Appendix E - Code Assessment

Character Plan).
PO12                                                    AO12.1                                                   Not applicable.
Development in the District Centre zone:                Development:
   (a) is sympathetic to the character, streetscape        (a) respects the layout, scale (including height
       and built form of the Tewantin town centre;             and setback) and character of development
   (b) contributes to the variety of low set and walk          on adjoining sites;
       up building styles of various eras in the           (b) includes detailing and articulation for
       streetscape;                                            horizontal emphasis including awnings, facia
   (c) creates vibrant and active streets and public           boards, parapet walls and upper level
       spaces;                                                 verandahs or balconies as shown in Figure
   (d) provides continuous weather protection for              7.2.3.7;
       pedestrians; and                                    (c) provides a fine scale of built form;
   (e) provides integrated and functional car              (d) provides active street frontages where
       parking and access arrangements that do not             identified as primary active street frontage on
       dominate the street.                                    Figure 7.2.3.4 (Tewantin Framework and
                                                               Character plan) and incorporates shopfronts,
                                                               indoor/outdoor cafes and restaurants and
                                                               other activities that foster casual, social and
                                                               business interaction for extended periods.
                                                               Refer to Figure AP38A for design outcomes
                                                               for active streetscapes.
                                                           (e) has building openings overlooking the street
                                                               and addressing key corners as indicated in
                                                               Figure 7.2.3.4 (Tewantin Framework and
                                                               Character plan) and Figure AP37A.
                                                           (f) provides all weather protection in the form of
                                                               continuous cantilevered awnings and/or light
                                                               verandah structures over footpath areas with
                                                               mature or semimature shade trees planted
                                                               along the site frontage adjacent to the
                                                               kerbside as per Figure 6.4.2.5 and Figure
                                                               7.2.3.7;
                                                           (g) for business uses without frontage to
                                                               Poinciana Avenue, pedestrian access from
                                                               Poinciana Avenue is gained via a covered
                                                               walkway or arcade;
                                                           (h) includes the provision of landscaping, shaded
                                                               seating and consistent and simple paving
                                                               materials on footpaths that are consistent
                                                               with the character of its setting including
                                                               where shown as primary streetscape