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.