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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       functional and safe places to meet and recreate;     AO18.5
 (f)   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;         A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25%
 (g)   facilitates the retention and protection of          of the total allotment boundary of the park to provide
       ecologically important areas, wetlands,              physical access and visibility.
       waterways, drainage lines and native habitat         AO18.6
       areas, their associated buffers, ecological          Public open space has good connectivity for users via
       linkages and other natural and cultural features;    pedestrian and cycle paths.
 (h)   incorporates appropriate measures for                AO18.7
       stormwater and flood management;                     Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically
 (i)   is cost effective to maintain; and                   pleasing open space areas and to suit the type, setting
 (j)   is dedicated as public land in the early stages of   and purpose of the particular park.
       the subdivision.                                     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

 PO19                                                       AO19.1                                                      AO19.1 – AO19.3 - Not applicable.
 Land provided for active recreation areas is of a          Active parkland is of a usable shape free of irregular      The proposal does not involve the provision of active
 physical standard and condition suitable for the           boundaries.                                                 recreation land.
 intended uses and is not subject to physical or other      AO19.2
 constraints including contamination, environmental or      Active parkland is located on land that is exclusive of—
 biophysical constraints or legislative protection that     (a) flood inundation below the 20% AEP (1:5 year
 would encumber its use.                                          ARI level);
                                                            (b) land affected by stormwater or overland flow
                                                                  discharge from adjacent allotments;
                                                            (c) drainage reserves and detention basins, which
                                                                  cannot be shown to safely and effectively
                                                                  contribute to the network of parks and open
                                                                  space areas;

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