Height Information brochure - Parramatta City Council

Plac e your mes sage here. F or maximum i mpact, us e t wo or thr ee sent ences.Building HeightWhat is shown on the height map?The height map indicates the maximum allowedbuilding height for individual properties.HeadingWhy does Council have a height control?Council has a building height control topromote consistent building forms withindifferent neighbourhoods.Is the maximum height always reached?The maximum building height may not always bereached due to other design considerationssuch as overshadowing impacts.4 storey apartments - 14m height limitHow is building height measured?Building height is the vertical distance (measuredin metres) between the existing ground level of asite and the highest part of the building.What is the existing ground level?Existing ground level refers to the level (or slope) ofthe land before any new development takes place.2 storey house - 9m height limitWhat is a storey?A storey is typically the space between thefloor and the ceiling or roof above.2 storey house - 9m height limit3 storey apartments/2 storey townhouses - 11m height limitDisclaimer: The information detailed above is provided for information purposesonly and is not to be relied upon for legal purposes.

November 2011Height Conversion from Metres to Storeys\Zone in Parramatta LEP 2011Typicalmaximumheight inmetresTypicalnumber ofstoreysR1 General Residential 20 6R2 Low Density Residential 9 2R3 Medium Density Residential 11 2R4 High Density ResidentialB1 Neighbourhood CentreB2 Local CentreB4 Mixed Use11 314 417 520 640 1210 212 315 418 510 212 315 418 521 625 728 831 934 1040 1210 212 315 421 652 16B5 Business Development 12 3B6 Enterprise Corridor15 421 6IN1 General Industrial 12 N/AIN2 Light Industrial 12 N/AIN3 Heavy Industrial 12 N/ADisclaimer: The information detailed above is provided for information only and is not to be relied upon for legal purposes.