ATTACHMENT 5CL……CITY DEVELOPMENT
Revised land uses for inclusion in draft Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2008
Key
Blue = Compulsory land uses/zone objectives under LEP template
Grey = Added land uses or variations to the objectives of a zone since LEP report to Council on 30 May 2007
Red=Deleted land uses since LEP report to Council on 30 May 2007
R1 General Residential
Objectives of zone
•To provide for the housing needs of the community.
•To provide for a variety of housing types and densities.
•To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.
•To enhance the amenity and characteristics of the established residential area.
•To ensure that building form, including that of alterations and additions, is in character with the surrounding built environment.
•To provide opportunities for people to carry out a reasonable range of activities from their home where such activities will not adversely affect the amenity of the neighbourhood.
•To encourage redevelopment of low density housing forms, including dual occupancy development, where such redevelopment does not compromise the amenity of the surrounding residential areas, or the natural or cultural heritage of the area.
•To allow for a range of community facilities to be provided to serve the needs of residents, workers and visitors in residential neighbourhoods.
Permitted land uses
Boarding houses;Business Identification sign; Building Identification Sign; Child care centres; Community facilities; Dwelling houses;Earthworks; Flood mitigation works;Group homes; Home Businesses;Hostels; Multi dwelling housing; Neighbourhood shops; Places of public worship; Residential care facilities; Residential flat buildings; Roads, Seniors housing; Shop top housing
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3.
Deleted land uses
Nil
R2 Low Density Residential
Objectives of zone
•To provide for the housing needs of the community within a low density residential environment.
•To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.
•To ensure that non-residential land uses are located in a context and setting that minimises impacts on the amenity of a low density residential environment.
To enhance the amenity and characteristics of the established residential area.
•To ensure that building form, including that of alterations and additions, is in character with the surrounding built environment.
•To provide opportunities for people to carry out a reasonable range of activities from their home where such activities will not adversely affect the amenity of the neighbourhood.
•To encourage low density housing formsand other development, that does not compromise the amenity of the surrounding residential areas, or the natural or cultural heritage of the area.
•To allow for a range of community facilities to be provided to serve the needs of residents, workers and visitors in residential neighbourhoods.
Proposed land uses:
Boarding Houses; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Business Identification sign; Building Identification Sign;Child Care Centres; Community facilities; Demolition; Dwelling houses;Earthworks; Flood mitigation works; Dual Occupancies; Educational Establishments; Group homes;Home Businesses; Health consulting rooms; Home-based child care; Hospitals; Mixed use development;Neighbourhood Shops; Places of public worship; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Roads; Seniors housing; Shop top housing (comprising not more than 1 dwelling attached to a neighbourhood shop);Telecommunications facilities; Utility installations
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3
Deleted land uses
Parking spaces
Passenger Transport Facilities
Drainage
R3 Medium Density Zone
Objectives of zone
•To provide for the housing needs of the community within a medium density residential environment.
•To provide a variety of housing types within a medium density residential environment.
•To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.
•To enhance the amenity and characteristics of the established residential area.
•To ensure that building form, including that of alterations and additions, is in character with the surrounding built environment.
•To provide opportunities for people to carry out a reasonable range of activities from their home where such activities will not adversely affect the amenity of the neighbourhood.
•To encourage redevelopment of medium density housing forms, including dual occupancies and multi dwelling housing, where such redevelopment does not compromise the amenity of the surrounding residential areas, or the natural or cultural heritage of the area.
•To allow for a range of community facilities to be provided to serve the needs of residents, workers and visitors in residential neighbourhoods.
Proposed land uses
Bed and breakfast accommodation, Boarding houses;Building identification signs;Business Identification signs; Child care centres; Community facilities;Demolition; Dwelling house; Dual Occupancies; Dwelling houses; Educational Establishments; Earthworks; Flood mitigation works; Group homes;Health consulting rooms; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Hospitals; Information and educational facilities; Multi dwelling housing;Mixed use development;Neighbourhood shops; Places of public worship;Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreationfacilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential Care facilities;Roads;Seniors housing; Shop top housing;Telecommunicationsfacilities; Utility installations.
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3
Deleted land uses
Parking spaces
Passenger Transport Facilities
Drainage
R4 High Density Residential
Objectives of zone
•To provide for the housing needs of the community within a high density residential environment.
•To provide a variety of housing types within a high density residential environment.
•To enable other land uses thatprovide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.
•To provide opportunity for high density residential development close to major transport nodes, services and employment opportunities.
•To ensure a high standard of residential development for the current and future residents of the locality, with particular regards to:
(i)the existing neighbourhood character and amenity
(ii)car parking and access arrangements
(iii)privacy, landscaping and solar access.
•To provide opportunities for people to carry out a reasonable range of activities from their home where such activities will not adversely affect the amenity of the neighbourhood.
•To encourage a variety of housing types, including residential flat buildings, where such redevelopment does not compromise the amenity of the surrounding residential areas, or the natural or cultural heritage of the area.
Proposed land uses
Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boarding houses; Building identification signs; Business Identification signs;Child care centres; Community facilities;Demolition; Dwelling house;Dual Occupancies; Earthworks;Educational Establishments; Flood mitigation works;Health consulting rooms; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Hospitals; Information and Education Facilities;Mixed use development ;Multi dwelling housing; Neighbourhood shops;Places of public worship;Passengertransport facilities; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreationfacilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor);Residential Care facilities;Residential flat buildings; Roads;Seniors housing;Shop top housing;Telecommunications facilities; Utility installations
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3
Deleted land uses
Parking spaces
Drainage
B1 Neighbourhood Centre
Objectives of zone
•To provide a range of small-scale retail, business and community uses which serve the needs of people who live and work in the surrounding neighbourhood.
•To encourage alterations, additions or redevelopment which acknowledges the scale, form and character of existing buildings.
•To ensure that development within the neighbourhood centres does not detract from the economic viability of major commercial centres.
•To continue to provide small-scale retail, commercial, mixed retail/commercial and residential development which does not adversely affect the amenity of adjoining residents.
Proposed land uses
Advertising structures; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boarding houses;Building identification signs; Business Identification signs;Business premises;Car parks;Child care centres; Community facilities;Demolition; Earthworks;Food and drink premises; Flood mitigation works;Funeral Chapels; Health consulting room;Home-based child care; Homebusinesses;Medical centres; Kiosks; Mixed usedevelopment; Neighbourhood shops;Office premises; Places ofpublic worship; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreationfacilities (indoor); Retail premises;Restaurants;Roads; Service stations; Shop top housing;Take-away food shops; Temporary structures;Telecommunications facilities;Utility installations; Veterinary hospital
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3
Deleted land uses
Animal boarding and training establishments
Drainage
Entertainment facilities
Funeral homes
Hospitals
Hotel accommodation
Pubs
Recreational facilities (outdoor)
Registered clubs
Serviced apartments
Signage
B2 Local Centres
Objectives of zone
•To provide a range of retail, business, entertainment and community uses which serve the needs of people who live in, work in and visit the local area.
•To encourage employment opportunities in accessible locations.
•To maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling.
•To ensure that development within the local centre does not detract from the economic viability of major commercial centres.
•To encourage a range of land uses which do not adversely affect the amenity of adjoining residents.
Proposed land uses
Advertising structures;Animal boarding or training establishments;Backpackers accommodation; Bed andbreakfast establishments; Boarding houses;Building identification signs; Business Identification signs; Business Premises; Car parks;Child care centres; Community facilities;Demolition;Earthworks; Educational establishments;Entertainment facilities;Flood Mitigation works;Food and drink premises;Function centres;Funeral chapels; Funeral homes;Health consulting rooms; Homebased child care; Home businesses; Hospitals;Hotel accommodation; Informationand education facilities;Kiosks; Markets;Medical Centres; Mixed use development;Neighbourhood shops;Office premises; Places of publicworship; Passenger transport facilities;Public administration buildings; Pubs; Recreation areas;Recreation facilities(indoor);Registered clubs; Retail premises;Restaurants; Restricted premises; Roads;Service stations;Shop top housing;Service Stations;Take away food or drink premises;Temporary structure;Telecommunication facilities; Tourist and visitoraccommodation;Utility installations; Veterinary hospital
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3
Deleted land uses
Drainage
Signage
Serviced apartments
Recreation facilities (outdoor)
B3 Commercial Core
Objectives of zone
•To provide a wide range of retail, business, office, entertainment, community and other suitable land uses which serve the needs of the local and wider community.
•To encourage appropriate employment opportunities in accessible locations.
•To maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling.
•To encourage appropriate business activities that contribute to sustainable economic growth and employment opportunities in the area and provide commercial services to the City of Parramatta.
Deleted objectives
- To promote urban consolidation by providing opportunities for appropriate residential development close to major transport nodes, services and employment activities.
•To promote the vitality of commercial centres by permitting a range of retail, commercial, professional and other appropriate land uses that support and promote the business centre.
•To allow for a range of community facilities to be provided to serve the needs of residents, workers and visitors in the residential neighbourhood.
•To promote a high standard of development within the zone, with particular regard to any development control plan adopted by the Council.
Proposed land uses
Advertising structures; Animal boarding or training establishment; Building identification signs;Business Identification signs;Business Premises; Car parks; Child Care Centres;Community facilities;Demolition; Earthworks;Educational establishments; Entertainment facilities; Food and drink premises; Funeral chapels; Funeral homes;Flood Mitigation works;Function centres;Hospitals; Home Businesses; Hotel Accommodation; Information and education facilities;Kiosks; Light industries; Medical centres; Mixed Use Development; Office premises; Passenger transport facilities;Pubs; Places of public worship; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreational facilities (indoor);Registered clubs; Retail premises; Restaurant;Restricted premises; Roads;Take away food and drink premises;Telecommunications facilities; Utility installations; Vehicle repair stations; Vehicle showrooms; Veterinary hospitals;
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3.
Deleted land uses
Bed and breakfast establishments; Boarding houses;DrainageHome based child care
Signage; Recreation facilities (outdoor);Serviced apartments; Shop top housing
B4 Mixed Use
Objectives of zone
- To provide a mixture of compatible land uses.
- To integrate suitable business, office, residential, retail and other development in accessible locations so as to maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling.
- To encourage a mix of compatible land uses, but only where adjacent uses will not have an adverse impact on each other and co-location of uses contribute to an active, vibrant and sustainable neighbourhood.
Deleted objectives
- To ensure that development is energy and water efficient in design, minimises pollution and conserves the natural and built landscape.
- To establish a highly attractive area to live and work in, and for recreation and tourist uses.
- To encourage a mix of compatible land uses, such as office and commercial, retail, residential, tourist, service, recreational, community and light industrial development, but only where adjacent uses will not have an adverse impact on each other.
- To promote the development of the area to its maximum potential, while minimising environmental impacts of development by facilitating the use of public transport, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and services.
Proposed land uses
Advertising structures; Animal boarding or training establishments; Backpacker accommodation; Bed and breakfast establishments; Boarding houses; Business premises;Car parks; Child care centres; Community facilities; Demolition; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; , Earthworks; Educational establishments; Entertainment facilities;Food and drink premises;Flood Mitigation works; Function centres;Funeral chapel;Health consulting rooms; Hospitals; Hotel accommodation; Home businesses;Information and education facilities;Kiosks; Medical centres; Mixed use development; Markets;Multi dwelling housing; Neighbourhood shops;Office premises; Passenger transport facilities; Places of public worship; Pubs;Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (outdoor);Registered clubs; Restaurants;Residential flat buildings; Retail premises;Roads;Seniors housing; Service stations; Serviced apartments; Shop top housing; Take away food shop and drink premises;Telecommunications facilities; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Utility installations; Vehicle repair stations;Veterinary hospitals.
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3.
Deleted land uses
Light industries; Public administration buildings; Signage; Vehicle showrooms
B6 Enterprise Corridor
Objectives of zone
•To promote businesses along main roads and to encourage a mix of compatible uses.
•To enable a mix of employment (including business, office, retail and light industrial uses) and residential uses.
•To maintain the economic strength of centres by limiting the retailing of food and clothing.
Permitted land uses
Advertising structures; Bulky goods premises;Car parks; Community facilities;Demolition; Earthworks; Flood Mitigation works; Hardware and building supplies; Hotel accommodation;Kiosks; Landscape and garden supplies; Light industries; Multi dwelling housing(but only ancillary to other uses permissible in the zone); Office premises;Passenger transport facilities; Pubs;Retail premises;Roads; Service stations; Telecommunications facilities; Utility installations; Vehicle showrooms; Warehouse or distribution centres;
Prohibited
Any other item not otherwise specified in item 2 or 3.
Deleted land uses
Signage
IN1 General Industrial
Objectives of zone
•To provide a wide range of industrial and warehouse land uses.
•To encourage employment opportunities.
•To minimise any adverse effect of industry on other land uses
- To limit the extent of commercial development in the General Industrial zone so as to ensure the viability of nearby business centres and to enhance the viability of land uses within this zone.
•To retain the predominant role of the City of Parramatta’s industrial areas.
•To encourage a range of employment enterprises that are compatible with existing land uses within both this zone and surrounding areas.
•To facilitate a range of non-industrial land uses that serve the needs of workers and visitors to land within this zone.
•To enable limited development for commercial premises to enhance the viability of land uses within this zone.
•To ensure that development improves the environmental quality of the City of Parramatta and that industries conform to best practice, environmental and hazard reduction standards.
•To ensure that development is carried out in a manner which does not detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents in adjoining localities or from the operation of local or regional road systems.
Deleted objectives
- To limit the extent of commercial development in the General Industrial zone so as to ensure the viability of nearby business centres.
- To enable limited development for commercial premises to enhance the viability of land uses within this zone.
Proposed land uses
Advertising structures; Animal boarding or training establishments;Bulky Goods Premises; Building identification signs;Business Identification signs; Car parks; Child care centres; Demolition; Depots;Earthworks; Flood Mitigation works;Food and drink premises; Freight transport facilities;Kiosks; Landscape and garden supplies;Light industries;Liquid fuel depots; Materials recycling or recovery centres; Medical centres; Neighbourhood shops;Office premises; Passenger transport facilities; Parking spaces; Places of public worship; Public administration buildings; Rainwater tanks;Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Restricted premises; Roads; Service stations; Sex service premises; Take away food and drink premises;Telecommunications facilities; Utility installations; Vehicle repair stations; Vehicle body repair workshop; Veterinary hospitals;Warehouse or distribution centres;Waste management facilities;