Appendices B-D

Natural Resources Overlay Code
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                                                                                              ACCEPTABLE
                                                                                               SOLUTION       ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS /              COUNCIL USE
         SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                             PROBABLE SOLUTIONS
                                                                                              COMPLIANCE            COMMENTS                          ONLY
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O19                                            S19.1

Where a coastal building line does not exist   No solution provided.                             N/A       A Coastal Building Line is present on
on properties fronting the beachfront or a                                                                 site.
reserve adjoining the beachfront– buildings,   Advisory note
other structures and retaining walls are       The following is a useful guide for
setback a minimum of 6m from the               ensuring that buildings blend with the
seaward boundary of the site                   natural surrounds:
AND                                            External building materials that are
                                               lightweight and comprise predominantly
                                               timber or board, stainless steel, glass, and
                                               corrugated iron will generally be more in
                                               keeping with the beach/riverside character
                                               than concrete rendered block.
                                               Use external colours and roof finishes
                                               which are non-reflective and which do not
                                               cause glare. Shades that match the
                                               colours and tones of surrounding
                                               vegetation will ensure the buildings are
                                               less visually prominent from the beach or
                                               the water.
                                               Appropriate colours will depend on the
                                               existing native vegetation and backdrop,
                                               but may include muted
                                               earth/environmental tones that blend with
                                               the natural environment, such as–
                                               -green;




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