does not require a permit, but residents are still required to follow the rules and regulations surrounding vehicle storage and maintenance.