Residential Development

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Introduction

This brochure explains Councils requirements forthe various types of residential developmentproposals, from a single dwelling through to multipleunits, extensions to existing housing and the buildingof additional housing on an allotment where a housealready exists.

This brochure discusses: What Zone am I in? What types of dwellings can be built where? The Residential Zone and Policy Areas Setbacks from Streets Side Setbacks Rear Setbacks Private Open Space Site Coverage and Floor Area Ratio Building Height Car parking and Driveways Overlooking Overshadowing Building Appearance Energy Efficiency Reducing Noise Impact Other Information

What Zone am I in?

Councils requirements for residentialdevelopments vary, dependant on the zoning ofthe property. To find out what zone and policy areayour property is in, you may:

Refer to the Mapping Section contained in theMarion Council Development Plan (availablefor viewing at www.planning.sa.gov.au or atthe Council Offices).

Enter your property details at the SA CouncilMaps website atwww.sacouncilmaps.sa.gov.au

Contact the City of Marion on 8375 6600

What types of dwellings can be builtwhere?

Council is often asked questions like How manynew dwellings can be built on my land? or Can Isubdivide? The minimum site area and frontagewidths for the various dwelling types are set out inTables 1 and 2 respectively at the back of thisbrochure. However, it is important to note that aproposal should meet the minimum site area andfrontages outlined, in addition to other relevantDevelopment Plan considerations. The number ofdwellings that can practically fit on a site willtherefore be affected not only by the lands areaand dimensions, but also by the constraints of thesite and the locality, and the design of thedevelopment.

A dwelling is a building or part of a buildingused as a self-contained residence (DevelopmentRegulations 2008).

Different dwelling types are encouraged in differentzones and policy areas, and some dwelling typesare specifically discouraged in some areas. Thefollowing briefly describes the different types ofdwellings.

Detached Dwelling

A detached dwelling is a building that is notattached to any other building and which containsonly one dwelling. The dwelling must be the only

one on that site and it must have frontage to a road(Figure 1).

Figure 1

Last Updated January 2012


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Detached dwellings are appropriate in all Policy

Areas in the Residential Zone.

Semi-Detached Dwelling

A semi-detached dwelling is a dwelling that is oneof two dwellings erected side by side, joinedtogether and forming one building. Each semi-detached dwelling has frontage to a road and has itsown exclusive site (i.e. front yard and back yard).

Other names for semi-detached dwellings aremaisonettes and duplexes (Figure 2).

Figure 2

Semi-detached dwellings may be appropriate in thefollowing policy areas:

Medium Density Policy Area 12 Northern Policy Area 13 Oaklands Park Policy Area 14 Regeneration Policy Area 16 Residential Character Policy Area 17

(except in the suburb of Marion) Southern Policy Area 18 Worthing Mine Policy Area 20

Row Dwelling

A row dwelling is a dwelling that is one of three ormore dwellings erected side by side, joined togetherand forming one building (Figure 3). Each rowdwelling has frontage to a road and has its ownexclusive site (i.e. front yard and back yard). Othernames for row dwellings are terrace houses.

Figure 3

Row dwellings may be appropriate in the followingpolicy areas:

Medium Density Policy Area 12 Northern Policy Area 13 Oaklands Park Policy Area 14 Regeneration Policy Area 16 Southern Policy Area 18 Worthing Mine Policy Area 20

Group Dwelling

A group dwelling is one of a group of two or morebuildings, each of which contains only one dwelling,and where one or more of the buildings does nothave frontage to a public road (Figure 4). A typicalfeature of development involving group dwellings isa shared driveway providing access to thedwellings.

Figure 4

Group dwellings may be appropriate in the followingpolicy areas:


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Hills Policy Area 11 Medium Density Policy Area 12 Northern Policy Area 13 Oaklands Park Policy Area 14 Regeneration Policy Area 16 Southern Policy Area 18

Residential Flat Building

A residential flat building is a single building thatcontains two or more dwellings, but does not includea semi-detached dwelling, row dwelling or groupdwelling (Figure 5). A typical feature of adevelopment involving a residential flat building is ashared driveway and dwellings joined togetherand/or constructed above other dwellings. Manyexamples of this form of development wereconstructed in the 1970s but modern apartmentdevelopment also falls into this category.

Figure 5

Residential Flat Buildings may be appropriate in thefollowing policy areas:

Medium Density Policy Area 12 Northern Policy Area 13 Oaklands Park Policy Area 14 Regeneration Policy Area 16 Southern Policy Area 18

Multiple Dwelling

A multiple dwelling is one dwelling occupied bymore than 5 persons who live independently of one

another and share common facilities within thatdwelling (Figure 6).

Figure 6

The Resident ial Zone and Policy Areas

Residential Zone

Marion Council has one Residential Zonecontaining 11 separate policy areas, each with itsown desired character for the future. Throughoutthe policy areas there are a range of dwelling typesanticipated. Increased dwelling densities areintended for areas in close proximity to centres,public transport routes and public open space.

Cement Hill Policy Area 10

This policy area comprises former cement and tilemanufacturing industrial sites. It is a policy areaprimarily accommodating detached dwellings at lowdensities on individual allotments.

Hills Policy Area 11

The desired character is of a high quality residential

environment containing appropriately designedhouses set in attractively landscaped, relativelylarge gardens. This desired character is alsoderived from the existing prevailing character whereit is based on low-density detached dwellings of avariety of architectural styles on relatively large,sloping allotments. The importance of thelandscape character, the protection of existing treesand vegetation and the revegetation of land are allemphasized, particularly in those parts of the policyarea that function as a backdrop to the AdelaidePlains or contribute to scenic coastal landscapes.

Other important features are the varied naturaltopography, natural watercourses and steep gullies,


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and interfaces with adjoining areas of open spaceincluding Hills Face and coastal land. Thislandscape character warrants protection frominappropriate development and earthworks.

Medium Density Policy Area 12

This policy area encompasses areas especiallysuitable for a wide range of low and medium-densityhousing, such as detached, semi-detached, row andgroup dwellings, residential flat buildings, supported

accommodation and student and other specialpurpose housing. Medium density development isespecially suited to areas in proximity to centres andpublic transport, and to areas where suchdevelopment already occurs (as in the arearedeveloped by the former South Australian HousingTrust in Mitchell Park).

Northern Policy Area 13

The desired character of the policy area is of anattractive residential environment containing one

and two storey, low-to-medium density dwellings ofa variety of architectural styles. This will beachieved through a combination of the retention ofexisting housing stock in good condition, and theredevelopment of other properties generally atgreater densities than that of the original housing.The overall character of the built form will graduallyimprove, while the range of dwelling types willincrease to meet a variety of accommodation needs.

Oaklands Park Policy Area 14

A policy area that is to accommodate a wetlanddevelopment. Whilst it is unlikely that residentialdevelopment will occur the policy area allows for apossible range of dwelling types, including mediumdensity housing, at the periphery.

Racecourse Policy Area 15

A policy area primarily accommodating detacheddwellings at low densities in association with a rangeof horse keeping activities. Horse keeping activitiesare to be developed to minimise adverseenvironmental impacts, especially on stormwaterrunoff and adjoining residential development.

Regeneration Policy Area 16

The desired character of the policy area is derivedfrom high quality and distinctive living environmentsat a higher density compared to that typical of theoriginal dwelling stock in the area. It will becharacterised by integrated development at low-medium and medium densities, with a wide rangeof dwelling types to meet a variety ofaccommodation needs for public housing tenantsand the private housing sector.

Buildings of up to two storeys in height areappropriate, with three storey buildings also beingappropriate provided the impact of their additionalheight and bulk does not adversely impact onexisting neighbouring development andneighbouring amenity.

Medium density development should predominateadjacent to public open space reserves, majortransport routes, shops and community facilities,but can be dispersed throughout the area as part of

major comprehensive redevelopment projects.

Residential Character Policy Area 17

Edwardstown, Glandore and Glengowrie

New development in those parts of the policy arealocated in the suburbs of Edwardstown, Glandoreand Glengowrie will reinforce the attractiveestablished character of the predominantly single-storey, detached houses. New development willlargely comprise the replacement of less attractive

or unsound dwellings with new detached dwellings,and in more limited situations, new semi-detacheddwellings.

Replacement dwellings will be appropriatelydesigned modern interpretations of the pre-1950'sbuildings remaining in the area in the locality of thedevelopment site.

Dwellings will incorporate elements typical ofhomes in the area, including articulated roofforms comprising combinations of gable, Dutch-gable and hips, chimneys, projecting frontverandas/porches/porticos, timber-framed windows


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and external walls constructed of a mixture of brick,painted brick, stone, and rendered masonry.

Garages and carports will be discreetly located wellbehind the main face of the associated dwelling orthe rear of the dwelling, with design and materials tocomplement the dwelling.

Alterations and additions to dwellings will occurwithout significantly altering the dwelling'sappearance from the street unless it involves the

removal of unsympathetic additions/alterations to thefront facade or will improve the appearance of abuilding as viewed from a street frontage.

Marion

In that part of the policy area located in the suburb ofMarion, the established character is primarily lowdensity detached dwellings on large allotments. Thisform of development will continue through thereplacement of detached dwellings with the same.

In this area the design and style of new dwellings, oralterations and additions to existing dwellings, is lessconstrained and more diverse, while themaintenance and enhancement of the generous andvegetated garden character is most important.

Hammerhead allotments are specificallydiscouraged.

Southern Policy Area 18

This policy area encompasses the generally

established residential areas in the suburbs ofHallett Cove (east of the Adelaide-Noarlungarailway), Sheidow Park (north), and Trott Park. Landis typically undulating with some areas of steeperterrain.

The existing character of streetscapes is largelyderived from single-storey detached dwellings builtsince the 1970s and which incorporate generousfront and rear setbacks.

The desired character of the policy area is derivedfrom predominantly single-storey, low densitydwellings exhibiting a variety of architectural styles.

Future development of vacant land within the areawill contribute to a mix of housing densities andhousing types to improve housing diversity.

New buildings will maintain the existing pattern andscale of existing buildings and be designed tominimize alteration of the natural or existinglandform. The built form, architectural andlandscape design of individual sites should make apositive contribution to the streetscape.

Watercourse Policy Area 19

The design, scale, location and appearance ofdevelopment should primarily be detacheddwellings on large allotments, pleasantstreetscapes, landscaping and open space, andhave regard to local topography and theenhancement of natural features, views and vistas.

Development should be located so that it does notinterfere with the drainage function of thewatercourse and is sited above the predicted 1-in-100-year average return interval flood event.

Land division for residential purposes would involvethe development of broadacre land which is notcurrently provided with service infrastructure. Astormwater strategy is required to address themethods of stormwater disposal, including issues ofquality and quantity of run-off.

Worthing Mine Policy Area 20

In this Policy Area development should comprisepredominantly detached, semi-detached and rowdwellings, although no dwelling type is non-complying.

Medium density housing designed specifically forthe elderly is appropriate in the portion of the zonewithin 200 metres of Hallett Cove District Centre.

For this type of development, an average site areanot less than 250m is appropriate, provided thegradient of the site is less than 1 in 20.


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Other Requirements

Once you have determined what type of dwellingsand the maximum number of dwellings that may beable to be accommodated on an allotment (byconsidering the policy area and an allotments sitearea and frontage), the actual layout and design ofthese dwellings can be considered. Theserequirements are outlined in detail under thefollowing headings:

Setbacks from Streets

Front Setback

Front setback is the distance from the frontboundary of a property to the closest part of thedwelling on that property (excluding any openverandahs, porches, windows etc.)

The front property boundary is usually not the kerbor the footpath, but typically an unmarkedboundary, often approximately three metres backfrom the kerb or 300mm towards the kerb fromyour water meter. If you are unsure where yourproperty boundaries are, it is recommended youengage the services of a licensed surveyor toaccurately identify the boundaries of your land.

In an established streetscape, dwellings should besetback from the front boundary by:(a) the same distance as one or the other of the

adjoining buildings, provided the differencebetween the 2 adjoining buildings is less than or

equal to 2 metres (see Figure 7)

Figure 7

(b) not less than the average of the setbacks of theadjoining buildings, if the difference between the

adjoining buildings is greater than 2 metres(see Figure 8).

Figure 8

Where no established streetscape exists, frontsetbacks should be as follows: Hills Policy Area 11 not less than 8 metres Worthing Mine Policy Area 20 not less than

5.5 metres All other policy areas not less than 5 metres

Additionally, a carport or garage should have a frontsetback of at least 5.5 metres from the propertyboundary of the street that it faces. A carport or

garage should also be setback at least 0.5 metresfurther from the front boundary than the main faceof the dwelling.

Secondary Street Setbacks

Where a property is a corner block, there are alsospecial requirements for setbacks from thesecondary street. The minimum setback distancefor a dwelling from the secondary street frontagevaries according to the policy area and should beas follows: not less than 2 metres if located in Medium-

Density Policy Area 12, Regeneration Policy Area 16 or Worthing Mine Policy Area 20; and

not less than 3 metres in any other location.

A larger setback from a secondary street mayhowever be required for taller (e.g. two-storey)buildings.

If a single carport or garage is proposed facing asecondary street, it should be setback a minimumof 5.5 metres from that street boundary to makesure that two on-site car parking spaces areavailable. If a double carport or garage is proposed


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facing a secondary street, a lesser setback to thatstreet boundary may be appropriate dependant onthe size of the structure proposed and the setbacksof other buildings on the site and in the locality.

Arterial Road Setbacks

There is an exception to the above informationregarding setbacks for properties that haveboundaries adjoining an arterial road.

Dwellings on these sites should be setback at least8m, plus any provision for road widening and/or toaddress issues resulting from the presence of theroad (for example, provision must be made for aturning area within the setback area to enablevehicles to enter and leave the site in a forwarddirection).

Arterial roads in the Marion Council area include:- South Road - Diagonal Road- Marion Road - Oaklands Road- Cross Road - Sturt Road- Seacombe Road - Lonsdale Highway- Daws Road - Lander Road- Morphett Road (north of Seacombe Road)

Note: Council is required to refer most applications fordevelopment on land fronting an arterial road to theCommissioner of Highways for advice or direction.

Side Setbacks

Side setbacks are important to ensure adequatedaylight to windows, avoid unreasonableovershadowing of neighbours indoor and outdoorliving areas, and to protect visual amenity. In somecases, houses are allowed to be built on a sideboundary and in other cases, side setbacks arerequired.

Building on a Side Boundary

Building the side wall of a house on a side propertyboundary is discouraged in Hills Policy Area 11 andthe Residential Character Policy Area 17. In these

policy areas development should be well set back

from all property boundaries to help maintain thedesired low-density residential character.

Dwellings with walls located on the boundaryshould be designed in accordance with thefollowing, where:(a) a wall from an adjacent dwelling already exists

on the boundary:(i) be located immediately abutting the

adjacent wall(ii) be constructed to the same or to a lesser

length and height as the adjacent wall(iii) be setback 2 or more metres behind themain face of the adjacent dwelling

(b) no wall exists on the adjacent boundary:(i) be setback 2 or more metres behind the

main face of the adjacent dwelling(ii) not exceed 6 metres in length(iii) not exceed 3 metres in height(iv) be sited no closer than 2.5 metres to a

habitable room window or 3.5 metres if thewall is located to the north of the

neighbouring window(c) adjoining communal open space or a publicreserve, not to exceed(i) 50 per cent of the length of the boundary(ii) 4 metres in height.

Garages, carports, pergolas, outbuildings and othersimilar buildings with walls located on the side orrear boundaries should:

(a) be constructed in accordance with thesetback and size requirements of the

following envelope diagram (Figure 9):

Figure 9


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Site area ofdwelling

Minimumarea of POS Provisions

250 squaremetres orgreater

20% of sitearea

Balconies, roof patios,decks and the like, cancomprise part of this areaprovided the area ofeach is 10 square metresor greater.

One part of the spaceshould be directlyaccessible from a livingroom and have an areaequal to or greater than10 per cent of the sitearea with a minimumdimension of 5 x 5metres and a maximumgradient of 1-in-10.

Less than250 squaremetres

20% of thesite area or35 square

metres

(whichever isthe greater)

Balconies, roof patiosand the like cancomprise part of this areaprovided the area ofeach is 8square metres or greater. One part of the space isdirectly accessible from aliving room and has anarea of 16 square metreswith a minimumdimension of 4 x 4metres and a maximumgradient of 1-in-10.

A minimum of 70% of the private open spaceprovided should be open to the sky and free fromroofed structures such as verandas, carports,garages and outbuildings.

Private open space should not include driveways,effluent drainage areas, rubbish bin storage, sites forrainwater tanks and other utility areas, parking areasor common areas, and should have a minimumdimension of:(a) 2.5 metres for ground level or roof-top private

open space(b) 2.0 metres for upper level balconies or terraces.

Site Coverage and Floor Area Ratio

The Development Plan contains policies that limithow much of an allotment can be covered bybuildings. The relevant maximum site coverageand floor area ratio requirements for each policyarea are set out in Table 3 at the back of thisbrochure.

Car parkingDwellings should incorporate the following minimumnumber of onsite car parking spaces (one of whichshould be covered): 2 per detached, semi-detached, or row dwelling

containing up to 3 bedrooms. 3 per detached, semi-detached, or row dwelling

containing 4 or more bedrooms. 1.5 per dwelling plus 1 visitor space per 3

dwellings for a group dwelling or residential flatbuilding.

Note: "Bedrooms includes rooms capable of being usedas bedrooms.

Vehicle Access and Driveways

The width of driveway crossovers should beminimised and have a maximum width of:(a) 3 metres wide for a single driveway(b) 5 metres wide for a double driveway.

Access points should be located at least one metreaway from existing street trees, street infrastructure(i.e. signs, stobie poles etc.) and side entry pits inthe kerb and, if the site is a corner block, accesspoints should also be located away from the corner(a minimum of 6m from the intersection of the sitestwo road boundaries).

Retention of one on-street visitor car parking spacefor every two allotments is also required.

Driveways servicing a hammerhead/battleaxeallotment or more than one dwelling should providea driveway access in accordance with the followingtable:


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Drivewaywidth atpropertyboundaryand forfirst 6m *

Drivewaywidthbeyondfirst 6m

Wideningrequiredforpassing

Minimumlandscapedstrip eitherside ofdriveway

1-2 3m 3m - 0.5m3 3m 3m Only if

drivewaylongerthan 30m

0.5m

4-7 4.5m 3m Widen to5m atpoint 25mfrom frontpropertyboundaryand every25mthereafter

0.8m

8+ 6m 5m - 1.0m

* Where a driveway access is onto an arterial road, theminimum width at the front property boundary and for thefirst 6m along the driveway is 6 metres wide.

On an arterial road, vehicle access points should beminimised or avoided where possible, and vehiclesshould be able to enter and exit the site in a forwarddirection. Council is required to refer mostapplications for development on land fronting anarterial road to the Commissioner of Highways foradvice and direction.

Care should also be taken in the design of anyresidential development involving a new driveway toensure that: on the footpath area, driveways grade toward the

road and, at the front property boundary, the

ground level is between 50mm and 150mmabove the top of the kerb within the property, the driveway is not too steep

(particularly if it is to function as a required carparking area) and that there are appropriatetransition grades on the driveway to avoid carsscraping.

(Please refer to separate brochure Driveways for furtherinformation on Council requirements for driveways).

In addition to obtaining Development Approval foryour proposed residential development, if a newdriveway access (i.e. crossover and invert) isproposed, approval from Councils Infrastructure

Division must also be gained before the access isconstructed. A separate Permit Application Form isavailable and must be completed and submitted toobtain that approval.

Visual Privacy

Councils Development Plan seeks to ensure newdevelopments maintain a reasonable level ofprivacy between neighbours. New developmentshould therefore minimise potential overlookingfrom upper floor windows, decks and balconies intohabitable room windows and useable private openspace areas of neighbouring properties.Overlooking can be minimised through the adoptionof one or more of the following:

Building layout Location and design of windows and balconies Screening devices Landscaping Adequate separation Permanently fixed external screens

Note: Suitable treatment of windows can includepermanently fixed translucent/opaque glass in that partof the window below 1.7m above the floor level, orwindow sill heights of 1.7m above the floor level

Overshadowing

Development should minimise potentialovershadowing of adjoining properties. In particular,new dwellings should be sited and designed to

ensure that sunlight is still available to ground levelprivate open space, upper level balconies andhabitable rooms of adjacent dwellings.

Building Height

Each residential policy area describes theappropriate height and scale of buildings for thatparticular area. It is important to have regard to theexisting character of the locality, and minimisingissues such as visual impact, overshadowing andoverlooking.


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Additionally, a maximum building height isprescribed. Building height refers to the maximumvertical distance between the natural or finishedground level at any point of any part of a buildingand the finished roof height at its highest point.

Maximum building height within: (a) Medium Density Policy Area 12:

(i) 2 storeys of not more than 9 metres(ii) 2 storeys plus attic of not more than 10

metres

(b) Regeneration Policy Area 16 (i) 3 storeys of not more than 12 metres(c) Residential Character Policy Area 17:

(i) within the suburb of Marion, 2 storeysof not more than 9 metres

(ii) in all other areas, one storey with anability to provide a 2 storey additionwithin the roof space subject toPrinciples of Development Controlwithin the policy area

(d) all other policy areas(i) 2 storeys of not more than 9 metres.

Note: For the purpose of Public Notification, any dwellingwith a building height greater than 9 metres is classifiedas a Category 2 form of development, with the exceptionof the Residential Character Policy Area 17, where adwelling with a height greater than 9 metres is non-complying.

Battleaxe Allotments

Buildings on battleaxe allotments or the like (i.e.dwellings behind the front dwelling in a residential

flat building and group dwelling development) shouldbe single storey and be designed to maintain theprivacy of adjoining properties.

Build ing Appearance

Buildings should be designed to reduce their visualbulk and provide visual interest through designelements such as: articulation colour and detailing small vertical and horizontal components design and placing of windows variations to facades.

New houses should be designed so that doorwaysand windows face the street. The external walls androofs of buildings should not incorporate highlyreflective materials which will result in glare.

In addition to the above, the appearance of anynew development should meet the desiredcharacter of the relevant Policy Area. Specialdesign requirements apply in the following areas: Residential Character Policy Area 17 where

consistent building appearance is desired; and the Hills Policy Area 11, Worthing Mine Policy

Area 20, Watercourse Policy Area 19 andSouthern Policy Area 18 of the Residential Zone

where requirements specific to sloping sitesare applicable.

Carports and garages should not dominate the frontof any house and/or streetscape. Double carportsor garages clearly visible to streets should bedesigned to reduce the apparent total width of thedoorway, which should be no wider in dimensionthan 50% of the frontage of the allotment. Theyshould also be compatible with the house in termsof roof form and pitch, scale, materials anddetailing.

Energy Efficiency

Housing development should be designed and sitedto conserve energy and minimise waste. Development should provide for efficient solar

access to buildings and open space all year

around. Buildings should be sited and designed so thatthe open spaces associated with the mainactivity areas face north for exposure to wintersun.

Buildings should be sited and designed toensure adequate natural light and wintersunlight is available to the main activity areas ofadjacent buildings.

Roof pitches should facilitate the efficient use ofsolar hot water services and photovoltaic cells.

Development should be designed to minimise

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designing the roof of buildings with a north facingslope to accommodate solar collectors.

Reducing Noise Impact

Where any new dwellings are proposed next to anarterial road or close to either an existing or potentialsignificant noise source (e.g. within 60 metres of theIndustry/Commerce Edwardstown Policy Area 5),then Council will typically require that noiseprotection measures are included in the design for

those houses. Design and construction of additionsto existing dwellings in these situations should alsohave regard to reducing noise impact.

General design features that should be consideredinclude: Use of specialised construction techniques and

building materials including insulation of wallsand roofs and double glazing of windows

The orientation of windows and other openingsaway from the noise sources. Particularly,bedrooms should be located furthest away fromthe noise source

Positioning of balconies and other externalbuilding elements to minimise infiltration of noise

Use of continuous fencing and walls of solidconstruction to screen noise

Increasing the distance between the source ofthe noise and the dwellings.

New dwellings in noise-affected locations shouldmeet the provisions of: Australian Standard 3671: Acoustics Road

Traffic Noise Intrusion, Building Siting andConstruction; and

Australian Standard 2107: Acoustics -Recommended Design Sound Levels andReverberation Times for Building Interiors.

Other Information

Public Notification

In some cases, two-storey dwellings and flatbuildings, dwellings with a building height greaterthan 9m, development where a solid wall isproposed to be built on a side or rear boundary, and

dwellings on land located within 30 metres of aCommercial Zone, Industry Zone, Light IndustryZone or Mineral Extraction Zone, Category 2 publicnotification is likely to be required.

Category 2 notification means that the Council mustformally notify owners and occupiers of otherproperties in the area. An additional fee is payableand it is suggested that, as a matter of courtesy,you discuss your proposal with your neighboursprior to lodging your application.

Some residential developments may also requireCategory 3 public notification. Category 3notification means that the Council must formallynotify owners and occupiers of other properties inthe area, and place an advertisement in TheMessenger newspaper.

Stormwater Drainage

To avoid excessive stormwater runoff, at least 20%of the site should not be built upon and remainunpaved.

In residential areas north of Seacombe Road, allnew houses must be provided with an on-sitestormwater detention/retention system (this slowsthe flow of stormwater that is discharged to thestreet water table). Stormwater Detention Systemsshould be designed to meet the runoff flowrequirements contained in Councils InformationBrochure Stormwater Detention.

In residential areas south of Seacombe Road, allstormwater must be either connected to an on-sitedetention tank as above, or be connected withimpervious pipe to the street water table or rear ofallotment drains (where easements exist).

Easement and Encumbrances

The Certificate of Title for a property containsinformation regarding the location and nature of anyeasements and the details of any encumbrancesthat apply to the land. If your proposed

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demonstrating that the authority controlling theeasement (e.g. SA Water, ETSA etc.) or theperson(s) holding the encumbrance have approvedthe proposed structures.

Regulated and Significant Trees

Any work that may substantially damage or affect aregulated or significant tree or trees requiresapproval from the Council. For clarification on whata regulated/significant tree is and what are

considered to be tree damaging activities, pleaserefer to the separate Information BrochureRegulated & Significant Trees .

Want to Know More?

The above information is advisory only. It is intendedto provide a guide and a general understanding ofthe key points associated with the particular topic. Itis not a substitute for reading the relevant legislationor the Development Plan.

It is recommended that if you are intending toundertake development, you seek professionaladvice or contact the Council for any specificenquiries or for further assistance concerning theuse and development of land.

Contact Details - City of MarionDevelopment Services Division

245 Sturt Road PO Box 21Sturt SA 5047 Oaklands Park SA 5046

Telephone (08) 8375 6685Facsimile (08) 8375 6899

Email [email protected] http://www.marion.sa.gov.au


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Minimum Allotment Areas Table 1

DetachedDwelling

Semi-detachedDwelling Row Dwelling

GroupDwelling

Residential FlatBuilding(average site area)

Cement HillPolicy Area 10 420m -- -- -- --


Site Area(Site Gradient)

700m (1:5)

-- --


700m (1:5)

--

Medium DensityPolicy Area 12 300m 270m

210m(180m if adjoiningpublic open space >2500m)

250m 250m

Northern Policy Area 13 375m 320m

250m(210m if adjoiningpublic open space >2500m)

300m 300m

Oaklands ParkPolicy Area 14 420m 350m 325m 450m

325m (1 storey = 4dwellings)

280m (2 storeys = 4dwellings)

RacecoursePolicy Area 15 560m -- -- -- --

RegenerationPolicy Area 16 250m 220m 170m

250m(1 storey)200m(>= 2 storeys)

250m (1 storey)200m (2 storeys)150m (3 storeys)

ResidentialCharacterPolicy Area 17

420m 420m -- -- --

Southern Policy

Area 18420m 350m 280m 300m 300m (1 storey)

250m (2 storeys)WatercoursePolicy Area 19 10,000m -- -- -- --

Worthing MinePolicy Area 20


330m (1:8)


330m (1:8)


330m (1:8)

-- --

Hammerhead lots should have a frontage to a public road not less than 4m (comprised of 3m wide paved driveway access and0.5m landscaping either side). An allotment for the purposes of a detached, semi-detached or row dwelling should not be less than 20 metres in depth.

An allotment for the purposes of a group dwelling/s or residential flat building/s should not be less than 45 metres in depth


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Minimum Site Frontages Table 2(frontage to arterial roads shown in brackets)

DetachedDwelling

Semi-detachedDwelling

Row Dwelling GroupDwelling Residential FlatBuilding

Cement HillPolicy Area 10 15m -- -- -- --


Frontage Width(Site Gradient)

18m (1:10)

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24m (1:10)

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MediumDensity Policy

Area 1210m (12m) 9m (12m)

7m (12m)(6m (12m) whensite adjoins publicopen space>2500m)

18m (18m) 18m (18m)

Northern Policy Area 13 12m (12m) 9m (12m)

7m (12m)(6m (12m) whensite adjoins publicopen space>2500m)

20m (20m) 20m (20m)

Oaklands ParkPolicy Area 14 15m

9m(12m frontingOaklands Road)

7.5m(12m frontingOaklands Road)

20m 18m

RacecoursePolicy Area 15 15m -- -- -- --

RegenerationPolicy Area 16 9m (12m) 8m (12m) 7m (12m) 18m (18m) 18m (18m)

ResidentialCharacterPolicy Area 17

15m 15m -- -- --

SouthernPolicy Area 18 14m (14m) 12m (12m) 8m (12m) 20m (20m) 20m (20m)

WatercoursePolicy Area 19 -- -- -- -- --

Worthing MinePolicy Area 20


10m (1:8)


10m (1:8)

Frontage Width (SiteGradient)

10m (1:8)

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Hammerhead lots should have a frontage to a public road not less than 4m (comprised of 3m wide paved driveway access and0.5m landscaping either side).

An allotment for the purposes of a detached, semi-detached or row dwelling should not be less than 20 metres in depth.

An allotment for the purposes of a group dwelling/s or residential flat building/s should not be less than 45 metres in depth


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Site Coverage & Floor Area Ratio Table 3

Maximum Site Coverage Maximum Floor Area Ratio

Cement HillPolicy Area 10 40% --

Hills Policy Area 11 35% 0.4

MediumDensity Policy

Area 12

Site Area>375m 1-2 storey = 40%

3 storey = 40%

270m -375m 130m or 40% (whichever is greater)

375m 1-2 storey = 40%

3 storey = 40%

270m -375m 130m or 40% (whichever is greater)

220m-269m 100m or 40%(whichever is greater)

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