Appendix G - Code Responses

                                                         LANDSCAPING CODE
Performance outcomes                           Acceptable Outcomes                             Applicant’s Comments


                                               AO5.9
                                               Landscaping allows for safe vehicle sight lines Complies:
                                               at driveways.                                   Landscaping and street trees have been
                                               Editor's Note— Refer to Figure 9.4.5.4.         appropriately designed and located to allow for
                                                                                               safe sight lines.


Energy efficiency
PO6                                            AO6.1                                           Complies
Landscaping assists in passive solar access,   Landscape elements are positioned to shade      Refer to the proposed Landscape Plan
the provision of shade, microclimate           walls, windows and outdoor areas from           included in Appendix B. This plan
management and energy conservation.            afternoon (western) sun.                        demonstrates that the landscape elements are
                                                                                               positioned to shade walls, windows and
                                                                                               outdoor areas where possible.
                                               AO6.2
                                               Landscapes facilitate winter sun access to      Complies
                                               living areas, north facing windows and public   Refer to the proposed Landscape Plan
                                               spaces.                                         (Appendix B), which illustrates that solar
                                                                                               access will be available to all dwellings and
                                                                                               outdoor living areas during the winter months
                                                                                               of the year.
                                               AO6.3
                                               Landscapes, fences and walls allow exposure Complies:
                                               of living and public areas to prevailing summer