Appendix 4: Proposed ResCode Variations
ResCode
Clause
Variation proposed
Applicable
zones
Aim of variation
Minimum
street
setback
None
N/A
N/A
Site coverage
(A5 and B8)
50%
NRZ1
Implements Council's adopted Residential Design Policy.
Permeability
35%
(A3 and B6)
Reflects the low site coverage of Boroondara's traditional suburbs
and maintain the spacious character of these precincts.
NRZ1
(A6 and B9)
Landscaping
(B13)
Side and rear
setbacks
(A10 and B17)
Implements Council's adopted Residential Design Policy.
Reflects the higher permeability in Boroondara's traditional
suburbs and maintains the garden setting and soft landscape
character of these precincts.
At least 1 canopy tree should be planted in the private open
space for each dwelling
NRZ1,
NRZ2,
GRZ1,
GRZ2
To maintain the tree coverage of areas with an existing leafy feel
and enhance the landscape character of areas with fewer existing
canopy trees.
A new building not on or within 150mm of a boundary
should be set back from side or rear boundaries 2 metres
plus 0.6 metres for every metre of height over 3.6 metres
where the wall is adjacent to the secluded private open
space of an adjoining dwelling.
NRZ1
Implements Council's adopted Residential Design Policy.
Buildings should be setback 3 metres from a property in a
Neighbourhood Residential Zone or General Residential
Zone up to a height of 7.9 metres, plus 1 metre for every
RGZ
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This variation is not proposed for the GRZ3, GRZ4 and RGZ as
these zones facilitate apartment style development which cannot
accommodate a canopy tree per dwelling.
Maintains the higher amenity standards within Boroondara's
traditional suburbs by reducing visual bulk and overshadowing
adjoining secluded private open space.
Protects the amenity of adjoining low to medium scale suburbs by
reducing visual bulk and overshadowing impacts resulting from
ResCode
Clause
Walls
on
boundaries
Variation proposed
Applicable
zones
Aim of variation
metre of height above this.
apartment style development
If a service lane separates a side or rear boundary from a
property in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone or General
Residential Zone, the service lane may be counted as part
of the 3 metre setback.
Recognises that service laneways create a separation between
buildings otherwise created by the side and rear setback variation
proposed.
A wall may be constructed on a boundary where:

It is a car port or garage sited behind the main front wall
of the dwelling by at least 1 metre, and located on one
side boundary only; or

It is any other part of the dwelling and the building is set
back a minimum of 1.0 metre from the side boundary
for a distance of 5 metres from the front wall of the
building.
(A11 and B18)
Is consistent with the setback requirements adjoining residential
zones proposed for Councils shopping centres as a part of
Boroondara Planning Scheme Amendment C108.
NRZ1,
GRZ1
Maintains the detached character of Boroondara's suburban
streetscapes by preventing boundary to boundary development.
The variation recognises that structures located on the boundary,
but set back substantially behind the front wall of the dwelling, are
not highly visible and, therefore, have a minimal impact on the
character of the streetscape. The allowance for car parking
structures to be located on one side boundary recognises that
garages and car ports are generally low in scale and less intrusive
than the substantive parts of the dwelling.
This variation is not proposed for the NRZ2, GRZ2 as these zones
apply to inner-urban or contemporary town house precincts
characterised by attached, semi-detached or closely set dwellings.
This variation is not proposed for the GRZ3, GRZ4 or RGZ as
these zones contain precincts with an eclectic character which do
not contain streetscapes composed of consistent, detached
dwellings.
Private
space
(A17)
open
A dwelling should have private open space consisting of an
area of 80 square metres or 20 per cent of the area of the
lot, whichever is the lesser, but not less than 50 square
metres. At least one part of the private open space should
consist of secluded private open space with a minimum
area of 25 square metres and a minimum dimension of 5
metres at the side or rear of the dwelling with convenient
access from a living room.
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NRZ1
Implements Council's adopted Residential Design Policy.
Reflects the large private open space areas characterising
Boroondara's traditional suburbs and maintains this higher
standard of amenity.
ResCode
Clause
Private
space
(B28)
open
Variation proposed
Applicable
zones
Aim of variation
A dwelling should have private open space consisting of an
area of 80 square metres or 20 per cent of the area of the
lot, whichever is the lesser, but not less than 40 square
metres. At least one part of the private open space should
consist of secluded private open space with a minimum
area of 25 square metres and a minimum dimension of 4
metres at the side or rear of the dwelling with convenient
access from a living room.
NRZ2,
GRZ1,
GRZ2
Maintains or enhances the leafy, landscape character of precincts
by ensuring sufficient space is provided for the planting and
retention of canopy trees (according to Council's arborist, canopy
trees need to be located in a garden bed which is at least 4m
wide).
A dwelling or residential building should have private open
space consisting of an area of 50 square metres, with one
part of the private open space to consist of secluded private
open space at the side or rear of the dwelling or residential
building with a minimum area of 25 square metres, a
minimum dimension of 5 metres and convenient access
from a living room.
NRZ1
A dwelling or residential building should have private open
space consisting of an area of 40 square metres, with one
part of the private open space to consist of secluded private
open space at the side or rear of the dwelling or residential
building with a minimum area of 25 square metres, a
minimum dimension of 4 metres and convenient access
from a living room.
NRZ2
A dwelling (excluding dwellings in apartment buildings)
should have private open space consisting of:
GRZ1,
GRZ2,
GRZ3,
RGZ

An area of 40 square metres, with one part of the
private open space to consist of secluded private open
space at the side or rear of the dwelling or residential
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This variation is not proposed for the GRZ3, GRZ4 and RGZ as
these zones facilitate apartment style development which have
different building typology and often accommodate canopy trees
on common property.
Implements Council's adopted Residential Design Policy.
Reflects the large private open space areas characterising
Boroondara's traditional suburbs and maintains this higher
standard of amenity.
Allowing balconies or roof top terraces in lieu of ground level open
space is not required in the NRZ1 as apartment development is
prohibited in this zone.
Maintains or enhances the leafy, landscape character of precincts
by ensuring sufficient space is provided for the planting and
retention of canopy trees (according to Council's arborist, canopy
trees need to be located in a garden bed which is at least 4m
wide).
Allowing balconies or roof top terraces in lieu of ground level open
space is not required in the NRZ2 as apartment development is
prohibited in this zone.
Maintains or enhances the leafy, landscape character of precincts
by ensuring sufficient space is provided for the planting and
retention of canopy trees (according to Council's arborist, canopy
trees need to be located in a garden bed which is at least 4m
wide).
ResCode
Clause
Variation proposed
Applicable
zones
building with a minimum area of 25 square metres, a
minimum dimension of 4 metres and convenient access
from a living room.
Aim of variation
Clarifies that at least 25 square metres secluded private open
space with a minimum dimension of 4 metres is required for stand
alone dwellings as well as ground level apartments.
For apartment buildings:
Front
height
fence

a ground level dwelling should have secluded private
open space at the side or rear of the dwelling or
residential building with a minimum area of 25 square
metres, a minimum dimension of 4
metres and
convenient access from a living room;

An upper level dwelling should have:
−
A balcony of 8 square metres with a minimum
width of 1.6 metres and convenient access
from a living room, or
−
A roof-top area of 10 square metres with a
minimum width of 2 metres and convenient
access from a living room.
None
N/A
(A20 and B32)
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N/A