Code Assessments · MCU21/0015

CODE ASSESSMENTS

Medium Density Zone Code
Performance Outcomes                            Acceptable Outcomes                                Response
         6. ensure plantings between the AO17.3                                          N/A
            front fence and the footpath  Solid front fences and walls may be 1.8 metres
            does not create an impediment in height if the property has frontage to an
            for pedestrians using the     arterial road or a distributor road.
            footpath                      AO17.4                                         Complies
                                                The area of land between the front fence and
                                                the boundary is landscaped to screen the fence
                                                from the street however landscaping does not
                                                encroach more than 500 millimeters into
                                                the road reserve or within 1.5 metres of a
                                                sealed footpath.

                                                Editor's note— for examples refer
                                                to figure AP3-4A and figure AP3-4B
Materials and finishes
PO18
Development incorporates:                       AO18                                               Complies
                                                Buildings and structures use:
         1. materials and finishes that
            complement the surrounding                  1. natural finishes wherever possible;
            area and integrate with the                 2. a mix of lightweight and textured
            surrounding natural and built                  external finishes;
            environment; and                            3. masonry construction where
         2. a variety of external finishes to              variation is provided in texture and
            provide an interesting built                   the façade uses a variety of finishes
            form and avoid bulky single                    to break up the surface; and
            plane finishes                              4. open or transparent balustrades.

                                                Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-3B


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