A nature strip is a section of Council-controlled land between a road and private property or it can be the median strip within a road reserve. It is common practice for residents to maintain nature strip lawn adjacent to their property by regular mowing, weeding and picking up of litter.

Unless authorised by Council, drivers may not park on a footpath, nature strip or reservation which can stop pedestrians safely using the footpath, damage Council property and restrict visibility for other drivers to see on-coming traffic.

Any changes to the nature strip, including planting any plants other than lawn, need to be approved through Council's permit process before planting can begin. Nature strips on arterial roads cannot be altered.