Appendix B - Code Assessment.pdf

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 6 Zones \ 6.8 Other Zones Category \ 6.8.1 Community Facilities Zone Code




      (g)   Development for health related uses consolidate on the existing Noosa hospital site and healthcare services sites in Goodchap Street, Noosaville and Maple
            Street, Cooroy where possible.
      (h)   Development at the Noosa Business Centre includes the provision of a site for a sub-regional transit facility that functions as an integrated public transport
            node, with pedestrian and bicycle paths providing linkages within the centre as well as nearby urban areas.
      (i)   Development for residential purposes, including residential care, retirement facilities, relocatable homes, accessible housing and affordable rental premises
            contribute to housing choice for residents including those with special needs.
      (j)   Existing and approved residential care and retirement facilities continue to operate and new facilities are accommodated where there is local demand.
      (k)   Short-term accommodation develops only in conjunction with an educational establishment or hospital on the same site.
      (l)   Infrastructure activities such as transport depots, utility installations, telecommunications, substations, major electricity infrastructure and parking stations
            develop where there is a community need and at a level of provision commensurate with the service demands generated by the use.
      (m)   Limited small scale business uses such as food and drink outlets, shops and periodic markets are ancillary to, and occur in conjunction with, a community use
            on the same site, and do not compromise the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy.
      (n)   Entertainment uses are limited to a theatre and are conducted in conjunction with a community use.
      (o)   Development does not limit the ongoing operation and expansion of an existing community facility or prejudice the establishment of a new facility.
      (p)   Development is supported by transport infrastructure designed to provide and promote safe and efficient public transport use, walking and cycling.
      (q)   Development for infrastructure activities results in a clear demarcation between public and private spaces and protects public safety.
      (r)   Community activities provide an attractive, safe, pedestrian friendly environment and integrate with surrounding land uses.
      (s)   Where appropriate, compatible community and recreation related activities and facilities are co-located.
      (t)   Development is of a scale, appearance and intensity that is compatible with existing and intended development in adjacent zones.
      (u)   The bulk and scale of development located on that part of the site in the Community Facilities zone is consistent with the built form required by the
            performance outcomes of this code.
      (v)   Adverse impacts on ecologically important areas, including natural habitats, bushland, wetlands and waterways are avoided or minimised.
      (w)   Development is designed to maximise energy efficiency, water conservation and public and active transport use.

Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance outcomes can be met.
Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding
performance outcome.


6.8.1.3                      Assessment Criteria

Table 6.8.1.3.1 - Criteria for assessment

 Performance outcomes                                      Acceptable outcomes                                       Comments

 Role and function


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