Laneways Policy

Laneways are vital elements of the structure and function of urban areas. They mark the origin of a city and hold their own heritage. Laneways are key public spaces that can facilitate infill and affordable housing; enable walking and cycling; deliver neighbourhoods with a range of housing choices; and deliver business centres that offer amenity to support economic growth.

This policy establishes a framework to improve the use and management of laneways within the Coffs Harbour LGA (Local Government Areas), with an overall aim to:

  1. Bring vibrancy to the City’s commercial areas;
  2. Facilitate infill and affordable housing;
  3. Enable safer spaces for people to walk and cycle while providing a shared function with motor vehicles;
  4. Support the use of the City’s laneways for events and activation;
  5. Provide service access in commercial areas and facilitate the provision of continuous active frontages on parallel streets; and
  6. Improve the overall connectivity of key infill areas.

 

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