Schedule 2

Zones for local planning instruments

In force

section 6

Column 1 Zone	Column 2 Purpose statement	Column 3 RGB colour
Residential zones
General residential zone	The purpose of the general residential zone is to provide for—	Red (255) Green (164) Blue (164)
	(a) residential uses; and	Red (255) Green (164) Blue (164)
	(b) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
Low density residential zone	The purpose of the low density residential zone is to provide for—	Red (255) Green (220) Blue (220)
	(a) a variety of low density dwelling types; and	Red (255) Green (220) Blue (220)
	(b) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
Low-medium density residential zone	The purpose of the low-medium density residential zone is to provide for—	Red (255) Green (164) Blue (164)
Low-medium density residential zone	(a) a variety of low to medium density dwelling types; and	Red (255) Green (164) Blue (164)
	(b) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
Medium density residential zone	The purpose of the medium density residential zone is to provide for—	Red (255) Green (101) Blue (101)
	(a) medium density multiple dwellings; and	Red (255) Green (101) Blue (101)
	(b) build to rent housing; and
	(c) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
High density residential zone	The purpose of the high density residential zone is to provide for—	Red (170) Green (0) Blue (0)
	(a) high density multiple dwellings; and	Red (170) Green (0) Blue (0)
	(b) build to rent housing; and
	(c) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
Character residential zone	The purpose of the character residential zone is to—	Red (255) Green (175) Blue (219)
	(a) ensure the character of a residential area is protected or enhanced; and	Red (255) Green (175) Blue (219)
	(b) provide for community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
Tourist accommodation zone	The purpose of the tourist accommodation zone is to provide for—	Red (255) Green (75) Blue (39)
Tourist accommodation zone	(a) short-term accommodation; and	Red (255) Green (75) Blue (39)
	(b) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support short-term accommodation and tourist attractions.
Centre zones
Centre zone	The purpose of the centre zone is to provide for a variety of uses and activities to service all or part of the local government area, including, for example, administrative, business, community, cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail uses or activities.	Red (134) Green (166) Blue (255)
Neighbourhood centre zone	The purpose of the neighbourhood centre zone is to provide for—	Red (200) Green (225) Blue (255)
	(a) a small variety of uses and activities to service local residents; and	Red (200) Green (225) Blue (255)
	(b) other small-scale uses and activities that directly support local residents, including, for example, community services, convenience shops or offices.
Local centre zone	The purpose of the local centre zone is to provide for—	Red (134) Green (166) Blue (255)
	(a) a limited variety of commercial, community and retail activities to service local residents; and	Red (134) Green (166) Blue (255)
	(b) other uses and activities that integrate with, and enhance, the local centre, including, for example, entertainment, shopping or residential uses.
District centre zone	The purpose of the district centre zone is to provide for a large variety of uses and activities to service a district of the local government area, including, for example, administrative, business, community, cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail uses or activities.	Red (112) Green (130) Blue (170)
Major centre zone	The purpose of the major centre zone is to provide for a large variety of uses and activities to service a part of the local government area, including, for example, administrative, business, community, cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail uses or activities.	Red (66) Green (107) Blue (255)
Principal centre zone	The purpose of the principal centre zone is to provide for a large variety of uses and activities (including, for example, administrative, business, community, cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail activities) to—	Red (0) Green (50) Blue (255)
	(a) form the core of an urban area; and
	(b) service the local government area.
Recreation zones
Recreation and open space zone	The purpose of the recreation and open space zone is to provide for—	Red (175) Green (225) Blue (200)
	(a) a variety of cultural, educational, leisure, recreation and sporting uses and activities, including, for example—	Red (175) Green (225) Blue (200)
	(i) parks, playgrounds or playing fields for the use of residents and visitors; and
	(ii) parks, or other areas, for the conservation of natural areas; and
	(b) facilities and infrastructure to support the uses and activities stated in paragraph (a).
Open space zone	The purpose of the open space zone is to provide for—	Red (110) Green (175) Blue (75)
	(a) local, district and regional parks for the use of residents and visitors; and	Red (110) Green (175) Blue (75)
	(b) facilities and infrastructure that support, and are required by, users of the parks.
Sport and recreation zone	The purpose of the sport and recreation zone is to provide for—	Red (175) Green (225) Blue (200)
	(a) a variety of cultural, educational, recreation and sporting uses and activities that require built infrastructure, including, for example, clubhouses, gymnasiums, swimming pools or tennis courts; and	Red (175) Green (225) Blue (200)
	(b) facilities and infrastructure to support the uses and activities stated in paragraph (a).
Environmental zones
Environmental management and conservation zone	The purpose of the environmental management and conservation zone is to provide for the protection and maintenance of areas that support 1 or more of the following—	Red (50) Green (125) Blue (0)
	(a) biological diversity;
	(b) ecological integrity;
	(c) naturally occurring landforms;
	(d) coastal processes.
Conservation zone	The purpose of the conservation zone is to provide for the management, protection and restoration of areas that support 1 or more of the following—	Red (55) Green (145) Blue (130)
	(a) biological diversity;
	(b) ecological integrity;
	(c) naturally occurring landforms;
	(d) coastal processes.
Environmental management zone	The purpose of the environmental management zone is to—	Red (50) Green (125) Blue (0)
	(a) identify environmentally sensitive areas; and	Red (50) Green (125) Blue (0)
	(b) provide for the protection of the environmentally sensitive areas from urban and industry activities, other than—
	(i) dwelling houses and other low-impact activities; and
	(ii) quarries, if the protection or promotion of the quarries is identified in the planning scheme as a strategic outcome for the local government area.
Industry zones
Industry zone	The purpose of the industry zone is to provide for—	Red (200) Green (143) Blue (200)
	(a) a variety of industry activities; and	Red (200) Green (143) Blue (200)
	(b) other uses and activities that—
	(i) support industry activities; and
	(ii) do not compromise the future use of premises for industry activities.
Low impact industry zone	The purpose of the low impact industry zone is to provide for—	Red (225) Green (200) Blue (225)
	(a) service industry and low impact industry; and	Red (225) Green (200) Blue (225)
	(b) other uses and activities that—
	(i) support industry activities; and
	(ii) do not compromise the future use of premises for industry activities.
Medium impact industry zone	The purpose of the medium impact industry zone is to provide for—	Red (200) Green (143) Blue (200)
	(a) medium impact industry; and	Red (200) Green (143) Blue (200)
	(b) other uses and activities that—
	(i) support industry activities; and
	(ii) do not compromise the future use of premises for industry activities.
High impact industry zone	The purpose of the high impact industry zone is to provide for—	Red (175) Green (86) Blue (175)
	(a) high impact industry; and	Red (175) Green (86) Blue (175)
	(b) other uses and activities that—
	(i) support industry activities; and
	(ii) do not compromise the future use of premises for industry activities.
Special industry zone	The purpose of the special industry zone is to provide for—	Red (150) Green (30) Blue (150)
	(a) special industry; and	Red (150) Green (30) Blue (150)
	(b) other uses and activities that—
	(i) support industry activities; and
	(ii) do not compromise the future use of premises for industry activities.
Research and technology industry zone	The purpose of the research and technology industry zone is to provide for—	Red (140) Green (125) Blue (222)
Research and technology industry zone	(a) research and technology industry; and
	(b) other uses and activities that—
	(i) support industry activities; and
	(ii) do not compromise the future use of premises for industry activities.
Industry investigation zone	The purpose of the industry investigation zone is to identify and protect land that may be suitable for industry activities, subject to further planning and investigation.	Red (200) Green (175) Blue (225)
Waterfront and marine industry zone	The purpose of the waterfront and marine industry zone is to provide for—	Red (85) Green (60) Blue (155)
Waterfront and marine industry zone	(a) marine industry; and	Red (85) Green (60) Blue (155)
	(b) other uses and activities that—
	(i) need to be on or near water or a marine environment; or
	(ii) support industry activities and do not compromise the future use of premises for industry activities.
Tourism zones
Tourism zone	The purpose of the tourism zone is to provide for tourist activities, facilities and places in coastal, environmental, rural and urban areas.	Red (179) Green (210) Blue (52)
Major tourism zone	The purpose of the major tourism zone is to provide for—	Red (179) Green (210) Blue (52)
	(a) a variety of activities, facilities and places that—	Red (179) Green (210) Blue (52)
	(i) are for or support tourism; and
	(ii) are large-scale and integrated; and
	(iii) are in coastal, environmental, rural or urban areas; and
	(b) permanent accommodation for employees, if required for the activities, facilities and places stated in paragraph (a) and appropriate for the area.
Minor tourism zone	The purpose of the minor tourism zone is to provide for—	Red (222) Green (231) Blue (135)
	(a) a variety of activities, facilities and places that—	Red (222) Green (231) Blue (135)
	(i) are for or support tourism; and
	(ii) have less than 20 employees; and
	(iii) are in coastal, environmental, rural or urban areas; and
	(b) permanent accommodation for employees, if required for the activities, facilities and places stated in paragraph (a) and appropriate for the area.
Other zones
Community facilities zone	The purpose of the community facilities zone is to provide for—	Red (255) Green (255) Blue (100)
	(a) community-related uses, activities and facilities, whether publicly or privately owned, including, for example—	Red (255) Green (255) Blue (100)
	(i) educational establishments; and
	(ii) hospitals; and
	(iii) transport and telecommunication networks; and
	(iv) utility installations; and
	(b) residential uses, if all of the dwellings for the residential use, other than caretaker’s accommodation, are—
	(i) an affordable housing component; and
	(ii) either on land—
	(A) associated with a community activity comprised of a community care centre, a place of worship or a residential care facility; or
	(B) owned, controlled or managed by an entity that carries out a community activity comprised of a community care centre, a place of worship or a residential care facility.
Emerging community zone	The purpose of the emerging community zone is to—	Red (232) Green (190) Blue (175)
	(a) identify land that is intended for an urban purpose in the future; and	Red (232) Green (190) Blue (175)
	(b) protect land that is identified for an urban purpose in the future from incompatible uses; and
	(c) provide for the timely conversion of non-urban land to land for urban purposes.
Extractive industry zone	The purpose of the extractive industry zone is to provide for extractive industry.	Red (100) Green (50) Blue (0)
Innovation zone	The purpose of the innovation zone is to—	Red (25) Green (205) Blue (255)
	(a) identify land suitable for new and emerging uses and activities to provide opportunities for innovation and creativity; and	Red (25) Green (205) Blue (255)
	(b) facilitate new and emerging uses and activities that can not readily be provided for in other parts of the local government area; and
	(c) provide for uses and activities that promote knowledge creation and entrepreneurship in industry, research and development, science and technology.
Limited development zone	The purpose of the limited development zone is to identify land that is significantly affected by 1 or more development constraints, including, for example, constraints relating to defence requirements, flooding, historical subdivisions, land contamination, past or future mining activities or topography.	Red (250) Green (175) Blue (50)
Mixed use zone	The purpose of the mixed use zone is to provide for a variety of uses and activities, including, for example, business, residential, retail, service industry, tourist accommodation or low impact industrial uses or activities.	Red (255) Green (120) Blue (0)
Rural zone	The purpose of the rural zone is to—	Red (240) Green (250) Blue (230)
	(a) provide for rural uses and activities; and
	(b) provide for other uses and activities that are compatible with—
	(i) existing and future rural uses and activities; and
	(ii) the character and environmental features of the zone; and
	(c) maintain the capacity of land for rural uses and activities by protecting and managing significant natural resources and processes.
Rural residential zone	The purpose of the rural residential zone is to provide for residential uses and activities on large lots, including lots for which the local government has not provided infrastructure and services.	Red (160) Green (120) Blue (120)
Special purpose zone	The purpose of the special purpose zone is to—	Red (204) Green (204) Blue (0)
	(a) provide for public facilities and infrastructure that are publicly or privately owned or operated; and	Red (204) Green (204) Blue (0)
	(b) ensure that incompatible uses do not encroach on the public facilities and infrastructure.
Specialised centre zone	The purpose of the specialised centre zone is to provide for 1 or more specialised uses including, for example, conference centres, entertainment centres, education and research facilities or university campuses.	Red (169) Green (169) Blue (169)
Township zone	The purpose of the township zone is to provide for—	Red (255) Green (225) Blue (175)
	(a) small to medium urban areas in a rural or coastal area; and	Red (255) Green (225) Blue (175)
	(b) a variety of uses and activities to service local residents, including, for example, business, community, education, industrial, open space, recreation, residential or retail uses or activities; and
	(c) tourist attractions and short-term accommodation, if appropriate for the area.

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