Garages and Electric Vehicles
Garages
- Garage doors must be modern and contemporary, using sectional slide-over or tilt-up designs in colours/materials complementary to the home.
- Roller doors are not permitted.
- Feature detailing on garage doors is encouraged to enhance the front facade.
- Garages must not exceed 60% of the lot frontage width on lots over 10 m wide.
- Clear transparent glazing is not permitted; limited translucent or obscure glazing may be approved by the DRP.
- Minimum two on-site car spaces are required:
- At least one space within a garage
- At least one off-road visitor space within the driveway.
- Garages must be set back a minimum of 1 m behind the main front wall of the dwelling (excluding porticos).
- Double garages are mandatory on lots 12.5 m wide or greater.
- To maintain streetscape quality:
- Recreational vehicles must be screened or garaged.
- Carports and shade sails are not permitted.
Single Storey Garages on Villa Allotments
(Lots 10.0–12.49 m wide)
- Double garages must meet the following:
- Maximum front facade width (including garage): 5.8 m
- Garage door width must not exceed 4.8 m
- Minimum 450 mm eave or overhang above the garage door
- Garage door to be setback at least 240 mm behind the garage pillar
- Garage door must be sectional, tilt, or integrated
Electric Vehicle Readiness
- Each home must include a dedicated electric vehicle circuit run to the garage.
- The circuit must include conduit, wiring, and a minimum 20-amp GPO to support future EV charger installation.