Appendix D - Residential use codes

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

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             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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