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Appendix D - Residential use codes
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Annexure D - Residential Use Code
Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for a Multiple Housing - Type 3 Retirement and Special Needs at 186 Cooroy Noosa Road,
Tewantin described as Lot 2 on RP177554
14.51 Specific Outcomes, probable solutions and acceptable solutions for the Residential Uses Code
Table -1 — For All Residential Uses
column 1 column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
Effects of use
Electricity supply infrastructure
O1 The development does not adversely S1.1 No solution provided Complies
impact on existing or future electricity supply
infrastructure; AND
O2 All uses and works maintain an S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to or Not applicable
adequate safe distance from electrical within 50m of an existing electricity
infrastructure including substations, substation incorporates noise attenuation
overhead powerlines, power poles and measures to mitigate noise impacts; AND
transformers.
S2.2 Buildings and structures (including Complies
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 Not applicable
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
O3 On-site water storage is designed and S3.1 & S4.1 For a Class 1 building other Not applicable
operated to support the efficient use of water; than a Detached house , outside a
AND reticulated water service area, a rainwater
O4 On-site water storage is adequate for tank is to be installed with the following
occupants every day use and fire fighting minimum storage capacities—
purpose a) Where no more than 3 bedrooms –
45,000 litres; or
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.
Erosion and sediment control
O5 Development does not cause erosion No solution provided. Complies - Proposal will comply with
or result in transport of sediments off-site. relevant Council policies and standards.
Stormwater Management Plan included as
part of application.
Amenity and Built form
Safety and security
O6 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and S6.1 The building entrance is clearly Complies – Site fully fenced for security and
4, buildings and outdoor spaces are identifiable and visible from the street, safety of residents. Controlled points of
designed to protect the personal security and footpath and driveway; pedestrian and vehicular access to and
safety of residents by allowing for natural AND through the site are provided.
surveillance S6.2 The internal path network has clear
sightlines to the dwelling entry and street Visitor carparking at front of site.
access points;
AND Clear pathways throughout site.
S6.3 Visitors have direct access to the
entrance without passing through private
outdoor living areas.
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Annexure D - Residential Use Code
Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for a Multiple Housing - Type 3 Retirement and Special Needs at 186 Cooroy Noosa Road,
Tewantin described as Lot 2 on RP177554
column 1 column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
Emergency access
O7 For Multiple housing Type 3, 4 & 5 No solution provided Complies
site 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 Proposal able to comply with requirements
and sited to protect persons and property in manoeuvring areas are constructed at a
the event of a flood and power failure. level that permits 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 S9.1 Bedroom windows are at least 3m Complies.
noise carrying between dwelling units or away from shared driveways or carparking
accommodation units by locating noise areas of adjacent dwelling units or
sensitive spaces such as bedrooms away accommodation units.
from noise generating areas of the
development, such as carparking areas or
mechanic plant and equipment or
recreational facilities.
Mechanical plant & equipment
O10 Mechanical plant and equipment S10.1 Mechanical plant and equipment, Proposal will comply with relevant Council
associated with Residential Uses are including pool and spa pumps, pool policies and standards.
designed and located so as not have an heaters, air-conditioning units and
adverse impact on the visual amenity of the refrigeration units are—
site or surrounding 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 S12.1 Not applicable
O12.
Privacy
O13 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and S13.1 Transparent doors and windows Buildings have been designed to face the
4, building and structures are designed and are designed and located so they do not internal landscaped areas as well as the
sited to ensure the visual privacy of residents directly face transparent doors or windows natural bushland along the east of the site.
of the development and neighbouring or the private open space areas of other
properties is protected. dwelling units within 10 metres;
AND
S14.2 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 (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 Building designer advises proposal complies
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Tewantin described as Lot 2 on RP177554
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Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
structures are designed and sited so as not sunlight to at least 50% of the private open with requirements.
to unreasonably diminish the existing space areas of any adjoining residences to
sunlight to adjoining residences and less to than 2 hours between 9am and
associated private open space areas; 3pm on any 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%.
O15 Multiple housing is designed and sited S15.1 No solution provided Building is well articulated and spaced out on
to minimise the extent of shadows cast on the site providing good separation between
solar photovoltaic cells on roofs of adjoining buildings.
buildings.
Sloping sites
O16 S17.1 Not applicable
Table 14-23 — For Multiple housing Type 3 – Retirement and Special Needs
column 1 column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
Access to Commercial and Community
Services
O17 Development is located within S17.1 The use is located within 300m Complies – sealed footpath across frontage
reasonable access to a variety of essential (measured along a sealed footpath with of site. Bus stop located at the front of site.
services and facilities, including retail and grade of no more than 1 in 20 (5%)) of a
medical facilities and public transport public transport stop or where no public
services. 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 Not applicable
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 Not applicable
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 Complies
provides a safe, secure environment in which with external pathways; AND
residents and staff can move about freely
and without fear of uninvited intrusion. S18.2 Access of unauthorized persons to Complies
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 S19.1 Community visitation to and Complies
to contribute to the life of the wider involvement with the complex is facilitated
community in the vicinity. through appropriate outdoor and indoor
spaces for community activities.
O20 Larger developments with over 200 S20.1 Any public facilities are Complies
residents integrate with the surrounding a) connected to both the internal and
community by incorporating public facilities external pathway systems in accordance
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Tewantin described as Lot 2 on RP177554
column 1 column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
serving the surrounding community in with AS1428.1 Design for Access and
addition to the resident community. Mobility and include a minimum 50m2
open sheltered area; and
b) accessible to the general public.
Safe Mobility & Accessibility
O21 The site is legible providing ease of S21.1 Residential units and other facilities Complies
access and mobility and clear signage to are oriented to front onto internal roads
orientate and move around the site. and unit numbers are displayed externally
using bold, contrasting methods (such as
dark numbers on a light surface); AND
O22 Residents are able to easily navigate S21.2 Staff or service only areas are Complies
the site on foot, cycle, wheelchair, scooter or clearly delineated through the use of
with the assistance of mobility aids. fencing, railings, landscaping, signage
and/or visual aids.
O23 The site allows barrier free access for S22.1 A pedestrian pathway(s) is available Complies
mobility and sensory impaired residents, staff from site entry to common facilities and
and visitors residential units and between units in
compliance with AS 1428.1 Design for
Access and Mobility;
S23.1 No solution provided Complies
O24 The pedestrian movement system S24.1 A variety of places to sit are Complies
provides comfortable vantage points to rest, provided at intervals of no more than
socialise and observe surrounding activities, 100m along internal pathways and
and allows for interesting exercise routines, recreation walkways.
and will provide a variety of circulation
options.
O25 Areas of high pedestrian traffic, such as S25.1 Hard surfacing such as paving or Complies
driveways, walkways, entries, outdoor patios, concrete is provided to high traffic areas
and in the vicinity of waste storage areas, including driveway, walkways, entries,
letterboxes and clotheslines are provided outdoor patios, and in the vicinity of waste
with a safe, smooth surface accessible for storage areas, letter boxes and clothes
people across a range of abilities and ages. lines.
O26 Public and private open areas are S26.1 Shade is provided in common areas Complies
provided 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 S27.1 No solution provided Complies
night 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 S28.1 No solution provided Complies
adversely impact upon neighbouring
residents.
Streetscape Character & Built
Environment S29.1 Building facades which face public Complies
O29 Development is compatible with the streets, incorporate depth and shading
surrounding established streetscapes. effects through use of verandahs, patios,
awnings and other shading devices; AND
S29.2 Service areas such as loading bays Complies
and garbage collection points are not
located between buildings and street
alignments unless screened from public
view; AND
S29.3 Front setbacks are landscaped with Complies
canopy trees; AND
S29.4 Building services such as air Complies
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 S30.1 Entry porches and verandahs Complies
spaces and landscaping with a human scale provide transitional spaces between indoor
through building layout and design, to create and outdoor areas; AND
a supportive environment for older or S30.2 External façades of the building(s) Complies
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Tewantin described as Lot 2 on RP177554
column 1 column 2 Column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessable) Compliance
disabled people and enable residents to are articulated to express the differing
identify with and find their way around the internal functions and reinforce the
development. residential scale of buildings.
Dwelling Size
O31 Dwelling units for independent living S31.1 With the exception of group housing Complies
are of a small size to accommodate the permanently accommodating more than 2
needs of the 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 Complies
public streets, internal streets and communal streets incorporate openings in the form of
spaces through opportunities for casual windows and doors; AND Complies
surveillance and interaction between public S32.2 The windows of living areas face
and private space, high quality design and a the internal road or communal outdoor
pleasant pedestrian environment. recreational spaces; AND
O33 The development is designed to S33.1 Communal recreational facilities Complies
minimise potential conflicts with surrounding such as swimming pools, tennis courts,
uses and provide privacy for the residents. bowling greens or play equipment are
located at least 15m from bedrooms of
adjoining dwellings, or 60m where the
recreational use involves lighting.
O34 Noise generated by the development S34.1 Potential noise generators, Complies
does not unduly compromise the amenity of including air conditioners, service yards,
neighbours. and vehicle 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 S35.1 Screen fencing and planting is used Complies
neighbours is valued and optimised, to buffer communal areas from private
particularly where private rooms or spaces areas.
are close to or adjoin common recreation
areas, commercial or community facilities.
Traffic and Parking
O36 Adequate provision is made for parking S36.1 Appropriate access and circulation Complies
of residence, staff and visitors’ cars such that routes for service and emergency vehicles
the efficiency and safety of surrounding must be provided; AND
streets are not unduly compromised. O37 S36.2 Direction, regulatory, warning and Complies
For residential aged care or other communal information signs are to be erected on site
residential building undercover pick up and to control traffic movements and driver
set down space is provided for people and behavior and to warn of any potential
goods. safety hazards; AND
S36.3 Adequate facilities for servicing Complies
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.
S37.1 For residential aged care and any Complies
other residential building not comprising
selfcontained 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 S38.1 The site is connected to reticulated Complies
serviced with drinking water and sewerage power, water and sewerage services with
services and power adequate capacity
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