App D - Code Tables · MCU17/0024.04

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 2
Part 8 Overlays \ 8.2 Overlay codes \ 8.2.4 Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity
Overlay Code




Sea turtles and artificial lighting

PO8                                                         AO8.1                                                          AO8- Can comply with any new lighting
All outside lighting provided as part of the development    Development is to use outside lighting that is—
avoids direct illumination of the beach, ocean and sky      (a) shielded by 25cm shields;
at night.                                                   (b) mounted down low to avoid direct horizontal light
                                                                 or downwards glare onto the beach or ocean;
                                                                 and
                                                            (c) directed downwards and away from the coast.
                                                            Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 8.2.4.5 for example of
                                                            shielded lighting.
                                                            AO8.2
                                                            All outside lights are fitted with light motion detection
                                                            sensors and/or timers to ensure lighting is turned off
                                                            when not required.

PO9                                                         No acceptable outcome provided                                 PO9- Can comply with any new lighting
Development minimises the use and intensity
(brightness/ luminance) of outside lighting to avoid
reflection from the ground, buildings and other
surfaces.

PO10                                                        AO10                                                           AO10 – Comply
All interior lighting provided as part of the development   All windows and glass doors visible from the coast             No windows face the beach.
avoids direct illumination of the beach, ocean and sky      are—
at night.                                                   (a) tinted with non-reflective tinting, or utilise smart
                                                                  glass technology, to block a minimum of 50% of
                                                                  light to reduce light transmission or spill from
                                                                  indoor lighting (i.e. allows a maximum of 50% of
                                                                  light to pass through); or
                                                            (b) shielded by external screens to reduce light spill
                                                                  from indoor lighting.
                                                            Editor's Note— Windows shielded with external fixed
                                                            louvers are to be—
                                                            (a)   solid (i.e. no holes);
                                                            (b)   directed downward from the window at a minimum
                                                                  angle of 30 degrees; or
                                                            (c)   in accordance with the dimensions identified in Figure
                                                                  8.2.4.6.


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