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Part 8 Overlays
8.2 Overlay codes
The overlay codes for the planning scheme are:
(a) Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
(b) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
(c) Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
(d) Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
(e) Extractive Resources Overlay Code
(f) Flood Hazard Overlay Code
(g) Heritage Overlay Code
(h) Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
(i) Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
8.2.1 Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development:
(a) subject to the Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay shown on the overlay maps contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b) identified as requiring assessment against the Acid Sulfate Soils overlay code by the tables of assessment in Part 5
(Tables of assessment).
(2) All provisions in this code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
Editor's Note—the Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Maps in Schedule 2 (Mapping) identify the following areas potentially subject to acid
sulfate soils:
(a) Area 1 (Above 5 metres to 20 metres AHD); and
(b) Area 2 (5 metres AHD or below).
Editor’s Note—Planning scheme policy for Assessment of Natural Hazards provides advice and guidance for achieving certain
outcomes of this code, including guidance for the preparation of an ASS investigation report and management plan.
Purpose and overall outcome
(1) The purpose of the Acid Sulfate Soils overlay code is to ensure that the generation or release of acid and metal contaminants
from acid sulfate soils (ASS) does not have adverse effects on the natural environment, built environment, infrastructure or
human health.
(2) The overall outcome of the Acid Sulfate Soils overlay code is that development ensures that the release of acid and
associated metal contaminants into the environment is avoided by either:
(a) not disturbing ASS when excavating or otherwise removing soil or sediment, extracting groundwater or filling land; or
(b) treating and, if required, undertaking ongoing management of any disturbed ASS and drainage waters.
Table 8.2.1.3 Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Avoidance and management of ASS
PO1 AO1.1
Development: The disturbance of ASS is avoided by:
(a) does not disturb ASS; or (a) undertaking an ASS investigation and soil analysis
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
(b) is managed to avoid or minimise the release of acid and according to the National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance;
metal contaminants, where disturbance of ASS is (b) not excavating or otherwise removing soil or sediment
unavoidable. containing ASS;
(c) not permanently or temporarily extracting groundwater
that results in the aeration of previously saturated ASS;
and
(d) not undertaking filling on land at or below 5 metres AHD
that results in:
(i) actual ASS being moved below the water table; or
(ii) previously saturated ASS being aerated.
Editor's note—National Sampling and Identification Methods
Guidelines is a reference to:
(a) National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance: National acid
sulfate soils sampling and identification methods manual,
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Canberra
(Sullivan et al, 2018); and
(b) National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance: National Acid
Sulfate Soils Identification and Laboratory Methods Manual,
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Canberra;
and
(c) the Australian Standard 4969.
OR
AO1.2
The disturbance of ASS avoids the release of acid and metal
contaminants by:
(a) undertaking an ASS investigation conforming to
the National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance;
(b) neutralising existing acidity and preventing the
generation of acid and metal contaminants using
strategies documented in the Soil Management
Guidelines; and
(c) preventing the release of surface or groundwater flows
containing acid and metal contaminants into the
environment.
AND
Editor's note—Soil Management Guidelines is a reference to
the 'Soil Management Guidelines. Queensland Acid Sulfate
Soils Technical Manual'. Dear SE, Moore NG, Dobos SK,
Watling KM and Ahern CR. Department of Natural Resources
and Mines (2002).
AO1.3
Where potential or actual ASS is identified, they are managed in
accordance with an ASS management plan.
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Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
Part 8 Overlays
8.2 Overlay codes
The overlay codes for the planning scheme are:
(a) Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
(b) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
(c) Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
(d) Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
(e) Extractive Resources Overlay Code
(f) Flood Hazard Overlay Code
(g) Heritage Overlay Code
(h) Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
(i) Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
8.2.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development:
(a) subject to the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay shown on the overlay maps contained within Schedule 2
(Mapping);
(b) subject to the protected vegetation overlay area; and
(c) identified as requiring assessment against the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay code by the tables of
assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
(2) All provisions in this code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay code is to to protect, rehabilitate and enhance ecologically
important areas and improve connectivity and ecological linkages across Noosa Shire.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay code are:
(a) The natural resources and ecosystem values of Noosa Shire are protected and enhanced including ecologically
important areas and land and environmental values of scenic, aesthetic, cultural, educational, recreational, scientific,
economic and social value.
(b) Development is designed, sited, constructed and operated in a way that avoids adverse impacts on ecologically
important areas, ecological systems and processes.
(c) Development design and layout provides for ecological connectivity across the landscape through the protection,
rehabilitation and enhancement of native vegetation and ecological linkages.
(d) Ecological linkages and riparian vegetation are conserved, managed, enhanced and rehabilitated to protect and
improve biodiversity, ecosystem health, landscape stability and resilience.
(e) Development design and layout provides for the protection and establishment of appropriate buffers to waterways,
wetlands, native vegetation and significant fauna habitat.
(f) The terrestrial and aquatic native flora and fauna and their habitats are protected and enhanced.
(g) Development and its associated landscaping provides for the rehabilitation of ecologically important areas, degraded
ecosystems and habitats to achieve a functional and healthy ecosystem state that requires minimal human
intervention.
(h) Development is designed, sited, constructed and operated to avoid or minimise adverse impacts on koalas and their
habitat and to provide for connectivity and safety for the long term viability of the koala population.
(i) In urban areas, biodiversity values are protected and enhanced to assist with ecosystem health, flora and fauna, urban
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amenity and quality of life.
Editor's Note—Ecologically important areas include Areas of Biodiversity Significance, Riparian Buffer Areas, wetland areas and other values as
defined in Schedule 1. Wetland areas are identified on the Queensland Wetland Program mapping.
Editor's Note—The Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017 allow for native forest timber production authorised under the Forestry Act
1959 and the Vegetation Management Act 1999 to generally be conducted without being subject to the provisions of a planning scheme.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Ecologically important areas
PO1 AO1.1
Development is sited and designed to protect the physical and Ecologically important areas are conserved or improved to
ecological integrity and biodiversity of ecologically important ensure their ongoing contribution to the natural resources and
areas through protection of: biological diversity of Noosa Shire.
(a) existing habitat areas and ecological linkages; and
AND
(b) existing riparian vegetation, waterways and wetland
habitat values.
AO1.2
Buildings, structures and associated works are located within
existing cleared areas or areas of lowest ecological value.
AND
AO1.3
Where constructing a dwelling house or community residence,
buildings and associated structures are not located on land
identified as an area of biodiversity significance on a
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map.
or
Clearing vegetation (other than for a driveway access) does not
extend beyond—
(a) 30 metres of a building or 10 metres of a class 10a
structure on lots greater than 10 hectares; or
(b) 10 metres of a building or class 10a structure on lots 10
hectares or less but more than 3,000m2; or
(c) 3 metres of a building or class 10a structure on lots
3,000m2 or less.
AND
AO1.4
Clearing of vegetation for a boundary fence does not extend
beyond 5 metres either side of the fence.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Reconfiguring a lot
PO2 AO2
New lots are only created if they maintain ecological linkages Where clearing vegetation for the purpose of Reconfiguring a
and minimise the clearing of vegetation. Lot—
(a) new boundaries to lots do not transect and fragment
existing native vegetation;
(b) new lots are created to allow for suitable building
envelopes for future buildings and works to be located
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within existing cleared areas or areas of low ecological
value;
(c) building envelopes are designated for each lot; and
(d) ecological linkages and ecologically important areas are
secured by environmental covenant or transferred to
public ownership or through gazettal of a nature reserve.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Management of impacts
PO3 AO3.1
Development is designed and sited to manage adverse Where clearing of vegetation cannot be practicably avoided, the
impacts on ecologically important areas by: development:
(a) minimising the total footprint within which all activities, (a) ensures the design and siting limits the loss of
buildings, structures driveways and other works are vegetation to the smallest extent possible;
contained; (b) protects and retains ecological values and ecosystem
(b) locating development in existing cleared areas or areas processes to the greatest extent possible within and
of low ecological value over other areas to the greatest adjacent to the site;
extent possible; and (c) provides measures to allow for safe movement of fauna
(c) incorporating siting and design measures to protect and through the site; and
retain ecological values and ecosystem processes (d) provides suitable habitat replacement and replanting in
within or adjacent to the development site; and accordance with PSP3 Ecological Assessment
(d) where adverse impacts have been minimised, any Guidelines.
residual impacts on ecological values are AO3.2
compensated for through suitable habitat replacement Habitat trees, recruitment habitat trees, and roosting, breeding
and replanting on site in the first instance or in a way and feeding areas are protected for native fauna habitat.
that results in a net gain and enhancement of the
overall habitat values of Noosa Shire.
PO4 AO4.1
Development provides for effective measures during Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage from
construction and operation to protect ecological values construction and operation activities by:
including: (a) clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging tape;
(a) avoiding disturbance to or clearing of vegetation in and (b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of the
within the vicinity of the site; vegetation and avoid filling and excavating in these
(b) managing habitat disturbance and physical harm to fenced areas;
fauna from noise, vibration, dust, light, dewatering or (c) ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking occurs
excavating; and outside the identified vegetation areas; and
(c) avoiding clearing in areas where erosion or slippage (d) using low impact construction techniques around
could occur. vegetation.
AO4.2
Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing to a
buffer between different land uses or a buffer against
pollution, light spillage or noise is retained.
AO4.3
Lighting associated with development:
(a) does not contribute an unacceptable level of illuminance
(greater than 1 lux) for light sensitive species within or at
the boundary of an ecologically important area; and
(b) does not contribute to an unacceptable level of
illuminance on landward horizons along coastal areas
and known marine turtle nesting beaches.
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AO4.4
Clearing of vegetation does not involve clearing that may cause
or contribute to hillslope erosion, bank erosion, or slippage.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Connectivity
PO5 AO5
Development is designed and operated to maintain and Development is designed and operated to maintain ecological
enhance connectivity between and across ecologically linkages and maximise opportunity for connectivity and the
important areas and connecting habitat and support movement of fauna by:
unimpeded and safe movement of terrestrial and aquatic fauna. (a) ensuring protection of wildlife refuges;
(b) maintaining vegetation in patches of the greatest
possible size and within the smallest possible edgeto
area ratio;
(c) enhancing connectivity through planting and
rehabilitation works, including across property
boundaries, to areas of national park, state forest or
reserve;
(d) avoiding the creation of physical barriers and safety
hazards (such as roads, pedestrian access and
instream structures) along and within the ecological
linkage;
(e) providing mitigation measures such as wildlife
movement infrastructure, fauna exclusion and directional
fencing, underpasses/overpasses and traffic calming
devices, signage and lighting; and
(f) where offsets are necessary, delivering offsets that
support and enhance ecological linkages.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes
Waterways and wetlands
PO6 AO6.1
The biodiversity and ecosystem values of waterways, drainage Development and clearing of vegetation does not occur within:
lines, wetlands and adjacent riparian zones are protected by: (a) a riparian buffer area;
(a) avoiding any new development in a riparian buffer area (b) a wetland area; or
and wetland area;
(c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of other
(b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat in riparian zones; waterways identified on a Biodiversity, Waterways and
(c) maintaining and enhancing wildlife corridors and Wetlands Overlay Map.
connectivity along watercourses and drainage lines for
native fauna movement; AO6.2
(d) avoiding edge effects and damage from adjacent land Development provides for the rehabilitation of land within:
uses; (a) a riparian buffer area;
(e) maintaining stream integrity and bank stability by (b) a wetland area; and
minimising bank erosion and slumping;
(c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of any other
(f) maintaining water quality through filtering sediments, waterway identified on a Biodiversity, Waterways and
nutrients and other pollutants; and Wetlands Overlay Map.
(g) removing pest species and replacing them with local
native species. AO6.3
Recreational facilities (eg. playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques)
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are setback a minimum of 10 metres from the top of the bank of
a waterway.
Editor’s Note—Setbacks to waterways for certain uses and
works are also specified in the relevant codes.
Editor's Note—Wetland areas are identified on the Queensland
Wetland Program mapping
Editor's Note—Any clearing of vegetation also needs meet the
outcomes of the Earthworks Code and Water Quality and
Drainage Code.
PO7
Vegetation within 400 metres of the full ponded water within No acceptable outcome provided.
Lake Macdonald is retained.
PO8 AO8.1
Development on land adjacent to a waterway or wetland Development adjacent to a waterway or wetland provides that:
maintains appropriate extent of public access to waterways and (a) no new lots directly back onto a riparian buffer area; and
wetlands and minimises edge effects.
(b) new public roads are located between a riparian buffer
area or riparian zone and the proposed development
area.
Table 8.2.2.3. Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Surface and ground water hydrology
PO9 AO9.1
Development ensures that the natural surface water and Development does not impact on the natural surface water or
ground water hydrologic regimes of waterways, wetlands and groundwater hydrologic regimes and this is facilitated by:
hydrologicallysensitive plant communities are not adversely (a) avoiding or minimising channelization, redirection or
impacted. interruption of flow;
(b) avoiding groundwater extraction;
Editor's Note—Groundwater dependent ecosystems are
identified on Queensland Government Wetland Info mapping. (c) maintaining groundwater recharge and discharge
processes;
(d) maintaining natural groundwater fluctuations;
(e) avoiding causing ingress of saline water into freshwater
aquifers of wetlands; and
(f) avoiding contaminants entering groundwater (e.g. from
runoff, effluent disposal).
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Rehabilitation of ecologically important areas
PO10 AO10.1
Development provides for ecologically important areas to be Landscaping and rehabilitation complements and supports
restored and enhanced through: ecologically important areas by:
(a) designing landscaped areas to complement and (a) utilising local native species;
enhance existing vegetation and ecological linkages; (b) utilising suitable plant species identified in PSP2
(b) removing species likely to displace native flora species Landscaping;
or degrade fauna habitat; (c) restoring degraded ecosystems to achieve a functional
(c) replanting and rehabilitating degraded habitat; ecosystem state that requires minimal human
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(d) replacing any vegetation removed with suitable local intervention;
native species; (d) replicating adjacent remnant habitats of the same type,
(e) providing for fauna habitat; and including the understorey vegetation;
(f) avoiding the planting of pest plant species. (e) creating or enhancing linkages between existing
habitats;
(f) avoiding the use of pest plant species listed in PSP2
Landscaping;
(g) planting riparian zones to filter stormwater runoff,
stabilise soil and provide for wildlife habitat; and
(h) providing ground and arboreal structures for fauna,
which may include ground depressions, rocks, hollows,
nesting boxes and instream habitat.
AO10.2
Vegetation cleared is replaced with:
(a) plantings of equivalent area that replicate the floristic
structure of the vegetation removed; or
(b) where this is not possible due to the characteristics of
the site and the development, plantings twice the
number of the removed trees and plants.
Editor’s Note — Revegetation and rehabilitation works are to
be carried out in accordance with an approved Revegetation
and Rehabilitation Management Plan, as referred to in PSP3
Ecological assessment guidelines.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Koala habitat protection and enhancement
PO11 AO11.1
Development is designed, constructed and operated to— Development avoids clearing nonjuvenile koala habitat trees.
(a) protect and enhance koalas and koala habitat and
AO11.2
avoid adverse impacts;
Development design complies with the Koala Sensitive Design
(b) provide measures to assist the survival of koala Guideline: A guide to koala sensitive design measures for
populations in the area to mitigate any potential planning and development activities (Queensland Government
threats or risk to koalas; 2012).
(c) provide for safe and appropriate koala movement AO11.3
across the landscape; and Where clearing of nonjuvenile koala habitat trees is
(d) provide for a net gain in mature and actively unavoidable such clearing is minimised and an environmental
regenerating koala habitat. offset is provided in accordance with the Queensland
Environmental Offset Policy and provides for a net gain in koala
habitat in Noosa Shire.
Editor's note—Koala Habitat Areas are mapped in AO11.4
Schedule 2. Koala habitat trees are not confined to these Development incorporates revegetation and landscaping that
mapped areas, but also occur throughout other parts of provides food, shelter and movement opportunities for koalas.
Noosa Shire. The State Government Koala Assessable
Development Areas identify koala habitat within assessable AO11.5
Development is designed to maximise and enhance
development areas under the Planning Act 2016.
connectivity between koala habitat trees and ensure safe koala
movement.
AO11.6
During construction, measures are incorporated to not increase
the risk of death or injury to koalas, including koala
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requirements set out in Schedule 11 of the Planning Regulation
2017.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Bushfire management
PO12 No acceptable outcome provided
Bushfire management measures are adopted based on
ecological principles, which: Editor's note—The performance outcome applies to properties
(a) maintain and enhance biodiversity; in bushfire hazard areas and only where clearing is reasonably
necessary for the control of bushfire risk to a building or
(b) minimise threat of fire to the natural environment, as well
structure. Bushfire hazard areas are shown on Bushfire Hazard
as life and property; and
Overlay maps in Schedule 2.
(c) provide for effective use and maintenance of buildings
and structures.
Table 8.2.2.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Scenic amenity
PO13 AO13.1
The scenic amenity and vegetated character of the Vegetation is retained:
landscape is protected by retaining vegetation: (a) on and within 30 metres of prominent ridgelines and on
(a) along and around watercourses and drainage lines; sloping sites;
(b) on steep slopes and ridgelines; (b) in gullies;
(c) along the major road network; and (c) along watercourses and drainage lines;
(d) that forms coastal vistas to and from beaches. (d) within 10 metres of the major road network; and
(e) along the front coastal dune system.
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Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
Part 8 Overlays
8.2 Overlay codes
The overlay codes for the planning scheme are:
(a) Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
(b) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
(c) Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
(d) Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
(e) Extractive Resources Overlay Code
(f) Flood Hazard Overlay Code
(g) Heritage Overlay Code
(h) Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
(i) Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
8.2.3 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development:
(a) subject to the Bushfire Hazard Overlay shown on the overlay maps contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b) identified as requiring assessment against the Bushfire Hazard overlay code by the tables of assessment in Part 5
(Tables of assessment).
(2) All provisions in this code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
Editor's note—Planning scheme policy 9 for assessment of natural hazards provides guidance on preparing bushfire hazard
assessments and mitigation reports.
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Bushfire Hazard overlay code is to ensure that development avoids or mitigates the potential adverse
impacts of bushfire on people, property, economic activity and the environment.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Bushfire Hazard overlay code are:
(a) Development in areas at risk from bushfire hazard is compatible with the nature of the hazard.
(b) The risk to people, property and the natural environment from bushfire hazard is minimised.
(c) Development does not result in a material increase in the extent and severity of bushfire hazard.
(d) Bushfire risk mitigation treatments are accommodated in a manner that avoids or minimises impacts on the natural
environment and ecological processes.
(e) Development supports and does not unduly burden disaster management response or recovery capacity and
capabilities.
(f) Community infrastructure essential to the health, safety and wellbeing of the community is located and designed to
function effectively during and immediately after a bushfire event.
(g) Development avoids the release of hazardous materials as a result of a bushfire hazard event.
Table 8.2.3.3 Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Safety of people and property
PO1 AO1.1
Development maintains the safety of people and property from Development which will materially increase the number of
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
the adverse impacts of bushfire. people living or congregating on premises, including
reconfiguring a lot, is not located within a medium or high
bushfire hazard area.
AO1.2
Development maximises setbacks from hazardous vegetation
to achieve an acceptable risk.
Editor’s Note — PSP8 Natural Hazards provides guidance for
assessing bushfire hazard risk and preparing a bushfire
hazard management plan.
Impacts on Ecologically Important Areas
PO2
Bushfire mitigation measures do not adversely impact on: No acceptable outcome provided
(a) biodiversity values, connectivity and ecosystem
functioning; and
(b) the long term physical integrity of waterways, wetland and
areas of native vegetation.
Water Supply for Fire Fighting Purposes
PO3 AO3.1
Development provides an adequate water supply for fire Premises are connected to the reticulated water supply.
fighting purpose which is reliable, safely located and freely
accessible. Editor's note—For reconfiguring a lot, water supply needs
to provide for a minimum flow and pressure of 10 litres a
second at 200kPa at all times for fire fighting purposes.
OR
AO3.2
Where there is no available reticulated water supply, the
premises has:
(a) an accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank
available for fire fighting purposes with an onsite water
volume of not less than 5,000 litres; and
(b) a water supply outlet pipe 50 milimetres in diameter
fitted with a standard fire brigade fitting connected to the
water supply (other than where the water supply is in a
swimming pool or dam).
Editor’s Note—Water supply capacity for fire fighting purposes
is in addition to water supply capacity for other uses and
activities on the premises.
Essential Community Infrastructure
PO4 AO4.1
Essential community infrastructure is able to function effectively Development involving essential community infrastructure is
during and immediately after bushfire events. not located within a medium or high bushfire hazard area.
OR
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
AO4.2
Where located in a medium or high bushfire hazard area,
development involving essential community infrastructure is
designed to function effectively during and after a bushfire event
in accordance with a Bushfire Hazard Management Plan.
Editor’s Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides guidance for
assessing bushfire hazard risk and preparing a bushfire
hazard management plan.
Hazardous Materials
PO5 AO5
Public safety and the environment are not adversely affected Hazardous materials are not manufactured or stored in
by the impacts of bushfire on hazardous materials bulk in a bushfire hazard area.
manufacturing or storing in bulk.
Access and Evacuation Routes
PO6 AO6.1
Roads provide for easy and safe evacuation of residents of The road layout provides for throughroads and avoids culde
premises and access by emergency services. sacs and deadend roads.
OR
AO6.2
The development has a perimeter road reserve with a
minimum width of 20 metres and maximum gradient of 12.5%.
OR
AO6.3
Culdesacs or nothrough roads are provided with fire trails or
access easements, which are capable of being navigated by
conventional vehicles and which link to through roads.
AO6.4
Safe access and egress is available at all times to all of the
development for emergency vehicles and personnel.
AO6.5
Where an emergency access point is required it complies with
the relevant works codes and PSP6 Engineering Design
Standards
Lot design
PO7 AO7
Lot design and building siting minimises bushfire hazard risk to Each residential lot:
people and property. (a) includes a building envelope, identified on a plan of
subdivision;
(b) is of sufficient size and shape to allow for efficient
emergency access to buildings for fire fighting
appliances (e.g. by avoiding battleaxe/hatchet lots and
long narrow lots with long access driveways to
buildings);
(c) where more than 2500m², achieves setbacks from
hazardous vegetation in line with Bushfire Attack Level 29
requirements as per AS3959; and
(d) is designed so that buildings and structures are sited in
locations of lowest hazard within the lot and elements of
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
the development least susceptible to fire are closest to
the fire hazard.
Firebreaks and fire access tracks
PO8 AO8.1
Firebreaks and fire access tracks provide: Where development involves the creation of a new road and
(a) adequate access for fire fighting and other emergency lots, a firebreak is provided by providing a cleared road
vehicles; and reserve not less than 20 metres wide and maximum
(b) adequate access for the evacuation of residents and gradient of 12.5% around the perimeter of the subdivision,
emergency personnel in an emergency situation. between the created lots and surrounding vegetated lands.
OR
AO8.2
Fire access tracks are provided between the created lots
and surrounding vegetated land that:
(a) have a cleared minimum width of 6 metres;
(b) have a maximum gradient of 12.5%;
(c) provide unbroken access for fire fighting vehicles;
(d) provide passing bays and turning areas;
(e) are located within an access easement that is granted in
favour of Noosa Council and the Queensland Fire and
Rescue Service.
AO8.3
Bushfire management measures are carried out on the subject
property and not any adjoining property.
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Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
Part 8 Overlays
8.2 Overlay codes
The overlay codes for the planning scheme are:
(a) Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
(b) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
(c) Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
(d) Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
(e) Extractive Resources Overlay Code
(f) Flood Hazard Overlay Code
(g) Heritage Overlay Code
(h) Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
(i) Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
8.2.4 Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development:
(a) subject to the Coastal Protection Areas and Scenic Amenity Overlay shown on the overlay maps contained within
Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b) identified as requiring assessment against the Coastal Protection Areas and Scenic Amenity overlay code by the tables
of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
(2) All provisions in this code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity overlay code is to:
(a) protect people, property and infrastructure from coastal hazard impacts and the projected impacts of climate
change, including sea level rise;
(b) maintain coastal processes including fluctuations of the coast to enable these natural functions to continue; and
(c) maintain the protective function of coastal resources to mitigate risks associated with coastal hazards.
(a) maintain coastal processes including erosion and accretion processes to enable these natural functions to
continue;
(b) maintain the protective function of coastal resources including vegetation and dunes to mitigate risks associated
with coastal erosion; and
(c) ensure development is designed and sited to protect the natural beach experience and scenic amenity of the
coastal area enjoyed by Noosa Shire residents and visitors.
Editor's Note—Coastal hazards including coastal erosion and, storm tide inundation, or permanent inundation from sea level rise.
The term includes the impacts from climate change. Storm tide inundation is specifically addressed in the Flood Hazard overlay
code.
Editor's Note—The erosion prone area is declared under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 and
administered by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.
Editor's Note—Coastal Erosion Areas are identified on Council's online mapping for the years 2040, 2070 and 2100.
(2) The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
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(a) Development is planned, designed, constructed and operated to ensure the protection of people, property and
infrastructure from coastal hazards, taking into account the predicted impacts of climate change;
(b) Development allows for natural fluctuations of the coast, including as a result of sea level rise, to occur naturally;
(c) Development ensures landforms, creeks, dunes, vegetation and biodiversity in coastal areas are protected and
enhanced to mitigate coastal hazard risks;
(d) Development within an erosion prone area2 avoids:
a. intensification of existing uses;
b. new permanent built structures; and
c. seaward extensions to existing built structures;
(e) Development preserves the integrity of the coastal building line as the defined seaward boundary for building work
and other development adjacent to the beachfront;
(f) Development adjacent to beachfront areas is located and designed to protect the character of the beachfront when
viewed from the beach and integrates with the surrounding natural landscape and skyline vegetation; and
(g) Development avoids the use of coastal protection works as a means of reducing risks from coastal hazards, as far
as is practicable.
(a) Development allows for natural processes of erosion and accretion to occur naturally, including as a result of sea
level rise;
(b) Development ensures landforms, creeks, dunes, vegetation and biodiversity in coastal areas are not impacted by
development to mitigate coastal hazard risks and to protect environmental values; and
(c) Development is designed and sited to protect the visual character and scenic amenity of the Coastal Protection
and Scenic Amenity Area and to integrate with the surrounding natural landscape and skyline vegetation.
Table 8.2.4.3 - Criteria for assessable development
The following table identifies the assessment criteria for self-assessable and assessable development.
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Development in Coastal Erosion Prone Areas
PO1 AO1.1
Development allows for natural fluctuations of the coast and Development is located wholly outside the coastal hazard area
foreshores to occur, including allowance of climate change, and at year 2100;
avoids the need for additional coastal protection works. OR
AO1.2
Development does not increase the scale or intensity of an
existing use or create additional lots within the erosion prone
area.
OR
AO1.3
Development is for acceptable temporary or relocatable
structures (for safety purposes, recreational purposes or
temporary uses) and the structures are expendable.
No acceptable outcome provided
Editor's note—Coastal hazard erosion areas are identified on
Council's online mapping for the years 2040, 2070 and 2100.
PO2
Coastal protection works are undertaken only as a last resort No acceptable outcome provided
where coastal erosion or inundation presents an imminent
threat to public safety and only where:
(a) buildings or structures at risk cannot be relocated or
abandoned;
(b) any erosion control structure is located as far landward
as practicable on the lot containing the property to the
maximum extent reasonable; and
(c) any increase in the coastal hazard risk for adjacent areas
from the coastal protection work is mitigated.
Protection of dunes and coastal creeks
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PO3 PO2
Development is located, designed and constructed to:
(a) maintain dune crest heights and minimise and mitigate
the risk to development from wave overtopping and storm
tide inundation;
(b) maintain or enhance coastal ecosystems and natural
features such as coastal creeks and marine plants
including mangroves, salt marshes and coastal wetlands,
to assist in protecting and buffering communities and
infrastructure from sea-level rise and coastal inundation
impacts; and
(c) locate the development as far landward as
practicable.
Coastal building lines and setbacks3
PO4PO3
Development subject to a coastal building line, or located Editor's note—Local and State coastal building lines are
immediately adjacent to the beach or a reserve fronting the identified on the Coastal Protection Overlay Maps. State coastal
beach, is located and designed to ensure people and property are building lines are declared under the Coastal Protection and
not at risk from coastal hazards and to avoid the need for Management Act 1995.
additional coastal protection works
No acceptable outcome provided
Where a coastal building line exists on a lot - buildings, structures
and retaining walls do not extend seaward of the coastal building Editor's Note—State coastal building lines are identified on the
line for the site, other than—
Coastal Protection Overlay Maps. State coastal building lines
(a) uncovered and unenclosed cantilevered balconies that are declared under the Coastal Protection and Management Act
do not extend greater than 3 metres seaward of the 1995.
coastal building line; and
(b) are setback a minimum of 6 metres from the seaward
boundary (see Figure 8.2.4.4).
PO6 PO4
Where a coastal building line does not exist on a lot fronting the
beachfront or a reserve adjoining the beachfront, new buildings No acceptable outcome provided
and structures are setback no less than 6 metres from the
seaward boundary of the site. Editor's note—Coastal hazard areas are identified on council's
(a) development provides for all buildings and structures to be online mapping for the years 2040, 2070 and 2100.
located outside the coastal hazard area for year 2100; or
(b) Where buildings on the site are already located within the
coastal hazard area for year 2100 at the commencement
of this scheme, new buildings, structures or retaining wall
do not extend seaward of the coastal hazard area for year
2070 or are setback no less than 6 metres from the
seaward boundary of the site, whichever is the greater
setback from the seaward boundary.
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Coastal Protection Areas Visual Character and Scenic Amenity
PO7 PO5 AO7.1 AO5
Development within the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity A mix of native landscaping, such as ground covers, shrubs
Area that is visible from the beach is— and trees, is provided for a width of 5 metres from the seaward
(a) designed to protect the character of and the scenic or rear boundary of the site to provide adequate landscape
buffering to protect the coastal dune system.
beachfront when viewed from the beach amenity
and integrate with the surrounding natural Editor's Note—Refer to the Table 3.1 & 3.2 of PSP2
landscape and skyline vegetation (see Figure Landscaping for suitable coastal species.
AP33A); and
(b) finished predominately in colours and hues of the Editor's Note The following is a useful guide for ensuring that
buildings blend with the natural surrounds:
surrounding natural landscape.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
External building materials that are lightweight and comprise
predominantly timber or board, stainless steel, glass, and
Editor's Note—Coastal Protection Areas
corrugated iron will generally be more in keeping with the
incorporate the coastal management district and
beach/riverside character than concrete rendered block.
erosion prone area. The coastal management
district and erosion prone area are declared Use external colours and roof finishes which are non-
under the Coastal Protection and Management reflective and which do not cause glare. Shades that match
Act 1995. the colours and tones of surrounding vegetation will ensure
the buildings are less visually prominent from the beach or
Editor's Note— Refer to the Table 3.1 & 3.2 the water.
of PSP2 Landscaping for suitable coastal species.
Appropriate wall colours will depend on the existing native
Figure AP3-3A Houses fitting into their coastal dune vegetation and backdrop, but may include muted
setting earth/environmental tones that blend with the natural
environment, such as–
green;
olive green;
blue green;
grey green;
green blue;
indigo;
brown;
blue grey; and
green yellow.
PO8 PO6 AO8.1 AO6.1
Rear fences adjacent to the beachfront within the Coastal Rear fences adjacent to the beachfront within the Coastal
Protection Area are designed and sited to be sympathetic with Protection Area incorporate the following—
the visual amenity of the beachfront and do not degrade the (a) height of no more than 1.2 metres; and
natural beachfront character.
(b) open construction (ie at least 50% transparent);
(c) lightweight materials (eg. timber); and
(d) dark colours to blend with the natural landscape.
AO8.1 AO6.2
Gates are not installed in fences as direct access to the
beachfront does not occur.
AO8 AO6.3
Only beach access points for use by the community are
constructed.
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Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
Part 8 Overlays
8.2 Overlay codes
The overlay codes for the planning scheme are:
(a) Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
(b) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
(c) Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
(d) Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
(e) Extractive Resources Overlay Code
(f) Flood Hazard Overlay Code
(g) Heritage Overlay Code
(h) Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
(i) Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
8.2.5 Extractive Resources Overlay Code
Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development:
(a) subject to the Extractive Resource Areas Overlay shown on the overlay maps contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping);
and
(b) identified as requiring assessment against the Extractive Resources overlay code by the tables of assessment in Part
5 (Tables of assessment).
(2) All provisions in this code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Extractive Resources overlay code is to protect extractive resource areas and transport routes from
development that is not compatible with extractive industry operations and to minimise land use conflicts between the
extractive industry operation and other activities in the vicinity of extractive resource areas.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Extractive Resources overlay code are:
(a) Development does not adversely affect or impede extraction of resources from extractive resource areas.
(b) Development ensures that extractive resource separation areas and transport route separation areas are not
encroached upon by incompatible development that could affect or impede extraction or haulage of resources.
(c) Development, other than for an extractive industry, is buffered from and is able to mitigate impacts likely to occur as a
result of an extraction of resources from an extractive resource area.
(d) A high level of amenity for residents and land uses in the vicinity of extractive industry operations and transport routes
is maintained.
Table 8.2.5.3 Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Development within Resource Processing Areas
PO1 AO1
Development within the resource/processing area does not Development within the resource processing area is for:
constrain, prevent or otherwise interfere with the winning or (a) extractive industry uses;
processing of extractive resources.
(b) uses that are directly associated with an extractive
industry; or
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
(c) temporary or nonintensive uses that are compatible with
future extractive industry operations.
Development within Extractive Resource Processing / Separation Areas
PO2 AO2.1
Development within the resource processing/separation area: Development does not result in the creation of additional lots
(a) does not materially increase the number of people living used or capable of being used for residential purposes.
in the separation area;
AO2.2
(b) incorporates measures to avoid or mitigate adverse
Where realigning boundaries, the development does not
impacts from the extracting and transporting of the
worsen the situation with respect to the distance between
extractive resource; and
available house sites and the resource processing area.
(c) does not compromise the function of the separation area
in providing a buffer between the extractive industry and AO2.3
other incompatible uses beyond the separation area. Development does not result in an increase in the scale or
density of residential uses within a resource/processing
separation area;
OR
AO2.4
Development within the extractive resource separation area
incorporates design, orientation and construction materials that
mitigate potential adverse effects from an existing or future
extractive industry;
OR
AO2.5
Development within the extractive resource separation area
operates outside the normal hours of operation for existing or
future extractive industry activities.
AO2.6
Extractive industry development does not occur within the
extractive resource separation area.
OR
AO2.7
Where extractive industry development occurs within the
extractive resource separation area, the extractive industry does
not impact on sensitive land uses located within or outside of
the extractive resource separation area.
Editor’s Note—Where lots have land both within and outside
the separation area, a residential use of the lot may be
approved provide dwellings are located outside the separation
areas. Plans lodged with Council shall include building
envelopes that identify the location of the dwelling.
Development within Transport Route Separation Areas
PO3 AO3.1
Development does not materially increase the number of Development does not result in an increase in the scale or
people living in a transport route separation area. density of residential uses within a transport route separation
area.
AO3.2
Reconfiguring a lot within a transport route separation area:
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
(a) does not result in the creation of additional lots used or
capable of being used for residential purposes; and
(b) where realigning boundaries, does not worsen the
existing situation with respect to the distance between
available building sites and the transport route.
PO4 AO4
Development involving a sensitive land use within a transport Development involving a sensitive land use within a transport
route separation area maintains an acceptable level of amenity. route separation area ensures an acceptable level of amenity
by:
(a) maintaining an adequate separation distance to the
transport route; and
(b) incorporating mitigation measures such as landscape
buffer strips, mounding and screening.
PO5 AO5.1
Development does not adversely affect the safe and efficient Development does not increase the number of properties with
operation of vehicles transporting extractive materials. access points to a transport route.
OR
AO5.2
Development provides access points that are designed to avoid
adversely affecting the safe and efficient operation of vehicles
transporting extractive materials along the transport route.
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Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
Part 8 Overlays
8.2 Overlay codes
The overlay codes for the planning scheme are:
(a) Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
(b) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
(c) Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
(d) Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
(e) Extractive Resources Overlay Code
(f) Flood Hazard Overlay Code
(g) Heritage Overlay Code
(h) Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
(i) Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
8.2.6 Flood Hazard Overlay Code
Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development:
(a) in the Flood Hazard Overlay shown on the overlay maps contained within Schedule 2 Mapping; and
(b) identified as requiring assessment against the Flood Hazard overlay code by the tables of assessment in Part 5
(Tables of Assessment).
(2) All provisions of the code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
Editor's Note—The Flood Hazard Overlay Maps in Schedule 2 (Mapping) identify flooding and inundation areas where flooding and storm tide
modelling has been undertaken by Council. Other areas not identified by the Flood Hazard Overlay may also be subject to flooding or storm tide
inundation. Maximum flow velocity mapping is also available from Council.
Editor’s Note—Planning scheme policy 9 for Assessment of Natural Hazards provides guidance for achieving certain outcomes of this code,
including for the preparation of a flood hazard assessment and mitigation report.
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Flood Hazard overlay code is to:
(a) provide for the assessment of the compatibility of development in the flood hazard overlay to flood and storm tide
inundation risk, taking into account the predicted effects of climate change;
(b) ensure that risk to life, property, community, economic activity and the environment during flood and storm tide
inundation events is avoided or mitigated; and
(c) ensure that development does not increase potential for flood damage onsite or to other property.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Flood Hazard overlay code are:
(a) Development in areas at risk from flood and storm tide inundation is compatible with the nature of the defined flood
event or defined storm tide event.
(b) Development protects floodplains and the flood conveyance capacity of waterways.
(c) Development is resilient to flood and storm tide events by ensuring siting and design responds to and minimises
potential risks of flood and storm tide inundation to people and property.
(d) Development directly, indirectly and cumulatively avoids an unacceptable increase in the extent or severity of flood or
storm tide inundation and does not significantly increase the potential for damage on the site or to other properties.
(e) Development supports and does not unduly burden disaster management response or recovery capacity and
capabilities.
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(f) Development avoids the release of hazardous materials as a result of a flood event.
(g) Natural processes and the protective function of landforms and vegetation are maintained in flooding and inundation
areas.
Table 8.2.6.3 Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Floodplain protection, immunity and safety for development areas
PO1 AO1
Development provides that for all flood events up to and The finished flood level is not less than the minimum design
including the DFE : levels specified in Table 8.2.6.4
﴾a﴿ the safety of people on the site is protected; and
﴾b﴿ the risk of damage to property on the site is avoided
or minimised as far as practicable.
PO2 AO2
All lots have sufficient area that is above the DFE flood level The minimum area above flood level (flood free area) for each
or where modelling is not available, the highest lot, is in accordance with Table 8.2.6.5.
recorded flood level, to safely and adequately accommodate
the intended use.
PO3 PO3
For reconfiguring a lot or operational works, development is NoFlood acceptableimmunity outcomefor
undertaken in a manner that ensures: provideddevelopment areas is not achieved by filling land
﴾a﴿ natural hydrological systems are protected from below the 1%AEP flood level.
erosion, scour or flood damage on the premises or
other premises; OR
﴾b﴿ natural landforms and drainage lines are maintained to
Where flood modelling is not available, flood immunity for
protect the hydraulic performance of waterways and
development areas is not achieved by filling land below the
flood plain; and
highest recorded flood level.
﴾c﴿ development integrates with the natural landform
rather than modifying the landform to suit the
development as far as practicable.
PO4 AO4.1
For reconfiguring a lot, development does not compromise Development provides an effective evacuation route that
the safety of people resulting from the flood risk associated remains passable, with sufficient flood warning time, to
with events exceeding the DFE. enable people to progressively evacuate to safe areas above
the PMF in the face of advancing flood or waters for events
that exceed the DFE.
OR
AO4.2
Development provides for an area of sufficient size and
dimensions on site above the PMF that allows for safe
congregation and refuge.
AO4.3
Where the existing roads servicing a development provide a
specific flood immunity (as determined by the Qld Transport
Road and Drainage Design Manual, Queensland Urban
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Drainage Manual and the Australian Rainfall and Runoff
Guide), all lots have access to the flood free area identified
in Table 8.2.6.5 that matches the road immunity.
PO5 AO5
For reconfiguring a lot or operational works, development In the Flood Hazard Overlay, or in areas otherwise
does not directly, indirectly or cumulatively alter the flood determined to be subject to the DFE or DSTE, development
characteristics external to the development site for all ensures:
flooding and inundation events up to and including the ﴾a﴿ there is no loss of onsite flood storage capacity;
DFE or DSTE based on:
﴾b﴿ all changes to level, depth, duration and velocity of
﴾a﴿ current climate conditions; and floodwaters are contained within the site for all flood
﴾b﴿ incorporating an appropriate allowance for the events up to and including the DFE based on current
predicted impacts of climate change. climate and predicted impacts of climate change at
2100; and
﴾c﴿ there is no acceleration or retardation of flows, or any
retardation in flood warning times, elsewhere on the
floodplain and to any overland flow paths; and
﴾d﴿ there is no increased stormwater ponding on sites
upstream, downstream or in the general vicinity of the
site.
Resilient building design and form
PO6 AO6.1
Development ensures that building design and building form: Buildings are designed to integrate well with the street level
﴾a﴿ accounts for potential flood risk; and the levels of adjoining properties to facilitate pedestrian
flows and visual and physical connectivity between the
﴾b﴿ is resilient to flood events; and
footpath and ground floors.
﴾c﴿ maintains a functional and attractive street address
appropriate to the intended use.
AO6.2
Buildings incorporate appropriate screening to ensure that
any understorey is not visible from the street, where such
screening does not impede flood water flows.
AO6.3
Residential buildings minimise risk from flooding by
providing parking and other low intensive, nonhabitable
uses at ground level, rather than habitable uses.
AO6.4
Nonresidential buildings and structures are oriented to the
street by activating the street frontage with appropriate uses
and urban design treatments such as recessed wall
treatments, screening or landscaping, whilst allowing for
flow through of flood waters on the ground floor.
Editor's Note— The use of flood resilient building materials
is also encouraged for building works up to the probable
maximum flood to reduce the consequences of flooding.
AO6.5
Basements and underground car parking areas are designed
to drain and function safely during a flood event and power
failure.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Editor's note—Basements for residential uses should have
flood immunity above the 1%AEP defined flood event
with alternative means to mechanical pumping used to achieve
such immunity.
Basements for nonresidential uses should have flood immunity
above the 1%AEP defined flood event which may be achieved
by means of mechanical pumping where the mechanical
feature is installed with adequate holding tanks and an
alternative back up power source.
Disaster management
PO7 AO7.1
Development supports, and does not unduly burden, Development is located to support selfevacuation of people
disaster management response or recovery capacity or and ensure sufficient warning time for the nature of the use.
capabilities.
AO7.2
Development does not:
﴾a﴿ increase the number of people calculated to be at risk
from flooding;
﴾b﴿ increase the number of people likely to need
evacuation;
﴾c﴿ shorten flood warning times for other uses in the
floodplain; or
﴾d﴿ impact on the ability of traffic to use evacuation
routes, or unreasonably increase traffic volumes on
evacuation routes.
AO7.3
Materials stored on site:
﴾a﴿ are readily able to be moved in a flood event to a flood
free area; or
﴾b﴿ are contained in order to minimise movement in times
of flood.
Editor's Note— Businesses should ensure that necessary
emergency and continuity plans are in place to account for
the potential need to evacuate personnel and to relocate
property prior to a flood event.
Essential network infrastructure
PO8 AO8
Essential network infrastructure maintains effective function Essential network infrastructure that is likely to fail to
during and immediately after flood and storm tide inundation function or may result in contamination when inundated by
events. flood water (e.g. water supply pipeline air valves and the
like) is located above the DFE level (or where the DFE has not
been modelled for the area, above the highest recorded flood
level for the area).
Essential community infrastructure
PO9 AO9.1
Essential community infrastructure is able to function Essential community infrastructure is sited and constructed
effectively during and immediately after flood events. to ensure that flood levels comply with flood immunity
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
requirements specified in Table 8.2.6.4.
AO9.2
Essential community infrastructure which is located below
the specified flood immunity requirements:
﴾a﴿ is designed and constructed to function effectively
during and immediately after the recommended flood
level event; and
﴾b﴿ has direct access to low hazard evacuation routes or
an emergency rescue area above the PMF if it is for
emergency services (including emergency shelters,
police facilities, hospitals and associated facilities).
Earthworks
PO10 AO10
Excavation and filling for operational works only occur where Filling, other than accessways, does not extend more than
they: 13 metremetres beyond the footprint of anya building,
﴾a﴿ result in the protection, rehabilitation and repair of measured from the outer walls of the building.
ecologically important areas, watercourses, drainage
lines and wetlands;
﴾b﴿ do not adversely impact on the overall hydrology,
hydraulics and flood capacity of a waterway;
﴾c﴿ do not directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause
adverse impacts external to the site;
﴾d﴿ do not cause increased flooding, which adversely
affects the safety or use of any land upstream or
downstream;
﴾e﴿ do not cause ponding of water on the site or nearby
land;
﴾f﴿ do not result in a reduction in flood storage capacity;
﴾g﴿ do not adversely affect the flow of water in any
overland flow path; and
﴾h﴿ do not adversely affect the privacy or visual amenity of
surrounding property.
Editor’s Note— The Earthworks Code sets out further
requirements for earthworks.
Hazardous materials
PO11 AO11.1
Development ensures that public safety and the environment Materials manufactured or stored on site are not hazardous
are not adversely affected by avoiding the release of or noxious, or do not comprise materials that may cause a
hazardous materials into flood waters and the environment. detrimental effect on the environment if discharged in a flood
event.
OR
AO11.2
If a DFE is adopted, structures used for the manufacture or
storage of hazardous material are located above the DFE level.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
OR
AO11.3
If a flood level is not adopted, hazardous materials and their
manufacturing equipment are located on the highest part of
the site to enhance flood immunity and designed to prevent
the intrusion of flood waters.
Editor’s Note— Refer to the Work Health and Safety Act
2011 and associated Regulation and Guidelines, the
Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the relevant building
assessment provisions under the Building Act 1975 for
requirements relating to the manufacture and storage of
hazardous substances. Information is provided by Business
Queensland on the requirements for storing and transporting
hazardous chemical.
Table 8.2.6.4 Flood Levels and Flood Immunity Requirements
Type of development Flood Level (Defined Flood Minimum design level – Minimum finished floor level
Event ) for a 2100 planning surface level
period
General
Business Activities 1% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
level flood level + 0.6m
Industrial Activities 1% AEP DFE/DSTE + 0.3m or DFE + 0.3m or Historical
Historical flood level + 0.6m flood level + 0.6m
Accommodation Activities 1% AEP DFE/DSTE + 0.3m or DFE + 0.3m or Historical
(excluding residential care Historical flood level + 0.6m flood level + 0.6m
facility)
Residential care facility 0.2% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
level flood level + 1m
Community Activities 0.2% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE+ 0.3m or Historical
(education establishment, level flood level + 1m
childcare centre)
Essential community infrastructure (recommended flood level) Editor's note Some emergency services and police
facilities (e.g. water police and search and rescue operations) are dependent on direct water access. The flood levels do not apply
to these aspects but other operational areas should be located above the recommended flood level to the greatest extent feasible.
Emergency services , other 0.2% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
than police station level flood level + 1m
Police facilities 0.2% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
level flood level + 1m
Hospital and associated 0.2% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
facilities level flood level + 1m
Stores of valuable records or 0.5% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
items of historical or cultural level flood level + 1m
significance
Essential infrastructure (recommended flood level) Editor's note The recommended flood level only applies to
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Type of development Flood Level (Defined Flood Minimum design level – Minimum finished floor level
Event ) for a 2100 planning surface level
period
electrical and other equipment that, if damaged by flood water or debris, would prevent the plant from functioning. This
equipment should either be protected from damage or designed to withstand inundation.
Major switch yard and 0.5% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
substation level flood level + 1m
Power facilities 0.2% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
level flood level + 1m
Sewerage treatment plant 0.1% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE + 0.3m or Historical
equipment level flood level + 1m
Water cycle management 0.5% AEP DFE/DSTE or Historical flood DFE+ 0.3m or Historical flood
infrastructure (water treatment level level + 1m
plant)
Other Editor's note Minimum design levels for infrastructure apply to standalone infrastructure only. Where infrastructure
is proposed as part of development, the minimum design levels nominated for that development category also apply to the
associated infrastructure.
Manufacture and storage of 1% AEP DFE/DSTE + 0.3m or DFE+ 0.3m or Historical
hazardous materials in bulk Historical flood level +1m flood level + 1m
Access roads and car parking 10% AEP DFE/DSTE + maximum n/a
inundation depth of 250mm
during 1%AEP event at 2100
Collector roads and above 1% AEP DFE/DSTE n/a
Infrastructure other than 1% AEP DFE/DSFE or Historical DFE + 0.3m or Historical
specified above flood level flood level + 1m
Table 8.2.6.5 Minimum Size of Flood Free House Site Areas or Development Areas for Lots
Zone Modelled DFE or DSTE level or where not modelled,
above the highest known flood level
Low Density Residential 100% of the lot
Medium Density Residential 100% of the lot
High Density Residential 100% of the lot
Tourist Accommodation 100% of the lot
Major Centre 100% of the lot
District Centre 100% of the lot
Neighbourhood Centre 100% of the lot
Local Centre 100% of the lot
Innovation 100% of the lot
Low Impact Industry 1000m2
Medium Impact Industry 1000m2
Community Facilities 450m2
Rural Residential 1000m2 plus additional area of effluent disposal
Rural 1000m2 plus additional area of effluent disposal
Recreation and Open Space 1000m2 or 10% of the total site area, whichever is the greater
Environmental Management and Conversation n/a
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Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
Part 8 Overlays
8.2 Overlay codes
The overlay codes for the planning scheme are:
(a) Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
(b) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
(c) Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
(d) Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
(e) Extractive Resources Overlay Code
(f) Flood Hazard Overlay Code
(g) Heritage Overlay Code
(h) Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
(i) Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
8.2.8 Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development:
(a) subject to the Landslide Hazard Overlay shown on the overlay maps contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b) identified as requiring assessment against the Landslide Hazard overlay code by the tables of assessment in Part 5
(Tables of assessment).
(2) All provisions in this code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
Editor's Note;Planning scheme policy 9 for assessment of natural hazards includes guidance for preparing a site specific geo
technical analysis.
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Landslide Hazard overlay code is to ensure:
(a) development avoids or mitigates the potential adverse impacts of landslide hazard on people, property, community,
economic activity and the environment; and
(b) development on steep land is avoided or limited in scale and intensity and is sensitively located and designed to
minimise adverse impacts on landscape character, scenic amenity, environment and public safety.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Landslide Hazard overlay code are:
(a) Development in areas at risk from landslide hazard is compatible with the nature of the hazard.
(b) Development is resilient to landslide hazards by ensuring siting, design and access responds to and minimises
potential risks to people, property and the environment.
(c) Natural processes and the protective function of landforms and vegetation are maintained in landslide hazard areas.
(d) Development avoids the release of hazard materials as a result of landslide hazard events.
(e) Development supports and does not unduly burden disaster management response or recovery capacity and
capabilities.
(f) Development directly, indirectly or cumulatively avoids an unacceptable increase in the extent or severity of landslide
hazards on the site or to other properties.
(g) Development on steep land occurs only where scenic amenity, landscape character and environmental quality and
integrity is maintained and safe and efficient access can be provided.
Table 8.2.8.3 Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
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Landslide hazard
PO1 AO1.1
Development maintains the safety of people, property and Development, including associated access, is not located
hazardous materials stored in bulk from the risk of landslide. on land identified as a landslide hazard area on a Landslide
Hazard Overlay Map;
OR
AO1.2
Development, including associated access, is located
outside moderate, high and very high landslide hazard areas
and areas with 15% slope or greater, as determined by a
sitespecific slopeanalysis;
Editor's Note—A site specific geotechnical assessment
may be used to demonstrate that although the proposed
development is shown on the Landslide Hazard Overlay as
being in the moderate, high or very high landslide hazard
area, the landslide risk is low or very low.
OR
AO1.3
A sitespecific geotechnical assessment is prepared by a
registered professional engineer to certify that:
﴾a﴿ the stability of the site, including associated buildings
and infrastructure, will be maintained and operational
for the life of the development;
﴾b﴿ the site is not subject to the risk of landslide activity
originating from other land, including land above the
site; and
﴾c﴿ development of the site will not increase the risk of
landslide activity on other land;
Editor's Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides further
guidance on assessing landslide hazard.
AND
AO1.4
Any specific measures identified in a site specific
geotechnical assessment for stabilising the site or
development are to be fully implemented.
Table 8.2.8.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Essential community infrastructure
PO2 AO2.1
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Essential community infrastructure is is able to function Development involving essential community infrastructure is
effectively during and immediately after landslide events. not located within a landslide hazard area as identified on
a Landslide Hazard Overlay Map;
OR
AO2.2
Development involving essential community infrastructure is
located in a low or very low landslide hazard area and on
land less than 15% slope, as determined by a sitespecific
slopeanalysis;
Editor's Note—A sitespecific geotechnical assessment
may be used to demonstrate that although the proposed
development is shown on the Landslide Hazard Overlay as
being in the moderate, high or very high landslide hazard
area, the landslide risk is low or very low.
AO2.3
A sitespecific geotechnical assessment is prepared by a
registered professional engineer to certify that:
﴾a﴿ the long term stability of the site, including
associated buildings and infrastructure, will be
maintained and operational for the life of the
development;
﴾b﴿ access to the site will not be impeded by a landslide
event;
﴾c﴿ the community infrastructure will not be adversely
affected by landslide activity originating from other
land, including land above the site; and
﴾d﴿ development of the site will not increase the risk of
landslide activity on other land.
Table 8.2.8.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
SteepSloping landsites, landscape character and scenic amenity
PO3 AO3.1
Development, including associated access, is designed and Buildings present no more than two storeys at any one
constructed to: point when viewed from the road or other public space.
﴾a﴿ be responsive to the natural topography and
constraints imposed by the slope; AO3.2
Buildings and associated accesses are not constructed on
﴾b﴿ retain the natural landforms, landscape character,
land with a slope greater than 25% (1 in 4).
vegetation, including the visual amenity of hill slopes
and ridgelines;
AO3.3
﴾c﴿ visually integrate into the streetscape and the natural No additional lots intended to provide house sites are
surrounds; and created on land with a slope of 25% or greater.
﴾d﴿ ensure buildings and structures are not visually
obtrusive, particularly from ridgelines, public open AO3.4
spaces, scenic routes and other critical vantage Buildings are designed to follow the natural landform rather
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points, outside the site. than modify it.
Editor's note Designs that step down the slope using split
level construction or elevated construction on suspended
floors are a preferred alternative to standard slab on ground
construction reliant on cut and fill of sites.
AO3.5
The extent of filling or excavation is revegetated immediately
following completion of the works.
AO3.6
Any building, including any associated car parking
structure:
﴾a﴿ has a maximum undercroft height at the perimeter of
the building of 3 metres above ground level; or
﴾b﴿ incorporates landscape screening for the full height of any
undercroft higher than 3 metres above ground level at the
perimeter of the building.
Editor's note Vertical battens are also useful to enclose
the undercroft area.
AO3.7
On sloping sites where slope gradients exceed 15% roof
lines are generally parallel with contours of the land and roof
pitch does not exceed 15 degrees.
PO4 AO4.1
Development on steepsloping landsites provides safe and Driveways are not steeper than 20% for more than 20
efficient access for vehicles and pedestrians metres or one quarter of their length, whichever is the
lesser, and not steeper than 25% in any location.
AO4.2
Vehicle turning areas are provided at the end of driveways
so that it is not necessary to reverse up or down driveways.
AO4.3
Where a driveway is steeper than 20% in any part, it is
provided with a slipresistant surface.
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Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
Part 9 Development codes
9.3 Use codes
9.3.1 Low Density Housing Code
Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as
requiring assessment against the Low Density Housing code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Low density housing code is to ensure dwelling houses, community residences, rooming
accommodation and short term accommodation (where no more than one detached dwelling on the site) :
(a) are appropriately located;
(b) achieve a high level of comfort and amenity for occupants;
(c) maintain amenity and privacy of neighbouring residential premises; and
(d) are compatible with the character and streetscape of the local area.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Low density residential code are:
(a) Development incorporates a high standard of design and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape character of
the area in which it is located.
(b) Development is sited and designed to protect the amenity and privacy of neighbouring premises.
(c) Development provides a high level of safety, security and amenity for residents.
(d) Development is provided with an acceptable level of infrastructure and services.
(e) Where not in a sewerage service area, effluent disposal systems are designed and sited to avoid adverse effects on
the environment.
(f) Driveways and crossovers provide safe and reasonable vehicle access from the carriageway to the property boundary,
minimise adverse effects on Council’s infrastructure and ensure safety for all users of the footpath.
(g) Community residences in the Low density residential zone are of a domestic scale with traffic levels which do not
unreasonably affect the residential amenity of neighbours.
(h) Secondary dwellings are small scale, subordinate to the dwelling and provide housing choice and amenity for the
occupants.
(i) Rooming accommodation in the Low density residential zone is of domestic scale and provides housing choice to
meet the varying needs of the community.
(j) Buildings relocated from other sites do not pose a health or safety risk or adversely affect the amenity of their
neighbourhood or existing infrastructure.
(k) Development maintains the natural landscape character and visual quality of hillslopes and ridgelines and avoids
adverse impacts on the environmental values of the land.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted
development that complies with the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies
with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be
assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
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.
Table 9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment
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9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Location
PO1 AO1.1
Dwelling houses, rooming accommodation, community Dwelling houses (including secondary dwellings) and
residences and shortterm accommodation (for holiday homes) community residences are anticipated in the Low
are located in low density environments where they: density residential zone, Rural residential zone and Rural zone.
(a) provide a high level of comfort and amenity for occupants;
AO1.2
(b) maintain amenity and privacy of neighbouring premises;
Rooming accommodation provides housing choice within
(c) are compatible with the character and streetscape of the urban boundaries.
local area; and
(d) do not alienate land intended for higher density living. AO1.3
WithinBuildings theconstructed shortstaya s areadwelling
mapped on Map SSA1 Short Stay Map 1 and Map SSA2
Short Stay Map 2 in Schedule 2, detached domestic scale low
density housing mayhouses may be available for shortterm
accommodation where:
(a) occupied by short term guests on no more than 4
occurrences in any calendar year; and
(b) occupied by short term guests for alla or partstotal of ano
more than 60 nights in any calendar year.
Editor's’s noteNote— Shortterm thisaccommodation must
not constitute or be used as a party house as separately defined
in Schedule 1 and addressed in Part 1.8.
9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Effects of Use
Removal homes
PO2 AO2.1
A removal home— Any part of a removal home that is affected by termite attack,
(a) does not have an adverse impact on the amenity of the borers, dry rot or severe weathering or is damaged as a
premises or surrounding premises; and consequence of relocation, is repaired or replaced using new
or sound secondhand materials.
(b) maintains the safety of people and property.
AO2.2
Where located within the urban boundary, external surfaces of
the building are cleaned and painted.
Editor’s Note— the urban boundary is indicated on the zone
maps contained within Schedule 2.
Editor’s Note— applicants will be required to pay a
performance bond to Council before final building approval is
granted. The bond is held by Council until all external building
works are completed to a satisfactory level, usually within a 12
to 24 month time frame.
Housing choice
PO3 AO3
A secondary dwelling: A secondary dwelling:
(a) forms part of a dwelling house and is not subdivided (a) has a maximum gross floor area of 65m²;
from the balance of the dwelling house; (b) has no more than 2 bedrooms;
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(b) contributes to housing choice for members of the one (c) does not occur on any property covered by a Building Unit
household; Plan; and
(c) protects the low density residential, rural residential or (d) does not occur on a property that already contains a dual
rural character of the zone; occupancy or secondary dwelling.
(d) does not occur on a property covered by a Building Unit
Plan or any property already containing more than one
dwelling;
(e) is accompanied by sufficient car parking.
PO4 AO4
Rooming accommodation is located on a site with convenient Development is located within:
access to employment or education as well as goods and (a) 1,500 metres walking distance, via a sealed pathway, of
services including public transport. land within the Major centre zone, District centre zone or
800 metres of land within the Neighbourhood centre
zone; or
(b) 800 metres walking distance, via a sealed pathway of a
pedestrian access point of a hospital or tertiary
education establishment; or
(c) 400 metres walking distance, via a sealed pathway, of a
Translink bus stop.
9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Building design and services
Service and utilities
PO5 AO5.1
Development is provided with: If located within the urban boundary, the dwelling is connected
(a) a level of infrastructure and services that is appropriate to to reticulated water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage and
its setting and sufficient for the intended use; telecommunications infrastructure networks (where available to
the lot).
(b) an effluent treatment and disposal system that does not
have an adverse effect on ecologically important areas or
Editor’s Note—the urban boundary is indicated on the zone
water quality; and
maps contained within Schedule 2.
(c) adequate onsite water storage to support the efficient
use of water and is adequate for everyday use of the AO5.2
occupants. Where there is no reticulated water supply, the premises is
serviced with a rainwater tank with the following minimum water
supply capacity:
(a) for dwellings with no more than 3 bedrooms – 45,000
litres; or
(b) for dwellings of more than 3 bedrooms or where
including a secondary dwelling on the same premises –
60,000 litres.
AO5.3
If located on a lot where reticulated sewerage is not available to
the lot, the dwelling is connected to an onsite effluent treatment
and disposal system.
AO5.4
Any onsite effluent treatment system and disposal area i s:
(a) not located on a slope greater than 10% (1 in 10);
(b) not located at or below the 1% annual exceedance
probability (AEP) flood event;
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(c) not located within a riparian buffer area mapped on a
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map; and
(d) setback 400 metres from the full supply level of Lake
Macdonald
Editor’s Note—the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2003 sets out
requirements for onsite effluent treatment and disposal
systems.
Landscaping
PO6 AO6
Buildings and structures allow for sufficient space for outdoor Soft landscaping is provided and retained to a minimum of 20%
activities, garden areas and screening to surrounding land of the site area.
uses.
Car parking
PO7 AO7
Sufficient car parking is provided to accommodate the number Car parking is provided in accordance with Table 9.4.1.4 of the
of vehicles likely to use the site. Driveways and parking code.
Driveway and crossover
Editor’s Note—In addition to the following benchmarks for accepted development subject to requirements for driveway and
crossovers, approval is required from Council to construct or modify all crossovers.
Access Design
PO8 AO8.1
The design, management and maintenance of the access Driveways and crossovers are designed to comply with
facilitates: Council's standard drawings RS049, RS050, RS056 and
(a) safe and convenient use for vehicles, pedestrians and addendum as applicable.
cyclists;
AO8.2
(b) vehicles negotiating without contacting the driveway or
Where a footpath exists, the driveway meets the road reserve at
crossover surface; and
the level of the existing footpath.
(c) stormwater disposal without any negative impacts on the
surrounding area. AO8.3
Driveways within the property:
(a) have a maximum gradient of 20% and vertical curves to
ensure no scraping for a standard vehicle; or
(b) have a maximum gradient of 25% provided–
(i) the length of the driveway steeper than 20% does
not exceed 6 metres; and
(ii) there is a change in gradient not less than 2
metres in length and not greater than 12:5% at
the ends of the 25% section of the driveway.
PO9 AO9
The driveway and crossover design avoids using structures The driveway and crossover i s designed without significant
within the road reserve. alteration to the existing road reserve groundwhereby the
finished surface level of the driveway is consistent in height with
the existing height of the road reserve.
Editor’s Note—Should the design not comply with the standard
drawings, including any cut or fill within the road reserve, an
operational works application to Council for a nonstandard
driveway is required.
Materials
PO10 AO10
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Driveways and crossovers are to be able to withstand loadings No pavers or permeable pavement systems are used within the
from vehicles and the use of pavers is avoided. road reserve.
Editor’s Note—Examples of the types of pavers to avoid
include clay, concrete and permeable pavement products.
Surface water
PO11 AO11
Driveways are designed to: Driveways have a minimum grade of 1% away from any
(a) prevent water from ponding or entering buildings; adjoining buildings and are formed to drain to landscaped
areas.
(b) provide an opportunity for filtering of stormwater prior to it
leaving the site; and
(c) not reduce the stormwater carrying capacity of roadways.
Protection of infrastructure
PO12 AO12
Driveways do not damage or interfere with the location, function Driveways are located not less than 1.0 metre from stormwater
of, or access to Council infrastructure. infrastructure.
Editor’s Note—If the driveway covers or is within 1.0 metre of
stormwater infrastructure, an operational works application to
Council for a nonstandard driveway is required.
Streetscape and effect on traffic network
PO13 AO13.1
The visual impact of driveways on the streetscape and Areas adjoining driveways disturbed as a result of the driveway
surrounding area is minimised and significant adverse impacts construction are grassed or planted to minimise visual impact
on the traffic network are avoided. and stabilise the soil.
AO13.2
Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree protection zone
of trees on public land.
Driveway Location
PO14 AO14.1
Driveways and crossovers are located so they do not impede Only one driveway and crossover is provided.
the safe and efficient use of the road network.
AO14.2
Where the premises has frontage to more than one formed and
sealed road and the roads have differing orders in the Road
Hierarchy, the driveway and crossover is provided on the
frontage with the lower order.
AO14.3
For corner lots, driveways and crossovers are located in
accordance with Council's standard drawings.
AO14.4
If in the Rural zone or Rural Residential zone, the driveway and
crossover is located to provide minimum safe sight distances
in accordance with Austroads.
Editor's Note An operational works application is required for
a second driveway.
Bushfire Hazard Management
PO15 AO15
Where located in a Bushfire Hazard Area as shown on the Within a bushfire hazard area where there is no reticulated
Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map in Schedule 2 and not in a water water supply, the premises has:
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service area, an adequate, reliable, safely located and freely (a) an accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank
accessible water supply is provided for fire fighting purposes, available for firefighting purposes with an onsite water
which is in addition to day to day water supply. volume of not less than 5,000 litres; and
(b) a water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in diameter and
fitted with a standard fire brigade fitting connected to the
water supply (other than where the water supply is in a
swimming pool or dam).
Editor’s Note — Water supply capacity for firefighting purposes
is in addition to water supply capacity for household use.
Flood Hazard Area
PO16 AO16.1
Where located in the Flood Hazard Area as shown on Flood TheWhere the development is located in the Flood Hazard Area
Hazard Overlay Map in Schedule the developmentDevelopment as shown on Flood Hazard Overlay Map in Schedule 2,
is designed and sited to ensure risk to people and property the finished floor level of habitable rooms is at least 300
from flooding is avoided or minimised. millimetres above the Defined flood event (DFE);
OR
AO16.2
Where the DFE has not been modelled for the area, the
finished floor level of habitable rooms is at least
500 millimetres above the highest recorded flood.
Editor's noteNote—The QDC mandatory provisions MP3.5 also
apply to the construction of buildings in flood hazard areas.
PO17
Underground car parking areas are designed to drain and No acceptable outcome provided
function safely during a flood event and power failure.
Editor's note—Basements should have flood immunity above
the 1%AEP defined flood event with alternative means to
mechanical pumping used to achieve such immunity.
Major Electricity Infrastructure & Substations
PO18 AO18.1
Development is sufficiently separated from major electricity Development including any sensitive land uses is at least:
infrastructure and substations to minimise the likelihood of 50 metres from a transmission substation;
(a)
nuisance or complaint.
(b) 10 metres from any other substation; and
(c) 30 metres from a transmission line easement.
AO18.2
Habitable buildings are not located within an easement for a
distribution line.
PO19 AO19
Development is located and designed to avoid or minimise Noise emissions do not exceed 5db(A) above background
noise nuisance from the use of infrastructure. noise level internal to a habitable building measured in
accordance with AS1055.
PO20 AO20
Wherever practicable habitable buildings are orientated to avoid Where adjoining substations or major electricity infrastructure,
direct overlooking of major electricity infrastructure or habitable buildings are orientated so that the majority of
substations. outdoor living areas and windows of habitable rooms face away
from the infrastructure.
Earthworks and Drainage
PO21 No acceptable outcome provided
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Earthworks and drainage operational works do not directly,
indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse Editor's noteNote—Development should ensure that filling
impacts external to the development site by: does not impact on the amenity and usability of neighbouring
(a) causing ponding of water on the site or nearby land; properties (including loss of privacy caused by relative level
changes) or offsite drainage.
(b) increasing flooding, which adversely affects the safety or
use of any land upstream and downstream;
(c) adversely affecting the flow of water in any
overland flow path; and
(d) adversely affecting the privacy or visual amenity
of surrounding property.
Landslide Hazard Area
PO22 AO22.1
Development maintains the safety of people, property and Development, including associated access, is not located on
hazardous materials stored in bulk from the risk of landslide. land identified as a landslide hazard area on a Landslide
Hazard Overlay Map.
AO22.2
Development, including associated access, is located outside
moderate, high and very high landslide hazard areas and areas
with 15% slope or greater, as determined by a sitespecific
slopeanalysis;
Editor's Note—A site specific geotechnical assessment may
be used to demonstrate that although the proposed
development is shown on the Landslide Hazard Overlay as
being in the moderate, high or very high landslide hazard area,
the landslide risk is low or very low.
OR
AO22.3
A sitespecific geotechnical assessment is prepared by a
registered professional engineer to certify that:
(a) the stability of the site, including associated buildings
and infrastructure, will be maintained and operational for
the life of the development;
(b) the site is not subject to the risk of landslide activity
originating from other land, including land above the site;
and
(c) development of the site will not increase the risk of
landslide activity on other land;
Editor's Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides further
guidance on assessing landslide hazard.
AO22.4
Any specific measures identified in a site specific geotechnical
assessment for stabilising the site or development are to be
fully implemented.
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Part 9 Development codes
9.3 Use codes
9.3.2 Caretaker's Accommodation, Dwelling Unit and Rural Workers' Accommodation Code
Application
This code applies to acceptable development subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as requiring
assessment against the Caretaker’s accommodation, Dwelling unit and Rural workers' accommodation code by the tables of
assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling unit and rural worker’s accommodation code is to ensure
caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling units and rural worker’s accommodation achieve an acceptable level of comfort, safety
and amenity for occupants and are compatible with non-residential uses on the same site or adjoining premises.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling unit and Rural workers' accommodation code are:
(a) Caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling units and rural workers' accommodation do not compromise the operation of
the primary non-residential use of the site.
(b) Caretaker’s accommodation is used for genuine caretaking or property management purposes.
(c) Rural workers' accommodation is used for genuine employees of a rural activity.
(d) Caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling units and rural workers' accommodation remain ancillary to non-residential
uses on the same site.
(e) An acceptable level of residential amenity and safety is provided for occupants of caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling
units and rural workers' accommodation.
(f) Caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling units and rural workers' accommodation do not adversely impact on the amenity
of the local area.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted
development that complies with the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies
with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be
assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
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.
Table 9.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment
Table 9.3.2.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Location
PO1 AO1.1
Development does not compromise the operation or A dwelling unit does not occur within 100 metres of land within the
Low Impact Industry zone or the Medium Impact Industry zone.
viability of existing or planned non-residential uses.
PO2 AO2.1
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Caretaker’s accommodation is used for bona fide caretaking or (a) In the Rural zone, caretaker’s accommodation is:
property management purposes.
(i) on a site with a minimum area of 20
hectares;
a) In the Rural zone, caretaker’s accommodation is:
(ii) required because of the need to caretake a rural
i. on a site with a minimum area of 20 hectares;
activity on site; and
ii. required because of the need to caretake a
rural activity on site; and (iii) located within 50 metres of the primary use of the site,
iii. located within 50 metres of the primary use of for which the caretaker is responsible
the site, for which the caretaker is responsible;
and AO2.2
b) In the Low Impact Industry zone or the Medium In the Industry caretaker's accommodation:
(b)
Impact Industry Zone, caretaker's accommodation:
i. is directly associated with and subordinate to (i) is directly associated with and subordinate to the
the industry activity on site; industry activity on site;
ii. demonstrates a demand for 24 hour care of (ii) demonstrates a demand for 24 hour care of
buildings, operations, plant or equipment; and buildings, operations, plant or equipment;
iii. is on a site with an area of at least 2,000m 2 or (iii) is not separately let for other accommodation
is not located within 100 metres of any other activities; and
caretaker's accommodation; and
iv. is not separately let for other accommodation (iv) is on a site with an area of at least 2,000m2 or is not
activities; and located within 100 metres of any other caretaker's
c) In the Innovation Zone, caretaker's accommodation: accommodation
i. is directly associated with and subordinate to
the activity on site; Editor’s Note—Council would require sufficient justification that the
ii. demonstrates a demand for 24 hour care of caretaker’s residence is required for the industry , activity andathe
buildings, operations, plant or equipment; and rural activitysite.
iii. is not separately let for other accommodation
activities. No acceptable outcome provided
Editor’s Note—Council would require sufficient
justification that the caretaker’s residence is required for
the industry , rural or other activity on the site.
PO3 AO3
Rural workers' accommodation is located on rural properties of Rural workers' accommodation is limited to land in the Rural zone
20 hectares or greater for bona fide employees of a rural use used for agricultural production.
carried out on site.
Table 9.3.2.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Effects of Use
PO4 AO4.1
A caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling unit or rural workers' Caretaker’s accommodation is occupied by a person or persons
accommodation is ancillary to non-residential activities on the having responsibility for the security, maintenance or
same site. management of non-residential activities conducted on the same
site.
AO4.2
No more than one caretaker’s accommodation is established on site
provided that where the site is subject to a Building Unit
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Plan or Group Title Plan no more than one caretaker's
accommodation is located on the original parent parcel.
AO4.3
Caretaker’s accommodation and rural workers' accommodation
are not excised from the balance of the site (or would cease to be
this use).
AO4.4
Caretaker’s accommodation does not occur on the same site as
a dwelling unit.
AO4.5
In a zone other than the Rural Zone caretaker’s accommodation is
adjoining and where practicable shares an interconnecting door
with the non-residential use for which the caretaker is responsible.
AO4.6
Outside of an industrial zone neither a caretaker’s
accommodation nor a dwelling unit has a gross floor area
exceeding 90m².
AO4.7
No residential use in either the Low Impact Industry zone or the
Medium Impact Industry zone has more than one bedroom or a
gross floor area exceeding 50m65m².
AO4.8
Rural workers' accommodation has a combined total gross floor
area not exceeding 250m² and accommodates no more than 10
persons including employees and, if applicable, their immediate
families.
Editor’s Note— Rural worker’s accommodation would typically
only be occupied on a seasonal basis. If the property owner
sought to offer accommodation to people beyond bona fide farm
workers approval for a separate use such as short term
accommodation would be required.
Table 9.3.2.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Safety and Amenity
PO5
Development does not place residents at risk of exposure to No acceptable outcome provided
noise levels, air emissions or odour levels that would cause
unacceptable health risks
PO6 AO6.1
The design of the caretaker’s accommodation, dwelling unit or The residence can be secured so that persons other than the
rural workers' accommodation achieves an acceptable level of residents cannot gain direct access.
residential amenity for residents of the use, including security,
visual and acoustic privacy and access to private open space. AO6.2
Bedrooms and living rooms of the caretaker’s accommodation,
dwelling unit or rural workers' accommodation do not adjoin,
and face away from, noise generating activities conducted on
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the site or adjoining sites.
AO6.3
The caretaker’s accommodation or dwelling unit is provided
with a patio, balcony, verandah, deck or garden with an area of
not less than 15m² with a minimum horizontal dimension of at
least 2.5 metres.
AO6.4
Rural workers' accommodation is provided in a permanent
habitable structure with, as a minimum:
(a) sleeping quarters;
(b) bathroom facilities;
(c) living rooms separate to sleeping quarters;
(d) running drinking water supply, plumbed effluent disposal
and power supply.
or
AO6.5
Where rural workers' accommodation takes the form of
temporary or transportable accommodation:
(a) ablutions and waste disposal are provided on site; and
(b) employees stay no longer than six weeks.
Editor’s Note — depending on the nature of accommodation
and the number of people accommodated special
requirements pursuant to the Building Act 1975 or the Workers'
Accommodation Act 1952 may apply to rural workers'
accommodation.
AO6.6
The residential use is setback at least 3 metres from any waste
servicing area.
AO6.7
Caretaker’s accommodation and rural workers'
accommodation is separated by at least 150 metres from:
(a) the Resource Area/ Processing Area and operational
area of any Key Resource Area;
(b) any intensive animal industry;
(c) any high impact industry.
AO6.8
Private open space or outdoor living space is sited and
orientated so that it is not directly overlooked by other buildings
on the site or adjoining premises;
or
AO6.9
Where direct overlooking from another building is unavoidable,
any private living space is screened by a minimum 1.8 metre
high solid screen fence or other effective screening devices.
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PO7 AO7
Sufficient space is available to accommodate the likely parking Parking on the site is required in addition to those spaces
demand of residents, exclusive of the car parking requirement required for other uses on the site, and is marked for the
for the other uses on the site. exclusive use of the residential use.
Editor’s Note— the rate of car parking required for the use is
specified in the Driveways and Parking Code.
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Part 9 Development codes
9.3 Use codes
9.3.3 Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code
Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as
requiring assessment against the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of
assessment).
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code is to ensure dual occupancy and multiple dwellings are of a
high quality design which appropriately respond to local character, environment and amenity considerations.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for dual occupancies and multiple dwellings are as follows:
(a) Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings occur only on land that is suited to the development and occupation of
residential buildings.
(b) Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings have attractive built form which addresses the street and integrates with
surrounding development.
(c) Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings are consistent with the developed character of the particular neighbourhood
and Local Plan area.
(d) Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings provide a high standard of privacy and amenity for residents.
(e) Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings incorporate building design that responds to Noosa Shire’s subtropical
climate, taking advantage of natural climatic conditions.
(f) Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings are designed to provide for safe, secure and comfortable homes for people
with different needs through all stages of life.
(g) Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings incorporate high quality landscapes and well designed and useable
communal and private open space areas that provide visual relief to the built form.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for acceptable development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted
development that complies with all the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development
complies with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the
application will be assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
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.
Table 9.3.3.3 Criteria for assessment
Table 9.3.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Location
PO1
Development is located within the urban boundaries on land No acceptable outcome provided
with good access to a variety of essential services and facilities,
including retail, commercial, social and medical facilities and
public transport services.
PO2
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A dual occupancy or multiple dwellings occur only on land that No acceptable outcome provided
is suited to the development and occupation of residential
buildings avoiding risk to people or property from natural
disaster.
Shortterm Accommodation
PO3 AO3
Shortterm accommodation are located in environments where Dual occupancy or multiple dwellings may be available for
they: shortterm accommodation provided they are not located
(a) provide a high level of comfort and amenity for occupants; adjoining or adjacent to a Major Centre Zone.
(b) maintain amenity and privacy of neighbouring premises;
Editor’s Note— Shortterm accommodation must not constitute
(c) are compatible with the character and streetscape of the or be used as a party house as separately defined in Schedule
local area; and 1 and addressed in part 1.8.
(d) do not alienate land intended for higher density
permanent living.
Table 9.3.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Effects of Use
PO3PO4
Development does not adversely impact on existing or future No acceptable outcome provided
infrastructure including water or sewerage utilities, electricity or
transport infrastructure.
Table 9.3.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Safety and Amenity
PO4PO5 AO4AO5
Development addresses the street, contributes to Dual occupancy and multiple dwellings do not occur on battleaxe or rear
the streetscape and does not adversely impact on allotments or lots with a frontage less than 10.5 metres in width.
the amenity of any adjoining land on which
residential development is permitted.
PO5PO6 AO5AO6
Development is designed to minimise noise Bedroom windows are at least 3 metres away from shared driveways, car
carrying between dwelling units or parking areas, mechanical plant, refuse and recycling areas, vents and
accommodation units by locating noise sensitive exhausts.
spaces such as bedrooms away from noise
generating areas of the development, such as car
parking areas or mechanical plant and equipment
or recreational facilities.
PO6PO7 AO6AO7.1
Where dwellings form part of a mixed use Clearly identifiable entry areas for the residents of, and visitors to, multiple
development, the development provides residents dwellings are provided separately from entrances for other site users and
with reasonable privacy and security. provide for safe entry from streets, car parking areas and servicing areas.
AO6AO7.2
Clearly marked, safe and secure parking areas are provided for residents
and visitors which are separate from parking areas provided for other site
users.
AO6AO7.3
Security measures are installed such that site users do not have access to
areas that are intended for the exclusive use of residents of, and visitors to,
dwellings.
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AO6AO7.4
Dwellings are designed to incorporate suitable noise attenuation and privacy
measures to reduce amenity impacts from business uses.
AO6AO7.5
Windows, balconies and terraces of each dwelling are screened where
overlooking a habitable room or private open space
of another dwelling within 9 metres.
PO7PO8 AO7AO8
Buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to Development of the site enhances:
allow for natural surveillance without adversely (a) opportunities for passive surveillance of communal spaces including
impacting the privacy of onsite or adjoining providing welllit, active and overlooked places and routes;
residents. (b) legibility of the site and ease of navigation;
(c) clear distinction between public and private spaces;
(d) ease of maintenance
Editor’s Note—development should comply with the principles of Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland
PO8PO9 AO8AO9.1
Development, including entrance ways and The main entrance is clearly identifiable and visible from the street, footpath,
outdoor spaces, are designed to protect the visitor car parking areas and driveway.
personal security and safety of residents as well
as legitimate site visitors. AO8AO9.2
The internal path network has clear sightlines to the main entry and street
access points.
AO8AO9.3
Visitors have direct access to the main entrance without passing through
private outdoor living areas.
PO9PO10 AO9AO10
Multiple dwellings can be accommodated and One in three multiple dwelling units:
visited by a wide cross section of the (a) is accessible by a safe, continuous and step free path of travel from
community including people with limited the street entrance of the property or from a car parking space;
mobility. (b) has a stepfree entrance door with opening width of at least 820
millimetres; and
(c) contains a bathroom on the entry level.
Landscaping & private open space
PO10PO11 AO10AO11.1
Development: Landscaping is provided to a minimum of 40% of the site area and 60% of
(a) enhances liveability and promotes outdoor this is soft landscaping; or
living;
AO10AO11.2
(b) contributes to the visual amenity and natural
If for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio of at least
landscape character of the area;
three small dwellings to one other dwelling, landscaping is provided to a
(c) retains existing large trees where minimum of 35% of the site area and 60% of this is soft landscaping.
practicable;
(d) provides privacy between uses;
(e) reduces the bulk and scale of development;
and
(f) conceals services, car parking and
manoeuvring areas.
PO11PO12 AO11AO12.1
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Private open space: Private open space is provided for each dwelling at the following rate:
(a) is provided to all dwellings and is adequate (a) at ground level—a minimum of 25m² directly accessed from living
in size, shape and dimensions to suit the spaces; or
needs of the occupants; (b) if above ground level—12m² with a minimum width of 2.5 metres
(b) receives adequate sunlight; and accessed directly from the living spaces; or
(c) is designed and orientated to ensure
privacy is maintained between uses. AO11AO12.2
Private open space is provided for each small dwelling at the following rate:
(a) at ground level—a minimum of 20m² directly accessed from living
spaces and exclusive of clothes drying area; or
(b) if above ground level—9m² with a minimum width of 2.5 metres
accessed directly from the living spaces.
AO11AO12.3
Private open space contributing to the above calculations has a maximum
gradient of 10% (1 in 10) and is clear of any utilities such as gas, water tanks
and air conditioning units.
PO12PO13 AO12AO13.1
Safe vehicular access is provided to and from the Development does not gain direct access from any road with a legal speed
site without adversely impacting on the safety of limit of 80 kilometres per hour or above.
the road network.
AO12AO13.2
Where located on any road of a higher order than local road or where
accommodating three or more households, vehicle manoeuvring areas are
provided on site such that vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward gear.
PO13PO14 AO14
Sufficient onsite car parking is provided to No acceptable outcome provided
accommodate the number and type of vehicles
likely to be generated by the residential use Editor’s Note—detailedCar parking requirementsis includingprovided thein
without impacting on the safety or amenity of the rateaccordance ofwith vehicleTable parking are addressed9.4.1.4 in the
adjoining streets. Driveways and Parking Code
PO14PO15
Underground car parking areas are designed to No acceptable outcome provided
drain and function safely during a flood event and
power failure.
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Part 9 Development codes
9.3 Use codes
9.3.5 Visitor Accommodation Code
Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as
requiring assessment against the Visitor Accommodation code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of
assessment).
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Visitor Accommodation code is to ensure visitor accommodation is appropriately located, designed
and operated in a manner which meets visitor needs, protects and enhances landscape values, protects the amenity
of surrounding premises and avoids conflicts with surrounding uses.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Visitor Accommodation Code are:
(a) Visitor accommodation is compatible with and benefits from Noosa Shire’s natural environmental values.
(b) Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in coastal areas and in the hinterland.
(c) Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively responds to site characteristics.
(d) Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity and natural landscape values of its
setting.
(e) The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or landscape fabric of its particular
locality.
(f) Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract from the amenity enjoyed by
residents.
(g) Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to carry out agricultural pursuits.
(h) Visitor accommodation provides high quality amenities and facilities commensurate with its setting, the types of
accommodation supplied and the length of stay accommodated.
(i) Visitor accommodation forms a key element of the local tourism industry.
(j) Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted
development that complies with the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies
with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be
assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
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.
Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment
Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
All Visitor Accommodation
Location
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PO1 AO1.1
Visitor accommodation is located such that it avoids Visitor accommodation is not located within:
conflicts with nearby land uses. (a) 150 metres of land within the Low impact industry zone;
(b) 200 metres of land within the Medium impact industry
zone;
(c) the designated separation area of a Key Resource Area;
(d) 250 metres of an intensive animal industry, intensive
horticulture use or rural industry; or
(e) 100 metres of agricultural operations on adjoining
premises.
Editor’s Note— Key Resource Areas and separation areas are
shown on the Extractive Resources Overlay Maps.
AO1.2
Visitor accommodation is not within 100 metres of an
educational establishment or childcare centre.
PO2 AO2.1
Development is located on a site with an area sufficient to Within the urban boundaries, the site of a tourist park has a
accommodate the use without detracting from the character minimum area of 8,000m².
and amenity of the local area.
AO2.2
In the Rural zone the site used for a tourist park has a minimum
area of 10 hectares.
AO2.3
In the Rural zone or Rural Residential zone the site used for
Naturebased tourism or shortterm accommodation has a
minimum area of 4 hectares.
Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
All Visitor Accommodation
Effects of Use
PO3
Development has a scale and density that is compatible with No acceptable outcome provided
the intent of the zone and the preferred character for the local
area in which it is located.
PO4 AO4.1
Visitor accommodation is located such that it preserves the Accommodation adjacent to or within 50 metres of an existing
safety of guests and does not impact on the function of electricity substation incorporates noise attenuation measures
infrastructure including: to mitigate noise impacts.
(a) the major road network;
AO4.2
(b) the North Coast railway line;
Buildings and structures (including swimming pools, sheds,
(c) existing and future electricity supply infrastructure; and tennis courts and outbuildings) are not constructed under
(d) water supply and waste water treatment. overhead electricity transmission lines, or within electricity
easements.
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AO4.3
Accommodation:
(a) within a designated transport noise corridor; or
(b) within 100 metres of an existing electricity substation—
incorporates noise attenuation measures to mitigate noise
impacts and guests are not accommodated in lightweight
shelters (such as tents, yurts, recreational vehicles, or
relocatable dwellings).
Editor’s Note— The State Planning Policy Interactive Mapping
System can be used to find out if a property is located in a
designated transport noise corridor or close to electricity
infrastructure.
AO4.4
Accommodation within a water catchment area relies on
minimal clearing of natural vegetation, earthworks, and
movement of sediments or nutrients from the site and any on
site disposal of effluent is to a secondary treatment standard.
Editor’s Note— The water supply buffer area is shown on the
Regional Infrastructure Overlay Maps.
AO4.5
Accommodation does not occur within 400 metres of a
sewerage treatment plant.
Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
All Visitor Accommodation
Safety and amenity
PO5
Walkways, carparks and publicly accessible facilities, including No acceptable outcome provided
toilets, and bicycle racks are located and designed to allow
casual surveillance by other persons.
PO6
Pathways allow clear sightlines in all directions. No acceptable outcome provided
PO7
Adequate lighting is provided to building entrances, carparks No acceptable outcome provided
and pedestrian routes.
PO8 AO8.1
Buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to allow for For accommodation consisting of multiple lettable tenancies
natural surveillance without adversely impacting the privacy the office or reception area:
of guests or neighbouring premises. (a) is located at the front of the site or is easily identified
from the street; and
(b) enables surveillance of entry points.
AO8.2
The entry points to accommodation are clearly identifiable
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and accessible from the car parking areas and pathways
without passing through private open space areas.
AO8.3
Accommodation is sited so as not to overlook the living
areas of neighbouring premises.
Landscaping
PO9 AO9.1
Adequate landscaped area: Within urban boundaries a minimum of 30% of the site,
(a) is provided for the benefit of guests; inclusive of any buffer or setback areas, is developed and
(b) contributes to establishing an attractive and safe maintained as landscaped area for the benefit of occupants,
streetscape; and excluding mixed use buildings with nonresidential uses
(c) protects the amenity and privacy of adjoining residents. fronting Gympie Terrace or Thomas Street Noosaville, or
Duke Street, Sunshine Beach where a minimum of 10% is
required.
AO9.2
Unless otherwise specified in this code, aA landscaped area
is provided and maintained within the site for a minimum width
of:
(a) For a mixed use building with nonresidential uses
fronting Gympie Terrace or Thomas Street, Noosaville:
(i) 1 metre adjacent to a road frontage; and
(ii) 2 metres adjacent to the rear property boundary; or
(b) For a mixed use building with nonresidential uses
fronting Duke St, Sunshine Beach:
(i) 2 metres to the rear property boundary; or
(c) Unless otherwise specified above:
(i) 3 metres adjacent to a road frontage; and
(ii) 2 metres adjacent to side and rear property
boundaries.
Vehicles
PO10 AO10
The operation of visitor accommodation avoids the parking of Where adjoining properties in the Low Density Residential
buses within low level residential streets.
or Medium Density Residential zones and located on a local
road as defined on the road network hierarchy, the use does
not involve parking of buses including 4WD buses,
exceeding either a 20 seat capacity or 8 tonne gross vehicle
mass on or around the site.
PO11 AO11.1
Safe vehicular access is provided to and from the site Visitor Accommodation is directly accessible from a sealed
without adversely impacting on the safety of the road road or a good standard gravelled road.
network.
AO11.2
Visitor accommodation does not gain direct access from
part of the major road network which has a legal speed limit
of 90 kilometres per hour or above.
AO11.3
Where:
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(a) the site gains access from part of the major road
network; or
(b) more than 10 guests are accommodated—
vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided on site such that
vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward gear.
PO12 AO12.1
Sufficient onsite car parking is provided to accommodate Visitor car parking spaces are:
the number and type of vehicles likely to be generated by (a) accessible at all times;
the visitor accommodation having regard to the number of (b) not located behind locked gates; and
guests, staff or visitors.
(c) not located in tandem with a garage or other car parking
space
AO12.2
Short term parking is provided near the office to allow for
checkin and checkout.
Editor’s Note— the rate of car parking required is
addressed in Part 9.4.1 Driveways and Parking Code
PO13 AO13.1
Visitor accommodation is provided with a level of Visitor accommodation is:
infrastructure and services that: (a) connected to the reticulated sewer infrastructure
(a) is appropriate to its location and setting; network; or
(b) maintains environmental and public health; and (b) where not located in a sewered area, the premises
(c) is commensurate with the needs of users. are connected to an onsite effluent treatment and
disposal system.
Editor’s Note—the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2003 sets
outs requirements for onsite effluent treatment and
disposal.
AO13.2
Visitor accommodation is:
(a) connected to the reticulated water supply
infrastructure network; or
(b) where reticulated water supply is not available,
provided with an alternative drinking water supply
source (e.g. rainwater) that complies with the
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (NHMRC,2011)
Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Tourist Parks (including camping grounds)
PO14 AO14.1
The tourist park is of a size and layout that ensures: Any free standing or transportable accommodation building or
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(a) it can accommodate the intended use, having regard structure (including cabins or villas) has a maximum gross
floor area of 90m2 and does not include facilities for washing
to varying styles and sizes of accommodation;
clothes.
(b) caravans and recreational vehicles can be easily
manoeuvred onto or removed from sites;
AO14.2
(c) adequate separation is provided between occupants of
Outside the urban boundaries:
sites and property boundaries to ensure visual and
(a) site density does not exceed five camping or caravan
acoustic privacy for occupants; and
sites per hectare; and
(d) guests have a level of residential amenity appropriate
(b) the total area of all buildings and roofed structures
for short term stay. associated with the use does not exceed 250m².
PO15 AO15.1
The entrance and exit are of sufficient width to allow for two The entrance road width meets the following minimum
motorhomes or vehicles towing caravans to safely pass one requirements:
another. (a) for a twoway entrance/exit road– 7 metres; or
(b) for a oneway entrance road–
(i) 7 metres if incorporating a standing bay, or
(ii) otherwise– 4 metres; or
(c) for a oneway exit road– 4 metres.
AO15.2
A short term standing area with minimum dimensions of 4
metres x 20 metres is provided either as a separate bay or
as part of a oneway entrance road.
PO16 AO16
The internal road layout and design caters for all anticipated For internal roads:
vehicle use enabling suitable manoeuvrability and safety and (a) vehicular access is provided to each caravan, tent and
avoiding congestion. cabin site;
(b) emergency vehicles can access all buildings and
each caravan, tent and cabin site;
(c) roads have a drained all weather surface;
(d) roads have a minimum width of 4 metres if oneway or
6 metres if twoway
PO17 AO17.1
Landscape buffers and screening minimise adverse visual A 2 metre wide landscaped buffer is provided along all road
impacts on the streetscape and neighbouring uses. frontages.
AO17.2
A 3 metre wide landscaped buffer is provided along all other
boundaries.
AO17.3
Laundry, toilet and washing facilities are not located within
12 metres of a property boundary.
PO18
Areas dedicated to storage, vehicle washdown, waste No acceptable outcome provided
collection and disposal (including dump points), clothes
drying or other utilities do not:
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(a) detract from the amenity of the local area;
(b) cause nuisance to park guests; or
(c) pollute stormwater.
PO19 AO19.1
On large properties outside the urban boundaries the Selfcontained camping:
overnight parking of fully selfcontained recreational vehicles (a) occurs on sites at least 10 hectares in area located
is facilitated where: outside the urban boundaries;
(a) no infrastructure or guest facilities are provided; (b) is no closer than 100 metres from a rural activity on
(b) no recreational vehicles are provided by the host or an adjoining property;
permanently parked on site; (c) ensures parked recreational vehicles are visually
(c) the use does not interfere with existing rural activities screened from any dwelling on adjoining properties;
on adjoining premises; (d) provides guests with no power, drinking water,
(d) the amenity of the surrounding area is protected; and ablutions, cooking facilities, refuse bins or dump point
(e) there is no adverse impact on the safety, efficiency facilities;
and functioning of the road network. (e) allows for no more than five recreational vehicles to be
parked on site over any night.
AO19.2
Guests:
(a) are accommodated in selfcontained recreational
vehicles containing fresh water, grey water and black
water storage;
(b) supply their own accommodation;
(c) stay no more than four consecutive nights.
AO19.3
Safe vehicular access to and from the site for heavy vehicles
is provided in accordance with Council’s standard drawings.
Editor’s Note— Proponents should enquire as to the
appropriate standard based on the particular road and the
specific proposal.
Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Naturebased tourism (where including accommodation)
PO20 AO20.1
Naturebased tourism: The nature based tourist accommodation is located within 1
(a) has an indelible connection with the environmental, kilometre and has a direct association with:
cultural heritage or scenic amenity values of the site (a) an area of environmental, natural or scenic
and these values are protected through the use; significance such as a National Park, nature refuge,
(b) adopts construction methods that have minimal nature reserve, mountain range, lake or waterway; or
environmental impact; (b) a publicly accessible recreational feature such as the
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(c) is designed and operated in a manner that promotes Noosa Trail Network.
the conservation of resources such as energy and
water; AO20.2
(d) Buildings and structures do not occupy more than 5% of the
adopts best practice waste and recycling systems;
site area, providing that no site has more than 2,000m² of
(e) remains subordinate to rather than dominating the gross floor area.
natural features of the site with a site layout and
design that blends into the landscape; and AO20.3
(f) contributes to the wellbeing of the natural areas and For selfcontained accommodation such as cottages or
community in which it is located. cabins site density in the Rural or Rural Residential zone
does not exceed one cabin per hectare.
AO20.4
For a retreat, lodge or guest house not consisting of self
contained accommodation, a maximum of two guest rooms
are provided per hectare of site area.
AO20.5
Buildings take the form of small, separate buildings:
(a) the gross floor area of any one building, such as a lodge,
does not exceed 250m²;
(b) the average area of all buildings does not exceed 90m²;
and
(c) no individual cabin or cottage has a gross floor area
exceeding 65m²
AO20.6
The development supplies the equivalent of at least 33% of
its power needs through renewable sources such as the
installation of photovoltaic cells.
AO20.7
The development harvests rainwater for use on site meeting
at least 75% of its water requirements.
AO20.8
Stormwater and drainage design ensures the natural
hydrology is not adversely impacted and water is reused on
site.
AO20.9
Development including access ways is generally limited to
areas already cleared of natural vegetation.
AO20.10
The retention of existing mature trees is maximised in order
to retain the landscape character of the area.
AO20.11
New landscaping is dominated by locally endemic species,
reflecting as close as practicable the natural state of the
site.
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AO20.12
Accommodation buildings are designed and constructed to
take advantage of the sun and breezes to heat buildings in
winter and cool them in summer.
AO20.13
Buildings have construction materials and colour palettes
that respond to the textures and colours of the surrounding
landscapes to allow the buildings to blend and not stand out
in their natural surroundings.
Editor’s Note— Appropriate colours will depend on the
existing native vegetation and backdrop, but may include
muted tones such as green, olive green, blue green, grey
green, yellow green, green blue, indigo, brown, and blue
grey. Adaptive reuse of wellestablished rural buildings is
encouraged.
PO21 AO21.1
Nature based tourism provides experiences that increase Guests have the opportunity to participate in low impact
visitor appreciation and understanding of natural and cultural nonmotorised nature based recreational pursuits (such as
values. bushwalking, kayaking, bicycle riding or observing wildlife).
AO21.2
The use provides for environmental or cultural heritage
interpretation and education.
Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Short term accommodation
PO22
Except where in the form of a serviced apartment or hotel room No acceptable outcome provided
the short term accommodation use is provided with sufficient
kitchen, dining, laundry and common room facilities to
accommodate the needs of visitors and resident staff.
PO23 AO23.1
In mixed use developments, buildings are designed and uses Mixed use building formats ensure:
operated to ensure resident guests: (a) separate identifiable, well lit and safe pedestrian access
(a) are not unduly impacted by business or entertainment to building entries and units;
activities; (b) private accommodation residential spaces are clearly
(b) are afforded a high level of privacy and security; and defined by using features such as low walls, changes in
(c) have access to a reasonable level of private outdoor surface texture or other landscape treatments;
living space. (c) business or entertainment customers and patrons do
not have access to areas that are intended for the
exclusive use of resident guests.
AO23.2
Accommodation units are provided with private open space or a
balcony directly accessible from a habitable room that:
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(a) is a minimum area of 6m²;
(b) has a minimum dimension of 2 metres; and
(c) does not accommodate air conditioning units.
PO24 AO24.1
Development facilitates the security of people and property Walkways, car parks and publicly accessible facilities, including
having regard to: toilets, and bicycle racks are located and designed to allow
(a) opportunities for casual surveillance and sight lines; casual surveillance by other persons.
(b) exterior building design that promotes safety;
AO24.2
(c) adequate lighting; Pathways allow clear sightlines in all directions.
(d) appropriate signage and wayfinding; and
AO24.3
(e) building entrances, loading and storage areas that are
Adequate lighting is provided to building entrances, car parks
well lit and lockable after hours.
and pedestrian routes.
AO24.4
The property, including service areas can be secured at night
time.
Editor’s Note— Applicants may find useful guidance in the
Queensland Government’s Crime Prevention through
Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.
PO25 AO25.1
Short term accommodation in a dwelling is limited to formats Detached domestic scale low density housing may be available
compatible with the character and use of the area so as not to for shortterm accommodation in the Rural Zone and Rural
cause unreasonable loss of residential amenity, having regard Residential Zone.
to:
(a) the privacy of residents on the subject property or AO25.2
adjoining properties; Shortterm accommodation:
(b) any likely increase in noise to adjoining properties; (a) does not constitute a party house;
(c) the scale of the use and its compatibility with the (b) makes available no more than one self contained
character and uses within the property or surrounding dwelling at any one time;
area; (c) makes available no more than five bedrooms.
(d) retention of the primary residential function of an area;
AO25.3
(e) the impact on the safety and efficiency of the local road
Buildings are designed and orientated so that the majority of
network;
outdoor living areas face away from the habitable areas of
(f) the impact of waste storage areas on the visual amenity adjoining dwellings.
of the area or sensitive land uses; and
(g) any impact on shared vehicular access or parking. AO25.4
Waste storage areas are screened and located to the rear or
side of a building and are not located along any frontage to a
public street or space.
Editor’s Note— Shortterm accommodation must not constitute
or be used as a party house as separately defined in Schedule
1 and addressed in part 1.8.
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Part 9 Development codes
9.3 Use codes
9.3.6 HomeBased Business Code
Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as
requiring assessment against the Homebased business code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of
assessment).
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Homebased business code is to ensure that homebased businesses are established and
operated in a manner which:
(a) contributes positively to the Shire’s economy and employment;
(b) protects the amenity of surrounding premises;
(c) has minimal impact on the environment;
(d) promotes entrepreneurship; and
(e) allows for positive, well balanced lifestyle opportunities
(2) The overall outcomes sought for homebased businesses are:
(a) A homebased business is domestic in scale and operates in a manner that is subordinate to the residential
use on the premises.
(b) A homebased business is compatible with the preferred character of the local area.
(c) A homebased business operates without compromising the safety of, and amenity enjoyed by, adjoining and
nearby residents.
(d) A homebased business does not impact on the ability of existing nearby businesses or community uses to
operate.
(e) A homebased business does not involve the storage of dangerous goods in quantities greater than that
reasonably expected in the residential, rural residential or rural area in which it is located.
(f) A homebased business does not generate large volumes of solid or liquid waste, does not produce trade waste,
contaminate land or pollute waters.
(g) A homebased business does not involve the storage or display of any goods visible from outside the dwelling.
(h) A homebased business generates minimal traffic volumes, no greater than those reasonably expected in the
surrounding area.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted
development that complies with the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies
with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be
assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
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.
Table 9.3.6.3 Criteria for assessment
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
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Location
PO1 AO1
Homebased business is located where it does not impact on Where employees, clients, customers or guests regularly
the residential amenity enjoyed by users of adjacent premises. attend the site the Homebased business does not occur in
attached or semiattached housing styles or on premises
covered by Building Unit Plans.
PO2 AO2
Development occurs on a site with adequate area for the Where located in the Low density residential zone or Medium
proposed use, including client and guest parking without density residential zone, if employees, customers, clients or
adverse impact on neighbouring properties. guests attend the site, the site has a minimum area of 550m2.
Table 9.3.6.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Effects of Use
PO3 AO3.1
The homebased business is ancillary to the residential use The homebased business is operated by a resident (or
of the dwelling. residents) of the dwelling.
AO3.2
The homebased business occupies no more than 40% of
the dwelling.
Accommodation
PO4 AO4.1
For bed and breakfast accommodation: Guests stay no more than 14 consecutive nights.
(a) guests are accommodated for a shortterm stay and the
dwelling is not the usual residence of the guests; and AO4.2
Guests do not have their own facilities for preparing food or
(b) guest accommodation is not selfcontained.
washing clothes.
Editor’s note for the purposes of home hosted
accommodation it is considered appropriate to provide a small
area with a kettle and toaster to prepare hot beverages or light
snack or continental breakfast.
Scale
PO5 AO5.1
The homebased business is an inconspicuous component of Development is conducted:
the primary use of the dwelling as a permanent residence. (a) within a dwelling; or
(b) within another enclosed structure on the site of a
dwelling house.
AO5.2
The homebased business does not occupy an area greater
than:
(a) in the Rural Residential Zone— 150m2;
(b) in the Rural Zone 1% of the site area or 300m²
whichever is lesser
(c) otherwise— 50m2.
AO5.3
For bed and breakfast accommodation the number of guests
does not exceed:
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(a) in the Rural Zone and the Rural Residential Zone— six
guests accommodated in up to three guest bedrooms;
(b) otherwise— four guests accommodated in up to two
guest bedrooms.
AO5.4
Where the business involves classes of more than four people:
(a) no more than four classes are held per week; and
(b) no more than 10 people attend a class.
AO5.5
Outside the circumstances of AO5.3 and AO5.4 above, the
maximum number of persons on site for business purposes,
including the resident operator(s) is:
(a) in the Rural Zone or Rural Residential Zone— six
persons;
(b) otherwise— four persons
AO5.6
Commercial deliveries, collections or passenger transfers, are
limited to a vehicle no bigger than a courier van or minivan and
no more than two deliveries or collections per day.
Retail uses
PO6 AO6.1
The homebased business does not constitute a shop. With the exception of mail order or internet sales, only goods
that are grown or manufactured on site are available for retail
sale.
or
AO6.2
The sale of goods not manufactured on site is ancillary to the
service provided by the homebased business.
Editor’s Note— As examples, it would be reasonable for a
hairdresser to sell hair care products as a complementary
service to clients, a naturopath to sell homoeopathic remedies
to patients or an art teacher to sell art supplies to students.
AO6.3
Where goods are offered for sale from the premises, the
display of such goods:
(a) does not occur outside of a building;
(b) is not visible from the street or another public place; and
(c) does not occupy more than 16m2 of floor space.
Table 9.3.6.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Safety and Amenity
Privacy
PO7 AO7
The business operation does not disrupt the privacy of Where employees, customers, clients or guests attend the site,
neighbours. the entrance to the business is visible and easily accessible
from the car parking areas so as to cause minimal disturbance
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to adjoining premises.
Hours of Operation
PO8 AO8
The hours of operation for the homebased business are The business does not generate any noise audible beyond the
controlled so that the use does not adversely impact the property boundaries outside the hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm,
amenity of neighbours. Monday to Friday excluding public holidays (this includes noise
generated by traffic or deliveries).
Safety and Environmental Nuisance
PO9 AO9.1
The nature and operation of the homebased business does The homebased business does not include an operation that
not result in noise, vibration, odour, dust, other air pollutants, would otherwise be defined as medium impact industry or high
light, glare or radio or electrical emissions that can be impact industry.
experienced outside the subject property.
AO9.2
On properties less than 4 hectares in area the homebased
business does not include an operation that would otherwise
be defined as low impact industry.
AO9.3
The homebased business does not produce noise which
exceeds the background noise level plus 5 dB(A) at the site
boundaries.
AO9.4
The homebased business does not produce any dust, fumes,
smoke or odour emissions discernible beyond the site
boundaries.
AO9.5
Noise generating machinery or mechanical plant used for the
homebased business is enclosed within a building and not
located within 100 metres of a sensitive land use including a
dwelling house on an adjoining property.
PO10 AO10.1
The homebased business is operated in a manner that does Quantities of chemicals, gases or other hazardous materials
not pose an unacceptable health or safety risk to operators, do not exceed the limits reasonably associated with a
employees, clients, neighbouring residents or the general residential use.
public.
AO10.2
Storage of flammable and combustible liquids complies with
the storage provisions in Section 2 of Australian Standards
AS1940 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and
Combustible Liquids.
Editor’s Note— Businesses should comply with any industry
regulations and codes of practice. Some businesses, for
instance those involving preparation of food for public
consumption or penetration of the skin, will need to be licenced.
Traffic
PO11 AO11.1
The homebased business does not: Operation of the homebased business including parking and
(a) impact on the safety and amenity of the road network in commercial deliveries is undertaken within the site boundaries.
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the immediate area; or
AO11.2
(b) generate traffic impacts greater than that which might
Where the site gains access from an arterial road, distributor
reasonably be expected in the residential, rural
road or collector road, vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided
residential or rural setting of the site.
in accordance with the current Australian Standards for off
street car parking so vehicles enter and leave the site in a
forward gear.
AO11.3
Where located in a residential zone and gaining access to
a local road, the business does not involve heavy vehicles.
AO11.4
The use:
(a) is directly accessible from a sealed road or a good
standard graveled road; and
(b) does not gain direct access from a road with a legal
speed limit of 90 kilometres per hour or above.
Editor’s Note—The road hierarchy is shown in the Regional
Infrastructure Overlay Map. Proponents can enquire with
Council as to the level of any particular road.
Vehicle parking
PO12 AO12
Adequate offstreet vehicle parking is provided for the users of Parking is provided in accordance with Table 9.4.2.4 of
the homebased business without causing adverse impact to the Driveways and Parking Code
the residents of adjoining properties.
Services
PO13 AO13
The homebased business generates no greater load upon Development—
utilities servicing the site than would reasonably arise from a (a) has a source of power which does not exceed a total
residential use on the site. connected load of 2.0kW;
(b) places a demand on any reticulated water supply of not
more than 3 litres per day per square metre of the floor
area related to the business and does not decrease
head (pressure) to less than firefighting standard;
(c) where in areas not serviced by reticulated water and/or
sewerage, does not impose any additional loadings than
provided for by existing onsite water supplies and
household wastewater treatment and disposal systems;
(d) does not involve the discharge of trade waste to the
reticulated sewerage service or stormwater; and
(e) does not place demand on reticulated sewerage
services beyond which could be anticipated by a dwelling
house.
Bushfire Hazard Management
PO14 AO14
Where located in a Bushfire Hazard Area as shown on the Within a bushfire hazard area where there is no reticulated
Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map in Schedule 2 and not in a water water supply, the premises has:
service area, an adequate, reliable, safely located and freely (a) an accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank
accessible water supply is provided for fire fighting purposes, available for firefighting purposes with an onsite water
which is in addition to day to day water supply. volume of not less than 5,000 litres; and
(b) a water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in diameter
and fitted with a standard fire brigade fitting connected to
the water supply (other than where the water supply is in
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a swimming pool or dam).
Editor’s Note — Water supply capacity for firefighting purposes
is in addition to water supply capacity for household use.
Flood Hazard Area
PO15 AO15.1
Where located in the Flood Hazard Area as shown on Flood The finished floor level of habitable rooms is at least 300
Hazard Overlay Map in Schedule 2 the development is designed millimetres above the Defined flood event (DFE); or
and sited to ensure risk to people and property from flooding is
avoided or minimised. AO15.2
Where the DFE has not been modelled for the area, the
finished floor level of habitable rooms is at least 500
millimetres above the highest recorded flood.
Editor's note—The QDC mandatory provisions MP3.5 also
apply to the construction of buildings in flood hazard areas.
Landslide Hazard Area
PO16 AO16.1
Development maintains the safety of people, property and Development, including associated access, is not located on
hazardous materials stored in bulk from the risk of landslide. land identified as a landslide hazard area on a Landslide
Hazard Overlay Map;
AO16.2
Development, including associated access, is located outside
moderate, high and very high landslide hazard areas and areas
with 15% slope or greater, as determined by a sitespecific
slopeanalysis;
Editor's Note—A site specific geotechnical assessment may
be used to demonstrate that although the proposed
development is shown on the Landslide Hazard Overlay as
being in the moderate, high or very high landslide hazard area,
the landslide risk is low or very low
AO16.3
A sitespecific geotechnical assessment is prepared by a
registered professional engineer to certify that:
(a) the stability of the site, including associated buildings
and infrastructure, will be maintained and operational for
the life of the development;
(b) the site is not subject to the risk of landslide activity
originating from other land, including land above the site;
and
(c) development of the site will not increase the risk of
landslide activity on other land.
Editor's Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides further
guidance on assessing landslide hazard.
AO16.4
Any specific measures identified in a site specific geotechnical
assessment for stabilising the site or development are to be
fully implemented.
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Part 9 Development codes
9.3 Use codes
9.3.7 Business Activities Code
Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as
requiring assessment against the business activities code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Business Activities code is to ensure business activities:
(a) are developed within the context of the zone, locality and character in which they are located;
(b) are developed in a manner consistent with the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy;
(c) provide access to adequate levels of goods and services for existing and future populations and contribute positively to
the Shire’s economy and employment;
(d) mitigate and manage potential adverse impacts associated with Business Activities on residential land uses; and
(e) are of a high quality design which appropriately responds to local character, amenity and environmental values.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Business Activities code are:
(a) Business activities are consistent with and reinforce the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy.
(b) Business activities are designed and sited in a manner that responds to the zone and locality in which they are
located, streetscape characteristics and surrounding land uses.
(c) Business activities contribute to the economic vibrancy of the centre in which they are located.
(d) Business uses are of a type, scale and intensity suitable to their location, surrounding development and character.
(e) Site layout, building design and landscape treatments provides efficient and safe conduct of business activities,
vehicle access and manoeuvrability.
(f) Building design is of a low key human scale and responds to Noosa’s subtropical climate.
(g) Development integrates with natural landforms and landscape features and protects heritage values.
(h) Business activities manage potential negative impacts such as noise, privacy, lighting and hours of operations on
residential land uses.
(i) Business activities are located and designed to provide a safe and secure environment for patrons and employees.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted
development that complies with all the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development
complies with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the
application will be assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
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.
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for Assessment
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
All Business activities
Location
PO1
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Business activities are compatible with the purpose of the zone No acceptable outcome provided
in which they locate and the site is suitable for the use having
regard to accessibility, infrastructure and servicing.
PO2
The business activity is located within an existing business No acceptable outcome provided
centre or visitor centre shown in the Noosa Shire Centres
Hierarchy or in an industrial zone.
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Effects of use
PO3 No acceptable outcome provided
Business activities are of a type, scale and intensity that is
consistent with the zone, locality and character of the area in
which it is located and reinforces the Noosa Shire Centres
Hierarchy.
PO4
Business activities contribute to the local economy and vibrancy No acceptable outcome provided
of the area in which it is located.
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Major Infrastructure
PO5 AO5.1
Development is sufficiently separated from infrastructure Buildings and structures are not constructed under overhead
including electricity infrastructure and substations to minimise electricity transmission lines, or within easements.
the likelihood of nuisance or complaint.
AO5.2
Development adjacent to or within 50 metres of a substation,
major electricity infrastructure or major utility incorporates noise
attenuation measures such that noise levels do not exceed
5db(A) above background noise level internal to buildings
measured in accordance with AS1055.
AO5.3
Where adjoining substations, major electricity infrastructure or
major utilities, buildings are orientated so that the majority of
windows and doors face away from the infrastructure.
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Building design & siting
Ground floor
PO6 AO6
Ground floor spaces and ceiling heights are flexible to cater for Ground floor spaces have a minimum ceiling height of 3.5
a range of business activities. metres to allow flexibility of use (for example adaptation
for shop, restaurant or office uses).
Outdoor areas
PO7 AO7
Outdoor areas, including balconies and rooftops, used for Outdoor areas and roof top areas used for business activities
business activities are located, designed and operated to avoid are located away from sensitive land uses and are generally
causing nuisance to adjoining or nearby sensitive land uses. oriented towards the street.
Outdoor Dining areas
PO8 AO8.1
Outdoor dining areas are designed and located so that: Walls to outdoor dining areas are:
(a) structures are aesthetically pleasing and in keeping with (a) if facing a roadway or other public area, transparent and
the existing character of the area, including the don’t restrict airflow;
architecture of the associated building; (b) separated from the floor and any roof by a minimum
(b) outdoor dining adds to the streetscape without vertical gap of 500 millimetres; and
increasing perceived building bulk; (c) if detachable or collapsible, are only used during
(c) temporary walls or roofs are retracted when not in use inclement weather.
and secured at all times;
(d) the use does not pose a health and safety risk to AO8.2
patrons; Roof, walls or other structures do not extend beyond the
boundaries of the premises.
(e) adequate air movement is available; and
(f) structures do not impede the movement of pedestrians AO8.3
or vehicles. Outdoor dining areas:
(a) have a nonslip surface which is water resistant and not
raised; and
(b) ensures that where heating is provided it does not
present a physical risk to diners or pose a fire risk to the
surrounding buildings and structures (braziers are not
permitted).
AO8.4
Outdoor dining areas include soft landscaping integrated with
the outdoor dining environment to create an ambient
atmosphere for diners.
Editor’s Note— Landscaping must be undertaken in
accordance with the Landscaping Code Part 9 Section 4.5
Editor's note— Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure AP35A for
examples of landscaping and design outcomes for outdoor
dining areas in streets.
PO9 AO9
Adequate clearways and head clearances allow safe Roof structures over outdoor dining areas have a minimum
movement for users of the premises. clearance height of 2.1 metres.
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Landscaping
Design of commercial and retail spaces
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PO10
Landscaping softens building bulk and creates a No acceptable outcome provided
casual, pleasant setting for site users and the broader
community by:
(a) adopting landscape solutions that reduce the visual
impact of building bulk;
(b) providing canopy trees and ancillary shade structures;
(c) using shrubs and garden beds to clearly define public
spaces and pedestrian walkways;
(d) providing areas for public art, where appropriate;
(e) providing outdoor areas with seating;
(f) using screen planting to conceal service and loading
areas;
(g) making provision for outdoor dining areas where
appropriate, that integrate well within the streetscape;
(h) providing adequate screening along the perimeters of
the development;
(i) avoiding the use of formal planting design for frontage
works; and
(j) providing planting design and species selection that can
endure an intensively used environment.
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Amenity and Safety
Hours of Operation
PO11 AO11.1
Business activities are operated in a manner that avoids or Where the site directly adjoins land in a residential zone
minimises evening, early morning or weekend noise nuisances (excluding the Tourist Accommodation Zone), Major Centre
to sensitive land uses, particularly surrounding residential Zone and included in the High Density Residential Precinct or
uses. the Rural Residential zone, the use or activity does not operate
outside the hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm seven days per week.
AO11.2
Where the site does not adjoin land in a residential zone or the
Rural Residential zone and is not locatedotherwise inspecified
a Hospitality precinct,above the use does not
operate outside the hours of 6:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a
week, except that a business use such as a food and drink
outlet, may operate until 12:00 midnight on a Friday and
Saturday.
Overlooking
PO12 AO12
Business activities maintain the reasonable privacy and Where the business activity adjoins an existing or approved
amenity of site and adjoining residents and their enjoyment of residential use, the reasonable privacy and amenity of such
indoor and outdoor living areas is not unreasonably uses i s maintained by:
diminished. (a) siting and orienting buildings to minimise the likelihood
of overlooking occurring;
(b) having windows and outdoor areas, (including balconies
and terraces) located and designed so that they do not
look into dwellings or visitor accommodation; and
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(c) incorporating screening over building openings.
Noise, visual and odour impacts
PO13 AO13.1
Business activities are designed, sited and operated to avoid Undesirable noise, visual or odour impacts on public spaces
environmental nuisances such as noise, visual or odour and residential uses, are avoided or reduced by:
impacts that unreasonably diminish the amenity of the area or (a) providing vehicle loading/unloading and refuse
surrounding uses. storage/collection facilities within enclosed service yards
or courtyards; and
(b) not locating site service facilities and areas along any
frontage to a street or other public space.
AO13.2
Where the business activity requires the use of acoustic
attenuation measures to mitigate adverse impacts on nearby
sensitive land uses, such measures are designed and
constructed to be compatible with the local streetscape.
Live Music
PO14 AO14.1
Live music creates entertainment for patrons and vibrancy Where the site is adjacent to land in a residential zone
within the streetscape and is sited to avoid significant impacts (excluding Tourist Accommodation Zone), the Noosa Business
on surrounding residential land uses. Centre High Density Residential Precinct,or the Rural
Residential Zone live music is contained within an enclosed
acoustically treated environment.
AO14.2
Acoustic live music (not reliant on electric or electronic
equipment) ceases to operate in outdoor spaces by 9:00pm
Sunday – Thursday, and by 10:00pm Friday and Saturday, with
the exception of within the Hastings Street Mixed Use Precinct
or Noosa Junction Hospitality precinct where it can operate until
10:00pm Sunday Thursday, and by 12:00 midnight Friday and
Saturday.
AO14.3
Amplified live music ceases to operate in outdoor space by
7:00pm seven days per week, except if located within Hastings
Street Mixed use precinct or Noosa Junction Hospitality precinct
where it can operate until 9:00pm Sunday Thursday and
10:00pm Friday and Saturday.
Editor’s Note— Liquor licences and noise matters are
separately dealt with through the Office of Liquor and Gambling.
PO14PO15 AO14AO15
Waste storage areas, external storage areas and loading docks Waste storage areas, external storage areas and loading
do not detract from the visual amenity of the streetscape or docks are located within basements or are visually screened by
cause nuisance to adjoining properties. landscaping or fencing and situated to the rear of the building.
Car Parking
AO15AO16 AO15AO16
Sufficient car parking is available to accommodate the number Parking is provided in accordance with Table 9.4.2.4 of the
and type of vehicles likely to be generated by the use on site. Driveways and Parking Code.
Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
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