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Character Range: 201874–204911

Precinct within the City Centre is located at the apex of the National Triangle in a location astride an important entrance route to the Parliamentary Zone, and forms a significant element in the physical structure of central Canberra.
City Hill Precinct is the municipal heart of central Canberra. The City Hill Precinct forms the Griffin's symbolic and geographical centre for the City – a corner completing the National Triangle as a gateway to the Central National Area and a hub connecting significant main avenues and vistas.
There is a National Capital interest in ensuring that:
       * Sites within the City Hill Precinct are developed in accordance with their national importance, at the apex of the National Triangle.
       * The symbolic importance of the Main Avenues radiating from City Hill (Northbourne, Ainslie, Constitution, Commonwealth, Edinburgh and University Avenues) is protected and supported through the design and development of the adjacent blocks and the landscaping and design of the avenues.

4.6.3 Objectives for City Hill Precinct
     1.        Maintain and promote the City Centre as the main commercial centre of Canberra and the region – with the City Hill Precinct as the pre‑eminent heart of City.
     2.        The design of buildings and the amenity and environmental quality of the main public spaces should result in an accessible, attractive, high quality and distinctive centre, consistent with the City's role as the major metropolitan centre and its location at one point of the National Triangle, the major organising element of the Central National Area.
     3.        That the City Hill Precinct provides a vibrant, interesting and lively centre with high levels of human activity.
     4.        Development must command the highest standards of urban design, sustainability, exemplary architecture and social inclusion, reflecting the character of the National Capital.
     5.        The City Hill Precinct must complement and actively relate to, and integrate with, the existing and future structure of the rest of City.
     6.        Encourage a mix of land uses, including residential uses, which contribute to a diverse and active character.
     7.        Major buildings of municipal or cultural significance should be located adjacent to City Hill Park, with their main address to Vernon Circle.

4.6.4 Land Use for City Hill Precinct
Land use for the City Hill Precinct should be in accordance with Figure 39.
Figure 39: Land use for the City Hill Precinct
Permitted land uses for Land Use A are:
       * Administrative Use
       * Car Park
       * Café, Bar Restaurant
       * Casino
       * Community Protection Facility
       * Cultural Facility
       * Diplomatic Mission
       * Education Establishment
       * Hotel
       * Health Centre
       * Motel
       * Indoor Recreation Facility
       * Office
       * Park
       * Personal Service Establishment
       * Place of Assembly
       * Public Utility
       * Residential
       * Retail
       *