Appendix B - Code Assessment.pdf

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3 test
Part 7 Local plans \ 7.2 Local Plan Codes \ 7.2.4 Noosaville Local Plan Code




            (i)   a range of textures, colours, styles and finishes;
            (ii) a range of architectural elements within the context of a sub-tropical architectural theme;
            (iii) varied roof heights, that cumulatively make a positive contribution to an interesting skyline;
            (iv) varied setbacks which create opportunities for both landscaping and design variety; and
            (v) retention of mature trees and the provision of new landscaping which create attractive spaces between buildings.
      (f)   The Noosaville local plan area maintains its roles for both the provision of a diversity of housing for residents, much of the commercial, retail, administrative,
            industrial and social needs of the coastal urban portion of Noosa Shire and as a major focus area for visitor accommodation and services.
      (g)   The Noosa Business Centre off Eenie Creek Road is a Major regional activity centre identified in the South East Queensland Regional Plan providing a wide
            range of centre activities to meet the local needs of communities across Noosa Shire, acknowledging that the Principal regional activity centre at
            Maroochydore provides the highest order and a greater range of goods and services.
      (h)   The Noosa Business Centre is the major focus for major employment generating development and growth in Noosa Shire, particularly in the sectors of
            education, health and wellness, digital economy, environmental industries and professional services. It also incorporates a dedicated Innovation Hub adjoining
            the major centre.
      (i)   Development at the Noosa Business Centre occurs in a staged manner following the construction of the internal circulation road system and the creation of
            an open aired activated village green space for significant community gatherings. In addition the centre provides land for a sub-regional transit centre that has
            the potential to function as an integrated public transport node, with pedestrian and bicycle paths linking with nearby urban areas. The development of the
            transit facility will be subject to further investigation and planning with the State Government.
      (j)   The Innovation Zone at the Noosa Business Centre provides a dedicated Innovation Hub delivering a Smart and diversified economy for Noosa with
            opportunities for future high value employment and business growth in emerging innovative industries. It provides for emerging uses and activities that
            promote knowledge creation and entrepreneurship. Key uses focus on the digital economy, creative industry, knowledge industry, emerging technology and
            environmental research industry. The Innovation Zone fosters opportunities for clustering and co-location of research and technology resources as well as
            providing flexible work spaces for up-scaling from small start-up businesses to larger innovative enterprises.
      (k)   In the vicinity of Gibson Road and Mary Street, the District centre zone provides a range of business, entertainment and community activities to service the
            needs of residents and visitors in a form and scale that does not detract from the role and function of the Noosa Business Centre.
      (l)   Development in the Noosaville Mainstreet Precinct provides mixed use buildings incorporating a range of small floor plate business uses at the ground level
            supporting resident needs, as well as visitors, with residential small dwellings above. Development opens to and addresses the street front creating an active
            vibrant mainstreet.
      (m)   Development in the District centre zone provides improved streetscape and landscape treatments, active street frontages and improved public spaces and
            residential development above street level.
      (n)   Development at the edges of the District centre zone is less intensive with a lifestyle or health and wellbeing focus, providing a transition to adjoining
            residential areas. These transitional uses also include offices which do not generate large volumes of traffic or early morning / late evening noise.
      (o)   Residential development in the District Centre zone occurs in the form of small dwellings in conjunction with a non-residential use.
      (p)   Development in the Neighbourhood centre zone is a focal point for surrounding residential neighbourhoods and provides lower order goods and services to
            support the day-to-day needs of residents and visitors.
      (q)   Health and medical facilities develop in the Noosa Business Centre, the Community Facilities zone in Goodchap Street and the Mary — Thomas Street Health
            and Wellbeing Precinct.
      (r)   Development in the Low impact industry zone and the Medium impact industry zone accommodates a broad range of industry and business uses, avoiding
            negative impacts on the amenity of nearby residential areas.


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