2020-07-16 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 5 - Final Noosa Plan 2020 Part 8-10 Schedules & Appendix

        (a)   Development integrates landscaping into its design, ensuring building and structures sit within the landscape rather than
              dominating it.
        (b)   Landscaping is consistent with the vegetated character and landscape design principles of Noosa Shire.
        (c)   Development retains, reinforces and enhances existing vegetation where practicable and natural landscape features of the
              site, streetscape and locality.
        (d)   Landscaping creates aesthetically pleasing, safe, comfortable and functional environments in which people live, work and
              visit.
        (e)   Development relies on the retention of existing natural vegetation and natural features for their ecological, aesthetic and
              cultural values.
        (f)   Plantings are of a scale and density commensurate with building height, bulk and scale.
        (g)   Hard landscape features use natural materials such as timber or rock over manufactured materials.
        (h)   Landscaping enhances visual privacy for dwellings, buffers development and conflicting land uses, and screens services
              and storage areas.
        (i)   Landscaping species are chosen and established in a manner that promotes longevity and ease of maintenance, such that
              species:
              (i)     are predominantly those naturally occurring in the area;
              (ii)    suit local soil, climate, aspect and the site situation; and
              (iii)   contribute to the habitat of local wildlife.

        (j)   Revegetation and rehabilitation of native wildlife habitat and riparian areas protect and enhance ecological and biodiversity
              values.
        (k)   Vegetation protects the integrity of steep slopes and unstable landforms.
        (l)   Landscaping incorporates sound water management with on­site detention and the efficient infiltration of stormwater and
              assists with microclimate management and energy conservation.
        (m)   Species that attract wildlife are not planted in a location that would place wildlife at risk from incompatible uses.
        (n)   Landscaped open space accommodates the outdoor recreation needs of residents and visitors staying in the Shire.

  Table 9.4.5.3 ­ Criteria for assessment

 Amenity              Table 9.4.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
  Performance outcomes                                                    Acceptable Outcomes
  General Requirements
  Amenity
  PO1                                                                     AO1
  Landscaped areas—                                                       Landscaping is designed, planted and maintained in
  (a)    enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape                 accordance with PSP2 Landscaping.
         character of the site, streetscape and local area;
  (b)    retain natural landscape features;
         enhance buffer areas around property boundaries;                 Editor’s Note— The quantity of landscaped open space,
  (c)
                                                                          including landscaped buffers, required for various land uses is
  (d)    suit the relative size and nature of the development and its
                                                                          specified in the relevant use code.
         setting;
  (e)    reduce the visual impact of large or bulky structures and
         fencing;
  (f)    screen incompatible land uses;
  (g)    conceal service, car parking and loading areas; and
  (h)    provide privacy between any dwellings or accommodation
         on and adjoining the site to a height and density
         appropriate to the scale of the development.

  Design
  PO2                                                                     AO2.1

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