Design Checklist
- Service areas and courts are provided and integrated into the overall design of the terraced housing development
- Service areas are located for ease of use, encourage waste minimisation and facilitate composting
- Service areas are not visible from the street or building entrance
Terraced housing should provide dedicated service areas and service courts to ensure the qualities of the front yard, the street or shared accessway(s) are attractive, tidy and welcoming.
'Service area' refers to an area that is external to the building and used for the storage and collection of waste and recycling from individual houses. A service area is different from a service court – a private / communal outdoor area used for garden sheds, clothes lines etc
Outdoor drying areas and storage for equipment need to be considered early on in the design and integrated into the provision of outdoor space.
You can also use Auckland Council's Solid Waste Calculator to determine space requirements for storing waste for your project.