Appendix C - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



  d)   is well distributed and contributes to the         Land intended for public open space complements            The proposed development is not required to provide
       legibility and character of the specific town,     existing adjacent and surrounding open space areas         open space or parkland
       village or locality;                               and physical linkages to these areas are provided.
  e)   creates attractive settings and focal points for
       the community, designed as attractive and          AO18.4
       enjoyable, functional and safe places to meet      Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with
       and recreate;                                      roads servicing the linear parkland and lots located on
  f)   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;       the opposite side of the road to the waterways.
  g)   facilitates the retention and protection
       of ecologically important areas, wetlands,         AO18.5
       waterways, drainage lines and native habitat       A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25% of
       areas, their associated buffers, ecological        the total allotment boundary of the park to provide
       linkages and other natural and cultural            physical access and visibility.
       features;
  h)   incorporates appropriate measures for              AO18.6
       stormwater and flood management;                   Public open space has good connectivity for users via
  i)   is cost effective to maintain; and                 pedestrian and cycle paths.
  j)   is dedicated as public land in the early stages
       of the subdivision.                                AO18.7
                                                          Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing
                                                          open space areas and to suit the type, setting and
                                                          purpose of the particular park.

                                                          AO18.8
                                                          Active parkland in all areas other than the Low impact
                                                          industry zone and Medium impact industry zone will
                                                          contain embellishment in accordance with the Local
                                                          Government Infrastructure Plan in Part 4 such as:

                                                              a)   children’s play facilities catering for various
                                                                   ages including a soft fall surface where
                                                                   required and a shade cover over play
                                                                   equipment;
                                                              b)   seating;
                                                              c)   picnic table/s with seats; and
                                                              d)   landscaping.

                                                          Editor’s Note— Further detail on Landscaping is
                                                          addressed in Part 9.4.5 Landscaping Code