Appendix G - Code Responses

                                                        BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
Performance outcomes                              Acceptable outcomes                             Applicant’s Comments
automatic mechanical car                          washing facilities are setback a minimum of 5
washing facilities, are located to ensure that:   metres from any residential property
                                                  boundary.
a) vehicles using or queuing to use such
   facilities are wholly within the site; and     AO22.2
b) an adequate buffer area can be provided        Where the buffer area adjoins a residential     Not applicable
   to any adjoining residential use.              use the boundary is screened and
                                                  landscaped to reduce any negative amenity
                                                  impacts.
PO23                                              AO23.1
The layout and design of the service              Sealed impervious surfaces are provided         Not applicable
station ensures that on site operations do not    where potential spills of contaminants may
cause any environmental nuisance or harm          occur.
or result in the release of untreated
pollutants.                                       AO23.2
                                                  Grease and oil arrestors or other               Not applicable
                                                  infrastructure is provided to prevent the
                                                  movement of contaminants from the site.
Amenity
PO24                                              AO24.1
Service stations maintain and protect the         Where located within 150 metres of a            Not applicable
amenity of neighbouring residential areas.        residential use or land included in a
                                                  residential zone buildings are constructed of
                                                  non-reflective material, including concrete,
                                                  brick or timber.

                                                  AO24.2
                                                  Where the site adjoins a residential use or     Not applicable
                                                  land included in a residential zone:

                                                   a) a 2 metre high solid screen fence is
                                                      provided along the common boundaries;
                                                      and