Appendix B - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.5 Other Development Codes \ 9.5.1 Reconfiguring a Lot
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       surrounding lots;                                   rectangular shape.                                          accommodating a future dwelling, access, services,
 (c)   can accommodate land uses that are consistent       Editor's note-topographical constraints or environmental    water storage and on-site effluent disposal while
       with the purpose and overall outcomes of the        values may call for irregular property boundaries.          responding to site constraints.
       applicable zone;
 (d)   allow for siting and construction of buildings,
       structures, access ways and car parking while:-                                                                 AO5.3 – Not applicable
       (i)   retaining ecologically important areas and    AO5.3                                                       The site is not in a residential zone.
             ecological linkages;                          In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so
       (ii) minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide,    that:
             flooding and bushfire;                        (a) there are no more than five lots with a frontage
       (iii) minimising earthworks or retaining walls            width of less than 15 metres grouped in a row;
             associated with construction on sloping       (b) there are no more than three lots with a frontage
             sites;                                              width of 7.5 metres or less in a row unless
       (iv) retaining the scenic amenity and vegetated           serviced by a rear lane;
             character of the landscape;                   (c) lots with a frontage width of less than 15 metres
       (v) retaining culturally significant features and         are not located opposite other lots with a frontage
             protecting views to culturally significant          width of less than 15 metres
             features;
       (vi) minimising detrimental impacts of effluent                                                                 AO5.4 – Not applicable
             disposal or storm water runoff; including     AO5.4                                                       The site is not located in an activity centre or
             open space for landscaping; ensuring safe     In activity centres and industry zones, new lots            industry zone.
             vehicular manoeuvring areas without           contribute to a mix of lot sizes that cater for varied
             concentration of driveways in one space;      commercial and industrial enterprises, such that:
             and                                           (a) smaller lots intended for intensive development
       (vii) where not in a water or sewerage service            are clustered near centres;
             area, allow for water storage tanks and       (b) new lots adjacent to sensitive land uses include
             suitable effluent disposal.                         sufficient area for buffering of incompatible land
 (e)   except where otherwise specified in a local area          uses; and
       code, comply with the minimum lot size specified    (c) lot reconfiguration provides for shared access
       in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size and                     arrangements wherever possible.
       Dimensions

 PO6                                                       No acceptable outcome provided                              PO6 – Complies.
 Development provides for irregular shaped lots to be                                                                  The lot boundaries are irregular only to the extent
 created only where:                                                                                                   necessary to respond to topography, existing access
 (a) the creation of regular lots is impractical such as                                                               opportunities, mapped riparian areas and the
      at a curve in the road or because of                                                                             intended rural residential layout. Each lot remains
                                                                                                                       suitable for its intended purpose and includes a


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