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Zones

Centre and Mixed Use Zone

A range of development is promoted in centre and mixed use zones to encourage multi-functional and high density activity centres.

Character Residential Zone

The character residential zone identifies and defines parts of the city with a unique mixture of architecture and overall streetscape.

Community Facilities and Open Space Zone

The community facilities and open space zones represent a diverse range of land uses, which are in private and public ownership.

Industrial Zone

Industrial zones are areas of Townsville that have an existing relationship with industry.

Residential Zone

Residential zones outline where different types of housing can occur in Townsville.

Rural Residential Zone

The rural residential zone is to provide for residential development on large lots where the intensity of residential development is dispersed.

Rural Zone

The rural zone is to protect Townsville's most productive land and preserve its rural character.

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Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past, present, and all future generations.

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