Rural Conservation Zone (RCZ)
Environmentally sensitive rural land; very limited development.
Councils with RCZ Zoning
50 councils apply RCZ zoning across Victoria.
| Council | Schedules | Min Lot Size | Max Height | Site Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ararat | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ballarat | 6 | — | — | — |
| Banyule | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bass Coast | 2 | — | — | — |
| Benalla | 2 | — | — | — |
| Brimbank | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cardinia | 6 | — | — | — |
| Casey | 2 | — | — | — |
| Central Goldfields | 2 | — | — | — |
| Colac Otway | 2 | — | — | — |
| Corangamite | 4 | — | — | — |
| East Gippsland | 6 | — | — | — |
| Frankston | 8 | — | — | — |
| Glenelg | 6 | — | — | — |
| Golden Plains | 8 | — | — | — |
| Greater Bendigo | 8 | — | — | — |
| Greater Geelong | 30 | — | — | — |
| Hepburn | 4 | — | — | — |
| Hindmarsh | 2 | — | — | — |
| Hume | 8 | — | — | — |
| Indigo | 2 | — | — | — |
| Knox | 4 | — | — | — |
| Latrobe | 6 | — | — | — |
| Loddon | 2 | — | — | — |
| Macedon Ranges | 8 | — | — | — |
| Manningham | 10 | — | — | — |
| Mansfield | 2 | — | — | — |
| Melton | 6 | — | — | — |
| Mildura | 8 | — | — | — |
| Mitchell | 4 | — | — | — |
| Moira | 2 | — | — | — |
| Moorabool | 4 | — | — | — |
| Mount Alexander | 2 | — | — | — |
| Moyne | 2 | — | — | — |
| Murrindindi | 2 | — | — | — |
| Nillumbik | 10 | — | — | — |
| Northern Grampians | 4 | — | — | — |
| Pyrenees | 2 | — | — | — |
| Queenscliffe | 2 | — | — | — |
| South Gippsland | 2 | — | — | — |
| Southern Grampians | 2 | — | — | — |
| Surf Coast | 2 | — | — | — |
| Towong | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wangaratta | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wellington | 6 | — | — | — |
| Whittlesea | 8 | — | — | — |
| Wodonga | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wyndham | 2 | — | — | — |
| Yarra Ranges | 6 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RCZ zoning?
Environmentally sensitive rural land; very limited development.
Can I subdivide on RCZ land?
Subdivision on RCZ land depends on the specific schedule applied by your council, including minimum lot size requirements. Check your council's specific RCZ schedule for exact requirements.
What is the minimum lot size for RCZ?
Minimum lot sizes for RCZ vary by council. Check your council's specific schedule for exact requirements.
How many councils use RCZ zoning?
50 Victorian councils apply RCZ zoning. Each council may have different schedules with varying controls for minimum lot size, building height, and site coverage.
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