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Driveways and Parking Code
9.4.1 Driveways and Parking Code
Table 9.4.1.3 - Criteria for assessment
Driveways Table 9.4.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Assessable development
Driveways
PO1 AO1.1 Complies:
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on Vehicular access is located and designed in One vehicular access to Eumundi Noosa Rd is
safety, capacity and operations of the existing or accordance with the current Australian Standards proposed. It will be located and designed in
planned road network, cycleways or pedestrian for Parking Facilities. accordance with AS2890.
pathway systems
AO1.2
Only one footpath crossing is provided. Complies:
Only one footpath crossing is provided. A second
Editor’s Note— Justification for additional driveways temporary construction access will likely be required
may need to be supported by a detailed Traffic for stage 4 to minimise disturbance to residents.
Study.
AO1.3 Complies:
Driveways, have a maximum grade in accordance Driveway grades are to be provided in accordance
with Council’s standard requirements. with Austroads.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO2 AO2.1 Complies:
Driveways and crossovers Design and construction of driveways, including The design and construction of driveways are
across the footpath, is in accordance with Council proposed to be provided in accordance with Council
1. are suitable and safe for their intended Standard Drawings as appropriate for the particular standard drawings RS-049 and RS-050.
use; and type of development as annotated on the drawings.
2. match Council infrastructure.
AO2.2
The change of grades in driveways and ramps is in Complies:
accordance with Council’s Standard Drawings. As above
PO3 AO3.1 Complies:
The number of driveways across pedestrian Design of multi-tenanted developments include The development includes shared driveways and
footpaths is minimised. shared driveways and parking areas. parking areas.
AO3.2
Driveways are located so they abut existing
Not applicable.
driveways of adjoining development where
practicable and reciprocal easements are created to
reduce the sealed driveway width.
PO4 AO4 Complies:
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the Footpath and kerb crossings are located clear of Footpaths and kerb crossing are located clear of
capacity, operations and maintenance of the existing stormwater inlet structures, water and existing stormwater inlet and structures, water and
existing infrastructure. sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting sewer infrastructure and any other utility
infrastructure.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
utility infrastructure, existing landscaping and
vegetation.
PO5 AO5 Complies:
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree Vehicle access avoids disturbance to tree protection
health and integrity of existing landscaping or native protection zone of trees on public land. zones in public land as there are not existing trees
vegetation, where possible. in this location.
Parking and manoeuvring Table 9.4.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Assessable development
Parking and manoeuvring
PO6 AO6.1 Complies:
Sufficient parking The number of car parking spaces, motor cycle The development provides car parking in
spaces, bicycle spaces and loading bays is not less accordance with Table 9.4.1.4. The development
1. is provided having regard to the than the minimum number specified in Table 9.4.1.4 consists of 53 Multiple dwellings with 42 x 2
specifics of the use including— Minimum parking requirements including end of trip bedrooms and 11 x 3 bedrooms.
facilities. Accordingly, car parking is proposed as follows:
1. the type and intensity of land
68 covered residential spaces;
use;
Editor's note— with regard to the provision of end of 14 uncovered visitor spaces
2. any existing parking available
trip facilities, where there is a conflict with the QDC
on the site;
MP 4.1 for major developments the QDC applies. The development also proposes 1 x MRV layby
3. hours of operation;
For all other development Table 9.4.1.4 applies. areas for occasional refuse collection vehicle.
4. likely numbers of users;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
5. accessibility to the site by AO6.2 Not applicable
means other than private motor Where appropriate, motorcycle spaces can be
vehicle; provided on site in lieu of required car parking
6. the peak parking demand spaces, excluding industry activities, at the
periods of uses on the site; and following rates:
7. the availability of alternative car
parking; and 1. 2 motorcycle spaces provided for 0.5
car parking space; or
1. is provided to accommodate the 2. 4 motorcycles spaces provided per 1
number and type of vehicles and car parking space; and
motorcycles likely to be generated by 3. up to a maximum of 4 car parking
the development. spaces.
AO6.3
Not applicable
Secure and convenient parking spaces for bicycles
are designed and provided on site in accordance
with—
1. AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking Facilities;
and
2. Cycling aspects of Austroads Guides
(AP-G88-14).
Not applicable
AO6.4
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Bicycle spaces and end of trip facilities need to be
accessible to all users.
PO7 AO7.1 Complies:
The layout of the development provides adequate, Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing areas, Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing lengths
clearly defined and easily accessible loading, set down, pickup areas and driveways are and set down areas are proposed to be designed in
designed in accordance with the Australian accordance with AS2890. A traffic assessment has
1. on-site vehicle parking and Standards for Parking Facilities. been prepared to demonstrate compliance with the
manoeuvring areas; and relevant standards (Refer Appendix G).
2. loading and manoeuvring areas for
delivery and service vehicles.
AO7.2 Complies:
Development includes purpose designed spaces for The development is not required to provide
motorcycles and motor scooters, which are easily motorcycle or scooter parking however parking
identified from the driveway of the property and bays can be utilised for this purpose where
located as close as practicable to the entrance of required.
the building on site.
PO8 AO8.1 Complies:
Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to Parking, service areas and manoeuvring areas are Parking, servicing and manoeuvring areas area are
setback a minimum of 2 metres from road frontages all setback a minimum of 2m from the sites frontage
1. not unduly conflict with pedestrians; to allow for landscaping, with the exception of to facilitate landscaping in these areas.
and Walter Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road and Holts
2. be sufficiently setback from road Road frontages, where no development occurs
frontages to not dominate the within the landscaped frontage setbacks.
streetscape or surrounding areas;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
3. allow for landscaping to reduce the AO8.2 Not applicable
visual impact of the parking, servicing In Centre zones, parking, service and manoeuvring
and manoeuvring areas; areas are either integrated within or under buildings
4. complement the future planned and sleeved by usable floor space, or located to the
character of the area; and rear of buildings.
5. avoid development within the Walter
Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road and Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-11A and Figure
Holts Road frontage setbacks. AP3-11B for outcomes for car parking in centres.
AO8.3 Not applicable
Where practicable vehicle access is from rear The subject site does not have access to a rear
laneways. laneway.
PO9 AO9 Complies:
On-site car parking spaces are identified and Car parking spaces are provided for people with The development proposes to include carparking
reserved for people with disabilities. disabilities at the rate specified in the current identified and reserved for people with disabilities in
Australian Standards for Parking Facilities. accordance with AS2890.6 (refer to site plan in
Appendix B) .
PO10 AO10 Complies:
Access and egress points do not impact on the Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided in On site manoeuvring areas are provided in
safety and operations of the road system. accordance with the current Australian Standards accordance with AS2890.1 to ensure all design
Australian Standards for Parking Facilities so vehicles enter and exit in a forward direction.
vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward gear,
excluding dual occupancy or detached dwellings on
local roads.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO11 AO11 Complies:
Parking areas are designed to At locations where pedestrian and vehicle conflicts The development will result in a low-speed traffic
are likely to occur: environment which minimises pedestrian /vehicle
1. provide a progressive reduction in traffic conflicts. Refer to the traffic assessment
speed between the external road and 1. sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds (Appendix G) prepared by TTM for further details.
internal parking spaces; of travel time at the designated speed
2. ensure lower speeds near areas of are provided;
high pedestrian activity through the 2. splayed corners on structures are
use of appropriate road geometry or incorporated;
devices designed to limit speed; and 3. landscaping is designed to allow clear
3. maintain sight distances which are views; and
appropriate for the likely operating 4. sign placement ensures that sight
speeds in all areas of potential distance requirements are not
pedestrian/vehicle and vehicle/vehicle impeded.
conflict.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO12 AO12.1 Not applicable
A clearly defined pedestrian network is provided In large open carparks with greater than 200 car
that – parking spaces, a pedestrian path between parking
spaces is provided on every second aisle.
1. is located in areas where people will
choose to walk; AO12.2 Complies:
2. ensures that pedestrian movement For a minimum of 50% of car parking spaces,
The development provides for clear and direct
through car parking areas or pedestrian access to buildings is not across or
pedestrian access between car parking areas and
structures are along aisles rather than through driveways, carparks, setdown or
buildings.
across them. manoeuvring areas.
PO13 Complies:
Provision is made for pedestrian and vehicular No acceptable outcome provided Provision is made for vehicle queueing at the site’s
queues at conflict points. access to Eumundi Noosa Rd. This is
demonstrated through the Traffic assessment
prepared for this development (refer to Appendix
B).
PO14 AO14 Complies:
Parking areas are lit to provide security for night- Lighting is provided in accordance with the Internal security lighting will be provided in
time users. Australian Standard for Road Lighting - Vehicular accordance with the relevant Australian standard for
Traffic (Category V) Lighting - Performance Road Lighting - Vehicular Traffic (Category V)
Installation and Design Requirements. Lighting - Performance Installation and Design
Requirements
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO15 AO15 Not applicable.
Site facilities encourage users and employees to End-of-trip facilities are maintained and accessible
access the site by means of foot or bicycle through to all users of the premises as part of common
provision of appropriate end of-trip facilities property.
including bicycle parking and shower/change
rooms.
PO16 Complies.
Development with the potential to generate No acceptable outcome provided
significant traffic and parking impacts gives The proposed development’s traffic impacts
appropriate consideration to transport and land use are assessed in the Traffic assessment report
issues. prepared for this development (refer Appendix
G).
Editor’s Note—A detailed Traffic Impact
Assessment Report may be required.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO17 AO17.1 Not applicable
Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to Development providing less than five car parking
ensure run-off is treated to remove pollutants prior spaces is designed so that the driveway, parking
to leaving the premises. and manoeuvring areas are formed to drain to
landscaped areas.
AO17.2 Complies:
Development providing five or more car parking The development includes stormwater treatment
spaces is designed to incorporate stormwater methods to remove any contaminants likely as a
treatment methods to remove water contaminants result of general operation of the site’s driveways,
likely to runoff from the general operation of the of car parking and manoeuvring areas. Refer to the
the driveway, parking and manoeuvring areas. Stormwater Management Plan attached as
Appendix F.
Editor’s Note—Further details are provided in the
Water Quality and Drainage Code.
PO18 Complies:
Parking areas are designed to ensure drainage No acceptable outcome provided Refer to site stormwater water management plan in
without the use of pumps or other electrical Appendix F.
apparatus.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO19 AO19 Not applicable
Below ground components of buildings, including
Site layout and building design provides for soft carparks, do not extend beyond the above ground
landscaping to be established. footprint to allow for the provision of landscaping,
particularly within building setbacks.