Code Assessments · MCU21/0015

CODE ASSESSMENTS

Landscaping Code
Performance outcomes                        Acceptable Outcomes                                  Response
Design                                                                                           Complies
PO2                                         AO2.1
Site layout and building and landscape      Existing site trees and landscape features such as
design—                                     rock outcrops are integrated into the development
                                            wherever possible.
         1. provides for soft               AO2.2                                             Complies
            landscaping to be established   Below ground components of buildings,
            in and around the               including basement carparks, do not extend beyond
                                            the above ground footprint to allow for deep
            development;                    landscaping particularly
         2. maximises the retention of      within building setback areas.
            large canopy trees;
         3. minimises the extent of
                                            AO2.3                                                Complies
                                            Alternatives to impervious pavement are provided
            impervious paved areas;         and are located where landscaping and
         4. provides for suitable plant     existing vegetation will benefit from increased
            layouts and densities;          infiltration of rainwater.
         5. facilitates the adoption of     AO2.4                                               Complies
            appropriate planting            Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than
            techniques; and                 planted individually to provide for optimum growing
                                            conditions and less maintenance.
         6. considers on-going
            maintenance requirements to     AO2.5                                                Complies
                                            Plants do not rely on extensive maintenance
            assure the establishment and    regimes such as hedging.
            ongoing survival of plantings
         7. reduces the impact of           AO2.6                                                   Complies
                                            Plants do not generally rely on watering systems,
            buildings and structures.       however where necessary the design includes a
                                            sprinkler or drip irrigation system that delivers water
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-         for optimum plant growth and minimum
4A and Figure AP3-4B for appropriate        evaporation.
landscaping outcomes for residential        AO2.7                                                Complies
development and Figure AP3-                 Edges of different surfaces and gardens are
                                            defined to assist with maintenance


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