Code Assessments · MCU21/0015

CODE ASSESSMENTS

Landscaping Code
Performance outcomes                             Acceptable Outcomes                                    Response
drainage and water sensitive urban design
elements.
Natural Drainage                                                                                        N/A
PO8                                              AO8.1
Landscaping maintains or enhances the            Landscaping works maintain and enhance natural
quality of surface water and groundwater.        drainage lines (including creeks, gullies, waterways
                                                 and wetlands) to convey stormwater
                                                 AO8.2                                                  N/A
                                                 Riparian buffers are maintained and rehabilitated.
                                                 AO8.3                                                  Complies
                                                 Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree grates
                                                 provide for water and natural air movement
                                                 however are not to be used as drain.
Bank stability                                                                                          N/A
PO9                                              AO9
Works or structures do not impact on erosion     Structures and recreational facilities (including
or bank stability.                               playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques etc.)
                                                 are setback a minimum of 30 metres from the top of
                                                 the bank of any watercourse and 10 metres from
                                                 the top of the bank of any drainage line.
Species selection                                                                                       Complies
PO10                                             AO10.1
Plant species:                                   Plantings—

         1. are appropriate to the biophysical            1. comprise plant species identified
            conditions and landscape                         for the relevant landscape character
            character of the area;                           area in PSP2 Landscaping;
         2. are suitable for the space                    2. avoid undesirable plant
            available, the level of visual and
            climatic exposure, the functional                species identified in PSP2
                                                             Landscaping; and



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