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MCU14/0045 & OPW14/0268: Appendix D - Engineering Works codes
Appendix D: Engineering Works Codes
DRIVEWAYS AND CARPARKING CODE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS COMMENTS
14.113 General
O1 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on S1.1 Vehicular access is located and designed in The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
safety, capacity and operations of the existing or accordance with AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic practical to ensure that vehicular access does not
planned road network, the proposed driveway, Engineering Practice requirements for sight distance adversely impact on safety, capacity and operations of
cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems. and Section 3 of AS2890.1 Parking Facilities; AND the existing or planned road network, the proposed
S1.2 Only one footpath crossing is provided, AND driveway, cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems.
S1.3 Driveways, other than within any setback have
a maximum grade in accordance with Section 3 of
AS/NZS 2890.1
O2 Driveways and crossovers— S2.1 Design of the driveway across the footpath is The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
a) are suitable and safe for their intended use; and in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawings practical to ensure that driveways and crossovers—
b) match Council infrastructure. 9002 or 9005 as appropriate for the particular type a) are suitable and safe for their intended use; and
of development as annotated on the drawings; AND b) match Council infrastructure.
S2.2 Driveways are designed and constructed in
accordance with Council Standard Drawings 9014,
9019, 9020, 9021, as appropriate for the particular
type of development as annotated on the drawings;
AND
S2.3 The change in grades in the driveways and
ramps is in accordance with Section 3 of AS2890.1
Parking Facilities.
O3 In commercial zoned areas, the number of S3.1 Design of multi-tenanted developments in Not Applicable.
driveways across pedestrian footpaths is minimised. commercial zoned areas include shared driveways
and parking areas; AND
S3.2 Driveways are located so they abut existing
driveways of adjoining development where
practicable and reciprocal easements are created to
reduce the sealed driveway width.
O4 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on S4.1 Footpath and kerb crossings are located clear Footpath and kerb crossings will be located clear of
the capacity, operations and maintenance of the of existing stormwater inlet structures, water and existing stormwater inlet structures, water and
existing infrastructure; AND sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting utility
O5 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on utility infrastructure, existing landscaping and infrastructure, existing landscaping and vegetation.
the integrity of existing landscaping or native vegetation.
vegetation. S5.1 No solution provided
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O6 Driveway run-off is filtered prior to leaving the S6.1 For— The proposed development contains less than 5
premises. a) Ancillary dwelling unit, Multiple housing carparking spaces. The driveway will be formed to
Types 1 or 2 if less than 5 carparking spaces, drain to landscaped areas.
Visitor accommodation Type 1 and Homebased
business Type 3—the driveway is formed to drain
to landscaped areas; and
b) for other uses—grease and oil arrestors or
stormwater quality improvement devices are
incorporated into the design to treat run-off prior to
run-off exiting from the premises.
14.114 Carpark design and layout
O7 Sufficient carparking is provided to accommodate S7.1 The number of parking and loading bays is not The number of parking and loading bays is not less
the number and type of vehicles likely to be less than the minimum number specified in Table than the minimum number specified in Table 14-51
generated by the development having regard to the 14-51 Vehicle Parking Requirements; OR Vehicle Parking Requirements.
specifics of the use including— S7.2 If insufficient carparking spaces are provided
a) the type and intensity of land use; on-site a monetary contribution is made to Council
b) any existing parking available on the site; in accordance with Section 6 of PSP13
c) hours of operation; Contributions in lieu of provision of off-street
d) likely numbers of users; carparking.
e) the peak parking demand periods of uses on the
site; and
f) the availability of alternative carparking.
O8 The layout of the development provides S8.1 Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing areas,
adequate, clearly defined and easily accessible— areas, loading, setdown and pickup areas and loading, setdown and pickup areas and driveways have
a) on-site vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas; driveways are designed to the standards set out in been designed to the standards set out in Sections 2
and Sections 2 and 3 of Australian Standard AS 2890.1 and 3 of Australian Standard AS 2890.1.
b) loading and manoeuvring areas for delivery and Parking Facilities (Part 1: Off-street Carparking) and
service vehicles AS 2890.2 – Off-street Parking (Part 2: Commercial The number of loading bays is not less than the
Vehicles); AND minimum number specified in Table 14-51.
S8.2 The number of loading bays is not less than
the minimum number specified in Table 14-51.
O9 Parking areas are located where they will not S9.1 Carparking areas are accessed from rear Not applicable.
unduly conflict with pedestrians and will not dominate laneways where practicable.
the streetscape.
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O10 Provision is made for a reasonable number of on S10.1 Carparking spaces are provided for people The proposed design complies with Acceptable
site carparking spaces identified and reserved for with disabilities at the rate specified in Section 2.4.5 Solutions to ensure that provision is made for a
people with disabilities. of AS 2890.1 – Parking Facilities (Part 1: Off-street reasonable number of on-site carparking spaces
Carparking). identified and reserved for people with disabilities.
O11 Access and egress points do not impact on the S11.1 Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided in Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided so vehicles
safety and operations of the road system. accordance with Section 3 of AS 2890.1 Parking enter and leave the site in a forward gear. Design
Facilities (Part 1: Offstreet Carparking) so vehicles turning circles are shown on Elenel Drawing No A01
enter and leave the site in a forward gear. which indicates that the design vehicles can enter and
leave the site in a forward gear with reasonable turning
movements.
O12 Parking areas are designed to - S12.1 At locations where pedestrian and vehicle Sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds of travel time at
a) provide a progressive reduction in speed between conflicts are likely to occur – the designated speed will be provided.
the external road and internal parking spaces; a) sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds of travel
b) ensure lower speeds near areas of high pedestrian time at the designated speed are provided; Splayed corners on structures are incorporated as
activity through the use of appropriate road geometry b) splayed corners on structures are incorporated; applicable.
or devices designed to limit speed; and c) landscaping is designed to allow clear views;
c) maintain sight distances which are appropriate for d) sign placement ensures that views are not Landscaping has been designed to allow clear views as
the likely operating speeds in all areas of potential impeded; appropriate.
pedestrian/vehicle and vehicle/vehicle conflict;
Sign placement ensures that views are not impeded.
O13 A clearly defined pedestrian network is provided S13.1 In large open car parks with greater than 200 Not applicable.
that – car parking spaces, a pedestrian path between
a) is located in areas where people will choose to parking spaces is provided on every second aisle;
walk;
b) ensures that pedestrian movement through car
parking areas or structures are along aisles rather
than across them;
O14 Provision is made for pedestrian and vehicular S14.1 No probable solution identified; There are no foreseeable obstructions which would
queues at conflict points; cause excessive pedestrian or vehicular queuing.
O15 Parking areas are lit to provide security for night- S15.1 Lighting is provided in accordance with On-site lighting will be provided as appropriate to
time users. Australian Standard 1158.1:1997 - Road Lighting - provide security for night-time users.
Vehicular Traffic (Category V) Lighting -
Performance Installation and Design Requirements.
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O16 In mixed use areas of Business centres S16.1 Resident carparking is limited to one space Not applicable.
residents do not compete with customers for per dwelling unit or accommodation unit. AND
carparking spaces. S16.2 Resident carparking is not located in the road
reserve or between the residential or business
building and the principal street frontage.
O17 Car parking areas are landscaped to— No solution provided On-site car parking areas will be contained within on-
a) provide shade; site garages which provide shade and reduce visibility
b) maximise infiltration of stormwater run-off; of car parking areas from external viewpoints. The
c) define parking areas; impervious area will direct runoff to landscaped areas to
d) reduce direct visibility of car parking areas from maximise infiltration. The landscaping will be selected
external viewpoints; to soften views of hardstand areas.
e) soften views of hardstand areas
O18 Development with the potential to generate No solution provided The proposed development is not considered to
significant traffic and parking impacts gives generate significant traffic and parking impacts.
appropriate consideration to transport and land use Appropriate consideration has been given to transport
issues and land use issues.
Motor Cycles & Motor Scooters S19.1 For Commercial businesses, Not applicable.
O19 Designated Motor cycle or motor scooter parking Entertainment & dining business, Industrial
spaces reduce the reliance on cars. business Types 1 and 2, Retail business Types
2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Education Types 1 and 2, Open
Space, Wellbeing Uses and Transport Types 1, 2,
3 and 4 motor cycle parking spaces accord with
Planning Scheme Policy PSP26 Motor Cycle &
Motor Scooter Parking.
O20 Carparks are designed to ensure run-off is S20.1 Grease and oil arrestors or stormwater quality Not applicable.
treated to remove pollutants prior to leaving the improvement devices are incorporated into the
premises. design to treat run-off prior to it leaving the
premises.
O21 Carparking areas are designed to ensure No solution provided The proposed carparking areas have been designed to
drainage without the use of pumps or other electrical ensure drainage without the use of pumps or other
apparatus. electrical apparatus.
O22 Site layout and building design provides for soft S22.1 Below ground components of buildings, Below ground components of buildings, including car
landscaping to be established. including car parks, do not extend beyond the above parks, do not extend beyond the above ground footprint
ground footprint to allow for the provision of to allow for the provision of landscaping, particularly
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landscaping, particularly within building setbacks. within building setbacks.
Education Types 1, 2 or 3 S23.1 Paved setdown areas are provided within the Not applicable.
O23 Carparking and setdown areas are designed site; AND
and located to facilitate their safe and efficient use. S23.2 For a minimum of 50% of carparking spaces,
pedestrian access to buildings is not across or
through driveways, carparks, setdown or
manoeuvring areas; AND
S23.3 Carparking and setdown areas are visible
from off-site.
Type 2 Shop and salon 1 space per 20m2, or part thereof, of use area for Not applicable.
areas up to 100m2 (excluding outdoor dining area);
AND 1 space per 15m2 or part thereof of use area
for areas in excess of 100m2 (excluding outdoor
dining area); AND 1 space per 10m2 or part thereof
of any outdoor dining area on the property
Type 4 Conventional For small dwelling units within the Business Not applicable.
Centre Zone or Shire Business Centre Zone—1
space per dwelling unit (this is also a maximum);
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14.120 Effects of works
Drainage S1.1 The finished surface gradient of any filled or The finished surface gradients will be within the range
O1 Finished surface levels ensure land is free excavated area is within the range 0.5% to 1.5% 0.5% to 1.5% and drains to Council’s stormwater
draining. and drains to Council’s stormwater infrastructure infrastructure.
where available or where stormwater infrastructure
is not available, toward the street.
Hydraulics No solution provided The proposed development will not have an adverse
O2 Any change to the level of the land does not have flooding impact on the flooding and drainage
an adverse flooding impact on the flooding and characteristics off-site.
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drainage characteristics off-site.
Geotechnical considerations For assessable development— Filling works will be undertaken in accordance with
O3 Earthworks do not result in geotechnical instability S3.1 Filling works are undertaken in accordance Section 2.8 - Filling of Site of Council’s PSP5 -
on the premises or nearby premises. with Section 2.8- Filling of Site of Council’s PSP5 - Engineering Design Standards- Roads and Drainage &
Engineering Design Standards- Roads and Earthworks and Sections 3 to 6 of AS 3798 - Guidelines
Drainage & Earthworks AND for earthworks on commercial & residential
S3.2 Where the filling is for residential commercial development, as applicable.
or industrial purposes the works comply with
Sections 3 to 6 of AS 3798 - Guidelines for
earthworks on commercial & residential
development.
Local amenity S4.1 The following control measures are The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
O4 Earthworks do not cause disturbance to the implemented— practical to ensure that earthworks construction does
amenity of the neighbouring land. a) regular water spraying of exposed areas to not cause disturbance to the amenity of the
suppress dust; neighbouring land.
b) provision of dust stabilised or sealed internal
roads;
c) protective covering of exposed areas that are left
for more than 2 weeks; and
d) if there is no valid development permit for the
site, disturbed areas are revegetated using species
identified in PSP3 – Landscaping Plants and
Guidelines; AND
S4.2 Earthworks are undertaken only during the
hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to
6pm on Saturday. No work is undertaken on Sunday
or public holidays.
Vegetative Waste S5.1 Cleared vegetation is transported offsite for Cleared vegetation will be transported offsite for
O5 Vegetation cleared from a development site is disposal in an approved green waste disposal disposal in an approved green waste disposal facility or
disposed of in an environmentally responsible facility; OR mulched on-site and reused for landscaping of the
manner. S5.2 Cleared vegetation is mulched on-site and finished development.
reused for landscaping of the finished development;
OR
S5.3 Cleared vegetation is disposed of for the
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purpose of firewood. (Note: Disposal of vegetative
waste by burning off is not an acceptable method of
disposal).
Managing contamination risk S6.1 The fill material is solid clean earth, free of The proposed fill material is solid clean earth, free of
O6 Materials used as fill are suitable for development putrescible or refuse material, vegetation, acid putrescible or refuse material, vegetation, acid sulfate
of the land and filling or excavation works do not sulfate soils, building or construction material or soils, building or construction material or other material
result in the contamination of land. other material or contaminants; AND or contaminants. The site is not on the contaminated
S6.2 The site is not on the contaminated land land register.
register.
Haulage activity and amenity No solution provided Earthworks construction operations will generally occur
O7 Haulage of material to and from a site ensures— between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Truck
a) minimal disturbance to neighbouring properties movements will not exceed 20 trips per day.
and properties along the haulage route; and b)
Council’s road infrastructure including pavements is
not adversely affected.
O8 Extent of earthworks Earthworks are contained S8.1 All earthworks, including cut and fill batters, All earthworks, including cut and fill batters, retaining
within the subject property. retaining walls etc are contained within the subject walls etc. will be contained within the subject site.
site.
Sloping sites S9.1 Cut or fill is less than 2m in depth relative to Fill is less than 2m in depth relative to the natural
O9 On sloping sites, excavation or filling are the natural ground surface. ground surface.
designed to maximise the use of natural slope and
minimise the need for cut and fill.
Environmental protection No solution provided. Earthworks operations will be carried out with due
O10 Earthworks minimise any adverse impact upon regard to minimise adverse impacts upon groundwater,
groundwater, watercourses, drainage lines, wetlands, watercourses, drainage lines, wetlands, and native
and native vegetation. vegetation.
Dams S11.1 Where the site is in the Rural Zone— Not applicable.
O11 Dam location and construction does not impact a) the land has a slope of less than 25% (1:4); and
upon neighbouring properties in terms of— b) the earthworks including cut and fill batters and
a) hydrology; retaining walls are setback a minimum of 50m from
b) alteration of existing overland flowpaths and the property boundary; and
patterns; c) the size of the lot is greater than 5 Hectares; AND
c) landslide or failure of dam wall; and S11.2 Where the site is in the Rural Settlement
d) effluent disposal areas. Zone or the Rural Zone where the lot is less than 5
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Hectares—
a) the land has a slope of less than 1:6; and
b) the earthworks including cut and fill batters and
retaining walls are setback a minimum of 20m from
the property boundary; and
c) involving less than 500m3 of material; AND
S11.3 For all other zones— No solution provided.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL CODE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS COMMENTS
14.125 Effects of works
Erosion and sediment control S1.1 Site disturbance is limited to building areas, The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
O1 Development minimises erosion and transport of their surrounds and other use areas; AND practical to ensure that the proposed development
sediments off-site. S1.2 Sediment barriers are provided throughout and minimises erosion and transport of sediments off-site.
downslope of disturbed areas to prevent sediment
washing into gutters, drains and watercourses either
on or off the site; AND
S1.3 All stockpiles including sand, soil or building
materials are within the premises and contained
within individual sediment barriers; AND
S1.4 Sediment basins are provided where the site
contains fine or dispersive soils; OR
S1.5 A stormwater catchpit incorporating a
stormwater catchpit protection device is installed so
that all runoff from disturbed areas flows to the
catchpit; AND
S1.6 For buildings,
a) temporary or permanent downpipes are
connected to the stormwater system before laying
the roof; or
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b) localised erosion is avoided by directing flow from
downpipes over non-erosive areas.
Stormwater runoff S2.1 Diversion drains or bunds are designed and The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
O2 Stormwater is diverted around disturbed areas. constructed to drain upstream run-off around the practical to ensure that stormwater is diverted around
disturbed site; AND disturbed areas during the construction phase.
S2.2 Discharge from the diversion drains do not
cause run-off impacts to other properties; OR
S2.3 Alternative methods, as described in the
Institution of Engineers Australia (Queensland
Division) Soil Erosion and Sediment Control -
Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites, are
used.
EXISTING SERVICES CODE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS COMMENTS
Setbacks and easements S1.1 The footing of any structure or building is The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
O1 Development near a sewer, water main, located clear of the zone of influence but no closer practical to ensure that the proposed development does
stormwater drain, overland flow path or associated than 1.5m (measured horizontally) from not—
structure does not— infrastructure including sewers, water mains and a) adversely affect the function of the service;
a) adversely affect the function of the service; stormwater structures; AND b) place an additional load on the service; and
b) place an additional load on the service; and S1.2 No building or structure overhangs the zone of c) unduly increase future maintenance costs.
c) unduly increase future maintenance costs. influence; AND
S1.3 Finished surface levels maintain a minimum of
600mm of cover, but no greater than 3m of cover to
the underground infrastructure; AND
S1.4 If the existing surface level is altered, surface
level services including manholes and inspection
points are altered to match the new surface level;
AND
S1.5 Alterations are constructed in accordance
withPSP6 –Engineering Design Standards — Water
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and Sewerage and Section 4 of PSP5 –Engineering
Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and
Earthworks; OR
S1.6 Existing services are relocated and the design
and construction of the relocated services is in
accordance with PSP6 –Engineering Design
Standards — Water and Sewerage and Section 4 of
PSP5 –Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
Drainage and Earthworks.
O2 Maintenance access is provided to all sewers, S2.1 A registered easement in favour of Council is Not applicable. No existing or proposed services within
water mains, stormwater drains, overland flow paths created over all underground infrastructure located private property.
and associated structures. in private property; AND
S2.2 The width of the easement is the greater of 3m
or the width of the zone of influence; AND
S2.3 The easement is centred over the centreline of
the infrastructure.
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14.145 Strategic Transport Network
O1 Traffic generation from the development is S1.1 Where the development leads to the need to The traffic demand generated by the proposed
considered in a localised and a Shire wide context to increase transport infrastructure in the Shire, the development is considered to be consistent with a
ensure that— development contributes to the transport network in typical single allotment development. It is presumed
accordance with the requirements of the applicable that external transport and road infrastructure has been
a) the transport network has the capacity to safely infrastructure charging instrument and the Priority designed to accommodate this and will not be
and efficiently accommodate projected movements; Infrastructure Plan in Part 15; and where upgraded.
and/or developments requires infrastructure not included in
b) the development includes measures to upgrade the priority infrastructure plan, the development
the transport network to meet the imposed demands. upgrades the infrastructure at no cost to Council.
O2 The street network has high street connectivity, S2.1 Road planning and development design Not applicable, single allotment development.
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both within the development and to the surrounding facilitates as many pedestrian and cycle movements
local area. as possible and provides for future connectivity and
integration with adjoining sites; AND
S2.2 Arterial and sub-arterial roads are designed so
they can operate with high volumes of traffic during
peak times; AND
S2.3 Collector and local streets are provided to
support short trips for local traffic moving in and
between neighbourhoods. Local traffic is channelled
towards collector streets to ensure that traffic
volumes on local street are kept low; AND
S2.4 Collector and local streets are designed to
discourage through traffic; AND
S2.5 A collector street is provided parallel to
arterials particularly where they pass through town
centres; AND
S2.6 Appropriate width of road and verge is
provided to allow streets to perform their designated
functions in the street network; AND
S2.7 A network of local streets focused towards an
activity centre or school is provided for safe and
efficient pedestrian and bike access to the school,
safe conditions for school buses, setdown facilities,
with on-site parking where practical; AND
S2.8 Passive surveillance is maximised by
designing streets to enable development to front all
streets and roads, including arterials; AND
S2.9 Streets near Public Passenger Transport
facilities are orientated to optimise the walkable
catchments within 800 metres walking distance;
AND
S2.10 The street network has no more than 15
percent of lots fronting cul-de-sacs. The maximum
cul-de-sac length is 120 m; AND
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S2.11 Street stubs to adjacent future development
areas are provided at spacings of 200 m or closer to
enable future street connections to be made; AND
S2.12 Street block lengths are not more than 240 m
long, and predominantly around 150-180 m long.
Street block lengths are generally shorter closer to
town and neighbourhood centres; AND
S2.13 Direct, safe and attractive pedestrian and
cycle routes are provided within and through the
development and connect to bus stops.
O3 Development is designed – S3.1 Higher density development is concentrated The site is located within reasonable walking distance
a) To encourage travel by community transport, along public transport Routes; AND to areas of interest including existing public transport
walking and cycling rather than by private car; and S3.2 There is provision for bus routes through routes.
b) To maximise accessibility via existing and planned development sites; AND
community transport facilities S3.3 Bus routes are located to maximise patronage
catchment and to consider personal safety, lighting
and traffic management; AND
S3.4 At least 90 percent of all residents are located
within 400 metres of an existing or planned bus
route; AND
S3.5 Pedestrian and cycle movement is provided
within local streets to and through development;
AND
S3.6 Attractive and safe pedestrian and cycle
connections are provided with shade trees, graded
walking and cycle paths and lighting; AND
S3.7 Buildings and pedestrian entrances are
oriented to the street; AND
S3.8 Pathways have ramps at all kerb corners for
wheelchair and pram access; AND
S3.9 Every development has convenient
and prominent pedestrian entrances that cater for all
pedestrians including older people, children and the
mobility and vision impaired; AND
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S3.10 Expanses of ground level blank walls along
street frontages, and large driveways and entrances
to carparks are avoided; AND
S3.11 Bus routes are not be located away from
activity centres; and AND
S3.12 Facilities for boarding and exiting community
transport facilities are incorporated into
developments; AND
S3.13 Pedestrian and cycle routes within or
adjacent to the development are overlooked by
adjoining buildings, make use of views and
attractive sights, have lighting and are signposted;
AND
S3.14 Suitable car restraint measures are adopted
within the development such as lower speed limits
or traffic calming measures to support greater
pedestrian and cycle movement; AND
S3.15 Traffic management devices on potential bus
routes are provided in accordance with the Self-
assessable code for undertaking road works on
local government roads, under the Transport
Planning and Coordination Regulation 2005; AND
S3.16 Streets identified as potential bus routes
are—
a) collector streets and sub-arterial/arterial roads
which provide highly accessible and relatively direct
routes wherever practical;
b) those that provide for the shortest and most direct
route for an efficient public transport service; and
c) those that can efficiently service adjoining
development areas.
O4 Development access does not compromise the No solution provided The traffic demand generated by the proposed
functions of particular roads as indicated in the road development is considered to be consistent with a
hierarchy, and does not adversely impact on the typical single allotment development.
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safety, capacity and operations of the road system.
14.146 Pedestrian and Cycle Path Infrastructure
O5 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is S5.1 Consideration is given to existing and future Suitable provisions have been made to accommodate
provided – pathway linkages and pathways link to the Local and encourage pedestrian and cycle movements.
a) to form an integrated component of the movement and Regional Cycle Network and to the Priority
network and the open space system; Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
b) to encourage walking and cycling; S5.2 Direct and accessible linkages are provided
c) to add variety and visual interest; into the site.
d) to conserve street trees, vegetation and other S5.3 Pathway and landscape works are provided to
significant features; a high standard to Council specifications and
e) to allow equitable access to public areas and assessed for compliance with local government
community facilities; cycling facility design standards.
f) with adequate lighting where subject to high night S5.4 Pathways are provided to cater for shared use
time usage; and cater for both commuting and recreational
g) in locations where there is casual surveillance; usage and exceed minimum standards.
h) or widened at potential conflict points;
i) to incorporate—
i) street tree planting to enhance the streetscape;
ii) directional signage that is visible under all
conditions.
O6 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is S6.1 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is Not applicable. The existing pedestrian and cycle path
designed and constructed to – designed and constructed – infrastructure is considered appropriate. No upgrades
a) provide a stable, smooth surface, including across a) in accordance with AUSTROADS Part 14 - are proposed.
driveways, sections and joins; Bicycles, Section 6;
b) be easily maintained; b) to comply with local government design
c) a width and longitudinal gradient to cater for standards.
projected usage, including nearby— c) to have navigational signs in accordance with
i) high activity nodes; Council ‘Wayfinding’ signage specifications.
ii) public transport; d) to incorporate –
iii) centres; i) kerb ramps at all intersections and designated
d) provide clear sight-lines for safe use; crossings;
e) be free of any obstructions such as fences, ii) refuge islands on all roads with median strips;
signage and bollards. iii) holding rails for cyclists at the intersection of
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trunk collector, sub-arterial and arterial roads that
are positioned in accordance with –
A. Australian Standard 1742.9: 2000 - Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices - Bicycle Facilities;
and
B. AUSTROADS Part 14 - Bicycles - Section 9; and
C. AUSTROADS Part 13 – Pedestrians.
14.147 Road and drainage design and construction
O7 Roads and pedestrian and cycle paths are S7.1 Road planning and design supports the Not applicable. The proposed development is of a
planned and designed to support the hierarchy and hierarchy and functional aspects identified in scale and density which is reasonably consistent with
functional aspects identified in Sections 2 and 3 of Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design the site zoning. The proposed development covers a
PSP5 Engineering Design Standards – Roads, Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks; AND single allotment. External roads and pedestrian and
Drainage and Earthworks and to ensure that— S7.2 Road and pathway planning and design is in cycle paths will not be upgraded.
a) design and alignment of the roads, intersections accordance with, in order of precedence—
and all associated works— a) Noosa Integrated Local Transport Plan;
i. provides a safe environment for all users; b) Queensland Transport’s Shaping Up;
ii. is adequate for the design speed environment; c) Queensland Design Code for Residential Streets;
iii. is adequate for predicted traffic volumes; and d) AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering
iv. maintains the safe and efficient functioning of the Practice;
road network without the use of traffic signals; e) Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design
v. is compatible with existing roads; Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks; or
vi. is easily maintained by Council equipment; and f) the Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
vii. where appropriate, has the ability to Development Plan; OR
accommodate public transport services; g) A combination of the principles in these
b) road pavement surfaces— documents. AND
i. are durable enough to carry estimated wheel loads S7.3 On-road cycling treatment is utilised to provide
of travelling and parked vehicles; safe and continuous movement of cyclists along a
ii. provide for the safe passage of vehicles, roadway, such as--
pedestrians, cyclists, and discharge of stormwater a) sealed shoulders;
run-off from contributing catchments and the b) wide kerbside lane;
preservation of all weather access; c) exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;
c) kerb and channel— d) advisory treatments such as Bicycle Awareness
i. controls vehicle movement by delineating the Zone;
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carriageway for all users; e) shared parking / bicycle lane;
ii. conveys road pavement run-off to stormwater f) contra flow bicycle lane; and
drainage in a manner that allows the road to be g) bus/bicycle lane.
trafficable in Q100 ARI local rainfall events; and
d) verges and footpaths provide— S7.4 The provision of bicycle lanes at intersections
i. safe access for pedestrians and cyclists clear of is generally in accordance with AUSTROADS Part
obstructions; 14, section 5 and the Manual of Urban Traffic
ii. an access area for vehicles onto properties; Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 9.
iii. a corridor allocated for services and utilities; and
iv. additional amenity for minor roads.
O8 Stormwater drainage infrastructure is planned, S8.1 Stormwater drainage planning, design and Not applicable. The proposed development is of a
designed and constructed to— construction is in accordance with Section 4 of scale and density which is reasonably consistent with
a) be accessible, cost effective and easily PSP5 Engineering Design Standards – Roads, the site zoning. The proposed development covers a
maintainable; Drainage and Earthworks; AND single allotment. External stormwater drainage
b) protect downstream capacity; S8.2 As Constructed data is submitted in infrastructure will not be upgraded.
c) protect downstream water quality; accordance with Section 6 of PSP5 Engineering
d) maximise on-site stormwater retention and Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and
retardation; and Earthworks; AND
e) convey run-off to stormwater drainage in a manner S8.3 Stormwater drainage planning, design and
that allows roads to be trafficable in Q100 ARI local construction is in accordance with the Queensland
rainfall events Urban Drainage Design Manual.
O9 Roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure is S9.1 Roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure Not applicable. The proposed development is of a
constructed— is constructed in accordance with— scale and density which is reasonably consistent with
a) in accordance with appropriate engineering a) Sections 2, 3 and 4 of PSP5 Engineering Design the site zoning. The proposed development covers a
standards; and Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks; single allotment. Road and stormwater drainage
b) to minimise adverse environmental impacts, b) Queensland Design Code for Residential Streets; infrastructure construction is not proposed.
including from run-off and erosion. c) AUSTROADS; or
d) A combination of the principles in these
documents; AND
S9.2 Erosion and sediment control measures are
designed and implemented in accordance with the
Institution of Engineers Australia (Queensland
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Division) Soil Erosion and Sediment Control -
Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites.
Environmental Protection S10.1 Roads and stormwater drainage follow the Not applicable, single allotment development with no
O10 Roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure edge of existing disturbed areas, or alternatively, Council infrastructure.
are located and aligned so as to— these works are co-located within a combined utility
a) minimise disturbance to native vegetation and/or corridor; AND
other habitat areas; S10.2 Roads avoid native vegetation and provide
b) protect and maintain wildlife corridor movements for fauna underpasses and associated fencing
and the safety of native fauna; where appropriate; AND
c) minimise changes to the hydrological regime, S10.3 Road infrastructure within or adjacent to
including drainage patterns, run-off and water quality; native habitat incorporates fences which allow for
d) avoid crossing watercourses, drainage lines and protected wildlife movement and controls
wetlands, but where such crossings are unavoidable, unrestricted access of domestic cats and dogs;
disturbed areas are reinstated and revegetated on AND
completion of works; and S10.4 Native vegetation is protected from clearing
e) minimise bulk earthworks. or construction activities by—
a) clearly marking vegetation to be retained with
flagging tap;
b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of
vegetation; and
c) ensuring stock piling, storage and vehicle parking
occur outside the areas of vegetation to be retained;
AND
S10.5 Low impact construction techniques are used
around areas of vegetation to be retained to
minimise interference with the vegetation.
O11 Roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure is No solution provided Not applicable, single allotment development with no
proven to be suitable for its use prior to Council Council infrastructure.
accepting the dedicated asset.
O12 Alignment of stormwater drainage infrastructure S12.1 The location, design and construction of Not applicable, single allotment development with no
is to allow for easy access for the ongoing stormwater drainage structures is in accordance Council infrastructure.
maintenance by Council. with Sections 4 and 5 of PSP5, Engineering Design
Standards - Roads, Drainage and Earthworks; AND
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S12.2 Where infrastructure is located on private
land an easement is dedicated over the
infrastructure in accordance with Section 4 of PSP
5, Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
Drainage and Earthworks.
14.148 Frontage works
O13 Development is provided with external S13.1 The following infrastructure components Not applicable, single allotment development with no
roadworks along the full extent of the frontage of the already exist at the frontage of the site or are Council infrastructure. External roadworks upgrades
site to an appropriate standard having regard to the provided at the developer’s expense— are not proposed.
specified function of the road. a) full width sealed road;
b) concrete kerb and channel where appropriate;
c) forming and grading to footpaths;
d) vehicular kerb and footpath crossings;
e) a constructed bikeway;
f) a constructed footpath;
g) a constructed carriageway;
h) required alterations to public utility mains,
services or installations;
i) construction of any required alterations to public
utility mains, services or installations;
j) stormwater drainage works; and
k) installation of electrical conduits; AND
S13.2 Road and drainage design and construction
is in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 of PSP5
Engineering Design Standards – Roads, Drainage
and Earthworks.
14.149 Road and rail corridors
O14 Noise sensitive uses including residential uses S14.1 Noise sensitive uses including residential The site is located a minimum of 40m from the property
are not subjected to high traffic noise levels from the uses are separated by a minimum of— boundary of roads within the major road network.
major road network or rail corridors. a) 40m from the property boundary of roads within
the major road network; and
b) 80m from the property boundary of rail corridors;
OR
S14.2 Development in the vicinity of road corridors
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meets the following external design criteria for roads
in the major road network—
a) 54dB(A)L based on predicted traffic volumes
10 (18hours)
ten years hence; AND
S14.3 Development in the vicinity of rail corridors
meets the following external design level noise
criteria—
a) 65dB(a), assessed as the 24hour average
equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure
level; and
b) 87dB(A), assessed as a single event maximum
sound pressure level.
14.150 Staged development
O15 Staged development is planned, designed and No solution provided. Not applicable, single allotment development to be
constructed to ensure that— constructed in a single stage.
a) each stage of the development can be constructed
without interruption to services and utilities provided
to the previous stages;
b) the infrastructure provided is capable of servicing
the entire development; and
c) the materials used are consistent throughout the
development.
14.151 Alterations to services and utilities
O16 Any alterations or repairs to infrastructure as a S16.1 Any alterations or repair to infrastructure as a Alterations or repair to infrastructure as a direct result of
result of the development are made at no cost to result of the development are completed at the the development will be completed at the developer’s
Council. developer’s expense. expense.
WASTE MANAGEMENT CODE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS COMMENTS
Waste separation S1.1 Construction, operational and demolition works Construction, operational and demolition works will be
O1 Development that generates several classes of planned and managed in accordance PSP11.
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waste is designed so waste is collected, stored and are planned and managed in accordance PSP11 ;
disposed of in a safe and ecologically sustainable AND Adequate area will be provided on-site for the collection
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manner S1.2 Adequate area is provided for on-site for the and separate storage of recyclable, non-recyclable,
collection and separate storage of recyclable, non- vegetative and hazardous materials in their specific
recyclable, vegetative and hazardous materials in waste streams during construction, operational and
their specific waste streams during construction, demolition works.
operational and demolition works; AND
O2 Waste storage areas provide for adequate S2.1 Waste storage areas allow for the separate The development will include sufficient area to store all
separation of all recyclable and non-recyclable storage of different waste materials for reuse or recyclable material and recycling containers required
materials. recycling by— and sign posting the types of waste stored, as
a) providing sufficient area to store all recyclable appropriate.
material and recycling containers required; and
b) sign posting the types of waste stored.
Design and location of waste storage areas S3.1 Waste storage areas are designed and The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
O3 Waste storage areas are located so that they are maintained in accordance with PSP 9; AND practical to ensure that waste storage areas are located
convenient and safe to use and provide for S3.2 Waste storage areas are designed and located so that they are convenient and safe to use and provide
convenient and safe collection by service vehicles; so they— for convenient and safe collection by service vehicles.
a) are easily accessed and convenient to use;
b) have unobstructed access for the collection of the
waste by service vehicles;
c) provide for sufficient space for safe entry and exit
and servicing by Council’s contractor without the
need for manual handling;
d) are clear of carparking bays, loading bays and
similar areas;
e) are clear of footpaths and pedestrian access;
f) are capable of being serviced by the collection
vehicle without impeding traffic flow; and
g) have a level area provided for the storage of
waste and recyclable materials in standard waste
containers; AND
S3.3 For uses that do not comprise a caretaker’s
residence or central management, the maximum
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distance between waste storage areas and the
kerbside is—
a) for Multiple housing Type 3 – 40m;
b) for other uses – 70m; and
S3.4 Pathways used to transport bins—
a) have a maximum grade of 1:15; and
b) are free of steps, stairs or other impediments;
O4 The location and methods of waste storage S4.1 Waste storage areas are— The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
minimises any adverse impacts on adjoining or a) integrated with the building design, where practical to ensure that the location and methods of
nearby properties; possible; waste storage minimises any adverse impacts on
b) setback a minimum of 2m from side and rear adjoining or nearby properties.
property boundaries;
c) screened so that bins are not visible from
neighbouring properties or passing vehicular and
pedestrian traffic; and
d) not located directly adjacent to dwelling units on
the site on neighbouring properties;
O5 Waste storage areas are designed for ease of S5.1 Waste storage areas are constructed of The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
maintenance and ease of access for cleaning; impermeable, durable and non-textured materials practical to ensure that waste storage areas are
and surfaces so that they are easily cleaned; AND designed for ease of maintenance and ease of access
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S5.2 A minimum distance of 0.5m distance is for cleaning.
provided between and around waste storage bins to
allow for manoeuvring and washing of bins. AND
O6 Waste storage areas provide a safe and secure S6.1 No solution provided. The site will be provided with appropriate siting and
environment for users through– access and provision of lighting. The site will be clearly
a) appropriate siting and access; delineated as private property.
b) the provision of lighting; and
c) restricting access to the general public by making
the area clearly identifiable as private space (eg.
through landscaping, change of paving material or
fencing, rather than locking the area.
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Water management for waste storage areas S7.1 The waste storage area — The Acceptable Solutions will be implemented as
O7 Waste storage areas are designed to contain and a) is bunded and graded so that washwater and bin practical to ensure that waste storage areas are
appropriately dispose of leakage from bins and leakage are drained to the sewer or an on-site designed to contain and appropriately dispose of
wastewater from bin washing. effluent disposal system via a gully within the leakage from bins and wastewater from bin washing.
storage area;
b) has a bund wall with a maximum height of
100mm;
c) is serviced by a conveniently located hosecock
and backflow prevention device, and connected to a
water supply; and
d) is roofed or otherwise covered if the storage area
is—
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i) more than 1m ; or
ii) storing wet waste; or
iii) storing other waste with a high potential to cause
pollution if washed or leaked from the bins, including
waste oil or putrescibles.
WATER SENSITIVE DESIGN CODE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS COMMENTS
Water reuse S1.1 Development complies with the water quality Informal on-site detention will be provided within
O1 Development uses a combination of detention standards in Table 2 of the SEQ Regional Plan surface level drainage systems. Impervious areas will
and retention systems to capture run-off from areas Implementation Guideline No. 7 for Water Sensitive be directed to landscape or other pervious areas as
on the site; AND Urban Design; practical prior to discharging from the site. It is
considered that this is appropriate given the scale and
density of the proposed use.
O2 Water storage devices must have sufficient S2.1 No solution provided On-site drainage infrastructure has been designed with
capacity having regard to local rainfall pattern and the sufficient capacity having regard to local rainfall pattern
catchment area of roof or other hard standing and the catchment area of roof or other hard standing
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surface; surfaces. Storage devices will not be provided as per
the Queensland Development Code.
O3 Captured water is utilised for all non-potable uses S3.1 Captured water is plumbed to be available for Not applicable. Storage devices will not be provided as
on site; AND all external uses including gardening, irrigation, per the Queensland Development Code.
ponds, filling swimming pools and outdoor cleaning,
as well as all ground floor toilet cisterns and
washing machine cold taps; AND
S3.2 Where the captured water is used for toilet
flushing and/or laundry use, an automatic or manual
interchange device that allows alternate use of
captured water or the reticulated water supply is
installed to ensure that there is a continual supply of
water for sanitary flushing and laundry use.
O4 On-site detention does not adversely impact on S4.1 No solution provided Not applicable. The site does not discharge to an
water requirements downstream of the site where the ecologically significant area.
water is required to sustain the ecology and
hydrology of downstream systems (environmental
flows); AND
O5 Within the Shire Business Centre site, as shown S5.1 No solution provided Not applicable. The site is not located within the Shire
on Map SBC, on-site detention measures are Business Centre.
contained within the developed areas of the site,
clear of drainage lines and Open Space Precincts.
Run-off treatment S6.1 & S7.1 Development complies with the water The site does not discharge to an ecologically
O6 Run-off that leaves the site is treated so as not to quality standards in Table 2 of the SEQ Regional significant area and will have negligible impact on
adversely impact on the ecology and hydrology of Plan Implementation Guideline No. 7 for Water downstream environmental flows. Impervious areas will
downstream environmental flows; AND Sensitive Urban Design. be directed to landscape or other pervious areas as
O7 Within the Shire Business Centre site, as shown practical prior to discharging from the site. It is
on Map SBC— considered that this is appropriate given the scale and
a) run-off treatment occurs within the site ; and density of the proposed use.
b) drainage lines are only used for final polishing of
run-off.
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Town water supply connections S8.1 A suitable backflow prevention device is Not applicable. The proposed development does not
O8 Backflow devices or similar systems ensure water installed to protect the potable water within the include rainwater tanks and standard water connections
reuse facilities have no impact on the quality of the reticulated water supply in accordance with AS/NZS will be used.
town mains water. 3500:2003 Plumbing and Drainage.
Use of natural treatments and systems S9.1 & S10.1 Development complies with the water Natural treatment strategies, such as localised grassed
O9 Natural treatment strategies, including grass quality standards in Table 2 of the SEQ Regional swales/bunds, may be adopted if practical given the
swales and bio-retention systems, vegetated filtration Plan Implementation Guideline No. 7 for Water scale and density of the site.
strips and gross pollutant traps, are used wherever Sensitive Urban Design.
practicable; AND
O10 Within the Shire Business Centre, as shown on
Map SBC— where necessary, drainage lines are
ecologically enhanced to ensure that the water
quality polishing functions are of high standard.
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