Public Use Zone (PUZ)

Public services/utilities; schedule number indicates the public purpose.

Councils with PUZ Zoning

79 councils apply PUZ zoning across Victoria.

CouncilSchedulesMin Lot SizeMax HeightSite Coverage
Alpine12———
Ararat12———
Ballarat12———
Banyule12———
Bass Coast12———
Baw Baw12———
Bayside10———
Benalla12———
Boroondara12———
Brimbank12———
Buloke12———
Campaspe12———
Cardinia12———
Casey12———
Central Goldfields12———
Colac Otway12———
Corangamite12———
Darebin12———
East Gippsland12———
Frankston12———
Gannawarra10———
Glen Eira10———
Glenelg12———
Golden Plains12———
Greater Bendigo12———
Greater Dandenong12———
Greater Geelong12———
Greater Shepparton12———
Hepburn12———
Hindmarsh12———
Hobsons Bay12———
Horsham12———
Hume12———
Indigo12———
Kingston10———
Knox12———
Latrobe12———
Loddon12———
Macedon Ranges12———
Manningham12———
Mansfield12———
Maribyrnong12———
Maroondah10———
Melbourne12———
Melton12———
Merri-bek12———
Mildura12———
Mitchell12———
Moira12———
Monash12———
Moonee Valley8———
Moorabool10———
Mornington Peninsula12———
Mount Alexander12———
Moyne12———
Murrindindi12———
Nillumbik10———
Northern Grampians12———
Port Phillip8———
Pyrenees12———
Queenscliffe12———
South Gippsland12———
Southern Grampians12———
Stonnington8———
Strathbogie10———
Surf Coast12———
Swan Hill12———
Towong10———
Wangaratta12———
Warrnambool12———
Wellington12———
West Wimmera6———
Whitehorse12———
Whittlesea12———
Wodonga12———
Wyndham12———
Yarra10———
Yarra Ranges12———
Yarriambiack12———

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PUZ zoning?

Public services/utilities; schedule number indicates the public purpose.

Can I subdivide on PUZ land?

Subdivision on PUZ land depends on the specific schedule applied by your council, including minimum lot size requirements. Check your council's specific PUZ schedule for exact requirements.

What is the minimum lot size for PUZ?

Minimum lot sizes for PUZ vary by council. Check your council's specific schedule for exact requirements.

How many councils use PUZ zoning?

79 Victorian councils apply PUZ zoning. Each council may have different schedules with varying controls for minimum lot size, building height, and site coverage.

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