6. Landscape Code

Performance outcomes                                  Acceptable Outcomes
                                                      AO3.2                                                 Performance outcomes
                                                      Street trees are planted a minimum of 1m from the Refer above
                                                      back of the kerb in the road reserve verge and are
                                                      of a species that do not impact on services.

PO4                                                   AO4
Street trees in towns and villages, are consistent    Where a street or locality has an identified          Complies
with the existing streetscape character.              character derived from existing vegetation, similar   The proposed streetscape and verge landscaping
                                                      or identical species are used.                        seeks to maintain the existing character through the
                                                                                                            use of similar species.
                                                      Editor’s Note— character trees may be exotic
                                                      species not endemic to the area such as
                                                      Jacaranda, Poinciana or Fig trees.

Safety and security
PO5                                                   AO5.1                                                 Complies:
Landscaping is designed and located to maximise       Landscaping features like planting, changes of        The development includes a clearly defined
the safety and security of public and private areas   material and texture, pedestrian shelter, changes of pedestrian entry and driveway. The development
by—                                                   level, artwork, signage, low walls, seating and the   has been designed to incorporate low growing
                                                      like define desired movement areas and delineate      species and shrub in the verge consistent with the
         1. clearly defining the boundaries           public and private areas.                             existing streetscape. The planting area is well set
             between private and public spaces;                                                             back from the footpath, well defined and facilitates
         2. promoting casual surveillance of          Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure      casual surveyance and traffic sightlines.
             buildings and public areas from the      AP3-5A
             street and other public areas for
             personal security reasons;               AO5.2                                                 Complies: