Rural Living Zone (RLZ)
Lifestyle lots in rural settings.
Key Controls
Aggregated across 50 councils and 185 schedules. Values vary by council — check your specific schedule below.
| Control | Range | Variations |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Size | 2ha | 1 |
| Site Coverage | 10% | 1 |
| Front Setback | 15m | 1 |
| Side Setback | 10m | 1 |
| Rear Setback | 15m | 1 |
Councils with RLZ Zoning
50 councils apply RLZ zoning across Victoria.
| Council | Schedules | Min Lot Size | Max Height | Site Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ararat | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ballarat | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bass Coast | 2 | — | — | — |
| Baw Baw | 10 | — | — | — |
| Benalla | 2 | — | — | — |
| Campaspe | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cardinia | 1 | 2ha | — | 10% |
| Central Goldfields | 2 | — | — | — |
| Colac Otway | 2 | — | — | — |
| Corangamite | 2 | — | — | — |
| East Gippsland | 10 | — | — | — |
| Glenelg | 4 | — | — | — |
| Golden Plains | 4 | — | — | — |
| Greater Bendigo | 10 | — | — | — |
| Greater Geelong | 2 | — | — | — |
| Greater Shepparton | 2 | — | — | — |
| Hepburn | 4 | — | — | — |
| Hindmarsh | 2 | — | — | — |
| Horsham | 2 | — | — | — |
| Hume | 2 | — | — | — |
| Indigo | 2 | — | — | — |
| Knox | 2 | — | — | — |
| Latrobe | 6 | — | — | — |
| Loddon | 2 | — | — | — |
| Macedon Ranges | 10 | — | — | — |
| Mansfield | 4 | — | — | — |
| Mildura | 4 | — | — | — |
| Mitchell | 2 | — | — | — |
| Moira | 2 | — | — | — |
| Moorabool | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mount Alexander | 2 | — | — | — |
| Moyne | 6 | — | — | — |
| Murrindindi | 2 | — | — | — |
| Northern Grampians | 10 | — | — | — |
| Pyrenees | 2 | — | — | — |
| South Gippsland | 6 | — | — | — |
| Southern Grampians | 4 | — | — | — |
| Strathbogie | 4 | — | — | — |
| Surf Coast | 2 | — | — | — |
| Swan Hill | 2 | — | — | — |
| Towong | 6 | — | — | — |
| Wangaratta | 4 | — | — | — |
| Warrnambool | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wellington | 8 | — | — | — |
| West Wimmera | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wodonga | 6 | — | — | — |
| Wyndham | 2 | — | — | — |
| Yarra Ranges | 4 | — | — | — |
| Yarriambiack | 2 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RLZ zoning?
Lifestyle lots in rural settings.
Can I subdivide on RLZ land?
Subdivision on RLZ land depends on the specific schedule applied by your council, including minimum lot size requirements. Typical minimum lot sizes range from 2ha. Check your council's specific RLZ schedule for exact requirements.
What is the minimum lot size for RLZ?
Minimum lot sizes for RLZ vary by council. Across Victoria, RLZ minimum lot sizes range from 2ha. Your specific schedule (e.g., RLZ1, RLZ2) determines the exact requirement.
How many councils use RLZ zoning?
50 Victorian councils apply RLZ zoning. Each council may have different schedules with varying controls for minimum lot size, building height, and site coverage.
Check your property's RLZ controls
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