Appendix E - Code Assessment

                                                         On sloping sites slab on ground construction is
                                                         avoided to minimise building bulk and benching of the
                                                         site. Split-level buildings with small floorplates are
                                                         used as an alternative. Post and beam construction or
                                                         suspended floor or pole footings may be appropriate.

                                                         Editor's note—refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure
                                                         6.9.1B

                                                         AO20.4
                                                         Buildings:
                                                              (a) are constructed in lightweight materials such
                                                                  as timber or board, stainless steel, glass and
                                                                  corrugated iron;
                                                              (b) are finished with exterior colours of moderate
                                                                  to darker shades of olive green, brown,
                                                                  green, blue, charcoal or wood stains that
                                                                  blend with the colour and hues of the
                                                                  surrounding vegetation and landscape;
                                                              (c) avoid large expanses of solid colours or
                                                                  reflective surfaces.
Earthworks and Drainage
PO21                                                     AO21                                                      Not applicable.
Filling and excavation for operational works do not      Filling and excavation for operation works are
directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse       designed and constructed to ensure overland flow
impacts external to the development site by:             and/or flooding is not worsened, impeded, or otherwise
      (a) causing ponding of water on the site or        diverted to adversely affect other properties or
          nearby land;                                   downstream environments.
      (b) increasing flooding, which adversely affects
          the safety or use of any land upstream or
          downstream; or
      (c) adversely affecting the flow of water in any
          overland flow path.