RFI - 9-3-3DualOccupancyandMultipleDwellingCode_68_23-Mar-2026

9.3.3	Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code
9.3.3.1	Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as requiring assessment against the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
9.3.3.2	Purpose and overall outcomes
The purpose of the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code is to ensure dual occupancy and multiple dwellings are of a high quality design which appropriately respond to local character, environment and amenity considerations. The overall outcomes sought for dual occupancies and multiple dwellings are as follows: Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings occur only on land that is suited to the development and occupation of residential buildings. Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings have attractive built form which addresses the street and integrates with surrounding development. Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings are consistent with the developed character of the particular neighbourhood and Local Plan area. Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings provide a high standard of privacy and amenity for residents. Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings incorporate building design that responds to Noosa Shire’s subtropical climate, taking advantage of natural climatic conditions. Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings are designed to provide for safe, secure and comfortable homes for people with different needs through all stages of life. Dual occupancies and multiple dwellings incorporate high quality landscapes and well designed and useable open space areas that provide visual relief to the built form.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT The requirements for acceptable development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted development that complies with all the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance outcomes can be met. Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding performance outcome.
9.3.3.3	Assessment Criteria
Table 9.3.3.3.1 - Criteria for assessment
	 Performance outcomes	Acceptable Outcomes	Comments  Location	 	 PO1 Development is located within the urban boundaries on land with good access to a variety of essential services and facilities, including retail, commercial, social and medical facilities and public transport services.	No acceptable outcome provided	Complies 	 PO2 A dual occupancy or multiple dwelling occur only on land that is suited to the development and occupation of residential buildings avoiding risk to people or property from natural disaster.	No acceptable outcome provided	Complies 	 PO3 New multiple dwellings contribute to housing choice for small households.	No acceptable outcome provided	Complies  Effects of use	 	 PO4 Development does not adversely impact on existing or future infrastructure including water or sewerage utilities, electricity or transport infrastructure.	No acceptable outcome provided	Complies  Safety and amenity	 	 PO5 Development addresses the street, contributes to the streetscape and does not adversely impact on the amenity of any adjoining land on which residential development is permitted.	AO5 Dual occupancy and multiple dwellings do not occur on battleaxe or rear allotments or lots with a frontage less than 10.5 metres in width.	Complies 	 PO6 Development is designed to minimise noise carrying between dwelling units or accommodation units by locating noise sensitive spaces such as bedrooms away from noise generating areas of the development, such as car parking areas or mechanical plant and equipment or recreational facilities.	No acceptable outcome provided.	Complies 	 PO7 Where dwellings form part of a mixed use development, the development provides residents with reasonable privacy and security.	AO7.1 Clearly identifiable entry areas for the residents of, and visitors to, multiple dwellings are provided separately from entrances for other site users and provide for safe entry from streets, car parking areas and servicing areas. AO7.2 Clearly marked, safe and secure parking areas are provided for residents and visitors which are separate from parking areas provided for other site users. AO7.3 Security measures are installed such that site users do not have access to areas that are intended for the exclusive use of residents of, and visitors to, dwellings. AO7.4 Dwellings are designed to incorporate suitable noise attenuation and privacy measures to reduce amenity impacts from business uses. AO7.5 Windows, balconies and terraces of each dwelling are screened where overlooking a habitable room or private open space of another dwelling within 9 metres.	Complies 	 PO8 Buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to allow for natural surveillance without adversely impacting the privacy of on-site or adjoining residents.	AO8 Development of the site enhances: opportunities for passive surveillance of communal spaces including providing well-lit, active and overlooked places and routes; legibility of the site and ease of navigation; clear distinction between public and private spaces; and ease of maintenance Editor’s Note—development should comply with the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design - Guidelines for Queensland	Complies 	 PO9 Development, including entrance ways and outdoor spaces, are designed to protect the personal security and safety of residents as well as legitimate site visitors.	AO9.1 The main entrance is clearly identifiable and visible from the street, footpath, visitor car parking areas and driveway. AO9.2 The internal path network has clear sightlines to the main entry and street access points AO9.3 Visitors have direct access to the main entrance without passing through private outdoor living areas.	Complies 	 PO10 Multiple dwellings provide accessible housing to accommodate the changing needs and abilities of households including for people with disability.	AO10 Multiple dwellings provide a minimum of 1 in 5 dwellings as accessible housing.	Complies 	 Landscaping PO11 Development: enhances liveability and promotes outdoor living; contributes to the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the area; retains existing large trees where practicable; provides privacy between uses; reduces the bulk and scale of development; and conceals services, car parking and manoeuvring areas.	AO11 Landscaping is provided at the following rate: If for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio of at least three small dwellings to one other dwelling - a minimum of 35% of the site area is landscaped and 60% of this is soft landscaping; or otherwise - a minimum of 40% of the site area is landscaped and 60% of this is soft landscaping.	Complies 	 PO12 Private open space: is provided to all dwellings and is adequate in size, shape and dimensions to suit the needs of the occupants; receives adequate sunlight; and is designed and orientated to ensure privacy is maintained between uses.	AO12.1 Private open space is provided for each dwelling at the following rate: at ground level - a minimum of 25m2 directly accessed from living spaces; or if above ground level - 12m2 with a minimum width of 2.5 metres accessed directly from the living spaces. OR AO12.2 Private open space is provided for each small dwelling at the following rate: at ground level - a minimum of 20m2 directly accessed from living spaces and exclusive of clothes drying area; or if above ground level - 9m2 with a minimum width of 2.5 metres accessed directly from the living spaces. AO12.3 Private open space contributing to the above calculations has a maximum gradient of 10% (1 in 10) and is clear of any utilities such as gas, water tanks and air conditioning units.	Complies 	 PO13 Safe vehicular access is provided to and from the site without adversely impacting on the safety of the road network.	AO13.1 Development does not gain direct access from any road with a legal speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour or above. AO13.2 Where located on any road of a higher order than local road or where accommodating three or more households, vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided on site such that vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward gear.	Complies 	 PO14 Sufficient on-site car parking is provided to accommodate the number and type of vehicles likely to be generated by the residential use without impacting on the safety or amenity of the adjoining streets.	AO14 Car parking is provided in accordance with Table 9.4.1.4 in the Driveways and Parking Code	Complies PO15 Underground car parking areas are designed to drain and function safely during a flood event and power failure.	No acceptable outcome provided	NA

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Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
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