Defining character in growth areas

We’re defining preferred future character objectives in General Residential Zones (GRZs) to better protect and respect local character in areas that will experience moderate growth.

General Residential Zones are designed to facilitate moderate growth because they’re typically well connected to shops, services, jobs and transport. However, this growth can lead to an obvious contrast in character between older homes and more recent additions to a neighbourhood.

Character is highly valued by our community. This project seeks to better protect the character of an area while helping to meet Bayside’s need for growth. The boundaries of General Residential Zones are not changing.

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