LOT COVERAGE
mThe built area must cover no more than 60% of the lot’s area.
FRONTAGE WIDTH
mThe total width of the front of the building must occupy at least 70% of the width of the lot at the lot’s front boundary.
FRONT SETBACKS
mFront Setbacks must be compliant with the laws or regulations of Local, State or Federal Government, statutory authorities or any building codes or standards imposed or administered by them (eg, town planning controls or Rescode).
SIDE & REAR SETBACKS
mSide and Rear Setbacks must be compliant with the laws or regulations of local, state or federal government, statutory authorities or any building codes or standards imposed or administered by them (eg, town planning controls or Rescode).
GARAGE SETBACKS
mGarages must be setback a minimum of 5.5m from the front boundary.
mThe front wall of a garage must be set back from the front wall of the house at least 500 mm.
mOn a corner lot, the garage may face a secondary street, if:
(a) It is set back from the lot’s side boundary at least 2.0 m; and
(b) it is further from the street corner than if it were on the primary street.
USE OF THE SETBACK AREAS
mEntry features no higher than 3.6 m above from finished surface level, such as a verandah, porch, portico and balcony, may extend into the front setback up to 1.0 m.
mEaves, gutters and fascias may extend into any setback area up to 600 mm.
mElements such as pergolas and sunblinds may extend into side and rear setback areas up to 500 mm.