Vehicle_Crossover_FACT_SHEET_PACK_REVISED

                                                                                                       FACT SHEET
                                         Non Standard Vehicle Crossover application process


Vehicle Crossovers on Council Controlled Land
Non Standard Crossover Application Process
                                                             It should be noted that pavers, tiles, loose
Where you intend to construct a
                                                             stones, slippery polished or painted/ sealed
nonstandard vehicle crossover which you
                                                             and gravel in urban areas are not appropriate
believe to be outside of council’s self-
                                                             construction materials. These materials do not
assessable guidelines, you can apply the
                                                             appropriately withstand constant vehicle use
following process.
                                                             often causing pedestrian slip and trip hazards
Construction includes any new crossover or                   and environmental issues.
modification or alterations to your existing                 This may also apply to a rural crossover; the
crossover where you are changing the profile,                material used must be sufficiently compacted
surface, dimension or materials. Basic                       so that it does not wash onto the roadway or
maintenance or upkeep such as repairing                      storm water system and create additional
cracks or mowing the crossover area does not                 environmental issues.
require council approval.
                                                             You may at this point decide to hire a licensed
Step 1 – Plan the location                                   contractor to construct your crossover. A
                                                             licensed contractor should be appropriately
Consideration needs to be taken when planning                insured and has the expertise to interpret
the location of your crossover. Ideally your                 standard drawings and provide specialist
crossover should be planned prior to the                     information.
construction of your house to prevent further
expense in moving obstacles. You need to                     Step 3 – Submit your Non Standard
ensure there are no obstructions such as public              (Operational Works) Crossover
utility services, street trees, water meters, traffic
                                                             Application
signs, infrastructure or traffic islands impeding
access. Also consider the kerb space between                 Complete and submit DA Form 1 – Development
your proposed crossover and your neighbors as                Application Details .
your crossover will affect the number of parking
spaces available near your property.                         Your application will be assessed and either
                                                             declined or appropriately conditioned.
Crossovers cannot be constructed in the
locations specified in the relevant standard                 Construction, modification or alteration of
drawings – indicated as crossover prohibited                 the crossover must not commence until
locations.                                                   you have received formal written approval
                                                             from council and satisfied all necessary
Step 2 – Design your crossover                               conditions.
Standard drawings are available to assist you                Step 4 – Begin construction
or your hired contractor with the construction of            The construction of a crossover may start as
your crossover. Select the appropriate standard              soon as council has provided written approval
drawing RS-049 and RS-050 or RS-056, RS-                     and satisfied all necessary conditions.
056.1 for the crossover type and the kerb and                Construction of the crossover must be
channel type. The standard drawings can be                   completed within 24 months of receiving the
downloaded from council’s website.                           council approval.
                                                             Important: - Before any excavation takes place
                                                             call Dial Before You Dig on 1100 to locate any
                                                             underground pipes and cables.
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