Annexure E Community Code

Annexure E – Community Uses Code


Safety and security
O9 All property boundaries are clearly        S9.1 Boundaries are identified by such        Complies – Proposed works include
identifiable and public and private spaces    means as:                                     new fencing of site.
are clearly defined.                              a) fencing;
                                                  b) changes in surface materials or
                                              levels; and
                                                  c) landscape treatments.

O10 All premises and access routes are        S10.1 All premises are identified by the      Complies – Proposal able to comply
clearly identifiable to all persons,          provision of the street number in a           with requirements. Use has defined
particularly emergency services               prominent location, preferably near the       access point and new works will
personnel.                                    site entry, (ie.on the kerb or letterbox or   improve access around site.
                                              by signage on the building or site).

O11 All building entries are designed to be   S11.1 The number of entrances and             Complies – limited access points
obvious and easily identifiable               exits is limited and main building            provided. Well defined access point
                                              entrances/exits located at the front of       provided to site.
                                              the site are in view of the street. Where
                                              this is not possible, due to site or
                                              existing building constraints, a well
                                              defined path is provided to the
                                              entrance/exit;
                                              AND
                                              S11.2 All entrances/exits to buildings        Proposal able    to   comply   with
                                              are lit and signed and signage includes       requirements.
                                              hours of operation;
                                              AND
                                              S11.3 Entrances/exits are located to          Complies
                                              provide a direct link to driveways and
                                              carparking areas;
                                              AND
                                              S11.4 Recessed doorways are avoided           Proposal able    to   comply   with
                                              where the recess is of sufficient size to     requirements
                                              conceal a person. Where recessed
                                              doorways are unavoidable, measures
                                              are used to enhance safety as follows—
                                                 a) good lighting is installed;
                                                 b) strategically placed mirrors are
                                                 installed;
                                                 c)angled approaches are provided;
                                                 and
                                                 d)gates which restrict access are
                                                 provided.

O12 Uses are arranged within buildings        S12.1 Windows and main entrances are          Complies
and on sites to enable external areas to      positioned to allow for casual
be monitored.                                 surveillance.

O13 Communal open space, including            S13.1 Communal open spaces,                   Complies – communal area in central
congregation and seating areas, is located    including congregation and seating            location near amenities
where it can be monitored;                    areas, situated where they are in the
                                              line of sight of windows, doors and/or
                                              balconies of buildings, or can be seen
                                              from a street or other public space.

O14 Buildings and structures are              S14.1 Where buildings or structures are       Complies    - caretakers residence
designed to minimise opportunities for        constructed in view of a public street or     provided on site for management of
vandalism.                                    laneway—                                      the site.
                                                  a) the use of solid fences and blank
                                                  walls which attract graffiti is
                                                  avoided. Where solid blank surfaces       .
                                                  are unavoidable, landscaping,
                                                  creepers, murals, vandal resistant
                                                  paint, etc are used;
                                                  b) toughened glass, security
Noosa Council                                     screens and other measures (not                                      Page 3
                                                  including opaque security shutters)
                                                  are used in windows which are
                                                  provided at ground level, to deter
                                                  break and enters;