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R 19.6.2 The Construction of, or Addition to, Buildings

The construction of, or addition to, buildings is a Permitted Activity provided the following Performance Conditions are complied with.

Performance Conditions

(a) Maximum Building Height

Any buildings or structures shall comply, in terms of maximum height, with R 20.4.10.1.

Explanation

This performance condition sets a maximum height for any buildings or structures within the Institutional Zone to prevent penetration of the Airport Protection Surfaces as set out in R 20.4.8.1.

(b) Subject to (a) above, height of any building on a site which fronts onto or adjoins a residentially zoned site.

(i) Street Interface

Building Envelope - Eight metres or more from the street boundary, an institutional building may reach a maximum height of twelve metres. Twenty-eight metres or more from the street boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of eighteen metres. Forty-five metres or more from the street boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of twenty-seven metres (refer Figure 19.1).

(ii) Rear Boundary Interface

Building Envelope - Three metres or more from the rear boundary of an adjoining residentially zoned property, an institutional building may reach a maximum height of six metres. Six metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of nine metres. Twelve metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of twelve metres. Twenty-three metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of eighteen metres. Forty-five metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of twenty-seven metres (refer Figure 19.2).

(iii) Side Boundary Interface

Building Envelope - Three metres or more from the side boundary of an adjoining residentially zoned property, an institutional building may reach a maximum height of three metres. Six metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of six metres. Nine metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of nine metres. Fourteen metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of twelve metres. Twenty-three metres or more from the boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of eighteen metres. Forty-five metres or more from this boundary, a building may reach a maximum height of twenty-seven metres (refer Figure 19.3).

Explanation

Major institutions make an important contribution to the public life of the city and it is appropriate that these organisations are strongly identified. For this reason, institutional sites and buildings should establish their own characteristic physical features rather than respond to prevailing residential patterns.

Institutions usually own and occupy multiple buildings on large, contiguous sites which are subject to comprehensive development plans. These properties frequently include significant semi-public open spaces and other large landscape elements. The development of individual buildings is likely to be guided by an overall development plan. In this context, the precise position, size and character of each building development is most effectively addressed within a set of site-specific guidelines sponsored by the institution itself.

To allow maximum scope for the preparation and implementation of such strategies, Council has introduced a series of institutional height performance standards which provide adequate flexibility for future site development while ensuring that the potential effects of such development on adjoining residential areas are appropriately managed.

(c) Parking and Loading

Compliance with Rules:

20.3.7.1 Parking for People with Disabilities;

20.3.7.2 Parking Provision for All Zones Except Inner Business;

20.3.7.6 Car Park Landscape Design;

20.3.7.7 Formation of Parking Spaces;

20.3.8.1 Loading Space Standards.