Appendix B - Code Assessment

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




                                                          At a minimum, Residential care facilities, Retirement
                                                          facilities and Rooming accommodation provide:
                                                          (a) an early warning system;
                                                          (b) emergency lighting;
                                                          (c) safe and secure paths of travel to exits;
                                                          (d) emergency escape exits;
                                                          (e) protected exit paths;
                                                          (f) exit signage;
                                                          (g) portable fire extinguishers;
                                                          (h) fire hose reels;
                                                          (i)     fire-fighting water supply;
                                                          (j)     smoke hazard management; and
                                                          (k) sprinkler systems.

 PO18                                                     AO18                                                         Complies.
 Development provides acceptable standards of health,     Residential care facilities, Retirement facilities and       AO18 - The proposed floor plan provides five
 safety and amenity for residents.                        Rooming accommodation provide:                               bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate water closet,
                                                          (a) hygienic and adequately sized and configured             kitchen and dining facilities, laundry and shared
                                                               kitchen, dining, sanitary and laundry facilities;       common areas. The existing building contains
                                                          (b) adequately sized common areas and bedrooms;              external openings to habitable rooms and is capable
                                                          (c) storage facilities; and                                  of providing a suitable residential environment.
                                                          (d) adequate ventilation to habitable rooms.                 Detailed compliance with the applicable Queensland
                                                          Editor’s Note—Compliance with this acceptable outcome        Development Code and building standards can be
                                                          can be achieved by satisfying the requirements of MP 5.7 -   confirmed as part of the building approval process.
                                                          Residential Services Building Standard of the Queensland
                                                          Development Code.

 Landscaping & private open space                         AO19.1                                                       AO19.1 – Complies
 PO19                                                     Landscaping is provided to a minimum of 40% of the           More than 40% of the site will remain softly
 Development:                                             site area and 60% of this is soft landscaping.               landscaped.
 (a) enhances liveability and promotes outdoor living     OR
      and social interaction;                             AO19.2                                                       AO19.2 – Not Applicable
 (b) contributes to the visual amenity and natural        If for small dwellings or for development which              The proposal does not involve small dwellings
      landscape character of the area;                    provides a ratio of at least three small dwellings to one
 (c) retains existing large trees where practicable;      other dwelling, landscaping is provided to a minimum
 (d) provides privacy between uses;                       of 35% of the site area and 60% of this is soft
 (e) reduces the bulk and scale of development; and       landscaping.
 (f) conceals services, car parking and manoeuvring
      areas.

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