Verges and crossovers play an important role in creating safe, cool, green spaces for our communities, providing habitat for our local wildlife and improving streetscape amenities in the City of Joondalup.
Residents with verges are encouraged to install low water use plants, ground covers, edible plants (vegetables and herbs), lawns and landscape treatments on their verge.
Important note: Loose materials including pea gravel, is not permitted as it creates a safety hazard for pedestrians and can easily migrate to footpaths and roads, becoming a hazard for cyclists and other vehicles. Verge treatments are regulated by the City’s local laws.
Street verge
It is the road reserve area between the road kerb and property boundary. The verge is owned by the Crown and managed by the City. General upkeep and maintenance of lawns or garden areas in the verge is undertaken by the adjoining residents. Street trees and footpaths are maintained by the City
Crossover
It is an extension of a driveway from the edge of the property boundary to the road and provides access for vehicles across the verge to the road.
There are different requirements for residential crossovers based on a single property, grouped and multiple dwellings and whether a property is located in a Housing Opportunity Area.