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RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 14 OCTOBER 2019
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING - LIVE RECORD MEETING NOTES
14 OCTOBER 2019 - Crs. Joe Jurisevic (Acting Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson,
Frank Pardon and Brian Stockwell
Apology: Crs Frank Wilkie and Tony Wellington
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That the Committee appoint Cr Jurisevic as the Acting Chairperson for the meeting.
Carried unanimously.
1 PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDMENTS - ADVERTISING DEVICES - POST PUBLIC
CONSULTATION PROPOSED CHANGES
Motion
Moved: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 October 2019 and resolve:
A. To make the following changes to Administration and Other Subordinate Local Law
(Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019:
i. reduce the number of new signs requiring approval to now only include pole,
pylon, freestanding and all illuminated signs with a one off application fee;
ii. remove any requirement for an annual approval licence or ongoing annual
renewal fees for signage;
iii. allow window and wall signs as self-assessable against the relevant criteria;
iv. allow one (1) A-frame sandwich board as self-assessable per tenancy only on
private land, with criteria relating to sign placement, size, safety and stability;
v. allow one (1) real estate directional sign per auction / open for inspection to be
placed on or out the front of the property to which it refers to, with criteria relating
to size, location and illumination restrictions;
vi. amend the definition of “tenancy” to clarify signage allowances apply to the
principal tenancy holder and not separate sub-let businesses;
vii. amend the definition of “sign face area” to clarify that architectural features or
paint trim of a building, fuel safety signs, warnings and way finding are not
included as part of the sign face area calculation;
viii. amend the measurement of sign face area to only include the area around the
perimeter of the advertising devices, rather than drawing a square or rectangle
around it;
ix. amend the definition of “motor vehicle sign” to clarify that it does not include
business signage on business vehicles or car wrapping;
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x. amend the criteria for garage sale sign to ensure it is not attached to any road
infrastructure, not just local government road infrastructure;
xi. amend reference to “nailed” to a tree or vegetation to “attached” throughout the
draft local law;
xii. make other minor changes for clarification purposes where necessary.
B. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make changes to Administration
and Other Subordinate Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019
and Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 as a result of changes
proposed in A above and to make minor amendments prior to public notification if
required;
C. To fund ongoing signage compliance through Council’s general revenue and not an
annual licence renewal fee and refer to next budget 2020/2021;
D. To maintain the prohibition of tear drop flags proposed by the draft local law;
E. To consider signage as part of a future place making program to determine whether
local characteristics warrant a local response to signage.
F. In accordance with Council’s Local Law Making Process Policy:
i. consult with the public about the proposed changes to Administration
(Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 and Administration and Other Subordinate
Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019 for a period of 21
days;
ii. amend the Public Interest Test Plan to reflect the changes to the List of likely
anti-competitive provisions contained in Attachment 1;
iii. continue to consult with stakeholders on the proposed changes to the draft local
law.
The motion lapsed for want of a seconder.
Motion
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 October 2019 and resolve:
A. To make the following changes to Administration and Other Subordinate Local Law
(Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019:
i. reduce the number of new signs requiring approval to now only include pole,
pylon, freestanding and all illuminated signs with a one off application fee;
ii. remove any requirement for an annual approval licence or ongoing annual
renewal fees for signage;
iii. allow window and wall signs as self-assessable against the relevant criteria;
iv. allow one (1) A-frame sandwich board as self-assessable per tenancy only on
private land, with criteria relating to sign placement, size, safety and
stabilityplaced on the property to which it refers, or where this is not practically
possible, immediately adjacent to the property;
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Section 3
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 14 OCTOBER 2019
v. allow one (1) real estate directional sign per auction / open for inspection to be
placed on or out the front of the property to which it refers to, with criteria relating
to size, location and illumination restrictions;
vi. amend the definition of “tenancy” to clarify signage allowances apply to the
principal tenancy holder and not separate sub-let businesses;
vii. amend the definition of “sign face area” to clarify that architectural features or
paint trim of a building, fuel safety signs, warnings and way finding are not
included as part of the sign face area calculation;
viii. amend the measurement of sign face area to only include the area around the
perimeter of the advertising devices, rather than drawing a square or rectangle
around it;
ix. amend the definition of “motor vehicle sign” to clarify that it does not include
business signage on business vehicles or car wrapping;
x. amend the criteria for garage sale sign to ensure it is not attached to any road
infrastructure, not just local government road infrastructure;
xi. amend reference to “nailed” to a tree or vegetation to “attached” throughout the
draft local law;
xii. make other minor changes for clarification purposes where necessary.
B. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make changes to Administration
and Other Subordinate Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019
and Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 as a result of changes
proposed in A above and to make minor amendments prior to public notification if
required;
C. To fund ongoing signage compliance through Council’s general revenue and not an
annual licence renewal fee and refer to next budget 2020/2021;
D. To maintain the prohibition of tear drop flags proposed by the draft local law;
E. To consider signage as part of a future place making program to determine whether
local characteristics warrant a local response to signage.
F. In accordance with Council’s Local Law Making Process Policy:
i. consult with the public about the proposed changes to Administration
(Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 and Administration and Other Subordinate
Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019 for a period of 21
days;
ii. amend the Public Interest Test Plan to reflect the changes to the List of likely
anti-competitive provisions contained in Attachment 1;
iii. continue to consult with stakeholders on the proposed changes to the draft local
law.
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Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That item A v. be amended to read as follows:
v. allow one four (14) real estate directional signs per auction / open for inspection to be
placed on or out the front of the property to which it refers to, with criteria relating to
size, location and illumination restrictions with the following criteria:;
(i) signs may only be placed on the day of the auction/open for inspection and
removed immediately after the auction/open for inspection; and
(ii) a sign must not exceed 750mm x 400mm or 0.3m² in area per side; and
(iii) only (4) four, directional signs per event are permitted including the auction/open
for inspection sign erected at the property; and
(iv) signs may not be placed on roundabouts, centre traffic islands, median strips, or
any state-controlled road; and
(v) only (1) sign may be placed at each intersection; and
(vi) signs shall not be illuminated or animated.
For: Crs. Pardon, Jackson, Glasgow and Jurisevic
Against: Cr Stockwell
Carried.
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Jackson
That item A iv. be amended to read as follows:
iv. allow one (1) A-frame sandwich board as self-assessable per tenancy placed on the
property to which it refers, or where this is not practically possible, immediately
adjacent to the property, with criteria relating to sign placement, size, safety and
stability;
For: Crs. Pardon, Jackson, Glasgow and Jurisevic
Against: Cr Stockwell
Carried.
Amendment No. 3
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: -
That item A.vi be amended to read as follows:
vi. amend the definition of “tenancy” to clarify signage allowances apply to each of the
principal tenancy holder and not separate sub-let businesses;
The motion was withdrawn by Cr Jackson.
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Amendment No. 4
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That new item A.xiii be added to read as follows:
xiii. increase the maximum individual sign allowance in the Cooroy and Noosaville
industrial zone to 6sqm on a sliding scale of .75sqm per linear metre of street facing
building, (excluding Eumundi Noosa Road and Walter Hay Drive as the gateways to
Noosa) in recognition of larger buildings and industrial nature of the area.
Carried unanimously.
Amendment No. 5
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: -
That item A vi. be amended to read as follows:
vi. amend the definition of “tenancy” to clarify signage allowances of 10sqm apply applies
to the principal tenancy holder and not separate inclusive of any sub-let businesses
signage;
The motion was withdrawn by Cr Jurisevic.
Amendment No. 6
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: -
That item C be amended to read as follows:
C. To fund ongoing signage compliance through Council’s general revenue for
commercial and industrial properties and not an annual licence renewal fee and refer
to next budget 2020/2021;
The motion was withdrawn by Cr Jurisevic.
Amendment No. 7
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Jackson
That item D be amended to read as follows:
D. To maintain the prohibition of tear drop flags proposed by the draft local law;Permit tear
drop flags at a rate of 1 per 20m of street frontage, and not at the rear of properties
backing onto a road.
For: Crs. Jurisevic and Glasgow
Against: Crs. Pardon, Jackson and Stockwell
Lost.
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Amendment No. 8
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: -
That a new item A.xv be added to read as follows:
xv. Allow a maximum of 80% coverage of the glazed area of the building. Exclude product
images representing the goods sold on the premises from the sign face area
calculation.
The motion was withdrawn by Cr Jurisevic.
Amendment No. 9
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Jackson
That a new item A.xv be added to read as follows:
xv. Increase the number of community service organisation signs for sporting club sign on
days from 6 to 10, with 6 permitted within 5km of the club and 4 permitted outside a
5km radius of the club.
For: Crs. Jurisevic, Pardon and Glasgow
Against: Crs. Jackson and Stockwell
Carried.
Amendment No. 10
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Jackson
That a new item G be added to read as follows:
G. To undertake a further review of advertising devices when the signage audit is
completed.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 October 2019 and resolve:
A. To make the following changes to Administration and Other Subordinate Local Law
(Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019:
i. reduce the number of new signs requiring approval to now only include pole,
pylon, freestanding and all illuminated signs with a one off application fee;
ii. remove any requirement for an annual approval licence or ongoing annual
renewal fees for signage;
iii. allow window and wall signs as self-assessable against the relevant criteria;
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iv. allow one (1) A-frame sandwich board as self-assessable per tenancy only on
private land, with criteria relating to sign placement, size, safety and
stabilityplaced on the property to which it refers, or where this is not practically
possible, immediately adjacent to the property, with criteria relating to sign
placement, size, safety and stability;
v. allow one four (14) real estate directional signs per auction / open for inspection
to be placed on or out the front of the property to which it refers to, with criteria
relating to size, location and illumination restrictions with the following criteria:;
(i) signs may only be placed on the day of the auction/open for inspection and
removed immediately after the auction/open for inspection; and
(ii) a sign must not exceed 750mm x 400mm or 0.3m² in area per side; and
(iii) only (4) four, directional signs per event are permitted including the
auction/open for inspection sign erected at the property; and
(iv) signs may not be placed on roundabouts, centre traffic islands, median
strips, or any state-controlled road; and
(v) only (1) sign may be placed at each intersection; and
(vi) signs shall not be illuminated or animated.
vi. amend the definition of “tenancy” to clarify signage allowances apply to the
principal tenancy holder and not separate sub-let businesses;
vii. amend the definition of “sign face area” to clarify that architectural features or
paint trim of a building, fuel safety signs, warnings and way finding are not
included as part of the sign face area calculation;
viii. amend the measurement of sign face area to only include the area around the
perimeter of the advertising devices, rather than drawing a square or rectangle
around it;
ix. amend the definition of “motor vehicle sign” to clarify that it does not include
business signage on business vehicles or car wrapping;
x. amend the criteria for garage sale sign to ensure it is not attached to any road
infrastructure, not just local government road infrastructure;
xi. amend reference to “nailed” to a tree or vegetation to “attached” throughout the
draft local law;
xii. make other minor changes for clarification purposes where necessary.
xiii. increase the maximum individual sign allowance in the Cooroy and Noosaville
industrial zone to 6sqm on a sliding scale of .75sqm per linear metre of street
facing building, (excluding Eumundi Noosa Road and Walter Hay Drive as the
gateways to Noosa) in recognition of larger buildings and industrial nature of the
area.
xv. Increase the number of community service organisation signs for sporting club
sign on days from 6 to 10, with 6 permitted within 5km of the club and 4 permitted
outside a 5km radius of the club.
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B. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make changes to Administration
and Other Subordinate Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019
and Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 as a result of changes
proposed in A above and to make minor amendments prior to public notification if
required;
C. To fund ongoing signage compliance through Council’s general revenue and not an
annual licence renewal fee and refer to next budget 2020/2021;
D. To maintain the prohibition of tear drop flags proposed by the draft local law;
E. To consider signage as part of a future place making program to determine whether
local characteristics warrant a local response to signage.
F. In accordance with Council’s Local Law Making Process Policy:
i. consult with the public about the proposed changes to Administration
(Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 and Administration and Other Subordinate
Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019 for a period of 21
days;
ii. amend the Public Interest Test Plan to reflect the changes to the List of likely
anti-competitive provisions contained in Attachment 1;
iii. continue to consult with stakeholders on the proposed changes to the draft local
law.
G. To undertake a further review of advertising devices when the signage audit is
completed.
For: Crs. Pardon, Jackson, Glasgow and Jurisevic
Against: Cr Stockwell
Carried.
2 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME GUIDELINE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 14 October 2019 and adopt the Public Question Time Guideline provided as
Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 9
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 14 OCTOBER 2019
3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 14 October 2019 outlining September 2019 year to date financial performance
against budget, including key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
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