MCU15/0036 Annexure C (Amended)- Noosa Heads And Community Use Code

Safety and security
O9 All property boundaries are clearly identifiable and public and   S9.1 Boundaries are identified by such means as:                    Complies – facility is located adjacent to existing sand
private spaces are clearly defined.                                      a) fencing;                                                     pumping compound which defines rear and side boundary.
                                                                         b) changes in surface materials or levels; and                  Roadway to site will define front boundary.
                                                                         c) landscape treatments.

O10 All premises and access routes are clearly identifiable to all   S10.1 All premises are identified by the provision of the street
persons, particularly emergency services personnel.                  number in a prominent location, preferably near the site            Proposal able to comply with requirements.
                                                                     entry, (ie.on the kerb or letterbox or by signage on the building
                                                                     or site).

O11 All building entries are designed to be obvious and easily       S11.1 The number of entrances and exits is limited and main
identifiable                                                         building entrances/exits located at the front of the site           Complies – limited access points provided. Well defined
                                                                     are in view of the street. Where this is not possible, due to       access point provided to site and to storage facility.
                                                                     site or existing building constraints, a well defined path is
                                                                     provided to the entrance/exit;
                                                                     AND
                                                                     S11.2 All entrances/exits to buildings are lit and signed and
                                                                     signage includes hours of operation;                                Proposal able to comply with requirements.
                                                                     AND
                                                                     S11.3 Entrances/exits are located to provide a direct link to
                                                                      driveways and carparking areas;                                    Complies
                                                                     AND
                                                                     S11.4 Recessed doorways are avoided where the recess is of
                                                                     sufficient size to conceal a person. Where recessed doorways        Proposal able to comply with requirements
                                                                     are unavoidable, measures are used to enhance safety as
                                                                     follows—
                                                                        a) good lighting is installed;
                                                                        b) strategically placed mirrors are installed;
                                                                        c)angled approaches are provided; and
                                                                        d)gates which restrict access are provided.


O12 Uses are arranged within buildings and on sites to enable        S12.1 Windows and main entrances are positioned to allow for
external areas to be monitored.                                      casual surveillance.                                                Complies

O13 Communal open space, including congregation and seating          S13.1 Communal open spaces, including congregation and
areas, is located where it can be monitored;                         seating areas, situated where they are in the line of sight of      Not applicable – no communal areas required for use.
                                                                     windows, doors and/or balconies of buildings, or can be seen
                                                                     from a street or other public space.

O14 Buildings and structures are designed to minimise                S14.1 Where buildings or structures are constructed in view of
opportunities for vandalism.                                         a public street or laneway—                                         Complies
                                                                         a) the use of solid fences and blank walls which attract
                                                                         graffiti is avoided. Where solid blank surfaces are
                                                                         unavoidable, landscaping, creepers, murals, vandal
                                                                         resistant paint, etc are used;                                  No windows are proposed for storage facility .
                                                                         b) toughened glass, security screens and other measures
                                                                         (not including opaque security shutters) are used in
                                                                         windows which are provided at ground level, to deter
                                                                         break and enters;


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