Zones

The following zoning information is sourced from the Break O'Day Council Planning Scheme 1996 which can be downloaded here.

URBAN

The urban zone incorporates the residential area of the Municipality.

Applications for development in the Urban zone may need to address some or all of the following schedules:

7.4.2 Scheme Standards applicable to use or development in the Urban Zone
D14. Car parking and Access code
D15. Standard Attenuation Distances Code
D16. Heritage Code
D17. Signs Code
D18. Wetlands and Waterways Code
D19. Siting of Developments Code
D20. Road Asset Code
D21. Residential Development Code
D22. Subdivision and Building in Bushfire Prone Areas Code

COMMERCIAL

The Commercial zone incorporates areas in St Helens, Scamander, St Marys and Fingal within which a range of retail, business and other commercial uses serve the local and wider community.

Application for development in the Commercial Zone may need to address some or all of the following schedules:

8.4.2 Scheme Standards applicable in the Commercial Zone
D14. Car parking and Access Code
D16. Heritage Code
D17. Signs Code
D18. Wetlands and Waterways Code
D19. Siting of Developments Code
D20. Road Asset Code
D21. Residential Development Code

INDUSTRIAL ZONE

The Industrial Zone incorporates areas designated for Industrial use and development in St Helens and Fingal.

Application for development in the Industrial Zone may need to address some or all of the following schedules:

9.4.2 Scheme Standards applicable to use or development in the Industrial Zone
D13. Industrial Development Code
D14. Car Parking and Access Code
D15. Standard Attenuation Distances Code
D16. Heritage Code
D17. Signs Code
D18. Wetlands and Waterways Code
D19. Siting of Developments Code
D20. Road Assets Code

NATURAL RESOURCES ZONE

The Natural Resources Zone encompasses land that is used for resource based industries, associated infrastructure and areas that require management to protect the resources on which these industries depend.

Applications for development in the Natural Resources Zone may need to address some or all of the following schedules:

10.4.2 Scheme Standards applicable to use or development in the Natural Resources Zone
D13. Industrial Development Code
D14. Car parking and Access Code
D15. Attenuation Distances
D16. Heritage Code
D17. Signs Code
D18. Wetlands and Waterways Code
D19. Siting of Buildings Code
D20. Road Asset Code
D21. Residential Development Code

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ZONE

The Environment Protection Zone incorporates most of the conservation reserves of the Municipality together with coastal areas and other areas in which environmental protection is a priority. Much of the land is publicly owned. It includes area of high scenic and conservation value.

Applications for development in the Environment Protection Zone may need to address some or all of the following schedules: