Meeting papers

6.4.1 Major Centre Zone Code
  6.4.1.1 Application
  This code applies to assessable development:­
  (a)   within the Major centre zone as identified on the zoning maps contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
  (b)   identified as requiring assessment against the Major centre zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables
        of assessment).



  6.4.1.2 Purpose and overall outcomes
  (1)   The purpose of the Major Centre zone is to provide for a large variety of uses and activities to service a part of the
        Noosa Shire, including, for example, administrative, business, community, cultural, entertainment, professional,
        residential or retail uses or activities.
  (2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Major centre zone are as follows:
        (a)    The major centres of Noosa Business Centre and Noosa Junction are the most significant centres for the
               Noosa Shire. These major centres service sub​regional catchments with complementary, not competing roles
               and functions thereby not compromising the viability of each centre.
        (b)    Development complements the higher order services at the principal regional activity centre at Maroochydore;
               which is the focal point for employment and services on the Sunshine Coast, with provision of high­order retail
               and hospitality functions and cultural and entertainment facilities catering to local and more distant
               communities, including the Noosa community.
        (c)    Major centres contain the highest order of community, retail and commercial functions including entertainment
               and business activities, as well as transport services in Noosa Shire.
        (d)    Development does not compromise the hierarchy of centres across the Noosa Shire, whether as a result of the
               impacts from individual developments or the potential cumulative impacts of multiple developments.
        (e)    Major centres contribute to a diversified local economy and provide key employment opportunities through a
               range of higher order commercial and enterprise activities in addition to core retail outlets that are founded on
               the needs of Noosa Shire.
        (f)    Major centres provide a variety of retail uses including shopping centres, full­line supermarkets, specialty retail
               shops, food and drink outlets such as cafes and restaurants, personal services, offices and a range of
               entertainment activities. Noosa Business Centre contains a higher order of retail than Noosa Junction with a
               shopping centre anchored by an existing single full​ size discount department store and a full line supermarket
               in the Retail precinct. Complementary retail uses include large format showrooms in the Showroom precinct
               and a separate single full line supermarket and activated main street in the Village Mixed Use precinct. Noosa
               Junction complements the Noosa Business Centre with specialty retail stores, supermarkets and a variety of
               entertainment uses such as restaurants, bars, cafes and cinema, catering to the Noosa community and
               visitors.
        (g)    Entertainment activities contribute to the economic activity and vibrancy of the major centres both day and
               night.
        (h)    Major centres develop as hubs for medical and specialised educational services.
        (i)    Higher density living in mixed​ use developments provide for diversity in housing choice and affordability,
               reduced commuting pressures and create activated streets in a safe environment with opportunities for both
               day and night time casual surveillance.
        (j)    Mixed use development incorporates small dwellings and accessible housing.
        (k)    Incorporation of affordable rental premises within mixed use development is incentivised. .
        (l)    Development is located and designed to maximise activity along a primary street frontage and maintain a


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