Answer:
Yes — rural zones can have specific restrictions on secondary dwellings, including minimum lot sizes, land use limitations, and DA requirements.

Expandify commonly works with rural properties, and the following may apply:

• Size or distance limits – Some councils restrict dwelling size or require it to be a certain distance from the main residence
• DA required – Many rural zones do not permit Complying Development (CDC) and instead require full Development Approval
• Land Use Type – Zoning like "Rural Residential" or "Agricultural" may prohibit secondary dwellings unless used for farm worker accommodation
• Service Access – Rural properties often need off-grid utility solutions (water tanks, septic, solar)

The Preliminary Site Feasibility Check (Prelim) stage will confirm your specific rural zoning rules. Expandify’s team provides compliance support and works with certifiers to secure approvals on a case-by-case basis.