Apart from the issues reported on in the posts below, the Association is involved in the following activities and issues:
- Plot Ratio in RZ1. Despite the changes introduced by DV 306 the Plot Ratio rules are clearly not working effectively and need further modification.
- Clarification of RZ1 Zoning. For historical reasons some blocks zoned RZ1 can be developed as multi-unit sites. We believe the Planning Codes could be simplified if such anomalies were removed and only single dwellings were permitted in RZ1.
- Exempt Developments in built up areas. There are a number of problems flowing from the extension of a policy to speed up construction in greenfield areas to established suburbs.
- Protection of trees and verges. Street trees and verges adjacent to construction sites are vulnerable to damage. As public assets these need to be protected.
- Traffic and parking arrangements. There are no current requirements to minimize inconvenience from construction generated traffic and construction worker parking for local residents nor the community at large
- Precinct Codes. Neighbourhood Plans have been removed from the Territory Plan and are to be replaced by Precinct Codes. We are working with the ISCCC to develop a suitable Precinct Code(s) for the inner South Canberra area.
To read further about these issues, click here.