2017-06-06 - P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 6 Draft Alignment Amendments Part 1 (Pages 1-907)

1.7.11   Rural Uses

         a)    The scheme seeks to protect the traditional rural base of Noosa Shire by protecting




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               good quality agricultural land through the Agricultural Land Conservation Area
               designation and excluding development that would preclude or conflict with
               agriculture. Urban uses, more appropriately located within the urban growth
               boundary do not occur in the Rural Zone.

         b)    Traditional cultivation and animal husbandry will be enhanced by sustainable
               forestry practices and new rural enterprises, many of which are less land intensive
               than traditional practices and do not rely on the widespread clearing of properties.

         c)    The use of farm management plans will continue to help protect the rural natural
               environment and the long term ecological sustainability of the land.

         d)    Extractive and mining resources are protected for their ultimate extraction and use,
               with buffers used to prevent potential land use conflicts.



         Strategy for Environmental and Heritage Protection and Management-

1.7.12   Natural Environment Protection

         a)    Through the use of zones and overlays the scheme identifies and seeks to protect
               areas of remnant vegetation and encourages the rehabilitation of riparian corridors
               and wildlife corridors. It also seeks to protect land of ecological, biophysical,
               scenic or cultural value, including the mountains that dominate the landform and
               landscape.

         b)    Activities that have potential to impact on water quality, bank or slope stability,
               fauna habitats and linkages, or significant scenic vistas are inconsistent within the
               scheme.

         c)    The Noosa Trails Network provides for recreational opportunities and facilities and
               facilitates appreciation for the natural heritage and environment of Noosa Shire.

1.7.13   Heritage Protection

         a)    The scheme identifies sites, buildings, places and items of historical heritage
               significance. Heritage sites are protected from removal, damage or disturbance
               caused by development.

         b)    Character areas in rural towns and villages have also been identified where it is
               desirable to protect and build upon the existing heritage values within the
               streetscape. The relocation of historically significant buildings to such character
               areas and other rural areas of Noosa Shire is preferable to their demolition. The
               adaptive reuse of such buildings for compatible uses is also promoted.

1.7.14   Natural Hazard Management

         a)    The planning scheme identifies areas at risk from natural hazards including
               landslide, bushfire, flooding and acid sulfate soils.

         b)    Development in areas at risk from natural hazards is to be compatible with the
               nature of the hazard so as not to place people, property, economic activity, social
               wellbeing and the natural environment at risk.

         c)    Development is avoided in areas subject to natural hazards or where natural
               hazards cannot be avoided, mitigation or adaptation measures are adopted taking
               into account predicted frequency and severity of the natural hazard.



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