2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

9.3.5             Visitor Accommodation Code

9.3.5.1           Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as
requiring assessment against the Visitor Accommodation code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).

9.3.5.2           Purpose and overall outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the Visitor Accommodation code is to ensure visitor accommodation is appropriately located, designed and
      operated in a manner which meets visitor needs, protects and enhances landscape values, protects the amenity of
      surrounding premises and avoids conflicts with surrounding uses.
(2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Visitor Accommodation Code are:
      (a)   Visitor accommodation is compatible with and benefits from Noosa Shire’s natural environmental values.
      (b)   Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in coastal areas and in the hinterland.
      (c)   Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively responds to site characteristics.
      (d)   Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity and natural landscape values of its
            setting.
      (e)   The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or landscape fabric of its particular
            locality.
      (f)   Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents.
      (g)   Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to carry out agricultural pursuits.
      (h)   Visitor accommodation provides high quality amenities and facilities commensurate with its setting, the types of
            accommodation supplied and the length of stay accommodated.
      (i)   Visitor accommodation forms a key element of the local tourism industry.
      (j)   Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted
development that complies with the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies with
some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be
assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).

FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance
outcomes can be met. Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are
considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding performance outcome.

Table 9.3.5.3 ­ Criteria for assessment

Location          Table 9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes                                             Acceptable Outcomes
All Visitor Accommodation

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