Code Assessments · MCU21/0015

CODE ASSESSMENTS

Medium Density Zone Code
Performance Outcomes                        Acceptable Outcomes                              Response
Basements
PO16                                        AO16                                             N/A
Basements:                                  Basements:

        1. visually integrate with                   1. are limited to one access a
           the building;                                maximum of 6 metres wide; and
        2. do not dominate the street                2. do not encroach
           or building design;                          into building setback areas.
        3. are screened through
           landscaping; and                 Editor's note— refer to Figure 6.9.2
        4. do not present as a storey to
           the street.
Front fences and walls
PO17                                          AO17.1                                           Complies
Front fences and walls are designed and       Front fences or walls are set back an average of Front masonry fences are broken up with steel
sited to:                                     1 metre and are articulated to provide visual    batten panels every 5 m
          1. contribute to the attractiveness interest by stepping the design at a maximum
             of the streetscape;              of 5 metre intervals.
          2. be compatible with the           AO17.2                                           Complies
             existing streetscape character; Where located on the boundary:
          3. avoid interference with                   1. the solid portion of front fences
             movement of surface                           and walls is no more than 1.2
             stormwater;                                   metres high; or
          4. allow for casual surveillance             2. the walls contain openings or
             of the street;                                materials that ensure it is 50%
          5. provide planting in front of                  transparent and has a height not
             solid fences and walls; and                   exceeding 1.8 metres.



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