Appendix 6 - Medium Density Residential Zone Code

Performance Outcomes                                                      Acceptable Outcomes                                                Compliance   Comments
                                                                                                                                                          bulk through inclusion of open external spaces
(a)    is of a scale compatible with surrounding development andthe
       particular circumstances of the site; and                                                                                                          such as balconies, and integrated landscaping
                                                                                                                                                          throughout all levels. The proposal exhibits a
(b)    does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties,
                                                                                                                                                          high level of built form articulation and includes
       roads or other areas in the vicinity of the site.
                                                                                                                                                          a variety of external building materials
                                                                                                                                                          lightweight elements, with an understated
                                                                                                                                                          colour scheme.

                                                                                                                                                          The proposal also generally complies with key
                                                                                                                                                          built form requirements including building
                                                                                                                                                          height, setbacks, site cover and plot ratio.
Site CoverPO10                                                            AO10                                                               Yes          Proposed site cover is 39.71%. Refer enclosed
Site cover of development:                                                For a dwelling house, site cover does not exceed 40% of the site                plans (Appendix 1).
                                                                          area.
(a)    does not exceed 40% of the site area; or
(b)    for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio      Alternative provision to the QDC
       of at least three small dwellings to one other dwelling,does
       not exceed 45% of the site area.
Plot RatioPO11                                                            AO11                                                               Yes          Proposed plot ratio is less than 0.4:1. Refer
                                                                          For a dwelling house, plot ration of development does not exceed                enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
Plot ratio of development:
                                                                          0.4:1
(a)    does not exceed 0.4:1; or
(b)    for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio
       of at least three small dwellings to one other dwelling,does
       not exceed 0.5:1.
Building SetbackPO12                                                      AO12.1                                                             Complies     Refer to Section 5.4.1 of the Town Planning
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:                       Buildings and structures meet the following minimum boundary       with PO12    report.
                                                                          setbacks:
(a)    provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and
       adjoining premises, including provision of visual and acoustic     (a)    for frontages — 6 metres
       privacy;                                                           (b)    for side boundaries—
(b)    not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking ofprivate            (i)     1.5 metres setback up to 4.5 metres height;
       open space or habitable areas of adjoining premises;                      (ii)    2 metres setback between 4.5 metres and 7.5metres
(c)    provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;                               height; and

(d)    preserve existing vegetation that will help bufferdevelopment;            (iii)   2.5 metres where above 7.5 metres height

(e)    allow for space and landscaping to be provided between             (c)    for the rear boundary - 6 metres
       buildings including adequate area at ground level for
       landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
(f)    be consistent with the predominant character of the
       surrounding area; and
(g)    protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on

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