Rural zone code assessment

Performance outcomes                          Acceptable Outcomes
development site by:                          flooding is not worsened, impeded, or otherwise
                                              diverted to adversely affect other properties.
 1.   causing ponding of water;
 2.   increasing flooding, which adversely
      affects the safety or use of any land
      upstream and downstream;
 3.   adversely affecting the flow of water
      in any overland flow path.
Scenic amenity                                                                                      Complies with AO13
PO13                                          AO13                                                  There will be no impacts on the scenic amenity of
Development does not detract from the         Development on land adjoining the major road          the roadway. The lot is irregular in shape and the
scenic amenity of the hinterland as           network, Lake Macdonald or the Noosa River            proposed dwelling is sited towards the The
experienced from the major road               system minimises visual impacts on the scenic         dwelling is proposed to be sited along the western
network or waterways.                         amenity of the roadway or waterway by:                side boundary towards the rear boundary of the
                                                                                                    site. The building, including colours and materials
                                               1.   sensitive siting and design of buildings,       will complement the existing dwelling, surrounding
                                                    structures, driveways and works;                vegetation and landscape.
                                               2.   retaining existing vegetation;
                                               3.   incorporating landscape treatments to
                                                    visually screen and soften development; and
                                               4.   incorporating building materials and external
                                                    finishes that are compatible with the site’s
                                                    visual character and landscape setting.

                                              Editor’s Note— Residential buildings should be
                                              predominantly finished in colours and materials
                                              that blend well with the colours and hues of the
                                              surrounding vegetation and landscape without
                                              causing glare or reflection.
                                              For agricultural buildings, colours and textures
                                              that blend with the natural setting are preferred
                                              however if not practical, buildings should at least
                                              be well maintained and/or visually screened.
PO14                                                                                                Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
The visual amenity of Lake Macdonald, its No acceptable outcome provided                            the Rural zone.
foreshores and immediate surrounds are
maintained or improved including views:

 1.   from the lake;
 2.   to the lake and beyond when viewed
      from private lands and from public