Queensland Housing Code

.4m 12 Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane 1.0 m NE Y Queensland Housing Code 65% (to a max. length of 25m) BTB wall Building height P1 9.0m 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) A distance between or equal the street frontage setbacks of the nearest two existing dwellings a1.1 30 (1) 6.0m P2 a2.1 table 1 P3 210m2 or 60% site area whichever is greater Street setbacks a3.1(a) table 2 CONSULTATION DRAFT NOT GOVERNMENT POLICY 8.5 PRIMARY / SECONDARY STREET m 9.5 m P4 Side setbacks a4.1(a) table 3 - side - BTB wall 5.4m A distance between or equal the street frontage setbacks of the nearest two existing dwellings (d) PRIMARY / SECONDARY STREET (c) 1.0m permitted to one side (not allowed on corner sites) P5 a5.1table 4 P6 - BTB combined length (max.) Rear setbacks a6.1(a)(i) table 5 (a)(ii) P10 a10.1table 7 P14 a14.2 - ground level - upper level 4.5m Car parking requirements Dwellings with a maximum of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. Private open space (min.) m 7.5 Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Y WA NE LA m 4.0 to wall A ND CO Private open space (upper level) S RY 30 Private open space T EE 4.5m R Tto wall Vehicle parking Lot width <20.0m Build to Boundary wall REAR LOT BOUNDARY 8.5m Footpath SE x. ma r % ve 70 e co t i s 10.0m Street / lane Dwelling pedestrian entry 9.0m m 4.5 m 9.9 Site cover E 6.0m For lots >200m2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. 3m Lot boundary 65% (to a max. length of 25m) a1.1 >15% sl ope natural Building height P1 (1) 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) ground surface x. ma of % h 75 ept d lot P2 m 1.5 Department of Housing and Public Works m 2.5 m 1.0 IM Y AR ET RE ST a2.1 table 1 210m2 or 60% site area whichever is greater P6 - BTB combined length (max.) Rear setbacks a5.1table 4 P5 permitted to one side (not allowed on corner sites) 1.0m - side - BTB wall Side setbacks (c) a4.1(a) table 3 5.4m a3.1(a) table 2 210m2 or 60% site area whichever is greater BOUNDARY Street LOT setbacks P3 P2 a2.1 table 1 (1) a1.1 P1 e Building height m 4.0 ET wid 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) m 4.5.0m RE T YS AR D ON C SE <6 P4 m 3.0 x. ma er % 60 cov site WA LA Dwelling pedestrian entry E (d) Footpath

2 Queensland Housing Code Table of contents Guide to using the Queensland Housing Code Queensland Development Code Part X.... 4 Overview...4 What is the Queensland Development Code (or QDC)?...4 Approval and commencement of the QDC part...4 Diversity of housing...4 Regulating housing design and development...5 The building envelope...6 Seamless planning and building development...7 Chapter 1 Preliminary... 8 1. Name of Queensland Development Code part... 8 2. Purpose of the Code...8 3. Application of the Code... 8 4. Transitional arrangements... 9 5. Referral agency... 9 6. Associated requirements... 9 7. Referenced standards... 9 8. Performance criteria and acceptable solutions... 9

Queensland Housing Code 3 Chapter 2 Performance criteria and acceptable solutions...10 Height...10 Site cover...10 Primary and secondary s...11 Side setbacks...13 Additional requirements for built to boundary walls...15 Rear setbacks...16 Setback encroachments...17 Privacy...18 Car parking...19 Driveways...21 Private open space...22 Street address...22 Fencing...23 Additional requirement for dual occupancy...23 Definitions...24 APPENDIX A Typologies: Sample Acceptable Solutions... 28

4 Queensland Housing Code Guide to using the Queensland Housing Code Queensland Development Code Part X Overview This guide is intended to provide information that will help readers to understand and apply the Queensland Development Code, Part X Queensland Housing Code (the QDC part). The guide does not form part of this QDC part. Defined words are italicised. What is the Queensland Development Code (or QDC)? Queensland Development Code (or QDC) means a part, or aspects of a part, of the document called Queensland Development Code published by the department and stated in schedule 1 of the Building Act 1975. Approval and commencement of the QDC part The Chief Executive of the Department of Housing and Public Works may amend the QDC, including by adding another part to it or replacing a part of it. However, an amendment does not take effect until the Chief Executive publishes the amendment on the department s website and a regulation approves the amendment. A provision approving the addition of the QDC part to the QDC is set out in the Building Regulation 2006, part 8, division 1. The provision (section 51BLC) states that the approval takes effect on xxxxx. Therefore, the QDC part takes effect on that day. From the date QDC Part X takes effect the QDC Parts 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 are repealed. The Queensland Housing Code (the Code) replaces the Queensland Development Code Mandatory Parts (MP) 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 with new default standards, on or after the commencement of Part X. For those applications lodged prior to the commencement date QDC MP 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 may still apply. Transitional arrangements under sections 36 and 37 of the Building Act 1975 apply. Diversity of housing Housing is required to cater for different lifestyles, incomes, ages, household and family types, and community needs. Our growing communities need new housing built in a timely manner and at an affordable cost. New housing supply may be in the form of new housing developments in greenfield sites, urban renewal or infill development. The state s interest in housing supply and diversity is to ensure sufficient land and housing stock is available in appropriate locations to support development, resource and infrastructure-related projects, and to meet the diverse needs of different sections of the community.

Queensland Housing Code 5 Diversity of housing provides communities with choice and the ability to adapt as community structures evolve, and family and household types change. Adequate housing is required to meet the diverse needs of communities that include: single person households couples families people requiring assisted living older people extended families students non-resident workers. Effective standardised building regulations benefit the Queensland economy by supporting the development and construction industries, and the liveability of our communities. Regulating housing design and development The Code has been prepared to provide standardised regulations affecting single and attached Class 1 dwellings, dual occupancies and associated Class 10 buildings and structures across the state. The Code is intended to provide local government and the housing and property development industries with an up-to-date set of standards which responds to emerging best practice and accommodates innovations in residential development while also allowing for traditional housing forms to be retained where population growth and affordability pressures are less critical considerations.

6 Queensland Housing Code As with the current QDC parts it replaces, the Code is a mandatory part of the QDC. As with current Parts 1.1 and 1.2 the Code applies across the state unless a local government opts to vary the QDC through adopting alternative siting and design requirements for building work, such as through including a dwelling house code in their planning scheme. In the Code however, duplex and other dual occupancy buildings will be dealt with in the same way as current Parts 1.1 and 1.2. as default provisions rather than, as with Part 1.3 currently, requiring local governments to adopt the provisions in their planning schemes if they want them to apply. Local governments will remain as the referral (concurrence) agency where proposed building work does not meet one or more of the acceptable solutions prescribed in the Code. Local governments will also retain controls over the size of lots through subdivision (reconfiguring a lot) approvals, and character and amenity concerns such as height, heritage, sensitive environmental areas and density requirements by including specific provisions in relevant parts of their planning schemes. Any conflicts between the provisions of the Code and planning schemes can be dealt with through appropriate concurrence agency arrangements under the planning laws. The Code provisions apply and relate to both established (existing development or infill) and newly developing areas (greenfield development). The bulk and scale of development is regulated within a building envelope created by the application of the design provisions of the Code, other than height above two storeys which is generally regulated by the local government planning scheme provisions. The building envelope The building envelope is an envelope of opportunity within which the bulk and scale of the building work on a site is regulated. The building envelope is intended to reflect the intended form and character of the local area having regard to: existing dwellings that are retained separation of dwellings between adjoining premises to ensure impacts on residential amenity and privacy are minimised building design details to assist in maximising the amenity and privacy of residents of adjoining premises existing and proposed building heights in the local area and street the impact of slope. Building work is contained within the building envelope for the site which is created by applying: maximum building height front, rear and side setback requirements acceptable solutions for built to boundary walls maximum site cover minimum areas of private open space allowable encrochments.

Queensland Housing Code 7 Seamless planning and building development Reconfiguring a Lot (RaL) Code 1 A Reconfiguring a Lot (RaL) Code is currently being developed by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DILGP). Once it has been finalised it will form part of the new Planning Act 2017 supporting guidance material. The RaL Code is intended to work in tandem with this part of the QDC and will also apply to both infill and greenfield housing development, particularly in high growth areas in Queensland. The application of the RaL Code together with this part of the QDC should provide seamless integration between planning and building requirements for the majority of residential dwelling development across the state. 1 This section will be updated in the final QHC to ensure it reflects the status of the proposed Reconfiguring a Lot Code at the time of gazettal.

8 Queensland Housing Code Chapter 1 Preliminary 1. Name of Queensland Development Code part This part of the Queensland Development Code (this QDC part) may be cited as the Queensland Development Code, Part X Queensland Housing Code. Note: This QDC part takes effect on xxxx. See the Building Regulation 2006, section 51BLC. 2. Purpose of the Code The purpose of the Queensland Housing Code (the Code) is to reduce or remove the need for a local government to include alternative provisions in a planning scheme for boundary clearance and site cover to the QDC provisions 2. This provides benefits to industry in being able to develop innovative housing that can be implemented across the state through standardised regulations. The Code covers Queensland building provisions outside the scope of, and in addition to, the National Construction Code (NCC). The Code replaces QDC Mandatory Parts (MP) 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 with new default standards that must be complied with unless a local government s planning scheme contains alternative standards. If alternative standards are contained in a planning scheme they must be complied with instead of the Code. The Code includes provisions relating to: building setbacks buildings heights siting and design of buildings including garages on-site car parking and access fencing areas of private open space. 3. Application of the Code This Code applies to the design and siting of building work for: Class 1 buildings, and dual dwellings, and associated Class 10 buildings and structures. 2 As provided for under sections 33(2)-(5) of the Queensland Building Act 1975.

Queensland Housing Code 9 This Code does not apply to: a) Development in a priority development area; or b) Except for swimming pools, structures less than 1m above the natural ground surface; c) Class 1 buildings, dual occupancy and associated Class 10 buildings and structures situated within a caravan park; or d) Three or more Class 1 buildings on a single lot. Note 1: Development in a priority development area must comply with the requirements of the land use plan for the area and guidelines issued by Economic Development Queensland. Note 2: This Code does not provide approval to use land for residential development. This responsibility continues to rest with the relevant local government under its planning scheme. 4. Transitional arrangements (To be confirmed) 5. Referral agency Local Government is a concurrence agency for a building development application as per items 19 and 21 in schedule 7, table 1 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009. 6. Associated requirements Compliance with the Code may not be the only requirement. Planning schemes, local laws, state legislation and other IDAS 3 codes may impose additional requirements. 7. Referenced standards There are no Australian Standards referenced by the Code. 8. Performance criteria and acceptable solutions Development proposals which meet the acceptable solutions outlined in this Code are deemed to comply with the performance criteria. Alternative acceptable solutions may be allowed in accordance with the performance criteria subject to a local government s concurrence assessment. Appendix A provides Sample Acceptable Solutions which may meet the performance criteria in this Code subject to also meeting any other requirements of the QDC and/or NCC. 3 Integrated Develpment Assessment System under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

10 Queensland Housing Code Chapter 2 Performance criteria and acceptable solutions Height Performance criteria P1 Building work has a building height that: (1) permits adequate sunlight to dwellings and private open space in adjoining premises; and (2) is consistent with the height of dwellings intended or prevailing in the area. Building height acceptable solution A1.1 (1)-(2) Site cover Performance criteria P2 Building work results in a site cover that provides adequate private open space for recreation, service facilities and landscaping. Acceptable solutions A1.1 One and Two storeys For one and two storey buildings: (1) Dwellings have a maximum building height of 8.5m above natural ground surface at side and rear walls increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum building height of 9.5m above natural ground surface; or (2) Dwellings on lots with a slope greater than 15% have a maximum building height of 8.5m above natural ground surface at side and rear walls increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum building height of 10m above natural ground surface. Note: For acceptable outcomes for height of housing in flood affected areas refer to the relevant local government planning scheme. 30 30 Acceptable solutions 8.5m 9.5m A2.1 The maximum area covered by all buildings and structures roofed with impervious materials does not exceed the site cover in Table 1. Table 1 - Maximum site cover Lot area metres 2 10.0m DRAFT T >15% slope natural ground surface 200 >200 - <300 300 - <400 400 - <600 600 8.5m 80% 160m 2 or 70% of the site area whichever is greater 210m 2 or 60% of the site area whichever is greater 240m 2 or 55% of the site area whichever is greater 330m 2 or 50% of the site area whichever is greater

Queensland Housing Code 11 Primary and secondary s Performance criteria Primary and secondary s P3 Building work is set back from street frontages to: (1) maximise the development potential of the allotment; and (2) provide for entry features; and (3) encourage articulation and interest to the streetscape. Note: For the purpose of determining the nearest two dwelling houses in clauses A3.1, A3.3, A3.4 and a battle-axe lot is to be disregarded. Acceptable solutions A3.1(a) Building work in a Contemporary Residential Area complies with setbacks in Table 2. Table 2 - Minimum setbacks from street boundary Contemporary Residential Area Lot width (metres) <7.5 7.5 - <10 10 - <12.5 12.5 - <15 15 - <20 20 Primary street frontage (a) Setback of dwelling to primary street frontage (by lot width) Primary street frontage setback to garage, carport or open carport* Secondary street frontage (c) For a corner lot: setback of dwelling to secondary street frontage (side) (d) Secondary street frontage setback to garage, carport or open carport* Park or parkway (e) Setback to park or parkway OR 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 N/A must be accessed from a rear laneway 5.4* *Other than as set out on A15.5 (steeply sloping driveways) 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 N/A must be accessed from a rear laneway 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 A3.1 For building work in a Traditional Residential Area primary s comply with the following: (1) The front setback may be a minimum of 6m; or (2) The front setback may be any distance between or equal to the front setbacks of the nearest two existing dwellings sharing the same primary street frontage, but not less than front setbacks permitted in Table 2(a); and (3) The nearest two existing dwellings cannot include dwellings on the opposite side of the same primary street frontage. 2.0

12 Queensland Housing Code Street frontage setbacks acceptable solution A3.2-A3.5 AND A3.2 For building work in a Traditional Residential Area secondary s comply with the minimum secondary s permitted in Table 2(c); AND A3.3 In a Traditional Residential Area a garage, carport or open carport is set back from the primary street frontage: (1) A minimum of 5.4m; or (2) Any distance between or equal to the set backs to a garage, carport or open carport associated with the nearest two existing dwellings which share the same primary street frontage. AND A3.4 In a Traditional Residential Area a garage, carport or open carport is set back from the secondary street frontage: (1) The minimum setbacks permitted in Table 2(d); or (2) Any distance between or equal to the setbacks to a garage, carport or open carport associated with the nearest two existing dwellings which share the same secondary street frontage. A distance between or equal the street frontage setbacks of the nearest two existing dwellings DRAFT PRIMARY / SECONDARY STREET T 6.0m 9.0m

Queensland Housing Code 13 Side setbacks Performance criteria Acceptable solutions Side setbacks P4 Building work is set back from the side of a lot to: (1) ensure adequate natural light and ventilation to habitable rooms of all dwellings; and (2) minimise the impact of building work on the amenity and privacy of residents of adjoining premises. Note: For the purpose of calculating setbacks for a battle-axe lot, the setback on the opposite side of the lot to the rear setback is taken to be a side setback. A4.1(a) Building work complies with side setback requirements in Table 3. Table 3 - Minimum side setbacks Single detached and dual occupancy dwellings Lot width (metres) >7.5 7.5 - <10 10 - <12.5 12.5 - <15 15 - <20 20 (a) Side (Where BTB not permitted) Built to boundary wall (BTB) Other than a secondary street frontage (c) To side laneway 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 BTB permitted to both sides BTB permitted to both sides BTB permitted to one side BTB permitted to one side BTB not permitted BTB not permitted 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (d) To parkway 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 OR A4.1 Built to boundary walls are set back from the side boundary: (1) where both sides of a lot are built to boundary, not more than 25mm; or (2) where there is a built to boundary wall on one boundary, not more than 200mm. AND A4.2 Despite A4.1(a) and A4.1, building work including a built to boundary wall is only permitted in a Contemporary Residential Area. AND A4.3 A dwelling must be set back a minimum of 1m from the property boundary if there is a window in an adjacent dwelling within of the boundary of an adjoining lot. AND A4.4 For a dwelling including a built to boundary wall, building work must be set back a minimum of 1m from the boundary for the full length directly parallel to any window in an adjacent dwelling within of the common property boundary to create a light court.

14 Queensland Housing Code Side setback acceptable solution A4.1 Table 3 (a)- Light court acceptable solution A4.5 4 existing dwelling LOT BOUNDARY BTB wall DRAFT < 1.0m PROPERTY LINE proposed dwelling DRAFT

Queensland Housing Code 15 Additional requirements for built to boundary walls Performance criteria Acceptable solutions P5 Building work involving a built to boundary wall results in a building length and bulk of a domestic scale which: (1) minimises impacts of building work on the amenity and privacy of residents of adjoining premises; and (2) minimises impact or overbearing on dwellings and private open space on adjoining premises. Note: 1. BTB walls do not need to be continuous for the maximum length allowable along a side boundary. 2. Any part of the BTB wall that is freestanding and 2m or less in height is not included in the total combined length. 3. Built to boundary building work must not encroach on adjacent properties and must comply with fire resistance provisions of the National Construction Code. Rear setback acceptable solution A6.1 Table 5 (a): (i)-(ii) A5.1 Where building work includes built to boundary walls, the combined length of all walls on a single side boundary, including all Class 1 and Class 10a buildings, must be in accordance with Table 4. Table 4 - Built to Boundary wall requirements Lot width (metres) <7.5 7.5 - <10 10 - <12.5 12.5 - <15 > 15 Maximum combined length of built to boundary wall along side boundary AND 80% to a maximum length of 25m 75% to a maximum length of 25m 70% to a maximum length of 25m 65% to a maximum length of 25m Not permitted A5.2 A built to boundary wall must be low maintenance or constructed of pre finished materials. AND A5.3 Built to boundary walls restrict openings on boundaries: walls within 1m from the side boundary must not contain any openings (including windows) unless they comply with fire-resistance levels specified in the National Construction Code. REAR LOT BOUNDARY 4.5m to wall to wall Lot width <20.0m DRAFT

16 Queensland Housing Code Rear setbacks Performance criteria Acceptable solutions Rear setbacks P6 Building work is set back from the rear of a lot to: (1) minimise the impact of building work on the amenity and privacy of residents of adjoining premises; and (2) maximise the development potential at the rear of a lot serviced by a laneway. Note: The setbacks from a rear boundary required by Table 5 do not apply to a lot that has only 3 boundaries, disregarding any boundary of an access lane if the lot is a battle-axe lot. Rear laneway setbacks acceptable solution A6.1 Table 5 (c) 1.0m A6.1 Building work complies with rear setbacks in Table 5. Table 5 - Rear setbacks (a) To rear boundary Rear setback (metres) To garage or covered car parking space Refer to P7 for exceptions (c) To rear laneway (d) To rear road or street Lot widths (metres) <7.5 7.5 - <10 10 - <12.5 12.5 - <15 15 - <20 20+ (i) Ground 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.5 (ii) First + 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1..5 1..5 0.0 to wall or garage 1.0 to garage if laneway <6.0 wide 0.0 to wall or garage 1.0 to garage if laneway <6.0 wide 0.0 to wall or garage 1.0 to garage if laneway <6.0 wide 0.0 to wall or garage 1.0 to garage if laneway <6.0 wide 0.0 to wall or garage 1.0 to garage if laneway <6.0 wide 0.0 to wall or garage 1.0 to garage if laneway <6.0 wide (i) Ground 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 (ii) First + 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 (e) To parkway 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 LANEWAY <6.0m wide DRAFT

Queensland Housing Code 17 Setback encroachments Performance criteria Acceptable solutions Ancillary buildings including garages and carports P7 Ancillary buildings are set back from the side of a lot to: (1) ensure adequate natural light and ventilation to habitable rooms of all dwellings; and (2) minimise the impact of building work on the amenity and privacy of residents of adjoining premises. Setback encroachments P8 Encroachments: (1) provide for articulation to the street; (2) encourage climate sensitive responses; and (3) maximise the amenity and privacy of residents of adjoining premises. A7.1 Other than for a secondary street frontage (side of a corner lot), Class 10a buildings or parts may be within nominated side and rear boundary setbacks: (1) where the height of a part of the Class 10a building within the setback is not more than 4.5m and has a mean height of not more than 3.5m; and (2) as long as any Class 10a buildings and associated dwellings are not more than 9m along any one boundary where built to boundary walls are not otherwise permitted; and (3) if located no closer than to a required window in a habitable room of an adjoining premises. A8.1 Other than built to boundary building work, parts of a building may encroach into a boundary setback in accordance with Table 6 provided building work does not encroach beyond the lot boundary. Table 6 - Setback encroachments Allowable encroachment Setback encroachment Primary and secondary street frontage Side/rear boundary Rear laneway Parkway Eaves, facias, gutters, downpipes Yes Yes Yes Window hoods, screens, Yes Yes Yes awnings, light fittings Aerials, antenna, flue, chimney, pipe Yes Yes Yes Patios, balconies, verandas Yes Yes Yes Yes (including covered), pergolas if located at least if located at 1m from the relevant External stairs least 450mm boundary Yes Yes from the Water tanks (up to 2.4m No relevant Yes Yes boundary in height) and any other structure associated with the provision of a utility service Hot water, heating and cooling systems; electrical switchboards and meters and other utilities No Yes Yes AND A8.2 Swimming pools may be within the building setbacks however swimming pools within of the front boundary or the boundary with an adjoining premises provide a minimum 1.8m high fence (measured from finished ground level): (1) constructed to prevent water entry onto adjoining premises or the footpath or a parkway; and (2) the top of the fence is at least 1.2m above the top of the coping of an inground pool or above the lip of an above ground pool.

18 Queensland Housing Code Privacy Performance criteria P9 Building work minimises direct overlooking between dwellings through building siting, layout and the design of windows, balconies and screening devices. Overlooking/privacy acceptable solution A9.1, A9.2 & A9.4 Acceptable solutions A9.1(a) Windows directly facing or overlooking windows in habitable rooms of an adjacent dwelling are separated a minimum of: (1) 2m at ground floor level; or (2) 9m at first storey or above. OR A9.1 Where windows directly facing or overlooking windows in habitable rooms of an adjacent dwelling are within 2m at natural ground surface or 9m above natural ground surface, building work incorporates windows that: (1) are fully offset from another window of a habitable room in an adjacent dwelling to minimise direct overlooking; or (2) have sill heights of above floor level; or (3) are covered by fixed obscure glazing in any part of the window below above floor level; or (4) have fixed external screens; or (5) in the case of screening for a ground floor level, fencing to a height of above ground floor level. AND A9.2 Building work that results in a direct view from any balcony, terraces, decks or roof decks into windows of habitable rooms, balcony, terraces and decks in an adjacent dwelling, ensures that the view is screened from floor level to a height of above floor level. AND A9.3 Where screening is used, it: (1) is a solid translucent window or screen; or (2) perforated or slated panels; or (3) a fixed louvre, translucent window or screen which has a maximum 25% opening; and (4) is permanently fixed, durable and designed to complement the development. existing dwelling habitable rooms within 9.0m of existing adjacent dwellings 1.0m 2.0m screening required if <9.0m on upper levels no screening required if >2.0m on ground level DRAFT proposed dwelling

Queensland Housing Code 19 Car parking Performance criteria Acceptable solutions P10 Car parking provided on site for residents and visitors is sufficient in relation to the scale and use of the dwelling. P11 Car parking spaces, garages and carports are of a sufficient size in relation to the scale and use of the dwelling. Car parking acceptable solution A11.1 (1)-(3) 2.7m A10.1 Building work complies with the number of car parking spaces set out in Table 7. Table 7 - Car parking space requirements Dwelling with a maximum of one bedroom Building work provides for a minimum of one on-site car parking space per dwelling Dwelling with a maximum of four bedrooms Building work provides for a minimum of two onsite car parking spaces per dwelling A11.1 Minimum dimensions of car parking spaces are: (1) for uncovered single spaces 2.7m wide by 5.4m deep; and (2) for covered single spaces 3m wide by 6m deep; and (3) for covered double spaces 5.8m wide by 6m deep. AND Dwelling with five or more bedrooms Building work provides: (a) a minimum of four on-site car parking spaces per dwelling; and one additional car parking space if the dwelling contains more than ten bedrooms A11.2 A car parking space for a secondary dwelling may be provided in tandem to a car parking space for the associated dwelling house provided one space is behind the primary. 5.8m 6.0m double garage single carport 5.4m single garage 6.0m DRAFT

20 Queensland Housing Code P12 Car parking spaces, garages and carports are accessible and do not dominate the appearance of the street. A12.1 Car parking spaces for each dwelling on a lot have unobstructed access to a road via a driveway. AND A12.2 For lots less than 7.5m wide garages, carports and car parking spaces must only be accessed from a laneway. AND A12.3 Double garages and carports are permitted: (1) on lots greater than 12.5m wide; and (2) on lots between 7.5m and 12.5m wide where the dwelling is two storeys in height; and (3) on a two storey dwelling on a lot less than 7.5m wide where it is accessed by a laneway; and (4) on a single storey dwelling on a lot less than 12.5m wide where it is serviced by a laneway. AND A12.4 Where a lot is serviced by a laneway: (1) garages, carports or car parking spaces are accessed only via the laneway; and (2) garages and carports may be fitted with a door facing the laneway for the full extent of the openings. AND A12.5 Street facing triple garages, carports and car parking spaces are permitted on any lot greater than 20m wide. AND A12.6 Building work involving car accommodation constrained by a steeply sloping site with a slope of 1 in 4 or greater between the street and the dwelling: (1) may be constructed closer to the road alignment than the dwelling; and (2) may include a driveway crossover for the full width of the car accommodation.

Queensland Housing Code 21 Driveways Performance criteria Acceptable solutions P13 Building work ensures that residents vehicles are accommodated on site with: (1) vehicle access of an appropriate grade and width to facilitate safe property access; and (2) a driveway crossover that does not dominate the street appearance of the dwelling. Note: A driveway is set back from an intersection of one street with another street in accordance with AS/NZ 2890.1:2004 or as set out in any relevant Plan of Development. Driveway solutions acceptable solution A13.3 A13.1 Dwellings provide one driveway per lot, unless it is a corner lot, then one driveway per street frontage is permitted. OR A13.2 For dual occupancy dwellings on lots greater than 7.5m in width: (1) a maximum of one driveway per dwelling is permitted; and (2) the minimum distance between the edges of driveways on the same lot is 3m, as measured at the street property boundary, except in the case of lots on laneways where driveways can be combined. AND A13.3 Vehicular crossings for building work covered by this Code provides that driveways: (1) have a maximum crossover width at the street property boundary of 3m from edge to edge where a single garage is provided; or (2) have a maximum crossover width at the street property boundary of 4m from edge to edge where a double or triple garage is provided; or D (3) for a zero rear boundary setback to a rear laneway, the crossover may extend for the full width of the driveway. 4.0m DRAFT

22 Queensland Housing Code Private open space Performance criteria Acceptable solutions P14 Building work includes private open space that has usable proportions to suit the recreation needs of residents. Street address Performance criteria P15 Building work provides for a high level of visual amenity by addressing all primary street frontages. A14.1 For lots less than 200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is: (1) directly accessible from a habitable room; and (2) a minimum area of 6m 2 with a minimum dimension of 2.4m. OR A14.2 For lots greater than 200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is: (1) directly accessible from a habitable room; and (2) a minimum area of 16m 2 with a minimum dimension of 4m. AND A14.3 Private open space has a maximum gradient not exceeding 1:10. Acceptable solutions A15.1 Building work ensures: (1) the front door faces and is clearly visible and directly accessible from the primary street frontage or parkway; and (2) where a dwelling s primary street frontage is to a laneway, the front door is clearly visible and identifiable from the laneway.

Queensland Housing Code 23 Fencing Performance criteria P16 Development ensures that fencing or screening associated with a dwelling: (1) facilitates security and privacy; (2) minimises the impact of building work on the amenity and privacy of residents of adjoining premises; (3) facilitates casual surveillance of the street or adjoining park; and (4) enables the use of private open space. P17 For dual dwellings, ground level allocations of private open space are adequately separated to provide visual privacy. P18 The size and location of structures on corner sites provide for adequate sight lines. Note: For a truncation of three equal chords on a 6m radius, each chord will be 3.11m ((2*cosine 75 degrees)*6.0). Note: Fence height is measured as height above finished ground level. Acceptable solutions A16.1(a) Fences, screens and walls located on the front lot boundary or within the minimum front setback to a primary or secondary street, park or parkway comply with the following: (1) the maximum height of the solid portion of any fence, screen or wall is 1.2m; or (2) the maximum height of any fence, screen or wall may be 2m if it includes openings that make it more than 50% transparent. OR A16.1 Solid fences, screens and walls may be 2m in height if located on the front lot boundary or within the minimum front setback to a street with traffic volumes in excess of or projected to exceed 10,000 vehicles per day. AND A16.2 Solid fences, screens and walls located on a side or rear property boundary may be constructed to a maximum of 2m in height. A17.1 For dual dwellings, individual allocations of ground level private open space are defined by fencing to a minimum height of above ground floor level. A18.1 Fences, screens and retaining walls and other structures are not more than 1m high within a truncation made with three equal chords of a 6m radius curve at the corner of two road frontages. Additional requirement for dual occupancy Performance criteria Refuse container storage P19 Refuse container storage areas are provided on site. Acceptable solutions A19.1 Container storage areas are provided which: (1) are enclosed or screened from public view, by a minimum high solid fence or wall or dense vegetation; and (2) are large enough to accommodate at least two (2) standard sized container per dwelling.

24 Queensland Housing Code Definitions Acceptable solution has the same meaning as building solution in the Building Code of Australia Volume 2. Adjoining premises or adjoining lot means premises that share all or part of a common boundary of a lot. Balcony means any external platform, whether roofed or unroofed, attached to and accessed from a building and 1 metre or more above adjacent finished ground level. Basement means a space that is situated between one floor level and the floor level next below where no part of the space projects more than one metre above natural ground surface. Bedroom includes any room with a floor area greater than 6m 2, that is enclosed on all sides and contains at least one door and a window. Building has the same meaning as in the Building Act 1975. Building development application is as defined in the Building Act 1975. Building envelope means a three dimensional envelope that limits the extent of building work in any direction. Building height means: (a) in metres, the vertical distance between the natural ground surface and the highest point of the building (or structure) roof (apex) or parapet at any point, but not including load-bearing antenna, aerial, chimney, flagpole or the like in storeys, the number of storeys above natural ground surface; or (c) in both metres and storeys, both (a) and apply. Building work is as defined in the Building Act 1975. Built to boundary (also build to boundary) means building work built within 0.0m and 0.2m of a side property boundary. Caravan park means an establishment which has an existing local government permit to accommodate a maximum number of dwelling sites within certain areas of the park for the purpose of installing moveable dwellings and relocatable homes. Car parking spaces are as defined in A13.1. Carport means a Class 10a building, other than a garage, providing covered vehicular parking (also see Open Carport). Class 1 building has the meaning defined in the National Construction Code of Australia. Class 10 building has the meaning defined in the National Construction Code of Australia. Community Title refers to title created by subdivision of land by way of a standard format plan of a community title scheme given under the provisions of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act). Contemporary Residential Area means a precinct or zone so designated in a local planning instrument or a preliminary development approval (DA). Crossover/driveway crossover is the section of the driveway in front of the property front boundary (including any kerb and channel and footpath) used to get a vehicle from the road to the driveway with a property. Deck is a flat, usually roofless platform adjoining a house typically made of timber and elevated from the ground.

Queensland Housing Code 25 Depth of a lot means either the dimension at right angles to the road boundary or the average of the relevant dimensions at right angles to an irregular road boundary. Dual dwellings for the purpose of this Part, means a maximum of two Class 1a buildings, whether attached, semi-attached or detached and contained on the one lot; or two Class 1a buildings constructed on two lots under a Community Title; and any domestic outbuildings associated with the dwellings for two separate households. Dwelling means a dwelling or building used or capable of being used as a self-contained residence that must include the following: (a) food preparation facilities a bath or shower (c) a toilet and wash basin (d) clothes washing facilities. The term includes a dwelling house, a dwelling unit in a dual occupancy, dual dwelling and secondary dwelling. Finished ground level means the ground level at the completion of construction and landscaping. Garage means an enclosed Class 10a building, providing covered vehicular parking. Contemporary Residential Area means a precinct or zone so designated in a local planning instrument or a preliminary development approval (DA). Ground level means the level of the natural ground, or, where the level of the natural ground has been changed, the level as lawfully changed. Habitable room has the same meaning as in the Volume 1 of the National Construction Code of Australia. Laneway means a public road capable of servicing the rear of a lot. Lot means a separate, distinct parcel of land for which an interest is recorded under a relevant legal register and on which a building is to be built, or is built. Lot width see Width of a lot. Natural ground surface for a building, device or structure, means the ground surface located at the site of the building or structure on the day the first plan of survey showing the relevant allotment was first registered (Queensland Building Regulation 2006). Open carport means a carport with: (a) two sides or more open (a side is also considered open where the roof covering adjacent to that side is not less than 500mm from another building or a side or rear allotment boundary); and not less than one-third of its perimeter open. Outermost projection means the outermost projection of any part of a building or structure including, in the case of a roof, the outside face of the fascia, or the roof structure where there is no fascia, or attached sunhoods or the like, but does not include retractable blinds, fixed screens, rainwater fittings, or ornamental attachments. NCC means the National Construction Code of Australia. Parkway means a narrow road adjoining a park and providing limited vehicular access to the front of a lot which may be otherwise serviced by a laneway. A parkway may include a footpath or cycle path and provide access for Australia Post. Patio is a paved outdoor area adjoining a house, generally used for dining or recreation.

26 Queensland Housing Code Performance criteria has the same meaning as performance requirement in the Building Code of Australia Volume 2. Pergola means an open structure that is unroofed but may have a covering of open weave permeable material. Plan of development means a detailed plan which may include graphics, text and tables that collectively accompanies a development application. A plan of development details: (a) site and/or lot layout including site and lot dimensions and areas; nominates primary and secondary street frontages; and indicates preferred location of built to boundary walls, driveways and areas of private open space. Pre-finished materials are materials that will not require ongoing maintenance post-construction. Primary street frontage means the primary street frontage of a lot: (a) nominated by the local government for the area; or as shown on a plan of development; or (c) where a lot is vacant, the frontage most commonly addressed by other buildings in the block as the front of the lot; or (d) where a lot is not vacant, the frontage to which the front of the existing building addresses the street. Priority development area has the same meaning as that given in the Economic Development Act 2013 as administered by Economic Development Queensland. Private open space means an outdoor space for the exclusive use of occupants of a dwelling and does not include utility areas for bin storage, clothes drying and the like. Examples of a private open space include a deck, balcony, veranda, pergola, gazebo and open or covered ground level recreation areas including courtyards and swimming pools. Reconfiguring a Lot (RaL) has the same meaning as in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. Referral agency includes a concurrence agency and has the same meaning as in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. In this Code Local Government is a concurrence agency as per item 19 in schedule 7, table 1 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009. Residential zone has the same meaning as in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. Road includes a street but not a laneway and means: (a) an area of land dedicated to public use as a road; or an area open to or used by the public and developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles. Secondary dwelling means a dwelling used in conjunction with, and subordinate to, a dwelling house on the same lot. Secondary street frontage means the secondary street frontage of a lot: (a) nominated by the local government for the area; or as shown on a plan of development; or (c) for a corner lot, whichever street frontage is not the primary street frontage; but not including a frontage to a laneway. Separating wall means a wall that is common to adjoining Class 1 buildings also known as a party wall and typically required to be of fire-resisting construction.

Queensland Housing Code 27 Setback means: (a) the shortest distance measured horizontally from the external facing wall or the postline of a roofed verandah of a Class 1 building, whichever is the closer, to the vertical projection of the boundary of the lot; for a swimming pool, the shortest distance measured horizontally from the water s edge to the vertical projection of a boundary of the lot. Site means any land on which development is carried out or is proposed to be carried out whether such land comprises the whole or part of one lot or more than one lot if each of such lots is contiguous. Site cover means the proportion of the site covered by a building(s), structure(s) attached to the building(s) and carport(s), calculated to the walls of buildings and expressed as a percentage. The term does not include: (a) any structure or part thereof included in a landscaped open space area such as a gazebo or shade structure basement car parking areas located wholly below ground level. Slope means the gradient of the natural ground of a lot measured across a 20m x 20m area over the building location or, where the lot is less than 20m wide, 20m x width of lot. Storey means a space that is situated between one floor level and the floor level next above, or if there is no floor above, the ceiling or roof above, but not a space that contains only: (a) a lift shaft, stairway or meter room a bathroom, shower room, laundry, water closet, or other sanitary compartment (c) a combination of the above. A mezzanine is a storey. A roofed structure on or part of a rooftop that does not solely accommodate building plant and equipment is a storey. A basement is not a storey. Street or road alignment is the property boundary line between a street or road and a lot. Structure has the same meaning as in the Building Act 1975 and includes but is not limited to garages, carports, covered carports, sheds and pergolas. Swimming pool has the same meaning as in the Building Act 1975. Traditional Residential Area means any precinct or zone not designated as a Contemporary Residential Area in a local planning instrument or a preliminary development approval (DA). Verandah is a roofed platform attached to the outside wall of a house and can extend across both the front and the sides of the structure. Width of a lot means the shortest distance between the side boundary lines of a lot measured at the primary street frontage of the property. Window has the same meaning as in the National Construction Code of Australia. Window/Balcony Screen means a translucent, perforated or slatted barrier, including a fence, constructed of durable material and having: (a) if perforated: (i) a maximum 25% openings; and (ii) each opening not more than 50mm square; or if slatted or louvred: (i) a maximum 25% openings with clear vision at 90 to the planeway of the window; and (ii) each opening not more than 50mm clear vision at 90 to the planeway of the window.

28 Queensland Housing Code APPENDIX A Typologies: Sample Acceptable Solutions

single occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) P2 a2.1 - table 1 P3 a3.1- table 2 P4 a4.1- table 3 P5 a5.1- table 4 P6 a6.1- table 5 Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) 160m 2 or 70% site area - whichever is greater Street setbacks (a) 2.0m (c) 1.0m Side setbacks (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to both sides (not allowed on corner sites) - BTB 80% combined (to a max. length length (max.) of 25m) Rear setbacks (a)(i) - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m (c) - laneway >6.0m wide 0.0m (for garage) P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P14 a14.1 Private open space (min.) For lots <200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 6m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 2.4m. a14.2 For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. max. 80% of lot depth 2.0m 5m 7.4m LANEWAY 2.4m 1.0m Queensland Housing Code 4.0m 70% max. site cover PRIMARY STREET 1.0m 4.5m SECONDARY STREET 29 Isometric projection DRAFT

30 Queensland Housing Code single occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) P2 a2.1 - table 1 P3 a3.1- table 2 P4 a4.1- table 3 P5 a5.1- table 4 P6 a6.1- table 5 Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) 160m 2 or 70% site area - whichever is greater Street setbacks (a) 2.5m 5.4m (c) (d) Side setbacks (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to both sides (not allowed on corner sites) - BTB 75% combined (to a max. length length (max.) of 25m) Rear setbacks (a)(i) - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m (c) - laneway >6.0m wide 0.0m (for garage) P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P14 a14.2 Private open space (min.) For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. max. 75% of lot depth 2.5m 7.5m 9.9m 1.0m LANEWAY 70% max. site cover PRIMARY STREET 3m SECONDARY STREET Isometric projection DRAFT 4.5m 4.0m

single occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) P2 a2.1 - table 1 P3 a3.1- table 2 P4 a4.1- table 3 P5 a5.1- table 4 P6 a6.1- table 5 Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) 160m 2 or 70% site area - whichever is greater Street setbacks (a) 2.5m 5.4m (c) (d) Side setbacks (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to both sides (not allowed on corner sites) - BTB 75% combined (to a max. length length (max.) of 25m) Rear setbacks (a)(i) - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m - garage/ 1.0m carport P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P14 Private open space (min.) a14.2 For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. max. 75% of lot depth 5.4m 2.5m 7.5m 9.9m 70% max. site cover PRIMARY STREET Queensland Housing Code 1.0m SECONDARY STREET 31 Isometric projection DRAFT 1.0m 4.5m 4.0m

32 Queensland Housing Code single occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) P2 a2.1 - table 1 P3 a3.1- table 2 P4 a4.1- table 3 P5 a5.1- table 4 P6 a6.1- table 5 Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) 210m 2 or 60% site area - whichever is greater Street setbacks (a) 5.4m (c) (d) Side setbacks (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to one side (not allowed on corner sites) - BTB 70% combined (to a max. length length (max.) of 25m) Rear setbacks (a)(i) - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P14 Private open space (min.) a14.2 For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. max. 70% of lot depth 10m 12.4m 4.0m 1.0m 60% max. site cover PRIMARY STREET Isometric projection 4.5m DRAFT SECONDARY STREET

single occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) P2 a2.1 - table 1 P3 a3.1- table 2 P4 a4.1- table 3 P5 a5.1- table 4 P6 a6.1- table 5 Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) 160m 2 or 70% site area - whichever is greater Street setbacks (a) 5.4m (c) (d) Side setbacks (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to one side (not allowed on corner sites) - BTB 70% combined (to a max. length length (max.) of 25m) Rear setbacks (a)(i) - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m (c) - laneway >6.0m wide 0.0m (for garage) P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P14 a14.2 Private open space (min.) For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. max. 70% of lot depth 10m 12.4m LANEWAY 60% max. site cover PRIMARY STREET Queensland Housing Code 33 Isometric projection 4.5m DRAFT 1.0m SECONDARY STREET 4.0m

34 Queensland Housing Code single occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m P2 Site cover (max.) a2.1-210m 2 or 60% site area - table 1 whichever is greater P3 Street setbacks a3.1- table 2 (a) 5.4m (c) (d) P4 Side setbacks a4.1- table 3 (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to one side (not allowed on corner sites) P5 - BTB 65% a5.1- combined (to a max. length table 4 length (max.) of 25m) P6 Rear setbacks a6.1- (a)(i) table 5 - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P14 a14.2 Private open space (min.) For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. 4.5m max. 65% of lot depth 5.4m 12.5m 14.9m 4.0m 1.0m Isometric projection DRAFT PRIMARY STREET 60% max. site cover SECONDARY STREET

single occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m P2 Site cover (max.) a2.1-240m 2 or 55% site area - table 1 whichever is greater P3 Street setbacks a3.1- table 2 (a) 4.5m 5.4m (c) (d) P4 Side setbacks a4.1- table 3 (a) - side - BTB wall not permitted P6 Rear setbacks a6.1- (a)(i) table 5 - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P14 a14.2 Private open space (min.) For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a minimum dimension of 4m. 15m 19.9m 4.0m Queensland Housing Code 35 Isometric projection 4.5m DRAFT PRIMARY STREET 55% max. site cover SECONDARY STREET 5.4m 4.5m

36 Queensland Housing Code DRAFT single occupancy Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 Building height a1.1 (1) 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side and rear walls, increasing at no more than 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Isometric projection P2 Site cover (max.) a2.1-330m 2 or 50% site area - table 1 20m 20m whichever is greater 4.0m P3 Street setbacks a3.1- (a) table 2 4.5m 4.5m 6.0m 5.4m (c) 2.0m (d) 2.0m P4 Side setbacks a4.1- (a) 50% max. table 3 - side 2.0m site cover - BTB wall not permitted P6 Rear setbacks a6.1- (a)(i) table 5 - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m - garage/ carport P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- (a) Dwellings with five or more table 7 5.4m bedrooms provide a minimum 4.5m minimum dimension of 4m. of four on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P13 Driveway requirements a13.1 Dwellings provide one driveway per lot, unless on a corner lot, then one driveway per street frontage is permitted 2.0m 2.0m 2.0m P14 Private open space (min.) PRIMARY STREET a14.2 For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space which is a minimum of 16m 2 and has a QLD Development Code E SECONDARY STREET

dual occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) P2 a2.1 - table 1 P3 a3.1- table 2 P4 a4.1- table 3 P5 a5.1- table 4 P6 a6.1- table 5 Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side/rear walls, increasing at 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) 160m 2 or 70% site area - whichever is greater Street setbacks (a) 5.4m (c) (d) Side setbacks (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to one side (not allowed on corner sites) - BTB 70% combined (to a max. length length (max.) of 25m) Rear setbacks (a)(i) - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P13 a13.2 (2) Driveway requirements Minimum distance between driveways on the same lot is at property boundary. P14 a14.2 Private open space (min.) For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space 16m 2 with a min. dimension of 4m. max. 70% of lot depth 5.4m 10m 12.4m 4.0m 1.0m PRIMARY STREET 60% max. site cover Queensland Housing Code 4.5m 4.0m SECONDARY STREET 37 Isometric projection DRAFT

38 Queensland Housing Code dual occupancy E Lot boundary Site cover Build to Boundary wall Max. allowable developable area (upper level) Vehicle parking Private open space Private open space (upper level) Street / lane Footpath Dwelling pedestrian entry Acceptable solutions: site planning and building massing P1 a1.1 (1) P2 a2.1 - table 1 P3 a3.1- table 2 P4 a4.1- table 3 P5 a5.1- table 4 P6 a6.1- table 5 Building height 1 or 2 storeys 8.5m maximum at side/rear walls, increasing at 30 to a maximum of 9.5m Site cover (max.) 160m 2 or 70% site area - whichever is greater Street setbacks (a) 5.4m (c) (d) Side setbacks (a) - side 1.0m - BTB wall permitted to one side (not allowed on corner sites) - BTB 70% combined (to a max. length length (max.) of 25m) Rear setbacks (a)(i) - ground level (a)(ii) - upper level 4.5m P10 Car parking requirements a10.1- Dwellings with a maximum table 7 of four bedrooms require a minimum of two on-site car parking spaces per dwelling. P13 a13.2 (2) Driveway requirements Minimum distance between driveways on the same lot is at property boundary. P14 a14.2 Private open space (min.) For lots >200m 2 each dwelling is provided with an area of private open space 16m 2 with a min. dimension of 4m. max. 70% of lot depth 5.4m 10m 12.4m 4.0m PRIMARY STREET 60% max. site cover Isometric projection 4.5m DRAFT 1.0m 4.0m SECONDARY STREET