Part I - Other Considerations - Richmond Valley Council

Richmond Valley Development Control Plan 2012may project beyond the alignment of a public road if the road reserve is notless than 12.2 metres wide and the projections:‣ extend not more than 450 mm beyond the road alignment,‣ are at least 2600 mm above the pathway level of the road over whichthey project (including any fittings, fixtures, advertisements or the like),‣ are no closer than 600 mm to any kerb and gutter, table drain orcarriageway located within the road reserve, and‣ are constructed of masonry, reinforced concrete or other approved fireresistingmaterial.(b) Sunblind canopies, sun louvres and the likeSunblind canopies, sun louvres and the like may project beyond the alignmentof a public road and the projections:‣ in their fully open position, extend not more than 450 mm beyond theroad alignment,‣ are at least 2600 mm above the pathway level of the road over whichthey project (including any fittings, fixtures, advertisements or the like),‣ do not extend any closer than 600 mm to any kerb and gutter, table drainor carriageway located within the road reserve, and‣ are constructed of approved non-combustible material throughout.(c) Footings under public roadsFootings may project beyond the road alignment to the extent of not morethan:‣ 450 mm—if the projecting parts are more than 1350 mm below pathwaylevel at the road alignment, and‣ 750 mm—if the projecting parts are more than 3000 mm below pathwaylevel at the road alignment,but in no case must the projections extend under the carriageway of the road.(d) Traps on sewerage service pipesTraps on sewerage service pipes must not be installed in a public road.(e) Pipes and servicesPipes and services must not project beyond the road alignment, except asprovided.Rainwater heads may project not more than 450 mm and rainwaterdownpipes may project not more than 150 mm above a height of 2700 mmabove the pathway level.In the case of an existing building, Council may consent to the projection ofessential service pipes.(f) FlagpolesFlagpoles may project beyond the road alignment if:‣ no part a pole, or a flag suspended from it, is not to be located within3600 mm of the pathway level of the road below the pole,‣ it does not project over the carriageway of the road, and‣ no interference with public services is caused.Part I – Other Considerations – Dev. In, On, Over or Under a Public Road I.30