Original source · versioned page text
20181085-ASC7 - Part 14 Assessement Criteria (Codes) (1)
Attached to the e-mail Operational Works Application OPW20/0114 - Email 2 of 4 - Civil Plans - Community Titles Scheme Statement - BUP - Part 14 Assessment Benchmarks - 4 Portside Crt, Noosaville.
Attached to the e-mail RE_ Proprietary Products & Compliance with SQUIDEP.eml, inside BP Noosaville - overview of proposed stormwater quality strategy related discussions.msg.
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
PART 14 - ASSESSMENT BENCHMARKS AND
The Noosa Plan
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR A STATED
PURPOSE OR OF A STATED TYPE
Division 1—Preliminary
14.1 Codes for development for a stated purpose or of a stated type
The provisions in this part comprise the following codes—
Use Codes
a) Agricultural Uses Code (Division 2) ...................................................................... Page 14-2
b) Business Uses Code (Division 3) .......................................................................... Page 14-10
c) Community Uses Code (Division 4) ...................................................................... Page 14-33
d) Infrastructure Uses Code (Division 5) ................................................................... Page 14-41
e) Residential Uses Code (Division 6)....................................................................... Page 14-45
f) Detached House Code (Division 7) ....................................................................... Page 14-57
g) Community Residence Code (Division 7A) ........................................................... Page 14-71
h) Visitor Accommodation Code (Division 8) ............................................................. Page 14-74
Works Codes
a) Advertising Devices Code (Division 9) .................................................................. Page 14-86
b) Building Removal, Relocation and Demolition Code (Division 10) ....................... Page 14-95
c) Building Works Code (Division 11)........................................................................ Page 14-98
d) Detached House Driveways Code (Division 12) ................................................... Page 14-111
e) *Driveways and Carparking Code (Division 13) .................................................... Page 14-115
f) *Earthworks Code (Division 14) ............................................................................ Page 14-125
g) *Erosion and Sediment Control Code (Division 15) .............................................. Page 14-128
h) *Existing Services Code (Division 16) ................................................................... Page 14-130
i) Landscaping Code (Division 17) ........................................................................... Page 14-132
j) *Transport, Roads and Drainage Code (Division 18) ............................................ Page 14-147
k) *Waste Management Code (Division 19) .............................................................. Page 14-156
l) *Water Sensitive Design Code (Division 20) ......................................................... Page 14-159
m) Watercourses Works Code (Division 21)…………………………………………… Page 14-162
Other Codes
a) Reconfiguring a Lot Code (Division 22) ................................................................ Page 14-175
* denotes the Engineering Works Codes as defined in Part 2 and referred to in Assessment Tables
14-1
See the original
The page text is free to read. Viewing or downloading an original file needs an account.
Log in to see the originalLog in to download the original file
Large file: the download may take up to a minute.
Searchable page text hides email addresses. Original files are unchanged and may show email addresses.
Full text of pages 2 to 56 (of 192)
Page 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
Division 2—Agricultural Uses Code
14.2 Agricultural Uses Code
The provisions in this division comprise the Agricultural Uses Code. They are—
compliance with the Agricultural Uses Code (section 14.3);
overall outcomes for the Agricultural Uses Code (section 14.4);
specific outcomes, acceptable solutions and probable solutions for the Agricultural
Uses Code (sections 14.5—14.8).
14.3 Compliance with the Agricultural Uses Code
Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in sections 14.5—14.8
complies with the Agricultural Uses Code.
14.4 Overall outcomes for the Agricultural Uses Code
14.4.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Agricultural Uses Code.
14.4.2 The overall outcomes sought by the Agricultural Uses Code are the following—
a) The ongoing productive use and sustainable management of the Shire’s agricultural
resources and other natural resources is provided for;
b) Uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
i. avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other
premises, including visual and acoustic privacy;
ii. maintain the safety of people and works;
iii. avoid adverse impacts on the surrounding or downstream environments or
natural environmental processes; and
iv. avoid adverse impacts on the Shire’s natural resources of biodiversity, water, air
and soil;
c) Uses and works do not have a significant adverse impact on the road network; and
d) agricultural lands are conserved and not alienated or encroached upon by
incompatible land uses.
14.5 Specific outcomes, acceptable solutions and probable solutions for
the Agricultural Uses Code
The specific outcomes sought for the Agricultural Uses Code are included in column 1 of
Table 14-1 to Table 14-3. Acceptable solutions for accepted development subject to
requirements and probable solutions for code assessment development are included in
column 2 of Table 14-1 to Table 14-3.
14-2
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 3
Table 14-1 Cultivation
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.6 Effects of Use
Lot Size
O1 Cultivation occurs on a lot that is of a S1.1 The cultivation use is conducted on a site
sufficient size to reasonably accommodate the at least 1 hectare in area.
use and mitigate potential nuisance arising from
noise, dust, odour and other emissions or
contaminants generated by the use.
Separation distances
O2 Sufficient separation distance is provided S2.1 A separation distance of not less than
between new Cultivation Uses and 100m is provided between all cultivated areas
incompatible uses on other premises to ensure and land in a residential zone;
noise, dust or odour associated with the OR
Agricultural Use does not have a significant
S2.2 A vegetated buffer area of not less than
adverse effect on users of other premises.
40m is provided between cultivated areas and
premises in a residential zone; AND
S2.3 The vegetated buffer area is planted and
maintained in accordance with Section 3 of the
Planning Guidelines: Separating Agricultural
and Residential Land Uses using species of
local origin.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
O3 The use does not have adverse impacts S3.1 Cultivated areas have a slope of less
on environmentally sensitive areas including— than 1 in 4 (25%);
a) for sloping sites—impacts of soil erosion OR
or landslide; and S3.2 For cultivated areas with a slope of 1 in 4
b) for watercourses, drainage lines and (25%) or more—
wetlands—impacts of sediments, nutrients a) any ploughing or cultivation is parallel to
and other chemicals flowing into these contours; and
areas. b) sediment barriers are provided and
maintained downslope of cultivated areas
to prevent sediment flowing into
watercourses, drainage lines and
wetlands either on or off the property; or
c) grassed or vegetated buffer areas are
provided and maintained downslope of
cultivated areas to slow overland flow and
prevent sediment flowing into
watercourses, drainage lines and
wetlands either on or off the property.
14-3
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 4
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Cultivation Type 2
O4 For Cultivation Type 2, the use does not S4.1 For Cultivation Type 2, vegetated buffer
have significant adverse impacts on areas of at least 50m in width are provided and
environmentally sensitive areas, including maintained between cultivated areas and any
riparian zones, watercourses, drainage lines watercourse, drainage line or wetland on the
and wetlands. premises or adjacent premises, to slow and
retain overland flow, filter sediment and
nutrients and contain chemical run-off.
S5.1 Structures or covered areas associated
O5 For Cultivation Type 2, if a wholesale with the use do not exceed 1,000m 2 in total;
nursery, the use does not adversely affect the AND
amenity, including visual amenity, enjoyed by
S5.2 Any cover to shade houses or similar is of
users of other premises.
a colour other than white (colours that blend
with the hues and tones of the natural
environment are preferable).
Environmental Best practice
O6 The use is conducted in a manner that No solution provided.
minimises risk of environmental harm1.
1
This Specific Outcome may be satisfied by complying with any relevant Code of Practice prepared under s.548 of the
Environmental Protection Act 1994.
14-4
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 5
Table 14-2 Animal Husbandry
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.7 Effects of use
Separation distances
O7 Sufficient separation distance and noise S7.1 For piggeries, the minimum separation
mitigation measures are provided between distance between use areas and sensitive
Animal husbandry uses and, existing receptors is the greater of the following
infrastructure, ecologically important areas or distances—(other than land disposal areas such
sensitive receptors2 on other premises. as irrigated areas, on-site residential,
administrative or staff facilities)
a) that identified in Table 6 in the DPI
Separation Guidelines for Queensland
Piggeries; or
b) that calculated using Section 2 of the DPI
Separation Guidelines for Queensland
Piggeries;
OR
S7.2 For piggeries the minimum separation
distance between land disposal areas and
sensitive receptors is not less than the
distances shown in Table 7 of the National
Environmental Guidelines for Piggeries 2nd
edition;
AND
S7.3 For cattle feedlots—the minimum
separation distance between use areas and
sensitive receptors is not less than the distance
calculated using Section 4 of the Reference
Manual for Establishment and Operation of Beef
Cattle Feedlots in Queensland;
AND
S7.4 For free to range poultry farms comprising
of no more than 50 birds, the farm shed or
housing structure is to be setback 40m from all
property boundaries.
S7.5 For other Animal husbandry uses, the
minimum separation distances between use
areas and boundaries of other premises and
watercourses are not less than those identified
in Table 14-4 below;
2
“Sensitive receptors” is defined in the relevant Codes of Practice identified in Column 2.
14-5
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 6
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Traffic and road network
O8 The use does not have an adverse impact S8.1 For Animal husbandry Type 2—The use
on the safety, efficiency and functioning of the does not compromise the road functional
road network, including— characteristics identified in Section 2.1 and 2.2
a) traffic generation; and of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards -
b) location of access points. Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
OR
S8.2 For other Animal husbandry uses—no
solution provided.
Protection of agricultural land
O9 Agricultural land (specifically that mapped S9.1 If the use requires animals to be
as Agricultural Land Conservation Area) is not contained within pens, sheds, ponds or
alienated or encroached upon by the similar—the use is not located on land within
development. Agricultural Land Conservation Areas shown on
Overlay maps OM1.5 to OM9.5.
Lot Size
O10 The lot is of sufficient area to enable S10.1 The minimum area of the lot is—
establishment of the use and associated uses. a) For grazing of poultry—
i) up to 50 birds ─ 4ha
ii) 51 to 1,000 birds ─ 10ha
b) for breeding or boarding kennels or
pounds—4ha;
c) for intensive poultry farms, piggeries or
stockyards —20ha;
d) for cattle feedlots—40ha;
e) for aquaculture with a combined surface
area of all ponds or tanks of less than
200m2—1ha; and
f) for other aquaculture—5 ha.
g) For all other animal husbandry─2ha
Noise & Nuisance
O11 Noise from the operation of the animal S11.1 Access points and roads are located to
husbandry use does not cause unlawful minimise noise and dust impacts on
environmental nuisance. neighbouring sensitive land uses; and
S11.2 The design and siting of all mechanical
equipment, including fans, pneumatic feed
systems and other equipment, minimises the
generation of mechanical noise, odour and the
likelihood of off-site vibration.
S11.3 For breeding or boarding kennels—the
kennels are constructed of brick, concrete or
masonry.
14-6
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 7
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Runoff
O12 The design and operation of the animal S12.1 Buildings used to house animals, as well
use incorporates integrated water management as waste storage areas, are located on land that
elements such that is not subject to flooding by the 100 year ARI
a) stormwater is prevented from entering event;
sheds and waste storage areas; AND
b) stormwater peak discharges and run-off S12.2 The base of all sheds is elevated above
volumes are not increased; and natural ground level to ensure that stormwater
c) natural drainage lines and hydrological run-off does not enter the sheds.
regimes are maintained as far as AND
practicable. S12.3 All waste water, including water used to
clean animal sheds, is managed so that
contaminants will not reach nearby waterways.
Aquaculture
O13 Water is managed on site such that it will S13.1 & S14.1 Aquaculture occurs in tanks or
not reach Queensland waters via overland or ponds where water is fully reticulated within the
stormwater flows. facility with no discharge property or waterways.
AND S13.2 & S14.2 Tanks or ponds used to cultivate
aquaculture fisheries resources or for treatment
O14 Development is located and designed to or settlement of water are constructed with the
avoid, or otherwise minimise, impacts to areas lowest point of the top of wall at least the height
host to fisheries resources. of the Q50 flood level.
AND S15.1 Ponds are designed and constructed in
accordance with Department of Agriculture,
O15 Tanks or ponds are designed to avoid Fisheries and Forestry's policy Guidelines for
leakage. Constructing and Maintaining Aquaculture
Containment Structures.
Environmental best practice
O16 The use is conducted in a manner that No solution provided.
minimises risk of environmental harm3.
Table14-3 Forestry
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.8 Effects of use
Bushfire
O17 The risk of fire spreading from the premises to S17.1 There is a minimum separation of
other premises is minimised; 50m between use areas and any building,
other than outbuildings, on adjoining
premises;
AND AND
O18 The use of premises for Forestry does not S18.1 For Forestry Type 2 Plantation—
result in a significant increased risk of fire to people a) a fire access track, a maximum of 5m
or works. wide, is provided and maintained
between use areas and adjoining
3
This Specific Outcome may be satisfied by complying with any relevant Code of Practice prepared under s.548 of the
Environmental Protection Act 1994.
14-7
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 8
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
premises; and
b) the maximum contiguous area of any
use area without an internal access
track or road is not more than 25ha;
OR
c) no part of any use area is more than
250m from an internal access track or
road.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
O19 The use does not have a significant adverse S19.1 Internal roads and tracks are located
impact upon environmentally sensitive areas, designed and constructed in accordance
including watercourses, drainage lines, wetlands with Schedules 8 and 9 of the Code of
and steep slopes. Practice for Native Timber Forest Production
(EPA);
AND
S19.2 Planting on steep slopes does not
involve ripping of the soil, except for spot
cultivation of planted sites;
AND
S19.3 Disturbance to soil, litter and ground
cover vegetation is avoided within 5m of any
watercourse, drainage line or wetland.
Biodiversity
O20 Biodiversity of vegetated use areas is S20.1 If the premises contains habitat
retained. trees—a minimum of six habitat trees and
two recruitment habitat trees per hectare
averaged across the premises are identified
and retained;
OR
S20.2 If the premises does not contain the
requisite number of habitat trees, a minimum
of 11 recruitment habitat trees per hectare
are identified and retained.
Spread of plant species
O21 Forestry does not result in a significant S21.1 If species not of local origin are
increased risk of spread of plant species that are planted—
not of local origin. a) species listed as Undesirable Plant
Species in PSP3 Landscaping Plants
and Guidelines are not used;
b) a buffer area with a minimum width of
50m is provided and maintained clear
of any native vegetation and property
boundaries; and
c) species known to sprout from cuttings
are managed to ensure prunings and
thinnings are disposed of by mulching
as soon as practicable, and disposed
of away from use areas, property
boundaries, watercourses and
drainage lines.
14-8
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 9
Table 14-4 Minimum Separation Distance for Animal Husbandry
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2 column 3 column 4
Breeding or Aquaculture Poultry Farms for Stables
Minimum separation from— boarding kennel grazing of more
or pound than 50 birds but
no more than
1,000birds
Frontage 30m 50m 100m
Side and rear boundary If a cattery—30m; 15m 100m
If a dog kennel or
pound—100m
Land included in a 200m 200m 1,000m
residential zone other than
the Rural Settlement Zone,
commercial zones or Open
Space Recreation zone
Land included in the Rural 100m 20m 200m
Settlement Zone
Any Dwelling unit on other 100m 100m 150m 30m
premises
Watercourses 60m 60m 60m 20m
14-9
Agricultural Uses Code
Page 10
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Division 3—Business Uses Code
The Noosa Plan
14.9 Business Uses Code
The provisions in this division comprise the Business Uses Code. They are—
compliance with the Business Uses Code (section 14.10);
overall outcomes of the Business Uses Code (section 14.11);
specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Business Uses Code (sections
14.12—14.26).
14.10 Compliance with the Business Uses Code
Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in sections 14.12—14.26
complies with the Business Uses Code.
14.11 Overall outcomes for the Business Uses Code
14.11.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Business Uses Code.
14.11.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Business Uses Code are the following—
a) Existing and future populations have access to an adequate level of goods and
services; and
b) Business Uses meet the needs and expectations of the Noosa community in
terms of providing—
i human scale in the building design;
ii development that integrates with natural landforms and landscape features;
iii development that is compatible with the existing character and amenity of
the streetscape and surrounding area;
iv visual and physical connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces;
v high levels of visual and acoustic amenity;
vi a low key, informal atmosphere;
vii safety and security for property owners, employees and patrons;
viii logical traffic arrangements without congestion or lengthy delays; and
ix for the protection of environment and heritage values.
c) Business Uses contribute positively to the Shire’s economy and employment;
d) Business Uses are located where there is an appropriate level of infrastructure
and a wide range of functions to support those uses;
e) Business uses in an urban zone, have appropriate connection to reticulated
sewerage, water supply, stormwater drainage, electricity, and telecommunications
services;
f) Business development has high levels of accessibility and functionality;
g) Business development recognises and protects Noosa’s natural resources and
environmental values and seeks to provide sustainable economic and employment
growth across a range of industry sectors;
h) Business development is consistent with the hierarchy of centres across Noosa;
and
i) Business Uses are energy and water efficient.
14-10
Business Uses Code
Page 11
14.12 Specific outcomes, probable solutions and acceptable solutions for
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
the Business Uses Code
The Noosa Plan
The specific outcomes sought for the Business Uses Code are included in column 1 of
Table 14-5 to Table 14-16. Acceptable solutions for accepted development subject to
reqirements and probable solutions for code assessment development are included in
column 2 of Table 14-5 to Table 14-16.
Table 14-5 New Business Uses Within Existing Buildings in Established Centres
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.13 Effects of use
Uses
O1 Uses are of a commercial or retail nature S1.1 The new use is one of the following:
ordinarily expected within a town or village centre. a) Bank, credit union, insurance agency,
professional office, travel agent or real
estate office; or
b) Medical centre or health therapist; or
c) Café or restaurant; or
d) Shop or salon.
Site Locality
O2 The site is located within an existing business S2.1 The site is located within one of the
centre, neighbourhood centre or village centre; following zones:
a) Business Centre Zone;
AND
b) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
c) Village Mix Zone.
O3 The new use occupies an existing building S3.1 The new use does not rely on the
without increasing the size of the building or the use addition of any new buildings or the
area and without increasing the number of expansion of buildings or outdoor use area
tenancies. and no partition walls are created to
increase the number of businesses.
Amenity
O4 The new use is operated in a manner that S4.1 Where the site adjoins land in a
avoids noise emissions that unreasonably diminish residential zone, the use does not operate
the amenity of the area or surrounding uses. outside of the hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm.
AND
O5 Advertising devices— S5.1 New or additional signage does not
a) are compatible with the human-scale and include:
character of the centre in which they are a) flagpoles attached to a building or
situated; structure, used for displaying a
b) are compatible with the scale, proportion, bulk commercial banner or flag;
and other characteristics of buildings, b) a sign fitted or painted on a blind or
structures and landscaping; and sunhood;
c) are designed, sited and integrated so as not c) a sign capable of displaying a number
to contribute to the proliferation of visual of messages by electronic or
clutter. mechanical means;
d) a sign displayed on a surface by the
AND projection of light;
e) a sign painted on a roof;
f) a sign affixed to or extending above a
roof or parapet of a building or other
structure and which is wholly or partially
14-11
Business Uses Code
Page 12
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
supported by the building or structure;
or
g) a 3-dimensional device erected or
installed for the purpose of advertising
AND
S5.2 The maximum signface area of any
single sign does not exceed 4m 2 on any
face;
AND
S5.3 The maximum combined signface
area of all signs on the premises is 10m 2.
O6 Waste storage areas, external storage areas S6.1 Waste storage areas, external storage
and loading docks do not detract from the visual areas and loading docks are visually
amenity of the streetscape or cause nuisance to screened by landscaping or fencing.
adjoining properties.
Outdoor dining areas
O7 Outdoor dining areas are designed and S7.1 Walls to outdoor dining areas are—
located so that— a) if facing a roadway or other public
a) structures are aesthetically pleasing and in area, transparent;
keeping with the existing character of the b) not made of flexible, roll-up or drop
area, including the architecture of the plastic sheeting;
associated building; c) separated from the floor and any roof
b) outdoor dining adds to the landscaped by a minimum vertical gap of 500mm;
streetscape without increasing perceived and
building bulk; d) if detachable or collapsible, are only
c) temporary walls or roofs are stored when not used during inclement weather;
in use and secured at all times; AND
d) adequate air movement is available; and S7.2 Roof, walls or other structures do not
e) structures do not impede the movement of extend beyond the boundaries of the
pedestrians or vehicles; premises;
AND AND
S7.3 The outdoor dining area complies with
Planning Scheme Policy PSP14 Outdoor
Dining.
O8 Adequate clearways and head clearance are S8.1 Roof structures over outdoor dining
provided to allow safe movement of users of the areas have a minimum clearance height of
premises. 2.1m.
Car Parking
O9 Sufficient carparking is available to S9.1 Off street carparking is provided at a
accommodate the number and type of vehicles rate of 1 space per 20m 2 of gross floor area;
likely to be generated by the uses on the site
14-12
Business Uses Code
Page 13
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Table 14-6 New Industrial Uses Within Existing Buildings Within Existing Industrial Estates
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.14 Effects of use
Uses
O10 Uses are of an industrial business nature S10.1 The new use is one of the following:
ordinarily expected in an industrial estate with retail a) Industrial Business Type 1 Warehouse;
uses ancillary to the industrial business use. or
b) Industrial Business Type 2 Production,
alteration, repackaging & repairing;
AND
S10.2 Only goods resulting from the
Industrial business are sold on site;
AND
S10.3 The proportion of use area used for
retail sales and display of goods for sale
does not exceed 20%.
Site Locality
O11 The site is located within an existing industrial S11.1 The site is located within the Industry
estate; Zone.
AND
S12.1 The new use does not rely on the
O12 The new use occupies an existing building
addition of any new buildings or the
without increasing the size of the building or the use
expansion of buildings or outdoor use area.
area.
Amenity
O13 The new use is operated in a manner that S13.1 Where the site adjoins land in a
avoids noise emissions that unreasonably diminish residential zone, the use does not operate
the amenity of the area or surrounding uses. outside of the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm,
Monday to Saturday;
AND
O14 Advertising devices— S14.1 New or additional signage does not
d) are compatible with the scale, proportion, bulk include:
and other characteristics of buildings, a) flagpoles attached to a building or
structures and landscaping; and structure, used for displaying a
e) are designed, sited and integrated so as not commercial banner or flag;
to contribute to the proliferation of visual b) a sign fitted or painted on a blind or
clutter. sunhood;
c) a sign capable of displaying a number
AND of messages by electronic or
mechanical means;
d) a sign displayed on a surface by the
projection of light;
e) a sign painted on a roof;
f) a sign affixed to or extending above a
roof or parapet of a building or other
structure and which is wholly or partially
supported by the building or structure;
or
g) a 3-dimensional device erected or
installed for the purpose of advertising
AND
S14.2 The maximum signface area of any
single sign does not exceed 4m 2 on any
face;
14-13
Business Uses Code
Page 14
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
AND
S14.3 The maximum combined signface
area of all signs on the premises is 10m 2.
O15 Waste storage areas, external storage areas S15.1 Waste storage areas, external
and loading docks do not detract from the visual storage areas and loading docks are visually
amenity of the streetscape or cause nuisance to screened by landscaping or fencing.
adjoining properties.
Car Parking
O16 Sufficient carparking is available to S16.1 Off street carparking is provided at a
accommodate the number and type of vehicles rate of
likely to be generated by the uses on the site a) 1 space per 50m2 of use area for the
first 500m2 and
b) 1 space per 100m2 of use area in
excess of 500m2.
Table 14-7 Estate Sales Offices
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solution (if code assessment)
14.15 Effects of use
Amenity
O17 The development does not adversely S17.1 Advertising devices—
impact on existing or future amenity of the area a) do not exceed a total display area of
3m2;
b) are only erected on the same lot on
which the estate sales office is
established;
c) do not include the use of bunting.
AND
S17.2 No more than 2 employees are
engaged in the operation of the estate sales
office at any one time.
AND
S17.3 The estate sales office is not used
between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00am.
AND
S17.4 The estate sales office will cease
operations within 2 years of commencement of
the use and if it involves a temporary building,
the building will be removed within 30 days of
the cessation of operations.
AND
S17.5 A minimum of 4 onsite carparking
spaces are provided for the use of staff and
customers of the estate sales office.
14-14
Business Uses Code
Page 15
Table 14-8 For all Business Uses
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.16 Effects of use
Electricity infrastructure
O18 The development does not adversely S18.1 No solution provided
impact on existing or future electricity supply
infrastructure;
AND
O19 All uses and works maintain an adequate S19.1 Development for uses adjacent to or
safe distance from electrical infrastructure within 50m of an existing electricity substation
including substations, overhead powerlines, incorporates noise attenuation measures to
power poles and transformers. mitigate noise impacts;
AND
S19.2 Buildings and structures (including
swimming pools, sheds, tennis courts and
outbuildings) are not constructed under
overhead electricity transmission lines, or within
electricity easements.
Noise
O20 Development is designed and sited to No solution provided
avoid noise emissions that unreasonably
diminish the amenity of the area or surrounding
uses.
Mechanical plant and equipment and storage
areas
O21 Mechanical plant and equipment S21.1 Mechanical plant and equipment are—
(including air conditioning equipment) and a) located more than 2m from any property
storage areas are designed and located to— boundary;
a) avoid adverse visual impacts when viewed b) where located at ground level, screened by
from the street and adjoining properties; fencing 1.5m in height or dense vegetation
and of at least 1.5m in width incorporating
b) visually integrate with the building design. grouped trees and shrubs with maximum
separation distance of 1m measured from
the centre of the tree or scrub; and
c) are visually integrated into the line and
plane of the building and roof design and do
not project beyond the height or width of the
building when viewed from the street and
adjoining properties;
AND
S21.2 For Industrial business and Retail
business Type 3, materials stored outside of a
building do not exceed 4m in height or half the
height of the on-site buildings whichever is the
greater.
Safety and security
O22 All property boundaries are clearly S22.1 Boundaries are identified by such means
identifiable with public and private spaces as—
clearly defined. a) fencing; or
b) changes in surface materials or levels; or
c) landscape treatments;
AND
14-15
Business Uses Code
Page 16
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
S22.2 Loading and storage areas are well lit or
can be locked after hours.
O23 All premises and access routes are clearly S23.1 All premises are identified by the
identifiable to all persons, particularly provision of the street number in a prominent
emergency services personnel. location, preferably near the site entry, (i.e. on
the kerb or letterbox or by signage on the
building or site).
O24 All building entries are designed to be S24.1 The number of entrances and exits are
obvious and easily identifiable. limited and main building entrances/exits are
located at the front of the site, in view of the
street. Where this is not possible, due to site or
existing building constraints, a well defined path
is provided to the entrance/exit;
AND
S24.2 All entrances/exits to buildings, are well
lit and signed, and signage includes hours of
operation;
AND
S24.3 Entrances/exits are located to provide a
direct link to driveways and carparking areas;
AND
S24.4 Recessed doorways are avoided where
the recess is of sufficient size to conceal a
person. Where recessed doorways are
unavoidable, measures are used to enhance
safety, as follows—
a) good lighting installed;
b) strategically placed mirrors installed;
c) angled approaches provided; or
d) gates which restrict access provided.
O25 Uses are arranged within buildings and on
S25.1 Windows and main entrances are
sites to enable external areas to be monitored.
positioned to allow for casual surveillance.
O26 Communal open space, including
congregation and seating areas, is located S26.1 Communal open spaces, including
congregation and seating areas are situated
where it can be monitored.
where they are in the line of sight of windows,
doors and/or balconies of buildings, or can be
seen from a street or other public space.
O27 Buildings and structures are designed to
S27.1 Buildings or structures that are visible
minimise opportunities for vandalism.
from a public street or laneway—
a) avoid the use of solid fences and blank
walls which attract graffiti. Where solid
blank surfaces are unavoidable, measures
in the form of landscaping, creepers,
murals, vandal resistant paint, etc are
used;
b) use toughened glass, security screens and
other measures (but not including security
shutters that obscure the view of
shopfronts) are used in windows which are
provided at ground level, to deter break
14-16
Business Uses Code
Page 17
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
and enters; and
c) use hardy vandal proof materials and anti-
graffiti paint are used in the construction of
O28 Lighting of appropriate intensities is buildings.
provided to maximise safety. S28.1 Lighting of appropriate intensities is
provided which satisfies the requirements of
Australian Standard AS1158: Public Lighting
Code, unless otherwise specified in this Code;
AND
S28.2 External lighting of a graduated intensity
is provided which starts at a lower level of
brightness at the perimeter of the site and rises
to a higher level at the entrance to buildings or
at the centre of the site;
AND
S28.3 Lighting is directed onto the site and
away from neighbouring properties;
AND
O29 Public toilets are designed and S28.4 Vandal-resistant lighting is used in public
constructed to— and publicly accessible areas.
a) ensure the safety of all people using S29.1 Public toilets are located in high traffic
them; and areas;
b) take advantage of informal surveillance AND
from adjoining uses and activities,
S29.2 Features that may legitimise loitering,
discouraging non-legitimate uses.
such as seating or public telephones are not
located within 20m of toilet entrances;
AND
S29.3 Entrances to public toilets are visible from
the street, footpath and other activity areas on
the site or adjoining sites.
O30 Premises have accessibility to public S30.1 Safe and convenient pathway access is
transport. provided from the site to link to existing pathway
networks that services public transport facilities;
OR
S30.2 Direct pathway access is provided to the
public transport facility if the facility is contained
on site or within 50m from the property
boundary.
O31 Business Uses are designed and S31.1 Safe and convenient cycle access to and
constructed to encourage users of the from the site from the existing road and bicycle
development to access the site by means of foot network, and safe pathway movement within the
or bicycle through provision of appropriate end- site is provided;
of-trip facilities including bicycle parking and AND
shower/change rooms. S31.2 Secure and convenient parking space for
bicycles is provided on site in accordance with
AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking Facilities and Figure
14-1 Minimum Requirements for Bicycle
Parking;
AND
S31.3 Where at least 5 bicycle parking spaces
are required in accordance with Figure 14-1
Minimum Requirements for Bicycle Parking,
end-of-trip cycle facilities are provided at the
14-17
Business Uses Code
Page 18
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
following rate:
a) 1 locker per 2 bicycle parking spaces; and
b) 1 shower cubicle with ancillary change
rooms per 10 bicycle spaces or part
thereof;
AND
S31.4 Bicycle parking spaces and cyclist
facilities are designed in accordance with
AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering
Practice, Part 14 – Bicycles, Section 10;
AND
S31.5 On-site pedestrian facilities such as
seating and shade structures are provided in
developments for the convenience of persons
walking to the site.
Figure 14-1 Minimum Requirements for
Bicycle Parking
Use Minimum bicycle
parking
Commercial 1 bicycle parking space per
Business 50m2 or part thereof of gross
floor area.
Entertainment & 1 bicycle parking space per
Dining Business 50m2 or part thereof of gross
floor area.
Industrial 1 bicycle parking space per
Business Type 2 100m2 or part thereof of
gross floor area.
Retail Business 1 bicycle parking space per
Type 1 (if not a 50m2 or part thereof of gross
roadside stall) floor area.
Retail Business 1 bicycle parking space per
Type 2 100m2 or part thereof of
gross floor area.
Retail Business 1 bicycle parking space per
Type 3 100m2 or part thereof of
gross floor area.
Retail Business 1 bicycle parking space per
Type 6 100m2 or part thereof of
gross floor area.
Retail Business 1 bicycle parking space per
Type 7 100m2 or part thereof of
gross floor area.
Site facilities
O32 Waste storage areas, external storage 32.1 Waste storage areas, external storage
areas and loading docks do not detract from the areas and loading docks are situated to the rear
visual amenity of the streetscape or cause of the building or under the ground;
nuisance to adjoining properties. OR
S32.2 With the exception of the access way,
waste storage areas, external storage areas
and loading docks are visually screened by
landscaping or fencing.
Environment & heritage values
O33 There are no significant adverse effects No solution provided
on the biodiversity, natural vegetation, native
wildlife, habitats, landscape quality, water
quality or heritage values, including those a) Editor’s note:
related to—
14-18
Business Uses Code
Page 19
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
a) changes to natural drainage; b) PSP24 – Effluent Disposal details requirements for
b) disturbance to any of the wetland the design and siting of effluent disposal systems
systems; where located outside a sewerage service area.
c) management of landslide and fire risk; Compliance with PSP24 will be considered as part of
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off- Council’s assessment of the plumbing and drainage
site; application.
e) unmanaged public access; c)
f) effluent disposal4;
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour;
and
h) disturbance of buildings and features,
including natural features, of heritage
significance.
Table 14-9 Commercial Business Type 3 Veterinary
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.17 Effects of use
Noise and visual amenity
O34 Veterinary Clinics and Veterinary Hospitals S34.1 Animal holding areas are well
are designed and operated in a manner which insulated or buffered from adjacent uses to
ensures that the visual and acoustic amenity of reduce noise levels; and
adjoining sensitive land uses are not adversely
affected. S34.2 The treatment of animals is
undertaken in a fully enclosed building that
has sound reduction measures incorporated
into the design.
Table 14-10 Entertainment & Dining Business or Retail Business Types 1 or 2
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.18 Effects of use
Noise and visual amenity
O35 Uses maintain a satisfactory level of acoustic S35.1 For uses involving outdoor courts
and visual amenity for surrounding uses. including tennis courts, half courts and
netball courts—the use complies with the
requirements in Section 2 of PSP8 Tennis
and other Courts.
Outdoor dining areas
O36 Outdoor dining areas are designed and S36.1 Walls to outdoor dining areas are—
located so that— a) if facing a roadway or other public
a) structures are aesthetically pleasing and in area, transparent;
keeping with the existing character of the b) not made of flexible, roll-up or drop
area, including the architecture of the plastic sheeting;
associated building; c) separated from the floor and any roof
b) outdoor dining adds to the landscaped by a minimum vertical gap of 500mm;
streetscape without increasing perceived and
building bulk; d) if detachable or collapsible, are only
c) temporary walls or roofs are stored when not used during inclement weather;
in use and secured at all times; AND
d) adequate air movement is available; and S36.2 Roof, walls or other structures do not
4
Council may request additional information on the proposed method of effluent disposal to ensure the nature of the
development is compatible with environmental values. Refer to PSP1 – Information Council May Request.
14-19
Business Uses Code
Page 20
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
e) structures do not impede the movement of extend beyond the boundaries of the
pedestrians or vehicles; premises;
AND AND
S36.3 The outdoor dining area complies
with Planning Scheme Policy PSP14
Outdoor Dining.
O37 Adequate clearways and head clearance are S37.1 Roof structures over outdoor dining
provided to allow safe movement of users of the areas have a minimum clearance height of
premises. 2.1m.
Table 14-11 Home-Based Business Types 1, 2 or 3
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.19 Type 1 Limited visibility & no employees
Extent of use and residential amenity
O38 The Home-based business is limited in size S38.1 Not more than 25m2 or 10% of the
and scale so that— total gross floor area (whichever is the
a) the amenity of the adjoining and nearby lesser) of the dwelling unit is used for the
premises is protected; business (excluding parking areas);
b) the Home-based business remains ancillary AND
to the residential use of the dwelling unit; and S38.2 A maximum of 3 persons are onsite
c) evidence of the business use is minimal. for business purposes at any one time (e.g.
resident operator(s) and client(s).
Visual amenity
O39 The activities conducted on the premises are S39.1 There is no public display or offering
appropriate to the residential location. for retail sale of goods on the premises or on
the roadside, except in the Rural Zone,
where the area used for the sale of goods
made on the site does not exceed 5m 2;
AND
S39.2 No vehicle servicing is conducted
from the site.
Traffic and parking
O40 Traffic impacts are no greater than that which S40.1 A minimum of 3 carparking spaces
might be expected in a residential location. are provided onsite to service both residents
and clients of the home-based business
(Visitor parking spaces may be in tandem
with garages or carports);
AND
S40.2 Commercial deliveries or collections
are limited to a vehicle no bigger than a
courier van and no more than 2 deliveries or
collections per day;
AND
S40.3 Where the site gains access from part
of the Major Road Network, vehicle
manoeuvring areas are provided in
accordance with Section 3 of AS 2890.1
Parking Facilities (Part 1: Off-street
Carparking) so vehicles enter and leave the
site in a forward gear.
Services and utilities
14-20
Business Uses Code
Page 21
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
O41 The Home-based business does not impact No solution provided
on the capacity of infrastructure services and
utilities.
Hours of operation
O42 The hours of operation do not cause S42.1 The business does not operate
environmental nuisance to neighbouring residents. outside the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm,
Monday to Saturday excluding public
holidays5.
Signage
O43 Signage is unobtrusive and in keeping with S43.1 Not more than one sign is erected on
the amenity of the neighbourhood. the premises and the sign is a fence sign,
wall sign or freestanding sign6 —
a) with a signface area3 not exceeding
750mm by 400mm or 0.3m2 ;
b) with a maximum height of 2m;
c) displaying only the name, occupier,
occupation and contact details; and
d) is not illuminated or in motion.
14.20 Type 2 Evident
Extent of use and residential amenity
O44 The Home-based business operates such S44.1 If—
that the level of impact of the business is minor a) a Detached house in a town or
having regard to the amenity of the area; village, the business is carried out in
AND or below the house or any associated
building or structure; or
b) a Detached house in any other area,
the business is carried out in or below
the house, in any associated building
or structure or elsewhere on the lot,
providing it is not within 6m of the
property boundary; or
c) any other dwelling unit, the business
is carried out from within the dwelling
unit;
AND
O45 The Home-based business remains S45.1 In towns and villages— a maximum of
ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling unit; 50m2 is used for the business (excluding
AND parking) 7;
OR
S45.2 In other areas—a maximum of 300m2
is used for the business (excluding
parking)8;
AND
S45.3 A maximum of 4 persons are onsite
for business purposes at any one time and
not more than 2 of the 4 are employees; OR
5
Components of the business that are not visually or audibly evident outside of the home may operate outside these hours
but not elements that may affect neighbours such as the attendance of employees or clients or commercial deliveries.
6
Fence sign, wall sign, freestanding sign and signface area are defined in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division
9).
7
Under the Building Act 1975, home-based businesses which use more than 10% of the gross floor area of the building will
require an approval for building works permit to change the classification of the building
8
Under the Building Act 1975, home-based businesses which use more than 10% of the gross floor area of the building will
require an approval for building works permit to change the classification of the building
14-21
Business Uses Code
Page 22
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
S45.4 Where the business involves classes
of more than 4 people, no more than 4
classes are held per a week with no more
than 10 people in a class.
S46.1 No solution provided
O46 Evidence of the business use is minimal.
Visual amenity
O47 The activities conducted on the premises are S47.1 Only goods which are manufactured
appropriate to the residential location. on the site are offered for sale by the
business;
AND
S47.2 Vehicle servicing is not conducted on
the site.
Traffic and parking
O48 Safe vehicular access is provided to and from S48.1 The business is directly accessible
the site without adversely impacting on the safety of from a sealed road or a good standard
the road network; gravelled road;
AND
AND S48.2 Driveways do not exceed a gradient
of 1 in 4 (25%).
AND
S48.3 Commercial deliveries or collections,
are limited to a vehicle no bigger than a
courier van and no more than 2 deliveries or
collections per day;
AND
S48.4 Where the site gains access from part
of the Major Road Network, vehicle
manoeuvring areas are provided in
accordance with Section 3 of AS 2890.1
Parking Facilities (Part 1: Off-street
Carparking) so vehicles enter and leave the
site in a forward gear.
O49 Adequate off-street vehicle parking is S49.1 A minimum of 4 carparking spaces
provided for the users of the operation without are provided on the site of the business
causing adverse impact to the residents of adjoining (Visitor parking spaces may be in tandem
properties. with garages or carports)
Services and utilities
O50 The Home-based business does not impact S50.1 No greater load is imposed on any
on the capacity of infrastructure services and public utility than would be reasonably
utilities. expected from the residential use of the
Detached house.
14-22
Business Uses Code
Page 23
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Hours of operation
O51 The hours of operation do not cause S51.1 The business does not operate
environmental nuisance to neighbouring residents. outside the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm,
Monday to Saturday excluding public
holidays9.
Signage
O52 Signage is unobtrusive and in keeping with S52.1 Not more than one sign is erected on
the amenity of the neighbourhood. the premises and the sign—
a) is a fence sign, wall sign or
freestanding sign with a signface
area10 not exceeding 750mm by
400mm or 0.3m2 ;
b) displays only the name, occupier,
occupation and contact details; and
c) is not illuminated or in motion.
14.21 Type 3 Significant scale
Extent of use and residential amenity
O53 The Home-based business does not S53.1 The business is located—
interfere with the amenity of the neighbourhood a) in the Rural Zone or Rural Settlement
from the operation of machinery or electrical zone; or
equipment or from light, noise, vibration, smell,
b) on a lot of more than 2000m 2 in urban
fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, grit, oil,
settlements.
dust, waste water, waste products, electrical
interference, traffic generation or otherwise11; S53.2 Noise from the business is not
audible beyond the site boundaries;
AND AND
S53.3 All noise emitting plant and
equipment associated with the business is
enclosed or located at least 200m from
adjoining houses;
AND
O54 The scale and nature of the business is S54.1 A maximum of 300m2 of the site is
relative to the lot size and does not dominate or used for business purposes.
conflict with the area in which it is situated;
AND
O55 The business remains ancillary to the S55.1 No more than 6 persons associated
residential use of the site with the business are present on the
premise at any one time (this includes any
residents living on the premises and directly
associated with the business);
AND
S55.2 Only goods which are manufactured
on the site are offered for sale by the
business.
9
Components of the business that are not visually or audibly evident outside of the home may operate outside these hours
but not elements that may affect neighbours such as the attendance of employees or clients or commercial deliveries.
10
Fence sign, wall sign, freestanding sign and signface area are defined in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division
9).
11
Council may request additional information on the likely impacts of the business to ensure it is compatible with the
amenity of its surroundings. Refer to PSP1–Information Council May Request.
14-23
Business Uses Code
Page 24
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Visual impact
O56 The use conducted on the site is not visually S56.1 Any vehicle, stored equipment or
intrusive. materials associated with the use are
located within a building or screened from
view from all public places and adjoining
properties by fencing or dense landscaping.
Environmental risk
O57 The risk to occupiers, employees and S57.1 Quantities of chemicals, gases or
neighbouring residents and the environment from other hazardous materials do not exceed the
the storage and use of chemicals and hazardous limits normally associated with a residential
substances is minimised. activity;
AND
S57.2 Storage of flammable and
combustible liquids complies with the
storage provisions in Section 2 of Australian
Standards AS1940 - The Storage and
Handling of Flammable and Combustible
Liquids.
Traffic and parking
O58 Safe vehicular access is provided to and from S58.1 The business is directly accessible
the site without adversely impacting on the safety of from a sealed road or a good standard
the road network. gravelled road;
AND
S58.2 Driveways do not exceed a gradient
of 1 in 4 (25%).
AND
S58.3 Commercial deliveries or collections
are limited to 2 per day;
AND
S58.4 Loading and unloading activity is
undertaken entirely within the site;
AND
S58.5 Where the site gains access from part
of the Major Road Network, vehicle
manoeuvring areas are provided in
accordance with Section 3 of AS 2890.1
Parking Facilities (Part 1: Off-street
Carparking) so vehicles enter and leave the
site in a forward gear.
O59 Adequate off-street vehicle parking is S59.1 A minimum of 4 carparking spaces
provided for the users of the operation without are provided on the site of the business;
causing adverse impact to the residents of adjoining
properties.
Hours of operation
O60 The hours of operation do not cause S60.1 The business does not operate
environmental nuisance to neighbouring residents. outside the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm,
Monday to Saturday excluding public
holidays.
Signage
O61 Signage is unobtrusive and in keeping with S61.1 Not more than one sign is erected on
the amenity of the neighbourhood. the premises and the sign—
a) is a fence sign, wall sign or
14-24
Business Uses Code
Page 25
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
freestanding sign with a signface
area12 not exceeding 750mm by
400mm or 0.3m2 ;
b) displays only the name, occupier,
occupation and contact details; and
c) is not illuminated or in motion.
Table 14-12 Retail - Type 1 Local (specifically a general store in a residential zone)
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.22 Effects of use
O62 The shop— S62.1 The site to be used for a shop—
a) is not located close to existing shops selling a) is more than 1km radial distance from
similar products; any existing shop, any site with a
b) is limited in scale and primarily serves current approval for a shop, or land
residents of the immediate area surrounding included in the Business Centre or
the site; Neighbourhood Centre Zones; and
c) is designed and located to ensure that it is b) has an area of at least 600m²;
compatible with the surrounding AND
neighbourhood; S62.2 The shop is used for the retail sale of
d) provides a buffer area to site boundaries; and convenience goods only;
e) does not have an adverse effect on the safety AND
and functioning of the major road network. S62.3 The gross floor area of the shop does
not exceed 100m²;
AND
S62.4 Site cover does not exceed—
a) 30% where a stand alone use; or
b) 50% where the development is
combined with a Detached house on
the same site;
AND
S62.5 The building and associated
carparking areas are set back at least 6m
from the front boundary and 2m from the
side and rear boundaries of the site;
AND
S62.6 Where adjacent dwelling units have
pitched roofs, the subject building also has a
pitched roof;
AND
S62.7 No more than 3 persons are engaged
at any one time in the operation of the use;
AND
S62.8 The shop is on a—
a) corner site; or
b) site adjoining public open space;
AND
S62.9 The shop is not on a road identified
as part of the major road network.
12
Fence sign, wall sign, freestanding sign and signface area are defined in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division
9).
14-25
Business Uses Code
Page 26
Table 14-13 Retail Type 1 Local (specifically a roadside stall in the Rural or Rural Settlement
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Zones)
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.23 Effects of use
O63 The stall is limited in scale appropriate to a S63.1 Produce for sale at the roadside stall
rural setting and provides only for the sale of locally is limited to that which is grown or produced
grown and manufactured goods; on the site or in the surrounding area.
AND S63.2 The roadside stall does not involve
the sale of manufactured goods other than
where manufactured on the site.
O64 The stall does not have an adverse effect on S64.1 The stall is not located on a property
the safety and functioning of the major road adjoining the Bruce Highway;
network. AND
S64.2 The roadside stall is located on a site
Editor’s note: with sufficient area to park 3 cars clear of
State-controlled Roads the road reserve and within 20 metres of the
For Roadside Stalls on a State-controlled road, contact roadside stall;
the Department of Transport and Main Roads for further
AND
information about obtaining a ‘Road Corridor Permit’
under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.
S64.3 Safe sight distances are provided for
vehicular crossovers in accordance with
Council’s Standard Drawing for rural
driveways13.
S65.1 Not more than 1 sign is erected on
the premises and the sign:-
(a) has a maximum signface area of
0.5m2 per side; and
(b) is not illuminated or in motion
O65 Signage associated with the roadside stall is
small, unobtrusive and appropriate to a rural
location.
Table 14-14 Industrial Business
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.24 Effects of use
O66 Industrial business is conducted in an No solution provided
ecologically responsible manner, operating
without deleterious impacts on immediate,
surrounding or downstream environments and
ecological processes, including avoiding the
release of pollutants that would adversely affect
the quality of the land, air or water.
O67 Where adjoining an existing residential No solution provided
use or a community use or land included in a
13
Council’s Standard drawing for Rural Driveways in available upon request or through Council’s website.
14-26
Business Uses Code
Page 27
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
residential zone any emissions of odour, dust,
air pollutants, noise, light or vibration does not
spread beyond the site boundaries.
Site suitability
O68 Industrial business uses are established S68.1 The site is connected to reticulated water
on land that has access to an appropriate range supply, sewerage, stormwater and electricity.
of infrastructure services and utilities;
AND
O69 Industrial activity is established on sites S69.1 The site is a minimum of 1,000m 2.
having sufficient area and dimensions to
accommodate the building or buildings,
associated parking areas, service vehicle
provision, storage areas, landscaping, vehicle
access and on site movement.
Visual amenity
O70 The façades of industrial buildings do not S70.1 Where the length of any façade facing a
present unbroken and continuous blank walls; street or residential property exceeds 30m, the
design presents a stepped building line and
AND uses varying colours and materials to break the
building bulk.
O71 The building design addresses the street;
S71.1 The main entry to the building faces the
AND street or customer carparking area.
O72 The minimum boundary setbacks are
landscaped, with no garbage bins, outdoor S72.1 No solution provided
storage areas and the like located within the
boundary setback areas.
Site security
O73 Suitable day and night safety and security S73.1 A security fence no less than 1.8m in
measures are provided to Industrial height encloses the rear and side boundaries of
businesses to protect people and property; the site and prevents unauthorised access to all
outdoor parts of the site used for the Industrial
business use;
AND
AND S73.2 Any proposed office or public space is
sited and orientated towards the principal
frontage of the site;
O74 Security fencing does not have a S74.1 Fencing on any frontage is setback an
significant adverse impact upon the appearance average of 2m provided that no part of the
of the local streetscape. fencing is within 1m of the property boundary;
AND
S74.2 Landscaping is provided between the
fence and the frontage without inhibiting sight
lines to the building entrance or carparking.
Storage
O75 The storage of materials on-site does not No solution provided
cause a public health hazard or environmental
nuisance.
Retail components
O76 Retail sales are ancillary to the Industrial S76.1 Only goods resulting from the Industrial
business use. business are sold on site;
AND
S76.2 The proportion of use area used for retail
sales and display of goods for sale does not
exceed 20%.
14-27
Business Uses Code
Page 28
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
Table14-15 Service Station
Column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.25 Effects of use
Siting
O77 Service stations are located only where they S77.1 The service station is located in a
are compatible with the existing and proposed Commercial zone, on a site fronting part of
amenity and development of a neighbourhood and the major road network;
where they are appropriate given the existing or OR
likely future traffic movements in the area. S77.2 The service station is co-located with,
or adjoining, shopping facilities or
established business development.
O78 Service stations are sited and designed for S78.1 Publicly accessible parts of the
maximum surveillance from adjacent streets and service station including the point of sale
other activities and the entrance to any external toilets are
well lit and clearly visible from areas of
activity within the site (such as petrol
pumps) as well as from adjacent uses and
the street.
O79 The site is large enough to accommodate the S79.1 The site has—
service station and associated carparking, a) an area of a least 1,500m 2;
accessways and landscaping. b) a frontage of at least 40m; and
c) where a corner site, a frontage of at
least 30m to each road to which the
site has frontage.
Neighbouring amenity
O80 Service stations ensure the amenity of S80.1 Where located within 150m of a
neighbouring residential areas is protected. residential use or land included in a
residential zone—
a) buildings are constructed of non-
reflective material, including concrete,
brick or timber; and
b) a landscaped area , a minimum of 2m,
is provided along the property
boundary to any road;
AND
S80.2 Where the site adjoins a Residential
Use or land included in a residential zone—
a) a 2m high solid screen fence is
provided along the common
boundaries; and
b) hours of operation are limited to
between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.
Site layout & design
O81 Buildings, structures, driveways, tanks and S81.1 Fuel pumps are not less than 8m from
fuel bowsers are sited to— any frontage;
a) ensure the safe and efficient use of the site; AND
b) maintain visual amenity and streetscape S81.2 Inlets to bulk fuel storage tanks are
character; located so tankers stand wholly within the
c) provide adequate separation to adjoining land site and on level ground while discharging
uses; and fuel into tanks.
d) not cause an environmental nuisance to
neighbouring properties.
O82 Customer air and water facilities, and any S82.1 Customer air and water facilities, and
automatic mechanical car washing facilities are any car washing facilities are setback 5m
located such that— from any residential property boundary.
a) vehicles using or waiting to use such facilities
14-28
Business Uses Code
Page 29
Column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
are standing wholly within the site; and
b) an adequate buffer area can be provided to
any adjoining Residential Use.
O83 The layout and design of the service station S83.1 Sealed impervious surfaces are
ensures that on site operations do not cause any provided where potential spills of
environmental nuisance or harm or result in the contaminants may occur;
release of untreated pollutants. AND
S83.2 Grease and oil arrestors or other
infrastructure is provided to prevent the
movement of contaminants from the site.
General retail component
O84 The associated sale of goods, including S84.1 The gross floor area used for the
foodstuffs, is ancillary to the service station use. associated retail sale of goods is limited to
15% of the gross floor area.
Traffic & Access
O85 The layout of the site facilities and vehicular S85.1 Where the site is situated at the
accesses result in unrestricted vehicle access to intersection of two roads, separate
and egress from the site. entrances and exits are provided to one or
more of the adjoining roads.
O86 The use of land for a service station— S86.1 Any vehicular crossing over a
a) does not impair traffic flow or road safety; footpath is—
b) facilitates safe and convenient movement to a) not less than 8m in width;
and from the site through the design and b) located so the crossing is not less than
arrangement of vehicular crossovers; and 14m from any other vehicular crossing
c) provides adequate, safe and functional on-site on the same site; and
parking and manoeuvring areas c) not less than 12m from any road
intersection.
14-29
Business Uses Code
Page 30
Table 14-16 Industrial Business Type 3 Extractive
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
Column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.26 Effects of Use
Buffers, Separation and Amenity No Solution Provided
O87 The extractive industry is adequately
separated from sensitive uses to minimise potential
for nuisance or complaint.
O88 The design, operation and staging of the
extractive industry promotes the efficient utilisation
of the resource.
O89 The design, operation and staging of the
extractive industry mitigates vibration, noise, dust,
lighting and other impacts on the surrounding area.
O90 The design, operation and staging of the
extractive industry reduces impacts on natural
environmental values to the greatest extent
reasonably practicable and where impacts cannot
be avoided the loss or decrease in values is
minimised or offset.
O91 The design, operation and staging of
extractive industry optimises potential alternative
land uses after the cessation of extractive activities.
O92 The design, operation and staging of the
extractive industry has regard to the desired visual
character of the locality.
14-30
Business Uses Code
Page 31
Column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Management of Operations No Solution Provided
O93 On-site drainage is designed, constructed and
maintained to:
a) minimise erosion;
b) avoid pollution of groundwater and surface
water;
c) provide opportunities to conserve and reuse
water on the site; and
d) prevent additional flooding or inundation.
O94 Noise, vibration and dust emissions from the
development are managed to acceptable levels.
O95 Operations minimise lighting impacts on roads
and other properties
O96 Public access to the site is managed
appropriately
O97 Development is designed in a manner which
will not compromise the stability, safety or operation
of infrastructure.
O98 Development is designed and managed to
minimise the risk and impact of any accidental spills
and / or releases of chemicals and other materials
that may contaminate soil, stormwater, groundwater
and/or air.
Landscaping No Solution Provided
O99 Landscaping complements biodiversity values
of the adjoining area.
Hours of Operation No solution provided
O100 Extractive industry activities occurs at times
that will not result in disturbance at surrounding
uses.
Traffic and Transport
O101 The transportation of materials is undertaken
in a way which:
a) maintains the safety and efficiency of the
roads comprising the transport route; and
b) minimises amenity impacts on premises
within the transport routes separation area.
14-31
Business Uses Code
Page 32
Column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Rehabilitation No solution provided
O102 Rehabilitation of the site, over the life of the
project and on its completion:
a) provides for progressive/ staged rehabilitation
works;
b) includes appropriate clean-up works (taking
particular account of areas of possible soil or
water contamination);
c) results in a stable final landform;
d) provide suitable drainage and hydraulic
conditions; and
e) achieves a suitable degree of revegetation
consistent with potential post-extraction land
uses.
O103 Rehabilitation allows for suitable use of any
water storage created through the extraction
process, having regard to water quality, hydraulic
conditions, land form and vegetation.
O104 Resource extraction activities in proximity to No solution provided
the Noosa River system only occur where—
a) there is a clear demonstrated need;
b) no feasible and prudent alternatives are
available; and
c) it can be demonstrated that the intrinsic
natural values and resources of the river
system can be managed and protected in an
ecologically sustainable manner.
O105 Industrial business Type 3 Extractive uses No solution provided
are designed, located and operated to ensure—
a) haulage routes associated with extractive
resources—
i are located on roads where the haulage
route will minimise adverse impacts on
residential and urban residential
amenity;
ii are located on roads which are of
adequate construction and which may
be upgraded as part of the utilisation of
the extractive resource; and
iii are adequately maintained as a part of
the utilisation of the extractive resource;
and
b) the utilisation of any extractive resource does
not result in adverse visual impacts from major
roads; and
c) the rehabilitation of extractive industry sites,
prior to or in conjunction with land use changes
on the site of the resources or within buffers to
the resource.
14-32
Business Uses Code
Page 33
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Division 4—Community Uses Code
The Noosa Plan
14.27 Community Uses Code
The provisions in this division comprise the Community Uses Code. They are—
compliance with the Community Uses Code (section 14.28);
overall outcomes for the Community Uses Code (section 14.29);
specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Community Uses Code (sections
14.30—14.34).
14.28 Compliance with the Community Uses Code
Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in sections 14.30—14.34
complies with the Community Uses Code.
14.29 Overall outcomes for the Community Uses Code
14.29.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Community Uses Code.
14.29.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Community Uses Code are the following—
a) Existing and future populations have access to an adequate level of community facilities and
services;
b) Convenient, comfortable and safe Community Uses are provided for;
c) Community Uses are conveniently located for residents and contribute to community focal
points, without placing unacceptable burdens on local amenity or infrastructure;
d) Community Uses recognise and protect Noosa’s existing built character and natural
environmental values;
e) Community Uses offer safe environments for users and operators;
f) Community Uses located in an urban zone are provided with appropriate connection to
reticulated sewerage, water supply, stormwater drainage, electricity, and telecommunications
services; and
g) Community Uses are energy and water efficient.
14.30 Specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Community Uses
Code
The specific outcomes sought for the Community Uses Code are included in column 1 of
Table 14-13 to 14-16 . Probable solutions for code assessment development are included
in column 2 of Table 14-17 to 14-20.
14-33
Community Uses Code
Page 34
Table 14-17 For all Community uses
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.31 Effects of use
Electricity supply infrastructure
O1 The development does not adversely S1.1 No solution provided
impact on existing or future electricity supply
infrastructure;
AND S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to or
O2 All uses and works maintain an adequate within 50m of an existing electricity substation
safe distance from electrical infrastructure incorporates noise attenuation measures to
including substations, overhead powerlines, mitigate noise impacts;
power poles and transformers. AND
S2.2 Buildings and structures (including
swimming pools, sheds, tennis courts and
outbuildings) are not constructed under
overhead electricity transmission lines, or within
electricity easements;
AND
S2.3 A minimum separation distance is
maintained from the electricity transmission line
to the closest boundary of habitable buildings
and child activity areas, as follows—
a) 20m for transmission lines up to 132kV;
b) 30m for transmission lines between 133kV
and 275kV; and
c) 40m for transmission lines greater than
275kV.
Road network function
O3 The use does not have an adverse impact No solution provided
on the safety and efficiency of the road
network14;
AND
O4 The surrounding road system is capable
of accommodating additional traffic generated
by the proposal.
Noise and visual amenity
O5 The use does not have a significant S5.1 If the use involves outdoor courts
adverse impact on the amenity enjoyed by including tennis courts, half courts or netball
users of adjoining or nearby premises; courts—the use complies with the requirements
in Section 2 of PSP8 Tennis and Other Courts.
AND
S6.1 Noise sensitive Community Uses are not
O6 Development is designed and sited to located adjacent to the major road network;
avoid adverse noise impacts associated with OR
neighbouring noise sources by— S6.2 Double glazed windows are used to
a) locating the use away from major noise mitigate noise;
sources such as busy roads or rail OR
corridors; or S6.3 Solid concrete articulated fences are
b) applying appropriate noise attenuation constructed on-site to attenuate noise;
measures into the development. AND
S6.4 Where the site adjoins properties in a
residential zone—
a) any lit sports courts are located at least 60m
from the external wall of an existing or
14
PSP 1 details information Council may request including detailed traffic studies.
14-34
Community Uses Code
Page 35
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
approved residential dwelling on any
separate property (as measured from the
centre line of the court); and
b) any external sports court is not used
between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:30am
the following day.
Artificial lighting
O7 The obtrusiveness of lighting is minimised S7.1 Lighting associated with the use is
without unduly limiting the use, enjoyment or designed, installed, operated and maintained in
safety of outdoor recreation facilities; accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 “The
Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor
Lighting”;
AND AND
S7.2 If for Sport and Recreation—
Development complies with Australian Standard
AS2560 Guide to Sports Lighting.
O8 Development does not include spill light S8.1 No solution provided
which gives rise to annoyance, discomfort,
distraction or a reduction in the ability to see
essential information
Safety and security
O9 All property boundaries are clearly S9.1 Boundaries are identified by such means
identifiable and public and private spaces are as:
clearly defined. a) fencing;
b) changes in surface materials or levels;
and
c) landscape treatments.
O10 All premises and access routes are clearly S10.1 All premises are identified by the
identifiable to all persons, particularly provision of the street number in a prominent
emergency services personnel. location, preferably near the site entry, (ie. on
the kerb or letterbox or by signage on the
building or site).
O11 All building entries are designed to be S11.1 The number of entrances and exits is
obvious and easily identifiable. limited and main building entrances/exits
located at the front of the site are in view of the
street. Where this is not possible, due to site or
existing building constraints, a well defined path
is provided to the entrance/exit;
AND
S11.2 All entrances/exits to buildings are lit and
signed and signage includes hours of operation;
AND
S11.3 Entrances/exits are located to provide a
direct link to driveways and carparking areas;
AND
S11.4 Recessed doorways are avoided where
the recess is of sufficient size to conceal a
person. Where recessed doorways are
unavoidable, measures are used to enhance
safety as follows—
a) good lighting is installed;
b) strategically placed mirrors are installed;
c) angled approaches are provided; and
d) gates which restrict access are provided.
14-35
Community Uses Code
Page 36
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
O12 Uses are arranged within buildings and on
sites to enable external areas to be monitored. S12.1 Windows and main entrances are
positioned to allow for casual surveillance.
O13 Communal open space, including
congregation and seating areas, is located
S13.1 Communal open spaces, including
where it can be monitored;
congregation and seating areas, situated where
they are in the line of sight of windows, doors
and/or balconies of buildings, or can be seen
from a street or other public space.
O14 Buildings and structures are designed to S14.1 Where buildings or structures are
minimise opportunities for vandalism. constructed in view of a public street or
laneway—
a) the use of solid fences and blank walls
which attract graffiti is avoided. Where solid
blank surfaces are unavoidable,
landscaping, creepers, murals, vandal
resistant paint, etc are used;
b) toughened glass, security screens and
other measures (not including opaque
security shutters) are used in windows
which are provided at ground level, to deter
break and enters;
c) hardy vandal proof materials and anti-
graffiti paint are used in the construction of
buildings, where appropriate.
O15 Lighting of appropriate intensities is
S15.1 Lighting of appropriate intensities is
provided to maximise safety.
provided which satisfies the requirements of
Australian Standard AS1158: Public Lighting
Code, unless otherwise specified in this Code;
AND
S15.2 External lighting of a graduated intensity
is provided which starts at a lower level of
brightness at the perimeter of the site and rises
to a greater intensity at the entrance to
buildings, or at the centre of the site;
AND
S15.3 Lighting is directed onto the site and
away from neighbouring properties;
AND
S15.4 Vandal-resistant lighting is used in public
and publicly accessible areas.
O16 Public toilets are designed and S16.1 Features that may legitimise loitering,
constructed to: such as seating or public telephones are not
a) ensure the safety of all people using located in proximity to toilet entrances;
them; and AND
b) take advantage of informal surveillance S16.2 Public toilets are located in high traffic
from adjoining uses and activities, areas;
discouraging non-legitimate uses. AND
S16.3 Entrances to public toilets are visible from
the street, footpath and other activity areas on
the site or adjoining sites.
14-36
Community Uses Code
Page 37
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Mechanical plant and equipment and storage
areas
O17 Mechanical plant and equipment S17.1 Mechanical plant and equipment are—
(including air conditioning equipment) and a) located more than 2m from any property
storage areas are designed and located to— boundary;
a) avoid adverse visual impacts when viewed b) where located at ground level, screened
from the street and adjoining properties; by fencing 1.5m in height or dense
and vegetation of at least 1.5m in width
b) be visually integrated with the building incorporating grouped trees and shrubs
design. with maximum separation distance of 1m
measured from the centre of the tree or
scrub; and
c) visually integrated into the line and plane
of the building and roof design and do not
project beyond the height or width of the
building when viewed from the street and
adjoining properties.
Transport and access
O18 Premises have accessibility to public S18.1 Safe and convenient pathway access is
transport and cycling and walking is promoted. provided from the site to link to existing pathway
networks that services public transport facilities;
OR
S18.2 Direct pathway access is provided to the
public transport facility if the facility is contained
on site or within 50m from the property
boundary.
O19 Community Uses are designed and S19.1 Safe and convenient cycle access to and
constructed to encourage users of the from the site from the existing road and bicycle
development to access the site by means of foot network, and safe pathway movement within the
or bicycle through provision of appropriate end- site is provided;
of-trip facilities including bicycle parking and AND
shower/change rooms S19.2 Secure and convenient parking space for
bicycles is provided on site in accordance
Figure 14-2 Minimum Bicycle Parking
Figure 14-2 Minimum Bicycle Parking
Requirements and AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking
Requirements
Facilities;
Use Minimum bicycle parking AND
Education 1 bicycle parking space per S19.3 Where at least 5 bicycle parking spaces
Types 2, 3 or 30m2 or part thereof of are required in accordance with Figure 14-2
4 gross floor area. Minimum Bicycle Parking Requirements, end-of-
Open Space 1 bicycle parking space per trip cycle facilities are provided at the following
200m2 or part thereof of site rate:
Type 1
area a) 1 locker per 2 bicycle parking spaces; and
b) 1 shower cubicle with ancillary change
Wellbeing 1 bicycle parking space per
rooms per 10 bicycle spaces or part
Types 1, 2 or 30m2 or part thereof of
thereof;
3 gross floor area.
AND
S19.4 Bicycle parking spaces and cyclist
facilities are designed in accordance with
AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering
Practice, Part 14 – Bicycles, Section 10;
AND
S19.5 On-site pedestrian facilities such as
seating and shade structures are provided in
developments for the convenience of persons
walking to the site.
14-37
Community Uses Code
Page 38
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
Table 14-18 – Education Type 1 – Childcare
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.32 Effects of use
Site suitability
O20 The childcare use is highly accessible to its No solution provided
users;
AND
O21 The childcare centre is located in close
proximity to Neighbourhood Centres, Business
Centres and Community Services Zones;
OR
O22 The childcare centre is located in close
proximity to entrances to residential
neighbourhoods.
O23 The site is capable of accommodating a well S23.1 Site area is—
designed and integrated facility incorporating a) a minimum of 1,500m2 for between 25-
buildings and structures, vehicle access, parking 50 children; or
and manoeuvring, landscaping and other buffer b) a minimum of 2,000m2 for more than
elements. 50 children.
Amenity
O24 Adjoining Residential Uses are protected S24.1 A screen fence of a minimum of 1.8m
from potential noise nuisance caused by the in height is erected on all side and rear
childcare uses. boundaries adjoining any land in a
residential zone.
Table 14-19 – Open Space Type 2 – Camp ground
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.33 Effects of use
Site suitability
O25 Camp grounds are located on premises that S25.1 The minimum site area for a Camp
are large enough to accommodate the use without ground is
causing impact on other uses of the subject site or a) in the Rural Zone─10ha;
adjacent sites and provide for adequate separation b) in all other zones─1ha
from neighbouring Residential Uses. AND
S25.2 Camp sites and associated amenities
are located at least 50m from any dwelling
unit on the subject or adjacent properties.
AND
S25.3 Parked recreational vehicles are
visually screened from any dwelling unit on
adjoining properties.
14-38
Community Uses Code
Page 39
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Water Quality Management
O26 Camp grounds are located, designed and S26.1 For self-assessment, campgrounds,
managed in a manner to have no impact on the including self-contained RV Overnight areas
quality of drinking water catchments of Lake are not located within the Water Supply
Macdonald, Mary River or Cedar Pocket Dam. Catchment shown on Overlay Maps OM1.5,
OM3.5 or OM5.5.
AND
S26.2 Campsites and associated facilities
are at least 400m from the upper flood
margin of Lake Macdonald15, 100m from the
surveyed bank of a permanent watercourse
and 50m from the bank of an intermittent
water course where located in a water
supply buffer area.
Vehicular access and circulation
O27 Vehicular access and parking does not S27.1 All camping or overnight parking of
adversely impact on the safety, capacity and recreation vehicles occurs on site and not
operation of the road network or pedestrian within the road reserve;
environment. AND
S27.2 Adequate parking and vehicular
manoeuvring area is provided on site so all
vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward
gear.
Density
O28 Outside of urban settlements the scale and S28.1 Outside of the urban settlements:-
density of the camp ground is appropriate to its a) For camp grounds , other than a self-
setting and does not detract from the rural or contained RV overnight area−
environmental character of the local area. i) the site density does not exceed
20 camp sites per hectare
ii) the maximum number of camp
sites on any site does not exceed
100; and
b) For self-contained RV overnight
areas−a maximum of 5 caravans or
recreational vehicles are parked on
site at any one time.
Length of stay
O29 On-site accommodation is not used as S29.1 Resident guests of the campground
permanent residential accommodation. stay no longer than 30 nights in a year
15
The upper flood margin for Lake MacDonald is 98.5m AHD and for Cedar Pocket Dam is RL105m AHD.
14-39
Community Uses Code
Page 40
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Amenities
O30 Camp grounds other than a self-contained S30.1 For camp grounds other than a self-
RV overnight area, are provided with a drinking contained RV overnight area, a drinking
water supply and toilet facilities for guests. water supply of 10,000 litres per Camp
ground or 1,000 litres per camp site
(whichever is the greater) is provided with a
bib cock tap fitting;
AND
S30.2 For camp grounds other than a self-
OR contained RV overnight area, toilet and
ablution facilities are provided in accordance
with Council’s Local Laws;
AND
S30.3 The total gross floor area of all
buildings associated with the operation of
the camp ground does not exceed 350m 2;
O31 Where no power, drinking water or effluent S31.1 Only self-contained RVs with their
disposal is provided on site only self-contained own fresh water, grey water and black water
caravans or RVs with their own fresh water, grey storage are accommodated on site and no
water and black water storage are accommodated liquid waste is left on site.
on site.
Table 14-20 Wellbeing Type 1 Health
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.34 Effects of use
O32 Site design and layout ensures efficient No solution provided
access and egress for emergency vehicles.
14-40
Community Uses Code
Page 41
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Division 5—Infrastructure Uses Code
The Noosa Plan
14.35 Infrastructure Uses Code
The provisions in this division comprise the Infrastructure Uses Code. They are—
compliance with the Infrastructure Uses Code (section 14.36);
overall outcomes for the Infrastructure Uses Code (section 14.37); and
specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Infrastructure Uses Code(sections
14.38—14.41).
14.36 Compliance with the Infrastructure Uses Code
Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in sections 14.38—14.41
complies with the Infrastructure Uses Code.
14.37 Overall outcomes for the Infrastructure Uses Code
14.37.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Infrastructure Uses Code.
14.37.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Infrastructure Uses Code are the following—
a) Residents and visitors have access to adequate levels of infrastructure to meet their needs;
b) Infrastructure Uses do not detract from the visual amenity of the major road network nor on
the rural or residential amenity enjoyed by residents of and visitors to Noosa;
c) Facilities are co-located where appropriate and practical;
d) Infrastructure uses are energy efficient;
e) Infrastructure Uses do not pose a threat to public safety;
f) The natural character and environmental values of Noosa are protected from adverse impacts
associated with Infrastructure Uses; and
g) Convenient, comfortable and safe access is provided with the design of infrastructure uses.
14.38 Specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Infrastructure Uses
Code
The specific outcomes sought for the Infrastructure Uses Code are included in column 1
of Table 14-21 to Table 14-23. Probable solutions for code assessment development are
included in column 2 of Table 14-21 to Table 14-23.
Table 14-21 — For all Infrastructure Uses
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.39 Effects of use
Location and siting
O1 The location and siting of Infrastructure S1.1 For Installations and Towers, where
Uses— practicable, infrastructure is —
a) maximises accessibility for maintenance a) co-located with existing Infrastructure
purposes; and Uses; or
b) does not disrupt access for other b) located on or within an existing building;
purposes. AND
S1.2 Easements for access to Infrastructure
Uses are granted to the Council or the
beneficiary of the easement to ensure suitable
access can be gained, where practicable.
14-41
Infrastructure Uses Code
Page 42
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Separation from incompatible uses
O2 Sufficient separation distance is provided No solution provided.
between Infrastructure Uses and incompatible
uses on the same site and neighbouring
premises to maintain amenity for neighbouring
uses.
O3 Vehicular access to the site of the S3.1. Vehicle access to the infrastructure is
Infrastructure Use does not adversely impact gained from roads other than local residential
on residential amenity. streets to maintain residential amenity.
Building siting and design
O4 The siting and design of buildings or other No solution provided
structures reflects and is compatible with the
setting and character of the locality in which the
Infrastructure Use is located, including the use
of sympathetic colour schemes.
Safety and security
O5 Infrastructure Uses are secure and S5.1 For Installations and Towers—the use is
potential impacts from vandalism are minimised. fenced with security fencing;
AND
S5.2 For other Infrastructure Uses—no
probable solution
Artificial lighting
O6 The generation of spill light by S6.1 Lighting associated with the use is
development, which gives rise to annoyance, designed, installed, operated and maintained in
discomfort, distraction or a reduction in the accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 The
ability to see essential information, is avoided. Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor
Lighting.
Mechanical plant and equipment
O7 Mechanical plant and equipment S7.1 Plant and equipment are—
(including air conditioning equipment) are— a) located more than 2m from any property
a) positioned to minimise adverse impacts on boundary; and
the amenity of any residential premises; b) screened by dense vegetation or fencing
b) designed and positioned to visually (i.e. 1.5m wide vegetated buffer area);
integrate with the building and roof design; OR
and S7.2 Plant and equipment are located within a
c) appropriately screened. building.
Environment & heritage values
O8 There are no significant adverse effects No solution provided
on the biodiversity, natural vegetation, native
wildlife, habitats, landscape quality, water Editors Note
quality or heritage values, including those PSP24 – Effluent Disposal details
related to— requirements for the design and siting of
a) changes to natural drainage; effluent disposal systems where located
b) disturbance to any of the wetland outside a sewerage service area.
systems; Compliance with PSP24 will be considered
c) management of landslide and fire risk; as part of Council’s assessment of the
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off- plumbing and drainage application
site;
e) unmanaged public access;
f) effluent disposal16;
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour;
and
16
Council may request additional information on the proposed method of effluent disposal to ensure the nature of the
development is compatible with environmental values. Refer to PSP1 – Information Council May Request.
14-42
Infrastructure Uses Code
Page 43
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
h) disturbance of buildings and features,
including natural features, of heritage
significance.
Table 14-22 — Service & Utility Type 2 - Installation
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.40 Effects of use
O9 Electricity transmission line easements are S9.1 A minimum separation distance is
managed to ensure— maintained from the electricity transmission
a) the continuation of the transmission of bulk line to the closest boundary of habitable
electricity; buildings and child activity areas, as
b) safety and amenity for residents, occupiers follows—
and land uses in close proximity; a) 20m for transmission lines up to
c) natural environmental values are not 132kV;
adversely impacted upon; and b) 30m for transmission lines between
d) the Shire’s visual and landscape qualities are 133kV and 275kV; and
not adversely impacted upon. c) 40m for transmission lines greater
than 275kV;
AND
S9.2 Only trees with a mature height of less
than 4m are planted within electricity
transmission line easements.
Table 14-23 —Service & Utility Type 3 - Tower
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.41 Effects of use
Visual amenity
O10 The tower is visually integrated with its S10.1 The tower is—
landscape or townscape setting so as not to be a) not established in the Detached
visually dominant or obtrusive. Housing, Semi-Attached Housing,
Attached Housing or Visitor Mixed Use
Zones;
b) camouflaged through the use of
colours and materials which blend into
the surrounding landscape; and
c) unobtrusive when viewed from any
part of the major road network;17 or
S10.2 The tower is co-located on an existing
telecommunication tower;
AND
S10.3 The height of the tower does not
exceed—
a) 20 metres where on land in the
Community Services, Business Centre
or Industry Zones; or
b) 25 metres where on land in the Rural
Zone.
17
PSP23 Telecommunication Towers provides guidance and information in relation to the installation of telecommunication
towers.
14-43
Infrastructure Uses Code
Page 44
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Health and safety
O11 The development avoids or effectively No solution provided
manages any emissions of light, noise, vibration or
radiation beyond the site such that—
a) environmental nuisance to occupants or users
of surrounding premises is not caused;
b) unacceptable risks to the environment or to
personal and public safety are unlikely to be
caused; and
c) public access is restricted to meet workplace,
health and safety requirements.
Access to sunlight
O12 The Tower does not cast shadows such that S12.1 For proposed buildings or structures
the amenity of surrounding premises or useability of having a height exceeding 8.5m above
public open space is unduly reduced. ground level and a cross sectional area
exceeding 20m2, shadowing does not affect
residential lots, child care centres or public
open space to the extent of more than 20%
of their site area for a period in excess of
three hours on any day of the year.
14-44
Infrastructure Uses Code
Page 45
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Division 6—Residential Uses Code
The Noosa Plan
14.42 Residential Uses Code
The provisions in this division comprise the Residential Uses Code. They are—
compliance with the Residential Uses Code (section 14.43);
overall outcomes of the Residential Uses Code (section 14.44); and
specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Residential Uses Code (sections
14.45—14.48).
14.43 Compliance with the Residential Uses Code
Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in section 14.45—14.48
complies with the Residential Uses Code.
14.44 Overall outcomes for the Residential Uses Code
14.44.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Residential Uses Code.
14.44.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Residential Uses Code are to ensure that residential
development—
a) occurs only on land that is suited to the development and occupation of residential
buildings;
b) is attractive and consistent with the developed character of its particular
neighbourhood;
c) takes advantage of natural climatic conditions;
d) in an urban zone or service area is provided with appropriate connection to
reticulated sewerage, water supply, stormwater drainage, electricity, and
telecommunications services;
e) is energy and water efficient;
f) is designed to provide for safety and security against crime;
g) creates comfortable and accessible homes for people with different needs through
all stages of life;
h) provides residents with a high degree of privacy and protection from noise, lighting
and other environmental nuisances; and
i) provides residents with a choice in housing types to meet their varying needs;
j) does not adversely impact on the natural character and environmental values of
Noosa.
14.45 Specific Outcomes, probable solutions and acceptable solutions for
the Residential Uses Code
The specific outcomes sought for the Residential Uses Code are included in column 1 of Tables
14-24 to 14-27. Acceptable solutions for accepted development subject to requirements and
probable solutions for code assessment development are included in column 2 of Tables 14-24 to
14-27.
14-45
Residential Uses Code
Page 46
Table 14-24 — For All Residential Uses
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
The Noosa Plan
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.46 Effects of use
Electricity supply infrastructure
O1 The development does not adversely S1.1 No solution provided
impact on existing or future electricity supply
infrastructure;
AND
O2 All uses and works maintain an adequate S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to or
safe distance from electrical infrastructure within 50m of an existing electricity substation
including substations, overhead powerlines, incorporates noise attenuation measures to
power poles and transformers. mitigate noise impacts;
AND
S2.2 Buildings and structures (including
swimming pools, sheds, tennis courts or
outbuildings) are not constructed under
overhead electricity transmission lines, or
within electricity easements;
AND
S2.3 A minimum separation distance is
maintained from the electricity transmission
line to the closest boundary of habitable
buildings and child activity areas, as follows—
a) 20m for transmission lines up to 132kV;
b) 30m for transmission lines between
133kV and 275kV; and
c) 40m for transmission lines greater than
275kV.
Water supply and conservation
S3.1 & S4.1 For a Class 1 building18 other than
O3 On-site water storage is designed and
a Detached house , outside a reticulated
operated to support the efficient use of water;
water service area, a rainwater tank is to be
installed with the following minimum storage
AND
capacities—
O4 On-site water storage is adequate for a) Where no more than 3 bedrooms –
occupants every day use and fire fighting 45,000 litres; or
purposes. b) Where more than 3 bedrooms –
60,000 litres;
AND
c) There is to be on the lot a dam,
swimming pool or water tank
accessible for use by the fire brigade
that contains at least 5,000 litres of
water.
Editor’s note:
The 5,000 litres required can be included
within the water required in S3.1 or S4.1
providing it is accessible for the purpose of fire
fighting at all times and not used for other
domestic purposes.
18
Class 1 Buildings are defined under the Building Code of Australia
14-46
Residential Uses Code
Page 47
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Erosion and sediment control
O5 Development does not cause erosion or No solution provided.
result in transport of sediments off-site.
Editor’s note:
Persons undertaking development, including
building work, are required under the Environmental
Protection (Water) Policy 1997 (EPP) to ensure that
sediment and other material including building
waste, sawdust, concrete, cement or paint are not
deposited or released into a roadside gutter,
stormwater drain or waterway, or into a place where
it could reasonably be expected to move or be
washed into a roadside gutter, stormwater drain or
waterway and are not washed from the site.
Council enforces the EPP and penalties may apply.
Safety and security
O6 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4, S6.1 The building entrance is clearly
buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to identifiable and visible from the street, footpath
protect the personal security and safety of and driveway;
residents by allowing for natural surveillance. AND
S6.2 The internal path network has clear
sightlines to the dwelling entry and street
access points;
AND
S6.3 Visitors have direct access to the
entrance without passing through private
outdoor living areas.
Emergency access
O7 For Multiple housing Type 3, 4 & 5, site No solution provided
design and layout ensures efficient access and
egress for emergency vehicles.
Basement drainage
O8 Buildings and access works are designed S8.1 Enclosed car parking and manoeuvring
and sited to protect persons and property in the areas are constructed at a level that permits
event of a flood and power failure. the parking area to drain from the site by
gravity means, without the need for
mechanical pumping.
Separation of incompatible uses
O9 Development is designed to minimise noise S9.1 Bedroom windows are at least 3m away
carrying between dwelling units or from shared driveways or carparking areas of
accommodation units by locating noise sensitive adjacent dwelling units or accommodation
spaces such as bedrooms away from noise units.
generating areas of the development, such as
carparking areas or mechanic plant and
equipment or recreational facilities.
14-47
Residential Uses Code
Page 48
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Mechanical plant & equipment
O10 Mechanical plant and equipment S10.1 Mechanical plant and equipment,
associated with Residential Uses are designed including pool and spa pumps, pool heaters,
and located so as not have an adverse impact on air-conditioning units and refrigeration units
the visual amenity of the site or surrounding are—
areas. a) where located at ground level, screened
by fencing 1.5m in height or dense
vegetation of at least 1.5m in width
incorporating grouped trees and shrubs
with maximum separation distance of
1m measured from the centre of the
plant; and
b) for Multiple housing Type 2, 3 & 4 are
visually integrated into the line and
plane of the building and roof design
and do not project beyond the height or
width of the building when viewed from
the street and adjoining properties.
Ancillary recreation uses
O11 Ancillary recreation uses, such as outdoor S11.1 If the use involves ancillary use of
tennis courts and half netball courts, do not have outdoor courts including tennis courts, half
an adverse effect on the amenity enjoyed by courts and netball courts—the use complies
users of adjacent or nearby premises nor do they with the requirements in Section 2 of PSP8
cause unreasonable disturbance to local fauna Tennis and Other Courts;
through light emissions by ensuring that all AND
lighting devices are limited to those designed and
S11.2 Any lit tennis court or sports court is
installed to:
located at least 60m from the external wall of
a) minimise light spillage on neighbouring an existing or approved residential dwelling on
premises; an adjacent or nearby lot (as measured from
b) preserve an acceptable degree of lighting the centre line of the court);
amenity at the neighbouring premises; AND
c) provide covers or shading around lights; S11.3 The vertical illumination resulting from
d) direct lights downwards; direct, reflected or other incidental light
e) position lights away from possibly affected emanating from the site does not exceed 8 lux
areas; and when measured at any point 1.5m outside the
boundary and at any level from ground level
f) enable brightness of lights to be adjusted to
upward;
low levels.
AND
S11.4 Any flood lighting is restricted to the
types that give no upward component of light
where mounted horizontally (i.e. a full cut off
luminaire).
O12 Noise originating from the use of the tennis
court does not have a detrimental effect on the
amenity of the area or cause nuisance to S12.1 The court is not used between the
neighbouring residents. hours of 10:00pm and 6:30am the following
day.
Privacy
O13 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4, S13.1 Transparent doors and windows are
building and structures are designed and sited to designed and located so they do not directly
ensure the visual privacy of residents of the face transparent doors or windows or the
development and neighbouring properties is private open space areas of other dwelling
protected. units within 10 metres;
14-48
Residential Uses Code
Page 49
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
AND
Figure 14-3 Privacy Measures
S13.2 Planter boxes, louvre screens,
pergolas, landscaping and architectural design
of balconies are used to screen the ground
floor private open space of dwelling units or
accommodation units from upper level units
(refer to Figure 14-3 Privacy Measures which
illustrates how trees, awnings, screens, fences
and planter boxes reduce minimise the ability
to directly look into neighbouring homes and
yards).
Access to Sunlight
O14 For Multiple housing, buildings and S14.1 Development does not reduce sunlight
structures are designed and sited so as not to to at least 50% of the private open space
unreasonably diminish the existing sunlight to areas of any adjoining residences to less to
adjoining residences and associated private open than 2 hours between 9am and 3pm on any
space areas; day of the year;
OR
AND S14.2 Where overshadowing by existing
structures and fences occurs to more than
50% of the private open space areas of any
adjoining residences, sunlight is not further
reduced by more than 20%.
(See Figure 14-4—Preventing overshadowing)
O15 Multiple housing is designed and sited to S15.1 No solution provided
minimise the extent of shadows cast on solar
photovoltaic cells on roofs of adjoining buildings.
14-49
Residential Uses Code
Page 50
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
Figure 14-4—Preventing overshadowing
PLAN – ILLUSTRATES DWELLINGS THAT ARE SITED
TO MAXIMISE SOLAR ACCESS
ELEVATION – ILLUSTRATES BUILDINGS THAT ARE
SITED TO MAXIMISE SOLAR ACESS TO ADJOINING
PROPERTIES THROUGH ROOF DESIGN AND UPPER
STOREY POSITIONING TO MINIMISE IMPACTS ON
PROPERTIES O THE SOUTH.
DETAILED ELEVATION – THE MEASUREMENT AT “*”
IS 50% OF THE WIDTH OF THE SOUTHERN
PROPERTY. IT’S NOT AFFECTED BY SHADOWS
FROM THE NORTHERN NEIGHBOUR, EVEN IN THE
MIDDLE OF WINTER WHEN THE SUN IS LOW.
Sloping sites
O16 On sloping sites, buildings and structures S16.1 Buildings and structures on sloping
are designed to maximise the use of the natural sites—
topography and minimise the need for cut and fill. a) Have a maximum distance of 3m
between the ground and the lowest part
of the floor of the building or the building
incorporates undercroft skirting or
screening (eg. timber battens) to the full
height of any undercroft area higher than
3m above ground level at the perimeter
of the building;
b) are of split level design that step down
the slope or have suspended floor
construction;
c) limit the amount of cut or fill to less than
2m in depth relative to natural ground
level; and
d) do not result in the spread of fill beyond
the footprint of the building and
14-50
Residential Uses Code
Page 51
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan
associated batters.
Table 14-25 — For Multiple housing Type 3 – Retirement & special needs
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions
14.47 Effects of use
Access to Commercial and Community Services
O17 Development is located within reasonable S17.1 The use is located within 300m
access to a variety of essential services and (measured along a sealed footpath with
facilities, including retail and medical facilities and grade of no more than 1 in 20 (5%)) of a
public transport services. public transport stop or where no public
transport is available, an alternative means
of transport, such as a minibus, is made
available to the residents;
AND
S17.2 Where a Commercial Business
Type 2 medical is not located within 400m,
medical or therapy services may form part of
the use and be provided on site providing
the total proportion of gross floor area used
for Commercial Businesses does not
exceed 10%;
AND
S17.3 Where the use is not residential aged
care it is located within 400m (measured
along a sealed footpath with grade of no
more than 1 in 20 (5%)) of a retail use
providing convenience goods and groceries.
Neighbourhood Integration
O18 Retirement and special needs housing S18.1 Internal pathways directly connect
provides a safe, secure environment in which with external pathways;
residents and staff can move about freely and AND
without fear of uninvited intrusion. S18.2 Access of unauthorized persons to
the site is restrained to a single public entry
which may be controlled using gates or
other security devices.
O19 Site layout and facilities allow residents to S19.1 Community visitation to and
contribute to the life of the wider community in the involvement with the complex is facilitated
vicinity. through appropriate outdoor and indoor
spaces for community activities.
O20 Larger developments with over 200 residents S20.1 Any public facilities are
integrate with the surrounding community by a) connected to both the internal and
incorporating public facilities serving the external pathway systems in
surrounding community in addition to the resident accordance with AS1428.1 Design for
community. Access and Mobility and include a
minimum 50m2 open sheltered area;
and
b) accessible to the general public.
14-51
Residential Uses Code
Page 52
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions
The Noosa Plan
Safe Mobility & Accessibility
O21 The site is legible providing ease of access S21.1 Residential units and other facilities
and mobility and clear signage to orientate and are oriented to front onto internal roads and
move around the site. unit numbers are displayed externally using
bold, contrasting methods (such as dark
numbers on a light surface);
AND
S21.2 Staff or service only areas are clearly
delineated through the use of fencing,
railings, landscaping, signage and/or visual
aids.
O22 Residents are able to easily navigate the site
S22.1 A pedestrian pathway(s) is available
on foot, cycle, wheelchair, scooter or with the
from site entry to common facilities and
assistance of mobility aids.
residential units and between units in
compliance with AS 1428.1 Design for
Access and Mobility;
O23 The site allows barrier free access for mobility
S23.1 No solution provided
and sensory impaired residents, staff and visitors
O24 The pedestrian movement system provides
S24.1 A variety of places to sit are provided
comfortable vantage points to rest, socialise and
at intervals of no more than 100m along
observe surrounding activities, and allows for
internal pathways and recreation walkways.
interesting exercise routines, and will provide a
variety of circulation options.
O25 Areas of high pedestrian traffic, such as
S25.1 Hard surfacing such as paving or
driveways, walkways, entries, outdoor patios, and in
concrete is provided to high traffic areas
the vicinity of waste storage areas, letterboxes and
including driveway, walkways, entries,
clotheslines are provided with a safe, smooth
outdoor patios, and in the vicinity of waste
surface accessible for people across a range of
storage areas, letter boxes and clothes
abilities and ages.
lines.
O26 Public and private open areas are provided
S26.1 Shade is provided in common areas
with areas of shade.
and private courtyards by a variety of means
such as verandahs, shade shelters, covered
walkways and shade trees.
O27 Development provides for adequate night
S27.1 No solution provided
lighting along all driveways and footpaths
throughout the site such that the full path of travel is
illuminated.
O28 Lighting is shielded so as not to adversely
S28.1 No solution provided
impact upon neighbouring residents.
Streetscape Character & Built Environment
O29 Development is compatible with the S29.1 Building facades which face public
surrounding established streetscapes. streets, incorporate depth and shading effects
through use of verandahs, patios, awnings and
other shading devices;
AND
S29.2 Service areas such as loading bays
and garbage collection points are not located
14-52
Residential Uses Code
Page 53
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions
The Noosa Plan
between buildings and street alignments
unless screened from public view;
AND
S29.3 Front setbacks are landscaped with
canopy trees;
AND
S29.4 Building services such as air
conditioners, ducting and the like are screened
from view of public spaces. Where these are
located on rooftops, the roof form is the
screen.
O30 Dwelling units relate to communal spaces and S30.1 Entry porches and verandahs provide
landscaping with a human scale through building transitional spaces between indoor and
layout and design, to create a supportive outdoor areas;
environment for older or disabled people and AND
enable residents to identify with and find their way S30.2 External façades of the building(s) are
around the development. articulated to express the differing internal
functions and reinforce the residential scale
of buildings.
Dwelling Size
O31 Dwelling units for independent living are of a S31.1 With the exception of group housing
small size to accommodate the needs of the permanently accommodating more than 2
residents only. residents, dwelling units have no more than
2 bedrooms and a gross floor area of no
more than 150m2.
Residential Amenity
O32 Building facades engage with adjoining S32.1 Building facades which face public
public streets, internal streets and communal streets incorporate openings in the form of
spaces through opportunities for casual surveillance windows and doors;
and interaction between public and private space, AND
high quality design and a pleasant pedestrian
S32.2 The windows of living areas face the
environment.
internal road or communal outdoor
recreational spaces;
AND
O33 The development is designed to minimise S33.1 Communal recreational facilities such
potential conflicts with surrounding uses and as swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling
provide privacy for the residents. greens or play equipment are located at
least 15m from bedrooms of adjoining
dwellings, or 60m where the recreational
use involves lighting.
S34.1 Potential noise generators, including
O34 Noise generated by the development does not
air conditioners, service yards, and vehicle
unduly compromise the amenity of neighbours.
parking and driveways are not located within
3 metres of site boundaries that adjoin land
in a residential zone, unless appropriate
noise emission standards are satisfied at
site boundaries
O35 Privacy of both residents and neighbours is S35.1 Screen fencing and planting is used
valued and optimised, particularly where private to buffer communal areas from private
rooms or spaces are close to or adjoin common areas.
recreation areas, commercial or community
14-53
Residential Uses Code
Page 54
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions
The Noosa Plan
facilities.
Traffic and Parking
O36 Adequate provision is made for parking of S36.1 Appropriate access and circulation
residence, staff and visitors’ cars such that the routes for service and emergency vehicles
efficiency and safety of surrounding streets are not must be provided;
unduly compromised. AND
S36.2 Direction, regulatory, warning and
information signs are to be erected on site to
control traffic movements and driver
behavior and to warn of any potential safety
hazards;
AND
S36.3 Adequate facilities for servicing
developments are to be provided on site to
ensure loading/unloading activities do not
occur on the street and compromise the
safety and capacity of the public road
system.
O37 For residential aged care or other communal
S37.1 For residential aged care and any
residential building undercover pick up and set
other residential building not comprising self-
down space is provided for people and goods.
contained units, a roof overhang, awning or
porte-cochere allows for access to and from
vehicles without being exposed to rain.
Infrastructure
O38 All aged housing developments are serviced S38.1 The site is connected to reticulated
with drinking water and sewerage services and power, water and sewerage services with
power. adequate capacity
Table 14-26 — For Multiple housing Type 4 – Conventional
column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Parking & access for visitors & service
providers
O39 Parking and vehicular access is conveniently, S39.1 No solution provided
safely and efficiently provided for visitors and
service providers;
AND
O40 Visitor carparking spaces are accessible at all S40.1 Visitor carparking spaces are not
times; located behind locked gates.
AND
O41 Visitor carparking spaces do not hinder the S41.1 Visitor carparking spaces are not
access or movement of any vehicle on-site located in tandem with a garage or other
carparking space.
Site facilities
O42 Waste storage areas, letter boxes and S42.1 No solution provided
external storage areas are sited and designed for
attractive visual appearance and function, and
complement the architecture and environs;
AND
O43 High volume pedestrian areas within S43.1 Hard surface is provided to
14-54
Residential Uses Code
Page 55
column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
developments are sealed to provide safe access driveways, walkways, entries, outdoor
and avoid damage to landscaped open space area; patios, and in the vicinity of waste storage
AND areas, letter boxes and clothes lines;
AND
O44 Adequate enclosed storage areas are S44.1 A weatherproof storage area of at
provided on-site to meet the likely needs of the least 12.6m3 (having a height of at least
residents. 2.1m and an area of 6m2) is provided within
or attached to each dwelling unit. This
storage space will not contribute to GFA
providing it can be directly accessed from
outside the building and does not exceed an
area of 7m2
Mixed Use Developments S45.1 Entry areas for the residents of, and
O45 Where the multiple dwelling units form part of visitors to, dwellings units are provided
a mixed use development, the development separately from entrances for other building
provides residents with reasonable privacy and users and provide for safe entry from
security. streets, car parking areas and servicing
areas.
S45.2 Clearly marked, safe and secure
parking areas are provided for residents and
visitors which are separate from parking
areas provided for other building users.
S45.3 Security measures are installed such
that building users do not have access to
areas that are intended for the exclusive use
of residents of, and visitors to, residential
accommodation.
Table 14-27 — For Multiple housing Type 5 – Relocatable
Column 1 column 2
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.48 Effects of works
Site Suitability
O46 Relocatable home parks are located on a No solution provided
site which provides residents with reasonable
access to everyday retail and commercial
facilities, health and social uses, and is within
convenient and safe walking distance to public
transport.
Built form
O47 The site area, relocatable home site areas S47.1 The minimum site area for a relocatable
and setbacks meet the needs of the use, through home park is 2ha;
the provision of adequate— AND
a) on-site manoeuvring for relocatable homes; S47.2 The minimum area for each relocatable
b) parking and access; home site is 200m2, with a minimum frontage
c) storage areas; to the internal road of 13m;
d) buffer areas to any frontage and adjoining AND
incompatible uses; S47.3 All relocatable homes are setback a
e) private and communal recreation areas; minimum of 3m to any internal road and 3m to
and any adjacent relocatable home;
f) dispersion of open space areas around the AND
14-55
Residential Uses Code
Page 56
Column 1 column 2
Including amendments to 8 June 2018
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted
The Noosa Plan
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
site to reduce the impression of crowding. S47.4 Each relocatable home has at least
30m2 of private open space; (see Figure 14-5
Relocatable home setbacks)
Figure 14-5 Relocatable home setbacks
Internal roads
O48 The internal road system design caters for S48.1 Internal roads are—
all anticipated vehicle use in the park, enabling a) a minimum of 4m wide if one-way or a
suitable manoeuvrability and safety, and avoiding cul-de-sac; and
congestion; b) a minimum of 6m wide if two-way.
AND
O49 Street design creates safe linkages for S49.1 Speed control devices that comply with
pedestrians. that outlined in Queensland Streets, Element
2.3 are used.
Site layout
O50 The landscape area is located and S50.1 Relocatable home sites are setback a
designed to provide for— minimum of 20m to the boundary adjacent any
a) Enhanced residential amenity; frontage and 10m to any other site boundary;
b) the open space needs of residents; and AND
c) the planting of tall canopy trees for shade S50.2 A minimum of 30% of the site is set-
and visual amenity. aside as landscaped area, which may include
any areas required for setbacks, but excludes
clothes drying and other site facilities.
Carparking & access
O51 Parking for boats, trailers and caravans is No solution provided
provided on-site;
AND
O52 Visitor parking spaces are located
conveniently to all dwelling units.
14-56
Residential Uses Code
The text continues on page 57.