The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define an outbuilding as: ‘An enclosed non-habitable structure that is detached from any [...]
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a carport as: “A roofed structure designed to accommodate one or more motor vehicles, [...]
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a garage as: ‘Any roofed structure, other than a carport, designed to accommodate [...]
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A deck is a flat or raised platform capable of supporting loads, which is typically constructed outdoors. Decking is often built of [...]
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Planning requirements A rainwater tank on a non-residential property will require a Planning Approval should it be located externally [...]
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A building permit is required before constructing or installing a new swimming pool or spa. A compliant safety barrier (such as a [...]
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A public building is a building, place or part of a building where people may assemble for: Civic, theatrical, social, political or [...]
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To operate a hairdressing establishment within the City, the proprietor must ensure that the premises meets the provisions of the [...]
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Skin penetration is a procedure which incorporates the skin or mucous membrane being cut, punctured, torn or shaved. Skin penetration [...]
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Starting a business will require some type of approval from the City, even for a home-based business. It is critical to ensure that all [...]
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On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian Planning Commission [...]
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a patio as: ‘An unenclosed structure covered in a water impermeable material which [...]
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Commercial advertising signs and devices on private land are required to comply with the provisions of the City’s Advertisements [...]
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define a pergola as: ‘An open framed structure covered in a water permeable material or [...]
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Solar panels on a single house and grouped dwellings do not require development (planning) approval or a building permit. Solar panels [...]
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A retaining wall is a wall or structure designed and constructed to support soil at a slope steeper than can be naturally supported. [...]
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A bushfire prone area is an area identified as being at risk of bushfire as designated by the State Government. These areas can be seen [...]
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Street entertainment generally refers to a performance in a public place or on local government land such as the playing of a musical [...]
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The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) define an ancillary dwelling, also known as a granny flat, as a: “Self contained dwelling [...]
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