REC14/0007 & OPW14/0253 Report

Land Surveying Dynamics                                                         June 2014



        8.4.3    Landscaping Code

        The provisions in this division comprise the Landscaping Code. They are—
           compliance with the Landscaping Code (section 14.131);
           overall outcomes for the Landscaping Code (section 14.132);
           specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Landscaping Code (sections 14.133—14.139);
           minimum landscape areas, dimensions and works (section 14.140)

        Compliance with the Landscaping Code

        Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in sections 14.133—14.139 complies with the Landscaping Code.

        Overall Outcomes for the Landscaping Code

        The overall outcome is the purpose of the Landscaping Code.
        The overall outcome is the achievement of a high quality of landscape design that—
            a) retains, reinforces and enhances the natural landscape character of the site, streetscape and locality;
            b) retains existing vegetation and other natural features for their ecological, aesthetic and cultural values;
            c) ensures the revegetation and rehabilitation of native wildlife habitat and riparian zones to protect and enhance ecological and biodiversity values;
            d) facilitates water management including on-site detention and the efficient infiltration of stormwater;
            e) enables the establishment of appropriate plantings that are of a scale and density commensurate with building height, bulk and scale to buffer development
            and conflicting land uses;
            f) enhances privacy between dwelling units and accommodation units;
            g) accommodates the outdoor recreation needs of dwelling occupants; and
            h) provides adequate vegetation treatment to steep slopes and unstable landforms.

        Specific Outcomes for Landscaping

        The specific outcomes sought for the Landscaping Code are included in column 1 of Table 14-55. Probable solutions for code assessable development are
        included in column 2 of Table 14-55.

                                SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                           PROBABLE SOLUTIONS                                 COMMENTS
          General requirements
          Streetscape and amenity                                           S1.1 Landscaped areas, not less than the minimum     Complies.
          O1 Sufficient landscaped areas are provided to—                   areas and dimensions specified in Tables 14-56 or    Existing street trees are to be retained.
          a) enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character     14-57, are provided and maintained;
          of the area, streetscape and local area;                          AND
          b) retain natural landscape features, such as rock outcrops and   S1.2 Landscaping is designed, planted and
          existing large trees;                                             maintained in accordance with PSP3 Landscaping



Reconfiguring of a Lot – Three (3) into Four (4) Lots
8 Stevens Street, Sunshine Beach
RPD: Lots 675 and 697 on RP48111 and Lot 676 on SP125656                                           37