Appendix B - Code Compliance · MCU16/0117

Landscaping Code
	
  


staff and visitors;
e) adopting landscape solutions that reduce
the visual impact of building bulk (see
Figure 14-23);
f) using mounding and screen planting to
conceal service and loading areas;
g) making provision for outdoor dining areas
where appropriate, that integrate well
within the streetscape (see Figure 14-24);
h) providing adequate screening along the
perimeters of the development;
i) avoiding the use of formal planting design
for frontage works; and
j) providing planting design and species
selection that can endure an intensively
used environment.
14.139 Carparking areas
Off street carparks                             S28.1 One advanced canopy tree28 (a minimum      S28.1-28.3 Not Applicable
O28 Landscaping of carparking areas is          of
                                                                                                 The development does not require a large car parking
designed to—                                    100 litres pot size) is provided—
                                                                                                 area.
a) reduced the visual impact of the             a) in towns and villages, shopping centres or
development;                                    commercial areas— for every 4 carparking
b) provide for advanced canopy trees to         spaces; or
shade vehicles and to reduce reflected          b) otherwise—for every 6 carparking spaces;
radiation;                                      AND
c) ensure canopy trees are protected from       S28.2 A minimum area of 5m2 is provided
vehicle damage by providing adequate            around
sized garden beds;                              each canopy tree, which is mulched and
d) maximise opportunities for infiltration of   treated;
rainwater on-site; and                          AND
e) minimise contaminated runoff entering        S28.3 Plants are grouped in mulched beds
the stormwater system and watercourse           rather
                                                than using individual, evenly spaced trees and
                                                scrubs;
                                                AND