2019-09-12 Special Meeting Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 1 - Proposed Zone Changes

 Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
 Part 6 Zones
 6.3 Residential zones category
 6.3.4 Tourist Accommodation Zone Code

     Application
     This code applies to:
     (a)   assessable development on land within the Tourist accommodation zone as identified on the zoning maps contained within
           Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
     (b)   acceptable development subject to requirements and identified as requiring assessment against the Tourist accommodation
           zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of Assessment).

     Purpose and overall outcomes
     (1)   The purpose of the Tourist accommodation zone is to provide for:
           (a)    short­term accommodation; and
           (b)    community uses, and small­scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support short­term accommodation and
                  tourist attractions.

     (2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Tourist accommodation zone are as follows:
           (a)    Development provides for a mix of medium to high density visitor accommodation in the form of resorts, hotels and
                  short­term accommodation such as hostels and self­contained holiday units.
           (b)    Visitor accommodation in the urban areas is supported by a mix of business activities which create a vibrant
                  atmosphere and complement and enhance the function and attractiveness of the area as a visitor destination. Cafes,
                  restaurants, entertainment, function facilities and complementary shopping and personal services cater to the needs of
                  visitors as well as Noosa Shire residents enjoying these areas.
           (c)    Business activities are ancillary to visitor accommodation and should be of a nature and scale compatible with the
                  mixed­use character and coastal amenity of the area and not compromise the viability of the Noosa Shire centres
                  network by introducing activities at a scale that should be accommodated within a centre. No business uses are
                  appropriate on 215 David Low Way, Peregian Beach.
           (d)    Development contributes to the economy of the Shire through the tourism and hospitality sectors and integrates with
                  nearby public recreation and open space, promoting low impact nature and water­based recreation activities.
           (e)    In urban areas development incorporates a high standard of urban and landscape design that creates attractive,
                  functional buildings and places with active or landscaped streetscapes whilst maintaining a human scale at street level.
           (f)    For the Noosa North Shore, development is low impact, low density and of a domestic scale within densely landscaped
                  settings reflecting the seclusion and values of Noosa North Shore. Buildings are designed to be in character with the
                  natural bushland setting of the locality with lightweight materials or colours that blend with the environment. Any
                  business activities established in the zone servicing tourists have low environmental impacts and are related to
                  recreational experiences offered in the locality such as nature­based tourism.
           (g)    Development incorporates a high level of residential amenity and safety and ensures that there is no unreasonable loss
                  of amenity to surrounding premises.
           (h)    The design of development ensures car parking does not visually dominate street frontages and promotes and
                  facilitates safe and accessible walking, cycling and public transport use where relevant.
           (i)    Development enhances the experience of the specific features and values that attract tourists to the locality including the
                  Noosa River, beaches and national parks.
           (j)    Land adjacent to or in close proximity to Gympie Terrace, Noosaville offers ready access to the recreation opportunities
                  of the Noosa River and vistas across the waterway.
           (k)    Native vegetation between buildings and in the public realm enhances the amenity and supports local wildlife.
           (l)    Development is supported by appropriate infrastructure and essential services and does not adversely impact on the
                  continued operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or compromise future provision of planned
                  infrastructure.


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