Attachment D - Riparian

4.            Discussion
The installation of a rock sediment basin and drainage channel has disturbed an area of approximately
2400 m² within the riparian buffer area identified on the Noosa Plan Biodiversity Overlay Map. The rock
sediment basin was constructed in an area that supported non-native vegetation and there appears to be
minimal disturbance of nearby riparian vegetation. However, it is acknowledged that regardless of the
vegetation present, that disturbance has occurred in the riparian buffer area.

The specific outcomes sought for the Biodiversity Overlay Code are included in the first column of Table 1.
Probable solutions for code assessable development are included in the second column of Table 1.

Table 1 Specific outcomes and probable solutions for development within a riparian buffer area as per the Noosa Plan
Biodiversity Overlay Code.

Specific outcomes                                                 Probable solutions (if code assessable)
Riparian Buffer Area                                              S5.1 No new development occurs on, or partly on, premises
O5 The biodiversity and ecosystem values of watercourses,         indicated as Riparian Buffer Area on Biodiversity Overlay
drainage lines, wetlands and adjacent riparian zones are          Maps OM1.1 to OM9.1, except for—
protected by—                                                     a) temporary use of the land; or
a) avoiding any new development in the riparian buffer            b) infrastructure which provides access to a watercourse for
area;                                                             recreational purposes;
b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat in riparian zones;
c) maintaining wildlife corridors along watercourses and          OR
drainage lines for native fauna movement;
d) avoiding edge effects and incompatible uses in riparian        S5.2 Where constructing a Detached house or Community
zones;                                                            residence and on an allotment situated wholly within the
e) maintaining bank stability by minimising bank erosion          Riparian Buffer Area,
and slumping;                                                     a) fronting the Noosa River – development is setback a
f) maintaining water quality by filtering sediments, nutrients    minimum of 40m from mean high water spring or as
and other pollutants; and                                         otherwise prescribed by the Environmental Protection
g) removing undesirable plant species and replacing them          Agency’s Erosion Prone Area Maps;
with vegetation of local origin;                                  b) not fronting the Noosa River – development is located
                                                                  outside the riparian zone and setback a suitable distance
                                                                  from the watercourse having regard to the development
                                                                  constraints of the property and the need to protect
                                                                  environmental and riparian values;

                                                                  OR

                                                                  S5.3 For Animal husbandry on premises in the Rural Zone—
                                                                  a) stock proof fencing is installed along watercourses at a
                                                                  distance of no less than 10m from the top of the bank;
                                                                  b) stock watering points are located no less than 15m away
                                                                  from the top of the bank of watercourses; and
                                                                  c) stock crossing points across watercourses are defined
                                                                  and controlled with stock proof fencing, to prevent stock
                                                                  from damaging riparian vegetation or banks to
                                                                  watercourses;

                                                                  OR

                                                                  S5.4 Recreational facilities (including playgrounds, pergolas,
                                                                  barbeques etc) are setback a minimum of 30m from the top
                                                                  of the bank of a watercourse and 10m from the top of the
                                                                  bank of a drainage line;

                                                                  OR


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