Appendix B - Code Assessment

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




 PO20                                                     AO20.1                                                    Not Applicable
 Private open space is provided to all dwellings and is   Private open space is provided for each dwelling at the   The proposal is for a rooming accommodation use.
 adequate in size, shape and dimensions to suit the       following rate:                                           The proposal provides shared internal living areas
                                                                                                                    together with a landscaped courtyard for outdoor
 passive and active recreation needs of the occupants.    (a) at ground level—a minimum of 25m2 directly
                                                                                                                    recreation and social interaction. The available
                                                                accessed from living spaces; or
                                                                                                                    communal open space is appropriately located in
                                                          (b) if above ground level—12m2 accessed directly          relation to the existing building and is considered
                                                                from the living spaces.                             adequate for the scale of the five-bedroom
                                                          OR                                                        residential use.
                                                          AO20.2
                                                          Private open space is provided for each small dwelling
                                                          at the following rate:
                                                          (a) at ground level—a minimum of 20m2 directly
                                                                accessed from living spaces; or
                                                          (b) if above ground level—10m2 with a minimum
                                                                width of 2 metres accessed directly from the
                                                                living spaces.
                                                          OR
                                                          AO20.3
                                                          A minimum of 30m2 of private open space is provided
                                                          per relocatable home.
                                                          AO20.4
                                                          Private open space contributing to the above
                                                          calculations has a maximum gradient of 10% (1 in 10)
                                                          and is clear of any utilities such as gas, water tanks,
                                                          clothes drying areas and air conditioning units.




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