Nature Strip Garden Checklist

First name *

Last name *

Address *

Suburb *

Email address *

Phone number *

The nature strip on which I will garden is located between my property and the road

YesNo

If 'No', please provide details of the location of the proposed garden

The footpath nature strip on which I will garden is not a raingarden. Contact Council if you are uncertain

YesNo

If there is no paved (concrete/asphalt/pavers) footpath outside my property I have left a minimum of 2m from the boundary to allow for any new footpath

N/AYesNo

The nature strip on which I will garden is more than 10m from the corner intersection and 60cm from the kerb for car access - see diagram below

YesNo

Where there are signals the nature strip has 20m clearance from traffic signals to ensure clear views

N/AYesNo

My garden will not interfere with car or pedestrian sight lines

YesNo

All planting will be carried out by hand with no excavation deeper than 30cm

YesNo

Mechanised tools and equipment will not be used and care will be taken around drain pipes

YesNo

My nature strip garden will not have stakes, guide wires or protrusions which may cause a hazard to users of the footpath and road

YesNo

My nature strip garden will not have spiky vegetation or vegetation above 0.5m tall which may block sight lines or impede people using the footpath, especially for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision

YesNo

I have contacted Dial Before You Dig and have confirmed I do not have any underground services *

YesNo

My garden will not result in the pruning or removal of existing trees

YesNo

My garden will not allow run-off of materials such as water, soil, mulch or debris onto the footpath, road or into drains

YesNo

I will leave a distance of 1m around tree trunks that are less than 30cm in diameter, to protect the trees and their roots. For trees trunks greater than 30cm diametre I will leave 2m

N/AYesNo

Access of 2m in width will be provided at least once every 6m through the garden between the kerb and the footpath

N/AYesNo

I have checked that my immediate neighbours have agreed to this footpath garden

YesNo

The owners’ corporation of my strata scheme has agreed to the footpath garden

N/AYesNo

Declaration
I have completed the above checklist accurately and honestly, and confirm that the planting meets the requirements of the Nature Strip Gardens Policy. *

Please attach any plans, concepts or proof of approval by the owner's corporation and neighbours (where applicable), which will help your application for a nature strip garden.

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