Landscape Code

Performance outcomes                                     Acceptable Outcomes
Bank stability
PO9                                                      AO9                                                     Not applicable
Works or structures do not impact on erosion or          Structures and recreational facilities (including
bank stability.                                          playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques etc.) are setback
                                                         a minimum of 30 metres from the top of the bank of
                                                         any watercourse and 10 metres from the top of the
                                                         bank of any drainage line.
Species selection
PO10                                                     AO10.1                                                  Complies:
Plant species:                                           Plantings—                                              The development is not located within a landscape
                                                                                                                 character area. The proposal seeks to avoid
          1. are appropriate to the biophysical                   1. comprise plant species identified for       undesirable plant species as identified in PSP2
                 conditions and landscape character of                 the relevant landscape character area Landscaping. The proposed landscaping provides
                 the area;                                             in PSP2 Landscaping;                      for different levels of understorey and taller species
          2. are suitable for the space available,                2. avoid undesirable plant species             to ensure that it complements the built form and
                 the level of visual and climatic                      identified in PSP2 Landscaping; and       other use areas i.e carparking, refuse areas and
                 exposure, the functional requirements            3. incorporate appropriate understorey         site entries.
                 of the site and the scale of the                      and taller species to provide screening
                 development;                                          and softening to all levels of building
          3. provide appropriate levels of shade                       bulk, parking areas, manoeuvring,
                 and sunlight to occupants of the                      loading areas and open stormwater
                 development throughout the year;                      treatment infrastructure.
          4. minimise the demand for water use;                                                                  Complies:
          5. do not cause potential damage to
                 buildings or structures;