Security and Insect Screens

• Security screens visible from the street must:
• Have a simple profile
• Be integrated into window recesses and facade articulation
• Barrier/Diamond grille screens are not permitted on doors or windows facing primary or secondary frontages or visible from public areas.
• External add-on security screens are not allowed on primary or secondary facades.
• Screen frames must:
• Match door/window frame colours, or
• Be dark-coloured to minimise visual impact.

External Services and Utilities

• One side of the home must be designated as a utility zone (southern side preferred).
• Items such as bins, clotheslines, air-conditioning units, and rainwater tanks must be located within this zone.
• Utility areas must be screened from public view using fencing and landscaping.
• Meter boxes should be located behind side return fences where possible.
• If mounted on the house, meter boxes must be painted to match the wall colour.
• Gutters and downpipes must match the dwelling colours or be used as deliberate colour accents.