Volume 2 - Code Responses · 132006.823

                      COLUMN 1                                                     COLUMN 2                                          ASSESSMENT
               SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                   PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
Car parking areas
Off street car parks
O28                                                             S28.1                                               Not applicable.
Landscaping of car parking areas is designed to                 One advanced canopy tree28 (a minimum of 100        Car parking is generally provided under buildings
a) reduced the visual impact of the development;                litres pot size) is provided                        or in garages.
b) provide for advanced canopy trees to shade                   a) in towns and villages, shopping centres or
    vehicles and to reduce reflected radiation;                     commercial areas for every 4 car parking
c) ensure canopy trees are protected from vehicle                   spaces; or
    damage by providing adequate sized garden                   b) otherwise for every 6 car parking spaces;
    beds;                                                       AND
d) maximise opportunities for infiltration of
    rainwater on-site; and                                      S28.2
e) minimise contaminated run-off entering the                   A minimum area of 5m2 is provided around each
    stormwater system and waterways.                            canopy tree, which is mulched and treated;
                                                                AND

                                                                S28.3
                                                                Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than
                                                                using individual, evenly spaced trees and scrubs;
                                                                AND

                                                                S28.4
                                                                Semi-pervious pavement surfaces are used, such as
                                                                grass cell paving, to increase infiltration of
                                                                rainwater and minimise contaminated run-off,
                                                                including hydrocarbons, entering the stormwater
                                                                system and waterways;
                                                                AND



28 A canopy tree is defined as a tree having a minimum canopy of 5m at maturity.

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