2017-04-11 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 1 Housing Needs Assessment

Character residential zones. Building in these zones must have the appearance of a dwelling house being
used for domestic purposes. In particular, the number of occupants, vehicle parking, refuse and the location
must minimise the amenity impacts on neighbours and the surrounding area.

Rooming accommodation may be self-assessable where:

         located in the appropriate zone
         accommodating five persons or fewer
         complying with all self-assessable outcomes of the Rooming accommodation code in Brisbane City
          Plan 2014.

Rooming accommodation provided to individuals who are not students may need to be registered and
accredited as a service provider under the Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002.




BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL – STUDENT HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION

Brisbane City Council has a register that lists off-site student rooming accommodation properties. The
purpose of the register is to become aware of all known student rooming accommodation premises and to be
able to resolve minor compliance and nuisance issues. To register, property owners need to nominate a
person who is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the property. Property owners
may nominate themselves or any other person, such as a property manager.

If providing rooming accommodation in an existing house in a residential area, it may need to be assessed or
approved by a private building certifier for compliance with the relevant building codes. If this is the case,
Council would still like registration to occur, provided the property owner is willing and committed to
obtaining the relevant approvals in a reasonable timeframe. By registering, Council will provide support
while the owner arranges for this to be carried out. Registration is only provided to the owner of the property.




      Recommended Action for Considerations:

       46. The existing Planning Scheme approach to Visitor Accommodation Type 1 Home Hosted in
           detached dwellings be retained, which permits no more than 6 guests accommodated in no
           more than three rooms, where the host resides on site.

       47. Areas for permanent residents be protected where short term accommodation34 such as resorts,
           serviced apartments, backpackers, motels and hotels is not consistent.

       48. The HRIA be worked with by Council to refine and implement an effective regulatory proposal for
           Short Term Rental Accommodation in Noosa Shire.

       49. A Fact Sheet on Short Term Rental Accommodation be prepared and publicised which includes a
           set of criteria that should be met by providers, including compliance with the HRIA Code of
           Conduct.




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     As defined under QPP and appearing to exclude Short Term Rental Accommodation through AirBnB etc




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