What specific council regulations govern infill development for townhouses in inner-city Melbourne?

In inner-city Melbourne, infill townhouse developments are primarily governed by the local planning scheme, such as the Melbourne Planning Scheme. Key regulations include dwelling density, site coverage, building height and setbacks, particularly in Neighbourhood Residential Zones (NRZ), General Residential Zones (GRZ), and Mixed Use Zones (MUZ). Councils assess amenity impacts, including overshadowing, overlooking, and traffic management, often requiring detailed waste management plans, car parking provisions, and landscape plans. The ResCode standards within the Victoria Planning Provisions provide the core framework, addressing design objectives for residential development. Specific heritage overlays also impose strict external design and material controls.