Development guidelines & policies
Additional information and guidance to the controls contained within local environmental plans and development control plans.
Development guidelines & policies
Access policyWe aim to provide an environment that is accessible for everyone, including people with disability.Published 1 June 2004Development guidelines & policies
Alternative natural ventilation of apartments in noisy environmentsThe performance pathway guideline is expected to be applied only where there is a genuine physical or environmental constraint on the design of an apartment's natural ventilation.Published 17 September 2018Policies
Central Sydney on-street parking policyEstablishes criteria and service objectives for allocating kerbside parking and loading.Published 22 November 2017Development guidelines & policies
Code of practice: construction hours and noise in the city centreMeasures to reduce noise and impose time restrictions on noisy demolition, excavation and construction activities.Published 1 December 1992Development guidelines & policies
Community participation planWe encourage meaningful and effective community participation in planning.Published 30 November 2019Development guidelines & policies
Construction site noiseTo balance industry needs with the needs of our residents and businesses, we require landowners, including developers and site workers, to follow limits on noise and working hours.Published 12 January 2023Development guidelines & policies
Guidelines for waste management in new developmentsThe efficient storage, separation, collection and handling of waste will maximise resource recovery and provide safe and healthy spaces for people.Published 30 August 2018Policies
Inclusive and accessible public domain policyProvides a framework to apply relevant Australian access standards consistently.Published 1 October 2019Development guidelines & policies
Landscape codePractical advice and guidelines for landscape elements that must be addressed in development applications.Published 21 November 2016Policies
Managing asbestos policyOutlines our commitment and responsibilities to safely manage asbestos.Published 21 October 2013Development guidelines & policies
Minimising overshadowing of neighbouring apartmentsExplains how the apartment design guide solar access objectives, design criteria and guidance are applied when assessing overshadowing of neighbouring apartments.Published 12 December 2019Policies
Outdoor dining policyHow we determine requests by business to use public footpaths and spaces for outdoor dining.Published 17 October 2016Development guidelines & policies
Planning agreement guidelinesPlanning agreements (also commonly referred to as VPAs) are voluntary agreements entered into by the City of Sydney and a developer to deliver public benefits.Published 30 July 2016Development guidelines & policies
Policy for the distribution of printed matter and other material on footwaysIt's permitted to distribute publications on public footpaths provided certain conditions are met.Published 1 November 2008Development guidelines & policies
The Central Sydney Archaeological Zoning PlanThis report documents the survey and assessment of the archaeological potential of the City of Sydney.Published 1 November 1997Development guidelines & policies
Travel planning guidelines: Preparing and implementing site-specific development measuresSupporting a sustainable transport network is key to safeguarding the future of our city.Published 6 August 2020
Repealed policies
These policies were repealed by the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.
For a limited time the repealed policies are available to download below for informational purposes only.
Public domain design codes
Our design codes set the public domain guidelines. The Sydney Signage Code and Sydney Parks Code are currently being updated. The Sydney streets technical specifications is the companion document, providing design and construction standards and details.
Design codes & technical specifications
Sydney Streets Code 2013Guidelines, design coordination and material palettes for work carried out on streets and footpaths.Published 24 June 2013Design codes & technical specifications
Sydney Streets technical specificationsDesign and construction standards for physical assets in our city, including roads, footpaths, kerbs, gutters, street lighting, and survey and stormwater infrastructure.Published 30 December 2019Design codes & technical specifications
Sydney Lights: Public domain design codeDesign principles, palette selection, technical requirements and performance standards.Published 30 March 2015Policies
Inclusive and accessible public domain policyProvides a framework to apply relevant Australian access standards consistently.Published 1 October 2019
