Land zoning & overlays

Definition of Land Zone

Area with specific regulations and rules governing the types of land uses

determine building activities and development permitted within it

What’s the purpose of land zoning

To regulate land use

protects resources

avoids conflicts between different land uses

What are examples of land zoning

Residential

Commercial

industrial

agricultural

recreation

historic

What zone is FZ

Farming zone

What type of zone is the one we’re studying

Agricultural zone

What zone is needed to build a residential zone

GRZ (General residential zone)

What is the purpose of a farming zone

to provide land use for agriculture

encourage use & development with sustainable land development practices

efficient land use

What are things people can do WITHOUT a permit?

Bed and breakfast

Animal keeping

cattle feet lot

railway

rural store

What do people need a permit for

Camping & caravan park

cemetery

car park

market

primary school

What zones are in Paynesville?

General residential zones

public park & recreation zones

mixed use zones

industrial zones

public use zones

What roles does GRZ (General residential zones) play in zoning?

To set a maximum building height (3 stories)

What roles does PPRZ (Public Park and Recreation Zone) play in zoning?

Protect areas of significance, available for community use

What roles does MUZ (Mixed use zone) play in zoning?

Blends residential, commercial, etc. uses efficient land use

What roles does IN3Z (Industrial 3 Zone) play in zoning?

Accommodates manufacturing, transport, storage, separated from sensitive land use

What roles does PUZ (public use zones) play in zoning?

Public utilities, community services

Why do neighborhoods needs to be consistent

inconsistencies = uncertainty for community and industries

provide positive wellbeing for residents

may give mixed signals if having growth or protection of existing neighborhoods should be prioritized

What is property overlay

an additional layer of planning controls applied to a specific area/property

Why are property overlays used for?

To signify land with potential issues that need managing

What are examples of property overlays

Vegetation protection

environmental significance

bushfire management

erosion management

flooding

design & development

What are the overlays on FZ

VPO1 & SLO2

What does VPO1 stand for?

Vegetation protection overlay

What’s the purpose of VPO1

To:

• Protects areas of significant vegetation

• minimizes loss of vegetation

• preserve existing trees

• maintain/enhance habitats for indigenous fauna

What are the considerations for VPO1

• What will be the effects of the proposed use on protected vegetation

• the role of native vegetation in considering flora and fauna

  • the cultural significance

What does SLO2 stand for

Significant landscape overlay 2

What’s the purpose of SLO2

To:

• Identify significant landscapes

• Conserves and enhances the character of significant landscapes

What are the considerations for SLO2

• Impacts of buildings on significant views

• how are the landscape values being changed

• to which extent are buildings enhancing objectives in the area

  • is this going to enhance or reduce bushfire risks

What are objectives for the growth of Paynesville

• neighbourhood cohesion

• open space connections for cyclists and pedestrians

• land uses supports future character of Paynesville

• establish a town entry

• walkable town

What is the ‘State planning policy framework’

A three-tier structure that integrate s state, regional & local planning policies into a single, streamlines framework

Why was the state planning policy framework introduced?

• To improve the process of planning policies

• To align state and local policies

• to make planning schemes easier to understand

When was the state planning policy framework introduced

July 31, 2018

How does the Paynesville urban design framework describe Paynesville?

• coastal town

• service center

• vibrant Maritime town

Economic impacts on land use change

• house prices can go up

• reduce the amount of land for farming, which may hurt local agriculture and related businesses.

• Some jobs may be lost in farming, but new jobs could be created in construction and services as areas develop.

• Projects like planting trees or restoring wetlands (for climate or environmental goals) often need a lot of money and may not make as much profit as other land uses, so landowners might need support or compensation.