Appendix G - Code Responses

                                                        BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
Performance outcomes                             Acceptable outcomes                              Applicant’s Comments
   the area, including the architecture of the   b) separated from the floor and any roof by
   associated building;                             a minimum vertical gap of 500
b) outdoor dining adds to the streetscape           millimetres; and
   without increasing                            c) if detachable or collapsible, are only used
   perceived building bulk;                         during inclement weather.
c) temporary walls or roofs are retracted
   when not in use and secured at all times;     AO8.2                                            Performance outcome
d) the use does not pose a health and safety     Roof, walls or other structures do not extend    Roof and walls or other structures do not
   risk to patrons;                              beyond the boundaries of the premises.           extend beyond the boundaries of the
e) adequate air movement is available; and                                                        premises, except for the front awning which
f) structures do not impede the movement                                                          provide weather protection to pedestrian and
   of pedestrians or vehicles.                                                                    outdoor dinners.

                                                 AO8.3
                                                 Outdoor dining areas:                            Complies
                                                                                                  Should the development be approved, a
                                                 a) have a non-slip surface which is water        condition of approval may address these two
                                                    resistant and not raised; and                 items. i.e.
                                                 b) ensures that where heating is provided it        Floors will include non-slip surfaces,
                                                    does not present a physical risk to diners         and
                                                    or pose a fire risk to the surrounding           Safe heating is provided through the
                                                    buildings and structures (braziers are not         premises.
                                                    permitted).

                                                 AO8.4
                                                 Outdoor dining areas include soft                Complies
                                                 landscaping integrated with the outdoor          The outdoor dinning area is likely to
                                                 dining environment to create an ambient          incorporate soft landscaping to the outdoor
                                                 atmosphere for diners.                           dining areas, similar to what is currently
                                                                                                  provided. This outcome will be dependent on
                                                 Editor’s Note— Landscaping must be               the aspirations of future tenants and their
                                                 undertaken in accordance with                    ability to create an ambient atmosphere for
                                                 the Landscaping Code Part 9 Section 4.5          their clients.