It has inverted sloped sides that allow rainwater to drain into it and contains vegetation and mulch designed to remove pollutants before the water infiltrates into the soil. Bioswale A bioswale is a landscape element designed to capture storm water run-off from adjacent surface areas. A basement is included in floor area calculations. By contrast, a cellar has at least one-half of its floor-to-ceiling height below curb level or the base plane. Basement* A basement is a building story that has at least one-half of its floor-to-ceiling height above curb level or the base plane. Often, the base plane is at curb level on sites that slope upwards or downwards from a street, or on large lots where buildings are far from a street, the base plane is adjusted to more accurately reflect the level at which the building meets the ground. It is utilized in most lower-density and contextual districts, and for property subject to waterfront zoning. Base Plane* The base plane is a horizontal plane from which the height of a building is measured. A building is required to meet a minimum base height only when the height of the building will exceed the maximum base height. Base Height The base height of a building is the maximum permitted height of the front wall of a building before any required setback. Specified zoning requirements if certain findings haveīeen met. To the affected community board(s), which modifies Authorization An authorization is a discretionary action taken by theĬity Planning Commission, often after an informal referral Outside of Lower Density Growth Management Areas (LDGMA), the increased floor area must be directly beneath the pitched roof and have a ceiling height between five and eight feet. If a septic tank system could be affected by the building or works and any driveway access then a Report and Consent or Permit to Alter a Wastewater System should be obtained from Council.Attic Allowance in Lower Density Growth Management Areas If you wish to build a shed on a vacant allotment you must apply for Report and Consent from council to vary building Building Regulation 87 – Siting of Class 10a Buildings.
Please note: where applicable, a planning permit should be obtained prior to submitting a building permit.Ī building permit is required for sheds greater than 10m² in floor area.
If you are unsure or would like to talk to a planner you can call (03) 5662 9200 or please click here to book a time to meet with a Planner. If a shed is proposed on a lot without a dwelling, this may be another form of land use such as a store, and such a use may be prohibited by the zone or may not be granted. If your land is in any other zone or affected by any overlays, a planning permit may be required and certain restrictions or requirements may apply. In the case of a lot in the Low Density Residential Zone no planning permit is required for a shed (out-building) associated with a dwelling on a lot, unless the land is affected by an overlay that may trigger a planning permit for certain buildings and works. The land is affected by an overlay that may trigger a planning permit for certain buildings and works.The lot has an area of less than 300m2 or.A planning permit is not required for a shed (out-building) associated with a dwelling on a lot in the General Residential Zone, Township Zone or Mixed Use Zone, unless: