Appendix B - PSCodes · RAL26/0026

RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE CODE
 Performance Outcomes                                        Acceptable Outcomes                                      Compliance Comments
                                                                                                                      û/ü/NA
          (b) retains natural vegetation that assists in                   (i)  there are no other suitable
              screening or visually softening development;                      building sites on the property;
          (c) steps down slopes or uses suspended floor                         and
              construction, minimising cut or fill; and                   (ii) construction utilises suspended
          (d) uses materials, finishes and colours that                         floors or pole footings rather
              complement the natural setting and integrate                      than      slab     on      ground
              with the landscape and skyline.                                   construction.
                                                             AO11.2   On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the            NA
                                                                      uppermost edge of a hill slope:
                                                                      (a)    roof lines are generally parallel with
                                                                             contours of the land;
                                                                      (b)    roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15
                                                                             degrees;
                                                                      (c)    buildings do not protrude above the
                                                                             height of prevailing vegetation; and
                                                                      (d)    undercroft areas exceeding 1.5
                                                                             metres in height are screened with
                                                                             landscaping or battens.
                                                             AO11.3   On sloping sites:                                   NA
                                                                      (a) cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in
                                                                          depth relative to natural ground level;
                                                                          and
                                                                      (b) slab on ground construction is
                                                                          avoided and split level buildings with
                                                                          small floorplates are used as an
                                                                          alternative.      Post    and      beam
                                                                          construction or suspended or pole
                                                                          construction techniques may be
                                                                          appropriate.
                                                             AO11.4   On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the            NA
                                                                      uppermost edge of a hill slope, buildings:
                                                                      (a) are constructed in lightweight
                                                                          materials such as timber or board,
                                                                          stainless steel, glass and corrugated
                                                                          iron;
                                                                      (b) are finished with exterior colours of
                                                                          moderate to darker shades of olive
                                                                          green, brown, green, blue, charcoal
                                                                          or wood stains that blend with the


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