2019-09-12 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA   12 SEPTEMBER 2019




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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                   12 SEPTEMBER 2019

                 IV.   confirmation the contact person is responsible for the premises including addressing complaints
                       and visitor queries.

        Section 4
       Section 4 is the additional criteria for granting the approval. This is the criteria that Council uses to assess the
        application. For approval all of the criteria must be met.

               (a) The applicant must be the owner of the premises. A third party may submit the application on the
                  owner's behalf but the owner's signed and written consent and full details must be provided. In all
                  circumstances the approval holder will be the owner of the premises.
               (b) This ensures the operation of short stay letting of the premises can be lawfully conducted. This confirms
                  that either a development approval has been obtained, the premises has existing use rights or the
                  premises has been assessed to meet certain ‘accepted development subject to requirements’ (self-
                  assessable criteria) in the draft New Noosa Plan. For further details refer to Councils Fact Sheets or
                  frequently Asked Questions.
               (c) Ensures the premises can operate in accordance with the conditions ordinarily imposed on a Local Law
                  approval.
               (d) The Local Law has the ability to cancel or suspend an approval. This provision means if the approval has
                  been cancelled within the last 2 years then the required yearly approval for short stay letting will not
                  be granted and therefore the use cannot operate. The provision mentions section 17 and section 19
                  which identifies the process that Council is required to follow to cancel or suspend an approval. Section
                  17 and 19 can be found in Local Law No.1 which can be accessed here.
               (e) If within the last 2 years, 3 or more fines have been issued because of breaches of the conditions of the
                  Local Law approval for short stay letting, then the required yearly approval for short stay letting will
                  not be granted.
               (f) Ensures the operation of short stay letting has complied with:
                     L    any development approval and any relevant provisions in the planning scheme;
                    ll. | the maximum number of occupants® is the total number of bedrooms multiplied by 2 OR 12
                         occupants whichever is the lesser. For example, a 3 bedroom premises could have a maximum
                         of 6 occupants;
                          * It is important to note that the definition of occupant is anyone that occupies the premises
                         including visitors.
                    ill. this provision ensures the operation of short stay letting will not negatively affect surrounding
                         residential amenity;
                    IV.  all vehicle parking must be on-site.
              (g) These provisions are to ensure that a contact person has been nominated, and that person is
                  responsible for the premises 24/7.

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