39 Lorilet 05 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code

Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code

Performance outcomes                                Acceptable outcomes

Safety of people and property
PO1                                                 AO1.1                                                   Existing site conditions are not to be
Development maintains the safety of people and      Development which will materially increase the number changed.
property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.      of people living or congregating on premises, including
                                                    reconfiguring a lot, is not located within a medium or
                                                    high bushfire hazard area.

                                                    AO1.2                                                    Existing setbacks are maintained. This
                                                    Development maximises setbacks from hazardous            residential area is not subject to hazardous
                                                    vegetation to achieve an acceptable risk.                vegetation.

                                                    Editor’s Note — PSP8 Natural Hazards provides guidance
                                                    for assessing bushfire hazard risk and preparing a
                                                    bushfire hazard management plan.
Impacts on Ecologically Important Areas
PO2                                                                                                          Existing vegetation conditions are to remain.
Bushfire mitigation measures do not adversely       No acceptable outcome provided                           No impact.
impact on:

         1. biodiversity values, connectivity and
            ecosystem functioning; and
         2. the long term physical integrity of
            waterways, wetland and areas of
            native vegetation.
Water Supply for Fire Fighting Purposes