Attachment 2 - Code Responses · 51997.2334.01

6.3.1                 Low Density Residential Zone Code


6.3.1.1               Application
This code applies to:
(a)       assessable development on land within the Low density residential zone as identified on the zoning maps contained within
          Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b)       acceptable development subject to requirements and identified as requiring assessment against the Low density residential
          zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).


6.3.1.2               Purpose and overall outcomes

(1)       The purpose of the Low density residential zone is to provide for:
          (a)    a variety of low density dwelling types, including dwelling houses; and
          (b)    community uses, and small­scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
(2)       The overall outcomes sought for the Low density residential zone are as follows:
          (a)    Low density residential neighbourhoods are home to permanent residents with minimal impact of visitors.
          (b)    The character of low density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as proximity to centres, topography, lot
                 sizes, the established vegetated character, the age of development and open space provision.

      (c) (c)    The distinct look and feel of existing residential neighbourhoods is retained, and development makes a positive
                 contribution to the streetscape, maintaining the low density and low scale character.
                 Predominantly detached housing on a range of lot sizes meet the needs of different households.
      (d) (d)
                 Secondary dwellings, community residences and rooming accommodation are integrated with the low density residential
      (e) (e)    built form and increase housing choice.
                 Outside of the urban boundaries, development is generally limited to a dwelling house on larger lots with limited levels of
       (f)(f)    services and accessibility.
                 Development caters for both the current and projected demographic and socio­economic profile of the area, including one
                 and two­person households, households on low to moderate incomes and residents with reduced mobility.
      (g) (g)
                 Home­based businesses provide for domestic workplaces and home­hosted guest accommodation of a scale and
                 intensity compatible with the low density residential character and amenity of the locality.
      (h) (h)    Visitor accommodation is limited to forms where guests stay within the home of their resident host.
                 Development maintains a high level of residential amenity having regard to traffic, noise, dust, odour, lighting and other
       (i) (i)   locally specific impacts.
       (j) (j)   Development provides for an efficient pattern of land use and infrastructure that creates walk­able and legible residential
                 neighbourhoods that integrate with active transport networks and are well connected to activity centres, employment nodes,
                 open space and recreational areas, community facilities and educational opportunities.
      (k) (k)
                 Development is supported by appropriate infrastructure and essential services and does not adversely impact on the
                 continued operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or compromise future provision of planned
                 infrastructure.

       (l) (l)   Development responds to land constraints including topography, bushfire and flood.
                 Natural features such as creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, vegetation and bushland are retained and protected from
                 the impacts of development. Any unavoidable impacts are minimised through location, design, operation and management
                 requirements.
      (m) (m)    Development is located, designed and operated to be responsive to Noosa Shire’s sub­tropical climate and minimises the
      (n) (n)    consumption of energy and water.
                 Native vegetation between buildings and in the public realm enhances the amenity and supports local wildlife.


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