Extract Planning Scheme 20222 · OPW22/0022

  (5)     Plant Species Selection
          (a)    Species for Council works or works on public land are to be consistent with the plant species lists in this policy including
                 for:
                 (i)      footpaths adjacent to commercial or residential development; and
                 (ii)     parks used for active pursuits.

          (b)    There may be some variation to the plant species referred to in this policy however such variations shall be minor to the
                 overall scheme and should have a relationship to the existing or preferred character of the area.

  (6)     Plant Ordering
          (a)    Ordering plant species for Council landscaping projects or projects on public land must ensure that:
                 (i)      Plants are ordered well in advance to ensure availability of required numbers and sizes;
                 (ii)     Plants are well­formed, hardened­off stock, well­branched and foliated, true to type;
                 (iii)    The root system is sturdily established in a container with no large roots extending and not root bound;
                 (iv)     Form and habit are normal for species scheduled and pruning scars to be clean cut;
                 (v)      Leaves are of normal shape colour and texture with minimal physical damage;
                 (vi)     Plants are free of living insect pests and free from any disease or physical injury;
                 (vii)    Containers are free of weeds; and
                 (viii)   All plants are delivered to site clearly and accurately labelled. Containers to be maintained on site until planted.

  (7)     Priorities
          (a)    Works in publicly controlled areas that require remedial landscaping and the planting of road reserve areas will receive
                 priority. Remedial works will take the form of upgrading existing works in accordance with these guidelines. The
                 reinforcement of existing plantings with species that reflect the natural character will also be carried out.
          (b)    The road reserve areas of the highest priority comprise the arterial, distributor and collector roads, especially those which
                 form major tourist routes and approaches to townships and the entrances to the Shire.
          (c)    Road reserve areas which directly adjoin private residences are generally not maintained as part of public works.
                 Landscaping works on road reserves adjoining private residences may be undertaken by property owners if in accordance
                 with the Landscaping on Council Road Reserve Policy.
          (d)    Undertaking work on road reserves will include the following:
                 (i)      Retain and build upon existing significant road reserve vegetation on approaches to townships and entrances to the
                          Shire;
                 (ii)     Limit road widening / clearing of vegetation on main entrance roads;
                 (iii)    Limit new access roads from properties;
                 (iv)     Use species that present appropriate character; and
                 (v)      Retain and reinforce existing vegetation along road reserves to ensure that rural roads present a tree canopy cover.

  SC6.4 ­ PSP3                  Ecological assessment guidelines
  SC6.4.1                 Purpose

  (1)     The purpose of the Ecological Assessment planning scheme policy is to:
          (a)    identify some of the circumstances under which an ecological assessment will be required;
          (b)    ensure that the ecological attributes of areas are identified, protected and managed before, during and after development,
                 thereby contributing to the Shire­wide protection of environmental values;
          (c)    assist applicants to adequately address the environmental and ecological aspects of the development site by ensuring a
                 consistent approach for ecological assessments; and
          (d)    ensure flora, fauna and ecosystem information collected is provided in a format that allows input to identified databases for
                 use in improving knowledge of the Shire’s ecological values.


  SC6.4.2                 Information Council may request

  (1)     Without limiting its discretion under section 51(1) of the Planning Act 2016, Council may request information about an application

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Version: 1, Version Date: 18/01/2022                    NOOSA PLAN 2020                                                                  Page 26 of 99