Appendix E - Code Compliance Reports

                                                                                                                                                             LANDSCAPING CODE
                                                                                                                                     Performance Criteria and Acceptable Solutions




                                                       PROBABLE SOLUTIONS                                                                                          COUNCIL USE
       PERFORMANCE CRITERIA                                                                  SOLUTIONS*                       COMMENTS
                                                       (IF CODE ASSESSABLE)                                                                                           ONLY

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Streetscape and Amenity                                                                         N/A       Not applicable – landscaping will be addressed as part
O1 Sufficient landscaped areas are             S1.1 Landscaped areas, not less than the                   of future MCU applications.
provided to—                                   minimum areas and dimensions specified
(a) enhance the visual amenity and             in Tables 14-53 or 14-54, are provided
    natural landscape character of the         and maintained.
    area, streetscape and local area;          S1.2 Landscaping is designed, planted            N/A       Not applicable – landscaping will be addressed as part
(b) retain natural landscape features,         and maintained in accordance with PSP3                     of future MCU applications.
    such as rock outcrops and existing         Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.
    large trees;
(c) retain existing native vegetation and
    enhance buffer areas around property
    boundaries;
(d) suit the relative size and nature of the
    development and its setting;
(e) reduce the visual impact of large or
    bulky structures and fencing along
    waterways; and
(f) conceal service, carparking and
    loading areas of developments;
(g) screen incompatible land uses; and
(h) h) provide privacy between any
    dwelling units and accommodation
    units on and adjoining the site.
Building and Landscape Design                                                                   N/A       Not applicable – landscaping will be addressed as part
O2 Site layout and building and landscape      S2.1 Below ground components of                            of future MCU applications.
design—                                        buildings do not extend beyond the above
(a) provides for soft landscaping to be        ground footprint to allow for landscaping
    established in and around the              particularly within building setback areas;
    development;                               AND
(b) maximises the retention of large           S2.2 Basement carparks do not encroach           N/A       Not applicable – landscaping will be addressed as part
    canopy trees;                              into building setback areas;                               of future MCU applications.
(c) within the Eastern Beaches Locality        AND




1    Solution:  = Acceptable Solution                                                                                                                                  Appendix E
               A/S = Alternative Solution                                                                                                                   Code Compliance Reports
               N/A = Not applicable to this proposal

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