Appendix B - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3 test
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.4 Special Residential Code




9.3.4                        Special Residential Code

9.3.4.1                      Application

This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as requiring assessment against the Special
Residential code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).


9.3.4.2                      Purpose and overall outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the Special Residential code is to ensure relocatable home parks, residential care facilities, retirement facilities and rooming accommodation:
      (a) are appropriately located and integrated with the surrounding community;
      (b) are designed in a manner which meets the needs of and provides a comfortable, adaptable and safe environment for residents; and
      (c) protect the amenity of surrounding premises.
(2)   The overall outcomes sought for relocatable home parks, residential care facilities, retirement facilities and rooming accommodation are as follows:
      (a) Development for alternative housing types provide housing diversity and enables people of all budgets to find suitable accommodation throughout their life
           cycle.
      (b) The residential use provides a home-like environment that promotes individuality, sense of belonging and independence.
      (c) The residential use is located within the urban boundaries.
      (d) The residential use is designed to be integrated with the surrounding community and provides the opportunity for residents to participate in the wider
           community.
      (e) The residential use is sited such that there is ease of movement, safety and legibility for residents and visitors.
      (f) The residential use provides for residents to have easy and direct access to public transport and community services and facilities.
      (g) A safe, secure and comfortable living environment is provided for residents.
      (h) The comfort, safety, security, privacy and wellbeing of adjoining residents is protected.
      (i)  The residential use provides site and adjoining residents with protection from environmental nuisances.
      (j)  The residential use is provided with appropriate connection to reticulated sewerage, water supply, stormwater drainage, electricity, and telecommunications
           services.

FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for accepted development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted development that complies with all
the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application
for Code assessment will be necessary and the application will be assessed against the relevant Performance outcome(s).

FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance outcomes can be met.


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