Attachment B - Code Compliance Assessment

9.3.12 Recreation Activities Code

9.3.12.1 Application
This code applies to assessable development identified as requiring assessment against the Recreation Activities Code by the tables of
assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
9.3.12.2 Purpose and overall outcomes
1) The purpose of the Recreation Activities Code is to ensure recreation activities:
   a) are consistent with the intent and character of the zone and local area in which they are located;
   b) contribute to the recreation needs of the Noosa Shire community; and
   c) mitigate and manage potential adverse impacts associated with recreation activities on nearby sensitive land uses.
2) The overall outcomes sought for the Recreation Activities Code are:
   a) Recreation activities are located in a zone and on a site suitable for the use with adequate supporting infrastructure, services,
      transport and road network connectivity.
   b) Recreation activities are located in proximity to their population catchment and operated in a manner that maximises
      community benefit.
   c) Recreation activities are designed and sited in a manner that responds to the zone and locality in which it is located, streetscape
      characteristics and surrounding land uses.
   d) Where practicable, recreation activities are integrated and co-located with other recreation, community, or business activities.
   e) Recreation activities are of a type, scale and intensity suitable to the character of surrounding development and the local area.
   f) Recreation uses are low scale and low impact and do not negatively impact on the quality of life enjoyed by the Noosa Shire
      community, and do not involve a motor sport facility.
   g) Recreation activities manage potential negative impacts such as noise, privacy, lighting and hours of operation on adjacent
      residential activities.
3) Recreation activities are located and designed to provide a safe and secure environment for recreation users.




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