2020-07-10 SM Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Council 2020-21 Budget Document

Revenue Statement - 2020/21

      (iii) A property is occupied by the owner/s less than 120 days of the financial year due to the
            owner/s absence due to work commitments, provided that the absence is confirmed by
            the employer and the property remains vacant or is occupied by immediate family
            members only during the period of the owner/s absence.
      (iv) The owner is absent due to medical reasons of the owner or a close relative and this is
            confirmed in writing by a health professional.
(c)   not owned by a natural person e.g. owned by a company or trust, excepting where the natural
      person residing at the property as their principal place of residence is the company owner or
      director.
retirement village: a facility where older members of the community or retired persons reside, or
are to reside, in independent living units or serviced units in accordance with the Retirement Villages
Act 1999.
shopping centre: land used for major retail activities including an integrated shopping centre or
showrooms.
short-term accommodation: the use of premises for providing accommodation of less than three
consecutive months to tourists or travellers.
strata unit: is a lot created pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997,
Mixed Use Development Act 1993, or similar strata title legislation, with the exception of units which
are detached separately occupied dwellings.
vacant land: land devoid of buildings or structures with the exception of outbuildings or other minor
structures not designed or used for human habitation or occupation. It does not apply to land that is
used for car parking or in conjunction with any commercial activity, e.g. heavy vehicle or machinery
parking, outdoor storage areas, assembly areas or rural activities such as cultivation, grazing or
agistment.
Any terms not defined in this revenue statement shall be as defined under the Local Government
Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012 and if not defined there the term will be given the
meaning determined by Council.




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