Public entertainment means an event or meeting which members of the public can attend such as:

• circus
• air show
• cinema in a park
• community fair or show (for example: Geelong show)
• kids' carnival
• live performances (for example: rock concerts).

An occupancy permit must be issued by the Municipal Building Surveyor before a building or place can be used as a Place of Public Entertainment.

The following are prescribed temporary structures that require a siting approval by the Municipal Building Surveyor before they are erected / placed on the land:

• a seating stand for more than 20 people
• a marquee larger than 100 square metres
• a tent larger than 100 square metres
• a booth larger than 100 square metres
• a stage or platform larger than 150 square metres.