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 6.6                 Recreation zones category
 6.6.1               Recreation and Open Space Zone Code

 6.6.1.1             Application
 This code applies to:­
 (a)    assessable development on land within the Recreation and Open Space zone as identified on the zoning maps contained
        within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
 (b)    acceptable development subject to requirements and identified as requiring assessment against the Recreation and Open
        Space zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).

 6.6.1.2             Purpose and Overall Outcomes
 (1)    The purpose of the recreation and open space zone is to provide for:­
        (a)   a variety of cultural, educational, leisure, recreation and sporting uses and activities, including, for example:
              (i)    parks, playgrounds or playing fields for the use of residents and visitors; and
              (ii)   parks, or other areas, for the conservation of natural areas; and

        (b)   facilities and infrastructure to support the uses and activities stated in paragraph (a).


 (2)    The overall outcomes sought for the Recreation and Open Space zone are as follows:­
        (a)   Development provides for the open space, recreation, leisure and sporting needs of the Noosa Shire Community;
        (b)   A range of functional and accessible open space, including local, district and shire wide recreation parks and sporting
              fields are accessible for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors;
        (c)   Development does not impact on the function and use of open space for passive and active recreation, leisure and
              community activities;
        (d)   Development is of a scale and intensity appropriate to the location, existing infrastructure, access and provision of public
              transport;
        (e)   Development provides opportunities for the community to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, have social
              interaction and participate in active and passive recreation;
        (f)   Open space is protected from the intrusion of incompatible uses that may compromise or conflict with the primary use of
              the zone for low intensity recreation activities;
        (g)   Development is low scale and low impact and does not negatively impact on the supply, quality or enjoyment of open space
              for the Noosa Shire community;
        (h)   Clubhouses are considered where co­location with other clubs is not viable and the facility supports the ongoing use of the
              land for recreation purposes;
        (i)   Small scale function facilities are developed only in conjunction with, and incidental to, a community or recreation use on
              the site;
        (j)   Major sport, recreation and entertainment facilities only develop where there is a demonstrated community recreation
              benefit, the site is suitable and the associated impacts can be managed, and where it does not include a motor sport
              facility;
        (k)   Existing land used for tourist parks remain part of the range of low cost, low impact tourist accommodation across Noosa
              Shire;
        (l)   Indoor sport and recreation uses do not include an amusement parlour or a bowling alley;
        (m)   Ancillary structures such as shelters, amenity facilities, picnic tables, playgrounds and playing courts are provided where
              appropriate;
        (n)   Limited other uses such as food and drink outlets and periodic markets are ancillary to recreation uses and support the
              use and enjoyment of open space;
        (o)   Low impact telecommunication facilities and utility installations are compatible with, and do not impact on the supply,
              quality, useability and function of open space;



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