Activity Centre ZoneACZ

Last updated: April 2026

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Purpose

To implement the activity centre structure plan and encourage a mix of uses and intensive development, particularly on sites identified for urban renewal.

Key Points

  • Tailored to specific activity centres with detailed schedule provisions
  • Incorporates built form, land use, and public realm requirements
  • Replaces the need for separate overlays in many cases
  • Used for major centres like Box Hill, Frankston, and Glen Waverley

Use Tables — Section 1, 2 & 3

Section 1 — No Permit Needed

  • As specified in the schedule (varies by centre)

Section 2 — Permit Required

  • As specified in the schedule (varies by centre)

Section 3 — Prohibited

  • As specified in the schedule (varies by centre)

Related Commercial Zones

C1ZCommercial 1 ZoneC2ZCommercial 2 Zone

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ACZ differ from C1Z?
The ACZ is a comprehensive zone that integrates land use, built form, and public realm controls into a single detailed schedule tailored to a specific activity centre. Unlike C1Z, the ACZ replaces the need for multiple overlays and provides centre-specific development requirements.
What controls does the ACZ schedule contain?
Each ACZ schedule typically includes specific use provisions (Section 1, 2, and 3 tables), building height and setback requirements, design objectives, and may include sub-precincts with different controls for different parts of the centre.
Where is the ACZ applied?
The ACZ is applied to major activity centres where a structure plan has been prepared. Examples include Box Hill, Frankston, Glen Waverley, and Ringwood. It is used where a comprehensive, integrated planning response is needed.

Official Planning Provisions

View the full provisions for the Activity Centre Zone (Clause 37.08) on the Victorian Planning Provisions website.

Open VPP Clause 37.08

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