SUBDIVISIONS will be banned and much-loved big backyards
protected under sweeping changes to save the family character of
Melbourne neighbourhoods.
REZONING BY STATE GOVERNMENT
WHAT'S NEW
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Aim: Preserve character while allowing modest growth
Where: Most areas
Size: To Rescode standard
What: Mixture of single dwellings, villas, townhouses
Height limit: 9m except with council approval
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Aim: Restrict growth in preservation areas
Where: Single dwellings prevail, areas of recognised character, environmental or landscape significance
Size: To Rescode standards
What: Single dwellings, some dual occupancy, councils can allow more than two dwellings
Height limit: 9m except with council approval
RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE
Aim: Enable growth and diversity
Where Activity centres, eg railway stations
Size Up to three storeys
What: Townhouses, flats with underground parking
Height limit: 12.5m except with council approval
Comment: C97 will now probably get through and there may be an end to dual occs in the Coldstream Estate.
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