Appendix C - Code Assessment

Natural Hazards Overlay Code
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Table 13.33 Flood Hazard Areas

Specific Outcomes                                  Probable Solutions                                  Assessment
13.38 Effects of Use and Subdivision
Safety and floodplain function
O14 The proposed use does not compromise           S14.1 The use does not result in an increase in     S14.1-14.3 Complies
the safety of people or property from floods up    the number of persons living, working or            The dwellings provide habitable floor of 2.8m AHD
to and including a 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI)         congregating in Flood Hazard Areas identified       which is above the minimum specified floor level of
flood event.                                       on Overlay Maps OM1.3—OM9.3; or                     2.5m AHD.
                                                   S14.2 At least one access route above the 1%
                                                   AEP (1:100 year ARI) flood level is available for
                                                   evacuation; or
                                                   S14.3 An area of sufficient size and dimensions
                                                   to accommodate users is provided, above the
                                                   1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) flood level that allows
                                                   for safe congregation and evacuation;
                                                   AND


O15 Development does not result in adverse
impacts on people’s safety and capacity to use
land within floodplains.




Hazardous materials                                S16.1 Hazardous materials are manufactured          S16.1 Not Applicable
O16 Public safety and the environment are not      and stored above the level of a 1% AEP (1:100
                                                                                                       The proposal does not incorporate the storage of
adversely affected by the detrimental impacts of   year ARI flood event;
                                                                                                       hazardous materials.
floodwater on hazardous materials                  OR
manufactured or stored in bulk.                    S16.2!Buildings or structures used for the
                                                   manufacture or storage of hazardous materials       S16.2 Not Applicable
                                                   are designed to prevent the intrusion of
                                                   floodwaters up to the level of a 1% AEP (1:100