The residential zone is intended to cater for a range of residential types and densities including Multiple residential, Non-resident worker accommodation, Short-term accommodation and Other residential.

Non-resident worker accommodation will be integrated within or on the edge of town. Non-residential uses that provide direct support to residential uses may be suitable in the residential zone.

Development is supported by necessary community facilities, other small-scale non-residential uses, and appropriate infrastructure to support the needs of the local community. Short-term residential uses such as Hotels and Caravan parks are appropriate, however, non-residential uses can only be established where residential character and amenity are maintained, when the uses cater for the needs of the immediate community and do not undermine the viability of any centres.

Commercial and retail uses are not generally located in the residential zone unless located in the designed Activity Centre in Precinct 2.

Home based businesses are encouraged within dwellings where they are of a scale and are operated in a manner that does not impact adversely on the amenity of the locality.

Areas of open space are included within the residential zone and contribute to the park network (generally in accordance with elevant precinct maps).

The zone may accommodate unanticipated interim land uses that do not compromise the long term use of the land for its intended purpose.

Building height is generally in the range of up to 3 storeys (11.5m) and density generally ranges from up to 15 to 60 dwellings per hectare dependant on location. Greater heights and densities may be considered if sufficient grounds are provided and considered appropriate for the location.

Higher densities are located around centres and open space as identified within the Precinct provisions. Development facilitates urban consolidation and the efficient use of physical and social infrastructure.

The residential densities apply only to house and multiple residential uses and do not apply to non-resident worker accommodation, other residential, relocatable home parks or short-term accommodation premises.

Mixed Use Zone.

The Mixed Use Zone caters for Commercial, Retail, Residential, Sport, Recreation and Entertainment and Service and Community uses.

Building height and density for the Mixed Use Zone are generally up to 4 storeys and up to 60 dwellings per hectare. Greater heights and densities may be considered if sufficient grounds are provided and considered appropriate for the location.

Uses at ground level should contribute to the activation of the area/streets. Shop-top housing is considered appropriate.

Industry Zone.

The Industry Zone caters for Low impact industry, Research and technological facilities and Service industry.

Business uses requiring larger land areas, such as garden centres, hardware and trade supplies, outdoor sales and hire yard and produce stores are also catered for in the zone.

Civic & Open Spaces Zone.

The Civic and Open Space Zone caters for a range of publicly accessible outdoor recreation spaces and uses such as parks, pedestrian pathways and cycleways, as well as habitat preservation, revetment and stabilisation works, land use buffers and management areas.

It is also intended that the zone may provide for the possibility of constructing structures such as boardwalks and pathways where located and designed to avoid adverse impacts on the environment or the need for revetment or stabilisation works.

Depending on the function of the open space, ancillary structures and buildings such as shelters, amenity facilities, sporting clubs including club houses and associated offstreet parking, picnic tables and playgrounds are provided where necessary.

Civic facilities, including public utilities for sewer and water, may be accommodated in the zone where such uses do not detract from the amenity and natural values of the local area and maintain high standards of water quality.