Appendix C - Code Assessment

Flood Hazard Overlay Code



                                                                      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                                                              AO10 – Not Applicable
Excavation and filling for operational works only occur where         Filling, other than accessways:                                   The proposed development does not involve, and will not
they:                                                                                                                                   consequently require, filling or excavation works.
a)   result in the protection, rehabilitation and repair
                                                                      a)   does not extend more than the equivalent of 3 metres
     of ecologically important areas, watercourses, drainage lines         around the main building, measured from the outer walls of
     and wetlands;                                                         the building;
b)   do not adversely impact on the overall hydrology, hydraulics     b)   is limited to a maximum of 500m2; and
     and flood capacity of a waterway;
c)   do not directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse
                                                                      c)   does not impact on the local drainage of adjoining
     impacts external to the site;                                         properties.
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                                                            AO11.1 – Not Applicable
Development ensures that public safety and the environment are        Materials manufactured or stored on site are not hazardous or
not adversely affected by avoiding the release of hazardous           noxious, or do not comprise materials that may cause a
materials into flood waters and the environment.                      detrimental effect on the environment if discharged in a flood