6. Landscape Code

Performance outcomes                               Acceptable Outcomes


                                                   AO5.7                                                Complies:
                                                   Street trees and trees in car parking areas and next Trees in carparking areas and next to paths have
                                                   to pathways have a minimum canopy clearance          been carefully selected to facilitate vehicles
                                                   height of 2.4 metres, increasing to 5.0 metres       movements.
                                                   where trucks and buses frequently use the route.


                                                   AO5.8                                                Complies:
                                                   Root guards are utilised around species with         Root guard can be applied where considered
                                                   potentially invasive roots to avoid trip hazards.    necessary based on the species of trees.




                                                   AO5.9                                                Complies:
                                                   Landscaping allows for safe vehicle sight lines at   Landscaping and street trees have been
                                                   driveways.                                           appropriately designed and located to allow for safe
                                                   Editor's Note— Refer to Figure 9.4.5.4.              sight lines.


Energy efficiency
PO6                                                AO6.1                                                Complies
Landscaping assists in passive solar access, the   Landscape elements are positioned to shade walls, Refer to the proposed Landscape Plan included in
provision of shade, microclimate management and windows and outdoor areas from afternoon                Appendix C. This plan demonstrates that the
energy conservation.                               (western) sun.                                       landscape elements are positioned to shade walls,
                                                                                                        windows and outdoor areas where possible.