The Christchurch City Council has decided to draw up options for a bylaw controlling the location of brothels and their advertising in the city.
Many central city brothels destroyed in the 22 February earthquake are having to relocate to the suburbs and the city council believes this could cause problems.
The new bylaw would allow the council to stop brothels relocating to and advertising in areas where they could cause a nuisance or serious offence to the public.
The New Zealand Prostitutes Collective says the bylaw would be an over- reaction because most suburban brothels are very discreet.
Council staff have until February next year to draft options for the bylaw, which will then go out for consultation.
