Medium Density Residential Code

Performance Outcomes                                   Acceptable Outcomes

                                                       on the Heritage and Character Areas Overlay maps
                                                       in Schedule 2.


PO23                                                   AO23.1                                                Complies:
Development on sloping sites:                          Building and structures are not constructed on land The development is not located on land that
                                                       with a slope greater than 25%.                        exceeds 25% slope.
        1. is visually responsive to the natural
            topography and sits within the landscape   AO23.2                                                Complies:
            rather than dominating it; and             On sloping sites, split level buildings with small    As the site is gently sloping, extensive benching
        2. steps down slopes or uses suspended         floorplates, that step down the slope are used as an and split level buildings are not required for this
            floor construction, minimising cut or fill and alternative to standard single or double storey   development. Stepping of the buildings will be
            avoiding benching of the site.             construction to minimise building bulk and benching incorporated across the site to minimise the extent
                                                       of the sites.                                         of earthworks required, as far as possible.


                                                       Editor's note- refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure
                                                       6.9.1B


                                                       AO23.3
                                                       The distance between the ground level and the         Not applicable
                                                       lowest part of the floor of the building does not
                                                       exceed 3 metres.


Earthworks and drainage Table 6.3.2.3 Criteria for assessment (part)