Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2005
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54 Maximum floor space ratios—generally
54 Maximum floor space ratios—generally
(1) The floor space ratio of a building on any land is not to exceed the floor space ratio shown for the land on the Central Sydney Floor Space Ratio Map.
(2) Despite subclause (1), consent may be granted to development that will result in a building on a site within the City Centre zone that has a floor space ratio (additional to the ratio provided for by subclause (1)) up to the following maximum—
(a) in Area A1 shown on the Central Sydney Floor Space Ratio Map—
(i) for commercial uses—4.5:1,
(ii) for residential, serviced apartment and hotel uses—6:1,
(iii) for a mixed-use development—as determined in accordance with Schedule 4, and
(b) in Area A2 shown on the Central Sydney Floor Space Ratio Map—
(i) for commercial uses—2:1,
(ii) for residential, serviced apartments and hotel uses—3:1,
(iii) for a mixed-use development—as determined in accordance with Schedule 4, and
(c) in Area B shown on the Central Sydney Floor Space Ratio Map—
(i) for residential, serviced apartments and hotel uses—1:1,
(ii) for a mixed-use development—as determined in accordance with Schedule 4.
(3) The achievement of a maximum floor space ratio set by subclause (1) and (2) is subject to compliance with—
(a) the height, development plan, design excellence, heritage, ecologically sustainable development and other provisions of this plan, and
(b) if applicable, the allocation of heritage floor space to the site in accordance with clause 62.