Appendix C - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



Open Space Network
PO18                                                                 AO18.1                                                                AO18.1 – Not Applicable
Development provides for parks, drainage reserves and open           Active parkland or open space which links to active parkland is       The proposed development is not required to incorporate
space infrastructure that:-                                          provided in accordance with the Council’s infrastructure network
                                                                     planning;                                                             parkland or open space.
    a)   provides for a range of passive and active recreation
         settings, offering a range of informal and formal           OR
         experiences to the community;                                                                                                     AO18.2 – Complies
    b)   accommodates adequate facilities to meet the needs          AO18.2
                                                                                                                                           Park contributions will be paid in accordance with the applicable
         of the community and is designed to maximise use by         Park contributions are paid in accordance with the applicable
                                                                     infrastructure instrument.                                            infrastructure instrument.
         the community it serves;
    c)   provides opportunities for all age groups and levels of
         mobility;                                                   AO18.3                                                                AO18.3 – 18.8 – Not Applicable
    d)   is well distributed and contributes to the legibility and   Land intended for public open space complements existing              The proposed development is not required to provide open
         character of the specific town, village or locality;        adjacent and surrounding open space areas and physical                space or parkland
    e)   creates attractive settings and focal points for the        linkages to these areas are provided.
         community, designed as attractive and enjoyable,
         functional and safe places to meet and recreate;            AO18.4
    f)   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;                Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with roads
    g)   facilitates the retention and protection of ecologically    servicing the linear parkland and lots located on the opposite side
         important areas, wetlands, waterways, drainage lines        of the road to the waterways.
         and native habitat areas, their associated
         buffers, ecological linkages and other natural and          AO18.5
         cultural features;                                          A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25% of the
    h)   incorporates appropriate measures for stormwater            total allotment boundary of the park to provide
         and flood management;                                       physical access and visibility.
    i)   is cost effective to maintain; and
    j)   is dedicated as public land in the early stages of the      AO18.6
         subdivision.                                                Public open space has good connectivity for users via pedestrian
                                                                     and cycle paths.

                                                                     AO18.7
                                                                     Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing open
                                                                     space areas and to suit the type, setting and purpose of the
                                                                     particular park.

                                                                     AO18.8
                                                                     Active parkland in all areas other than the Low impact
                                                                     industry zone and Medium impact industry zone will contain
                                                                     embellishment in accordance with the Local Government