Landscape Code

Performance outcomes                                   Acceptable Outcomes
                                                       Editor’s Note— character trees may be exotic
                                                       species not endemic to the area such as
                                                       Jacaranda, Poinciana or Fig trees.

Safety and security
PO5                                                    AO5.1                                                 Complies:
Landscaping is designed and located to maximise        Landscaping features like planting, changes of        The development includes a clearly designed
the safety and security of public and private areas    material and texture, pedestrian shelter, changes of pedestrian arbor-style entry and driveway entry.
by—                                                    level, artwork, signage, low walls, seating and the   The development has been designed and located to
                                                       like define desired movement areas and delineate      maximise safety to the public and distinguish
         1. clearly defining the boundaries            public and private areas.                             between areas of public and private realms.
             between private and public spaces;
         2. promoting casual surveillance of           Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure
             buildings and public areas from the       AP3-5A
             street and other public areas for
             personal security reasons;                AO5.2                                                 Complies:
         3. avoiding concealment spots;                Landscaping allows adequate visibility for casual     The proposed landscaping provides opportunities to
         4. maintaining safe sight distances to        surveillance of public and semi-public spaces.        facilitate casual surveillance of public and semi-
             and from road and building corners,                                                             public spaces.
             car park entrances and driveways;         AO5.3                                                 Complies:
         5. maintain safe sight distances at           Landscaping including fences, walls, outdoor          The proposed development includes fences and
             planting bed ends within car parks;       furniture and artworks are designed to avoid blind    outdoor structures that do not provide opportunities
         6. designing to discourage graffiti;          spots or places of concealment.                       for concealment.
         7. ensuring vegetation does not inhibit
             the effectiveness of street lighting or   AO5.4                                                 Not applicable
             conceal signage; and                      Blank solid front fences are avoided and where a