Appendix G - Code Responses

                                                           LANDSCAPING CODE
Performance outcomes                             Acceptable Outcomes                                 Applicant’s Comments
                                                 stormwater


                                                 AO8.2                                               Not applicable
                                                 Riparian buffers are maintained and
                                                 rehabilitated.                                      Not applicable


                                                 AO8.3
                                                 Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree grates
                                                 provide for water and natural air movement
                                                 however are not to be used as drain.

Bank stability
PO9                                              AO9                                                 Not applicable
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
PO10                                             AO10.1                                              Complies:
Plant species:                                   Plantings—                                          The development is not located within a
                                                                                                     landscape character area. The proposal seeks
         1. are appropriate to the biophysical            1. comprise plant species identified       to avoid undesirable plant species as identified
             conditions and landscape                         for the relevant landscape             in PSP2 Landscaping. The proposed
             character of the area;                                                                  landscaping provides for different levels of