Precinct C

Zero Lot Line Guidelines and Controls

The zero lot line guidelines and controls only apply to a single storey dwelling or to a single storey element of a two storey dwelling (e.g. garage).  To ensure efficient use of a residential lot, part of the dwelling may be built as a ‘zero lot line’ (Figures S4-25 and S4-26).

1. The use of zero lot lines provides flexibility to maximise private courtyard spaces and take advantage of the opportunities for improved solar design. Buildings with zero lot lines are to comply with the following provisions:
   1. Ensuring there is no unreasonable adverse impact on the privacy, amenity or solar access of an adjoining allotment, side or rear walls without windows may be built on the boundary.
   2. The maximum length of wall built on the side boundary is limited to 8m and is to be a continuous length without any windows. Garages and carports are appropriate for zero lot line situations.
   3. An easement may be required on the neighbouring land for maintenance and support, except where a 400mm setback is adopted. Downpipes and drainage lines are not permitted within this setback area.

Figure S4-25: Zero Lot Lines in Elevation

Figure S4-26: Zero Lot Lines in Plan View

Private Open Space

Private outdoor open space is an important component of any dwelling.  The climate in Sydney allows outdoor living areas to be utilised for most of the year. Therefore, it is important that these spaces are functional and relate to the size and activity areas of the dwelling.

1. Private open space areas should be securely enclosed (fences and gates) and abut living and kitchen areas of the dwelling. Private open space areas are not intended to be walled with a roof, but a portion may be covered with a pergola or weatherproof canopy providing that the energy efficiency of the home is not affected.
2. A principal private open space area is to be provided within the private open space area. The principal private open space is to provide a highly usable private living area which adjoins the internal living areas of the dwelling.
3. A minimum of 80m2 of private open space is to be provided for each dwelling.
4. Any area to be included in the above calculation must have a minimum dimension of 2.5m.
5. Any area in front of the front building alignment will not be considered in the above calculation.
6. A principal private open space area no less than 25m2 with a minimum dimension of 5m x 5m is to be provided.
7. The principal private open space area is to be directly accessible from internal living area.

Lots adjacent to the Harrington Park Homestead Heritage Curtilage

There are four lots near the boundary of the Harrington Park Homestead heritage curtilage which have specific design requirements for dwellings. These lots area identified in Figure 4-27 below.

Figure S4-27: Lots subject to special design requirements

1. The following design and construction requirements apply to these lots:

1. Materials used for external surfaces are to comply with the following:
   1. roofs are to use concrete tiles or non-reflective metal sheeting, in either case being of a uniform dark colour (such as black, dark grey or olive),
   2. external walls of a building are to be finished in:
   3. unpainted brickwork comprising brown or brownish red bricks, or
   4. brickwork or masonry that is bagged or rendered in a soft muted colour (such as grey, grey-green, blue-grey, brown, salmon or fawn).
   5. the front fencing on the site is of a post and rail or post and wire construction,
2. The building has a verandah that has a minimum depth of 2 metres and that extends across at least 50% of the front of the building (excluding any garage).
3. Any trees planted in the front yard of the site are of a species approved by the Council.

Front Fencing Abutting a Road

1. The height of front fencing is limited to a maximum of 900mm and is to be at least 70% visually permeable.
2. Front fencing is to be constructed of rendered brick or blockwork columns with visually permeable infill panels of landscaping, decorative steel, wrought iron or timber pickets.
3. Front fencing is to be consistent in colour with the dwelling and neighbouring houses and fences.

Figure S4-28: Lot Boundary Fencing

Side Fencing Abutting a Reserve or Park

1. The height of side fencing is limited to a maximum 1.8m.
2. Side boundary fencing abutting a park or reserve can be constructed the entire length from the rear boundary to the front lot boundary line.
3. Fencing on side boundaries facing a reserve or park is to be constructed of:
   1. faced/rendered brick or rendered blockwork columns with infill panels of landscaping (hedges), decorative steel, wrought iron, timber pickets, rendered/faced brickwork or rendered blockwork (Figure S4-28), or
   2. dressed timber.

Side and Rear Fencing Between House Lots

1. The height of side and rear fencing is limited to a maximum of:

1. 900mm where the fence is in front of the front facade of the home, or
2. 1800mm where the fence is 900mm behind the front facade of the house.

Note: Side and rear fencing is to be constructed of Colorbond® pre-painted sheet steel in the colour of Riversand® or a similar product and colour.

Salinity and Aggressivity

Refer to Environmental Elements in Section 2 of this Schedule for salinity and aggressivity controls and Figure S4-29 and S4-30.

Figure S4-29: Salinity Risk Areas in Precinct C

Figure S4-30: Aggressivity to Concrete and Steel in Precinct C