Appendix F - Contributions in lieu of parking policy

COUNCIL POLICY - CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF THE PROVISION OF ONSITE CAR PARKING


has no effect on any external works that might be reasonably required by the Council for
development under the Noosa Plan.

E.         Rate of Contribution
Contributions in lieu of the provision of onsite car parking will be in accordance with the rates
provided in Appendix 1.
The applicable rate will be adjusted annually having effect from 1 July each year. When the applicant
makes payment the amount shall be based on the applicable rate in Appendix 1 at that time.
Contributions in lieu of onsite car parking under Appendix 1 for the areas of Kin Kin, Cooran and
Pomona may be waived under this Policy by Council if it is demonstrated to be in the community’s
interest to assist business activity and job creation in these rural centres.

F.         Use of Contributions
Contributions obtained in lieu of the provision of onsite car parking for development will be expended
in the locality of the development. This does not necessarily mean that any additional parking will be
provided in the immediate vicinity of any development for which a contribution has been made.
Contributions received under the Policy may be used for, but are not necessarily limited to, any of
the following:
1.         The provision of car parking within a road reserve or on land for which the Council is trustee;
2.         Alteration and rationalisation of existing public car parking to improve efficiency and utilisation;
3.         Improvements to the configuration of existing infrastructure and facilities to improve traffic,
           pedestrian and cycle capacity or safety;
4.         The construction of additional pedestrian and cycle facilities in a locality to encourage transport
           means that are an alternative to private cars; and
5.         The construction of public transport infrastructure to improve efficiency and encourage the use
           of public transport.
To be clear, contributions received are not intended to be used to acquire land to provide additional
parking.
The provision of additional car parking and transport infrastructure where desirable and practicable,
is to occur without significant loss of public open space.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager Development Assessment is responsible for the implementation of the policy in parallel
with the development assessment process.
Whether or not an applicant is able to contribute in lieu of the provision of some or all car parking
required for development under the Noosa Plan is to be determined by Council resolution.


RELEVANT LEGISLATION
The Local Government Act 2009


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