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A dual occupancy:
Dual occupancies can establish in a number of different forms:
More than two dwellings on a property is defined as a Multiple dwelling (see Multiple dwelling information sheet).
Dual occupancies are not appropriate in all residential zones and precincts. They are supported in the General residential zone - Next generation precinct to allow for an overall increase residential density. However, Dual occupancies are not suitable in a General residential zone - Urban precinct as the residential density associated with this form of development is too low. Dual occupancies are not appropriate in the Rural or Rural residential zones.
The following table summarises the category of development and assessment (type of application needed, if any) and relevant assessment benchmarks (requirements) for Dual occupancies.
Development that is categorised as ‘Accepted development subject to requirements’ does not require development approval from Council provided it complies with the relevant assessment benchmarks outlined in the planning scheme. If the proposal does not comply with the relevant assessment benchmarks, a development application must be lodged with Council for approval. Assessable development (Code assessment and impact assessment) requires approval from Council.
General residential zone
Township zone
A Dual occupancy is not a Secondary dwelling. A Secondary dwelling is part of a Dwelling house. For more information, see Secondary dwelling information sheet.
To find out if development requires an application and the category of development and assessment, refer to Part 5 Tables of assessment in the planning scheme. Assessment benchmarks (requirements) for a Dual occupancy are contained in the relevant zone code in Part 6 (links provided above) and the Residential uses code (section 9.3.2 part A only). Planning Scheme policy - Residential design(PDF, 20MB) provides additional information and guidance about satisfying assessment benchmarks identified in the planning scheme.