2015-12-08 Planning and Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         8 DECEMBER 2015


2                        PROPOSED AUDIT OF ADVERTISING SIGNAGE
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                               Manager, Planning & Environment, Kerri Coyle
                                     Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index                                ECM /Subject / Signage Survey /Audit

Attachments                          Nil.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not Applicable

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager, Planning & Environment to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 December 2015 and
A.                       Agree to commence an audit of all advertising devices in Noosa Shire subject to
                         budget approval at Budget Review 3; and
B.                       Report the findings of the audit to a future Council meeting.



REPORT
The character and feel of Noosa’s towns and villages is a significant influence on resident
and visitor perception of Noosa. Features such as human scale development; integration
with the natural landform and landscape; low key informal atmosphere; low stress traffic
environments; and high proportions of vegetated land compared to developed land all play a
key role in characterising Noosa Shire. This means that in Noosa, buildings are low rise of
predominantly 2 storeys, development is largely secondary to the natural environment,
natural landscapes are conserved and reinforced, roundabouts are preferred to traffic lights
and advertising signage is subdued.
These features are recognised and distinguish Noosa Shire from other parts of South East
Queensland. These features are incorporated into the provisions of The Noosa Plan, Local
Laws and Council policies and are key issues when assessing new development proposals.
However some development matters do not require an approval from Council before
proceeding, subject to meeting a prescribed set of requirements and are largely self-
regulated. One of these matters includes advertising devices and it is evident that the extent
of advertising signage throughout the Shire has increased over time, with some signage
erected in breach of The Noosa Plan and the Local Law.
Signs in Noosa should advertise a place of business or give directions and or information.
They should be architecturally attractive and be compatible with the character of the area
and not dominate streetscapes. Well designed and maintained signs which respect to the
scale and character of the street do serve an important function and role. When signs do not
relate to the area, are excessive in size and feature large designs, they reflect poorly upon
the overall quality of the area.




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