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RFI - 6-8-1CommunityFacilitiesZoneCode_104_23-Mar-2026
6.8 Other Zones Category 6.8.1 Community Facilities Zone Code 6.8.1.1 Application This code applies to:- assessable development on land within the Community Facilities zone as identified on the zoning maps contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and acceptable development subject to requirements and assessable development identified as requiring assessment against the Community Facilities zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment). 6.8.1.2 Purpose and overall outcomes The purpose of the Community Facilities zone is to provide for— community-related uses, activities and facilities, whether publicly or privately owned, including for example: educational establishments; hospitals; and transport and telecommunication networks; and utility installations residential uses, if all of the dwellings for the residential use, other than caretaker's accommodation, are— an affordable housing component; and either on land— associated with a community activity comprised of a community care centre, a place of worship or a residential care facility; or owned, controlled or managed by an entity that carries out a community activity comprised of a community care centre, a place of worship or a residential care facility. The overall outcomes sought for the Community Facilities zone are as follows: The Community Facilities zone primarily accommodates a variety of community related activities and infrastructure, as well as certain special residential and recreation uses to meet the current and future needs of the community. Development provides for the continued use of community land for the specific purpose annotated on the zone map, and where the use is no longer meeting a community need, is replaced with another community related activity. Development for community activities provides opportunities for growth in artistic, cultural, social and community services and facilities in Noosa Shire. Development provides for both privately owned and publicly owned activities, facilities and services. A range of community activities such as cemeteries, childcare centres, clubs (where in conjunction with a community use), community care centres, community uses, crematoriums, educational establishments, emergency services, funeral parlours, healthcare services, hospitals and places of worship are accommodated in the zone. Community activities are located to optimise their accessibility, operational efficiency and benefit to the community. Development for health related uses consolidate on the existing Noosa hospital site and healthcare services sites in Goodchap Street, Noosaville and Maple Street, Cooroy where possible. Development at the Noosa Business Centre includes the provision of a site for a sub-regional transit facility that functions as an integrated public transport node, with pedestrian and bicycle paths providing linkages within the centre as well as nearby urban areas. Development for residential purposes, including residential care, retirement facilities, relocatable homes, accessible housing and affordable rental premises contribute to housing choice for residents including those with special needs. Existing and approved residential care and retirement facilities continue to operate and new facilities are accommodated where there is local demand. Short-term accommodation develops only in conjunction with an educational establishment or hospital on the same site. Infrastructure activities such as transport depots, utility installations, telecommunications, substations, major electricity infrastructure and parking stations develop where there is a community need and at a level of provision commensurate with the service demands generated by the use. Limited small scale business uses such as food and drink outlets, shops and periodic markets are ancillary to, and occur in conjunction with, a community use on the same site, and do not compromise the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy. Entertainment uses are limited to a theatre and are conducted in conjunction with a community use. Development does not limit the ongoing operation and expansion of an existing community facility or prejudice the establishment of a new facility. Development is supported by transport infrastructure designed to provide and promote safe and efficient public transport use, walking and cycling. Development for infrastructure activities results in a clear demarcation between public and private spaces and protects public safety. Community activities provide an attractive, safe, pedestrian friendly environment and integrate with surrounding land uses. Where appropriate, compatible community and recreation related activities and facilities are co-located. Development is of a scale, appearance and intensity that is compatible with existing and intended development in adjacent zones. The bulk and scale of development located on that part of the site in the Community Facilities zone is consistent with the built form required by the performance outcomes of this code. Adverse impacts on ecologically important areas, including natural habitats, bushland, wetlands and waterways are avoided or minimised. Development is designed to maximise energy efficiency, water conservation and public and active transport use. Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance outcomes can be met. Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding performance outcome. 6.8.1.3 Assessment Criteria Table 6.8.1.3.1 - Criteria for assessment Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Comments Role and function PO1 The Community facilities zone accommodates a range of community activities, infrastructure activities, special residential uses, recreation activities and limited low scale ancillary business uses. No acceptable outcome provided Complies – Affordable Rental Premises are considered a special residential use PO2 Development maintains the ongoing provision and use of Community Facilities zoned land for community related purposes. No acceptable outcome provided Complies – Blue CHP to manage the facility for 20 years for affordable rental premises PO3 Development- is consistent with the specific purpose as annotated on the zone map; or where the annotated purpose is no longer meeting a community need, replaces it with another community related use; or where there is no specific purpose annotated on the zone map, provides a use consistent with the needs of the local community. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO4 The site and location are accessible and suitable for the intended use and population catchment it serves. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO5 Uses are of a type, scale and intensity consistent with community needs, locational characteristics and supporting infrastructure. No acceptable outcome provided Complies Noosa Business Centre PO6 The Noosa Business Centre incorporates a sub-regional transit facility AO6 The location of the transit facility is to be generally in accordance with Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosa Business Centre Framework and Character Plan). NA Residential care PO7 Existing and approved sites for retirement facilities and residential care facilities are retained and continue to provide such residential uses on the site. AO7.1 The following sites are retained as residential care facilities:- ‘Kabara Noosa Care’ at 20 Topaz Street, Cooroy, over Lot 102 SP236318; ‘Noosa Care Carramar’ at 186 Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin, over Lot 2 on RP177554 and Lots 18 and 19 on RP162486; ‘Japara Noosa Aged Care’ at 119 Moorindil St, Tewantin, over Lot 1 on SP146053; ‘Ozcare Noosa’ 100 Cooyar St, Noosa Heads, over Lot 9 on RP225312 AO7.2 The following sites are developed and retained as integrated residential care and retirement facilities: Land at 82 -100 McKinnon Drive, Tewantin, over Lot 86 on SP297911; 'Blue Care' at Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach, over Lot 6 and 9 SP322789; and 'Palm Lake Resort' at 119 Trading Post Road, Cooroy, over Lots 102 and 103 SP287641. NA Housing Choice PO8 Housing Choice is facilitated through provision of communal housing models, accessible housing, affordable rental premises and if for a Relocatable home park or Retirement facility includes small dwellings and affordable housing. Note— Affordable housing may be an affordable rental premises. AO8 Residential development is limited to: Community Residences; or Rooming accommodation such as residential hostels; or Residential care facilities; or Affordable rental premises; or Relocatable home parks or retirement villages where entirely small dwellings and at least 50% of dwellings are affordable housing. NA Short-term accommodation PO9 Short-term accommodation develops in conjunction with an educational establishment or hospital on the same site. No acceptable outcome provided NA Indoor sport and recreation PO10 Indoor sport and recreation develops in conjunction with a community activity on the same site and does not include an amusement parlour or bowling alley. No acceptable outcome provided NA Markets PO11 Temporary or periodic markets are supported by existing facilities and do not significantly impact on the amenity, safe traffic environment and character of the surrounding area. No acceptable outcome provided NA Club PO12 Clubs develop in conjunction with a community activity on the same site. AO12 Clubs do not exceed 500m2. NA Food and drink outlets and shops PO13 Food and drink outlets and shops are small scale and ancillary to the main recreation or community activity on the same site. AO13.1 Kiosks, cafés and shops are ancillary to the main recreation or community activity on the same site and do not exceed a combined total use area of 150m2 and sell only non-alcoholic drinks and light meals. AO13.2 Food and drink outlets within an existing sporting club or community use, including indoor and outdoor dining space, does not exceed a gross floor area of 150m2 NA Healthcare PO14 Hospital and healthcare services co-locate on and near to existing hospital or health care services sites to complement existing services and create health hubs where possible. No acceptable outcome provided NA Noosa Airport PO15 The amenity of sensitive land uses surrounding Noosa Airport is not adversely affected by the operations of the Noosa airport. No acceptable outcome provided NA PO16 The existing and future operational requirements of the Noosa Airport are protected from inappropriate or incompatible development. No acceptable outcome provided NA Built form Height PO17 Buildings and other structures: are low rise and have a visual bulk and architectural scale consistent with the character of the area; do not visually dominate the street and surrounding spaces; preserve the amenity of surrounding development including privacy, views and access to sunlight to residential dwellings; respect the scale of the surrounding vegetation, maintaining a vegetated skyline; have a maximum building height of two storeys; and elevations do not appear to visually exceed two storeys when viewed from the surrounding area. AO17.1 Within urban boundaries buildings and other structures are no more than 8 metres in building height. AO17.2 Outside of urban boundaries buildings and structures are no more than 8 metres in building height, providing that they may be up to 9 metres where the pitched roof but no other part of the building or structure exceeds 8 metres. AO17.3 The exposed portion of the external elevation of the building cannot exceed the respective building heights in AO17.1 and AO17.2. Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-13A Editor’s Note—utility installations and telecommunication facilities may require a greater height which would be assessed on a case-by-case basis but is not likely to exceed 15 metres within urban boundaries or 25 metres outside urban boundaries. Performance Outcome – The development exceeds 8m for part of the roof pitch. The design matches in with the landform and character requirements for the Cooroy locality. There encroachment is within the middle of the buildings and does not obstruct views. Elevations have been designed so as not to present as more than two storeys from surrounding properties and streetscape. Site cover, gross floor area and building bulk PO18 Buildings and other structures: are fit for purpose and respect the scale of surrounding development; do not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the vicinity of the site; maintain natural site characteristics where possible, including native vegetation and natural landforms; allow for adequate area at ground level for landscaping and site facilities; and facilitate onsite stormwater management and vehicular access. AO18.1 Plot ratio does not exceed 0.75:1 provided that no individual building has a gross floor area exceeding 1,000m2. AO18.2 Buildings and structure are designed to have a maximum wall length of 30 metres. AO18.3 Site cover for all buildings and structures does not exceed 50% of the site area. Editor's note—any structures greater than 1 metre above ground level will contribute to site cover as well as balconies, roof patios, decks and the like. Editor’s note — Where the site is included in more than one zone, site cover and/or plot ratio calculations are for that part of the site in the Community Facilities zone only. Complies Setbacks PO19 Buildings and other structures: provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and acoustic amenity of adjoining and nearby properties; allow space for required vehicle parking; preserve existing vegetation to buffer the building; allow for soft landscaping between buildings; avoid large areas of continuous wall planes by varying the building setbacks and using appropriate techniques to provide visual relief; and help protect the natural character and visual amenity of the Noosa River system and other watercourses where relevant. AO19.1 Buildings and roofed structures are set back: for sites within urban boundaries at least: 6 metres from a road frontage; and 3 metres from other boundaries unless the land adjoins the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone where the minimum setback is 5m; or for sites outside of the urban boundaries at least: for uses involving towers or tanks, a distance at least equal to the height of the structure; otherwise 10 metres from any boundary. AND a distance greater the riparian buffer area shown on Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay maps. 100 metres from the level of Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) in tidal areas (and to incorporate natural vegetation and other buffer elements) 50 metres from freshwater habitats (and to incorporate natural vegetation and other buffer elements) AO19.2 Childcare centres All buildings, structures and outdoor play areas are set back at least 3 metres from all site boundaries adjoining a residential activity or land included in a residential zone. AO19.3 Place of public worship Buildings, structure and communal gathering areas are setback 10m from a residential zone and 3m from all other zones. AO19.4 Buildings and structures with frontage to the Noosa River system are set back not less than 10 metres from the mean high water mark as shown in Figure AP3-15A. Editor's note— If there is a conflict between minimum boundary setbacks, the greater setback prevails. Performance Outcome for the side setback which is setback 2m to the adjoining dentist carpark. Dense landscaping is provided along the boundary to screen the development and not appear as bulky when viewed from the street and the neighbouring dwelling. Building design and streetscape PO20 Development for community and recreation activities are located, designed and operated to: provide focal points for the community; relate to the setting and character of the locality where relevant; be accessible and functional for a wide range of users; and maximise opportunities for co-locating a range of compatible community and recreation activities. No acceptable outcome provided NA PO21 Buildings are designed using design elements and materials that reflect the local streetscape character of the area. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO22 Development incorporates a high standard of architecture, design and landscaping and creates attractive and functional buildings, streets and places. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO23 Streetscape treatments are provided to enhance the character and amenity of the street, particularly along major roads. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO24 Buildings and other structures present a high level of architectural merit with building elements and forms that: are consistent with the bulk and scale of buildings on adjoining and nearby land; break down the facade into finer scaled components; provide strong visual relationships to the landscape, natural features and recreation areas in the vicinity; create a pedestrian scale with visual interest; present subtle changes in colours, textures and materials to break up the building facades; integrate signage with the building design; integrate landscaping into the building design and car parking areas; is well articulated with strong horizontal and vertical design elements providing an interesting streetscape; and complement landform changes and landscape features. AO24.1 Buildings incorporate horizontal and vertical articulation. AO24.2 Elevations are no longer than 15 metres without articulation of at least 0.75 metres and present subtle changes in textures and materials to break up building facades. AO24.3 Buildings incorporate: variations in plan shape, such as steps, recesses, projections or splays; variations in the vertical profile, with steps or slopes at different levels; variations in the treatment and patterning of windows, sun protection and shading devices, or other elements of a façade treatment at a finer scale than the overall building structure; balconies, verandas or terraces; and planting, particularly on podiums, terraces, and low level roof decks or incorporate other landscape elements such as green walls. Complies PO25 Buildings and other structures present a high quality streetscape with design elements and building forms that: define the street and public spaces; provide a consistent building alignment fronting the street and public spaces; contribute to the streetscape activity and vibrancy of the street if located in a business centre; create pedestrian scale and visual interest; contribute to their setting, including the skyline; enhance corner sites as key focal points that contribute positively to defining the street; and where a community or recreation activity, retain and provide areas for outdoor gathering and meeting opportunities on the ground level. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO26 Buildings on corner sites define the street intersection and include interesting or decorative features and design elements. No acceptable outcome provided NA Landscaping PO27 Landscape treatments soften and improve the visual appearance of the building, outdoor spaces and service areas. AO27.1 Entries, outdoor spaces and outdoor dining areas are treated with hard and soft landscaping features. AO27.2 Landscaping may be used to conceal, and reduce the noise generated from, mechanical plant equipment, loading bays, storage and service areas. Complies PO28 Landscaped areas are provided to: reduce the impervious area and enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the area, streetscape and local area; retain existing native vegetation and enhance buffer areas around property boundaries; suit the relative size and nature of the development and its setting; reduce the visual impact of large or bulky structures and fencing along watercourses; conceal service, car parking, loading and service areas of developments; contribute to pedestrian comfort through shade; and screen incompatible land uses. AO28.1 The minimum area required for landscaping is no less than 15% of the site area with the following minimum dimensions: Frontage— average width of 2 metres; and Side boundaries—3 metres width along all boundaries that adjoin land in a residential zone AO28.2 Landscaping is designed, planted and maintained in accordance with PSP2 Landscaping. Complies Safety and amenity PO29 Where land adjoins the major road network, land within a residential zone or a sensitive land use: development is appropriately setback and buffered by vegetation or other screening; development is of a scale compatible with buildings in the adjoining residential zone; and buildings and other structures contribute to the streetscape and skyline. AO29 Where adjoining land in a residential zone or a sensitive land use: a minimum 1.8 metre high solid acoustic screen fence and a 2 metre wide landscape strip is provided along the full length of all common site boundaries; and intrusive or noise generating outdoor activities are located and orientated away from sensitive land uses. Complies PO30 Buildings adjacent to land in a residential zone or sensitive land use ensures the siting, design and hours of operation do not unreasonably impact on the amenity enjoyed by users of adjoining or nearby premises. AO30 Outdoor sport and recreation uses are set back 50 metres from any sensitive land use. NA Overlooking PO31 Development maintains reasonable privacy, amenity and use of indoor and outdoor living areas to surrounding residential uses. AO31 Development is sited to avoid overlooking by siting windows and outdoor areas, (including balconies and terraces) to not look into residential dwellings and may incorporate screening over building openings. Complies PO32 Service areas including loading, waste storage areas, mechanical plant and open air storage are presented in a manner that does not detract from the visual amenity of the local area. AO32 Areas used for the loading or unloading of goods or equipment, mechanical plant, storage of waste or machinery or stockpiling of other material on site are: located no closer than 3 metres from any boundary; and screened from view from outside the site. Complies PO33 Development creates a safe environment by incorporating key elements of crime prevention through environmental design in its layout considering: casual surveillance and sight lines; exterior building design that promotes safety; lighting; signage and wayfinding; minimising entrapment locations; and building entrances, loading and storage areas that are well lit and lockable after hours. Editor’s note—development should reflect the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland. No acceptable outcomes provided Complies Lighting PO34 Lighting of appropriate intensities is provided to building entrances, carparks and pedestrian paths is provided to maximise safety. AO34.1 Lighting of appropriate intensities is provided which satisfies the requirements of Australian Standard AS1158: Public Lighting Code unless otherwise specified in this Code. AO34.2 Recreation and open space areas are lit according to AS4282—Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting while still being a minimum 20 lux at footpath level. AO34.3 External lighting of a graduated intensity is provided which starts at a lower level of brightness at the perimeter of the site and rises to a higher level at the entrance to buildings or at the centre of the site. AO34.4 Lighting is directed onto the site and away from neighbouring properties. AO34.5 Vandal-resistant lighting is used in publicly accessible areas. Complies – Able to be conditioned PO35 All property boundaries are clearly identifiable with public and private spaces clearly defined. AO35.1 Boundaries are identified by such means as: fencing; or changes in surface materials or levels; or landscape treatments. AO35.2 Loading and storage areas are well lit or can be locked after hours. Complies PO36 Sites containing utility installations, substations, telecommunications facilities, transport infrastructure or other infrastructure that pose a health or safety risk are secure and maintain public safety. AO36 Security fencing, signage and landscaping is provided to clearly delineate private property and prevent unauthorised entry. NA PO37 All premises and access routes are clearly identifiable to all persons, particularly emergency services personnel. AO37 All premises are identified by the provision of the street number in a prominent location, preferably near the site entry, (i.e. on the kerb or letterbox or by signage on the building or site). NA PO38 Building entries are visible and easily identifiable. AO38.1 The number of entrances and exits are limited and main building entrances/exits are located at the front of the site in view of the street. Where this is not possible, due to site or existing building constraints, a well-defined path is provided to the entrance/exit. AO38.2 All entrances/exits to buildings are well lit and signed. AO38.3 Entrances/exits are located to provide a direct link to driveways and car parking areas. AO38.4 Recessed doorways are avoided where the recess is of sufficient size to conceal a person. Where recessed doorways are unavoidable, the following measures are used to enhance safety: good lighting; strategically placed mirrors; angled approaches; or gates which restrict access. Complies PO39 Buildings and structures are designed to minimise opportunities for vandalism. AO39 Buildings or structures that are visible from and accessible from a public street or laneway— avoid the use of solid fences and blank walls which attract graffiti or where solid blank surfaces are unavoidable, employ measures in the form of landscaping, creepers, murals, vandal resistant paint; with windows at ground level use measures that deter break and enters; and are constructed to be vandal and graffiti proof. NA Site Access PO40 Development encourages the use of public transport and access to the site via alternative motor vehicles such as scooters. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO41 Vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian access to a site for community and recreation activities is appropriate for the intended use and likely users, including emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, machinery and plant as well as the general public. Editor’s note— Development will meet the requirements of the Driveways and Parking Code. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO42 Where located in the centre of towns and villages or where involving uses that attract children or aged persons, particular priority is given to pedestrian access, safety and amenity. AO42 Where on land adjacent to a centre zone, easily navigated car parking is located at the rear of the building with safe pedestrian movement prioritised between the building and the street. Editor’s note— Specific access requirements are specified with the Community Activities Code. Complies PO43 Vehicle access to Carramar Noosa Care is to be via Cooroy-Noosa Road only with no vehicular access off Carramar Street, Tewantin No acceptable outcome provided. NA Vehicle loading and waste PO44 Vehicle loading / unloading and waste storage and collection areas do not significantly impact on the visual or acoustic amenity of the site or it's surrounds. AO44 Vehicle loading/unloading, waste storage/collection and external storage areas are enclosed within a service yard or courtyard and located to the rear or under the building and not located along any frontage to a public street or open space. Complies Pedestrian and cycling connectivity PO45 Areas used for community and recreation activities complement, and where practicable, are connected to open space or community uses. AO45 Areas used for community and recreation activities are physically connected by a sealed pathway to other land in the Community facilities zone, Recreation and Open Space zone and the Environmental management and conservation zone within a radius of 500 metres of the site. Complies PO46 Pedestrian safety and convenience is not threatened or reduced by additional vehicular driveways. AO46.1 Car parking is not located forward of the front building line or front building setback and is screened from view from the street. AO46.2 Provision is made for shared driveways to minimise the number of driveways interrupting the flow of pedestrians along the footpath. Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-11A for design outcomes for car parking. Complies – parking located behind landscaping and existing heritage building. PO47 Multi deck car parking is located and designed so that it is effectively screened to street frontages at ground level with upper floors to be landscaped or designed to have a good amenity when viewed from public spaces within and surrounding the centre. AO47 Car parking is sleeved with active land uses at street level where possible and include landscaping or design features at upper levels where visible from public spaces. NA Earthworks and drainage PO48 Development and associated site works including filling, excavation and retaining structures do not directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse impacts external to the development site by: causing ponding of water on the site or nearby land; increasing flooding, which adversely affects the safety or use of any land upstream and downstream; or adversely affecting the flow of water in any overland flow path. AO48 Development and associated site works, including filling and excavation, are designed and constructed to ensure overland flow and/or flooding is not worsened, impeded, or otherwise diverted to adversely affect other properties. Complies Environment, heritage and scenic amenity PO49 Development: retains natural vegetation wherever possible; has minimal impact on the natural landform of the site; does not lead to erosion or the transport of sediments off site; does not lead to the disturbance of natural features, buildings or structures of cultural heritage significance. AO49.1 Development does not result in sediment or other material including building materials or waste products being deposited or released into the road reserve, stormwater drain or adjacent properties. AO49.2 Where there is a nominated building envelope on the lot, clearing of native vegetation and building works does not extend beyond the building envelope, except for the purposes of a driveway access. AO49.3 Development on a site adjoining a heritage site respects the cultural heritage significance of the site by mitigating any adverse impacts on the setting or integrity of the heritage. Editor’s Note— Heritage sites are identified on the Heritage and Character Areas Overlay Maps in Schedule 2. Complies Infrastructure PO50 Development is supported by adequate infrastructure and services including reticulated water, sewerage, stormwater drainage, sealed roads, pathways, electricity and telecommunication infrastructure. No acceptable outcome provided Complies PO51 Development does not adversely impact on the continued operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or compromise the future provision of planned infrastructure. No acceptable outcome provided Complies Table 6.8.1.3.2 - Additional criteria for assessment - Noosa Business Centre Development at the Noosa Business Centre PO52 Development for the proposed Transit hub at at the Noosa Business Centre that adjoins the Village Mixed Use precinct in the Major Centre Zone: is designed to interface with the adjoining development in the Village Mixed use precinct to provide for convenient, safe accessibility and connectivity between the sites; and pedestrian connections should be designed to provide for a high amenity and include opportunities for activation and passive surveillance. No acceptable outcome provided. [word/footer1.xml] Print Date: 23/03/2026 Page 1 [word/header2.xml] Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3 Part 6 Zones \ 6.8 Other Zones Category \ 6.8.1 Community Facilities Zone Code
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