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SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                   PROBABLE SOLUTIONS
Application for a Development Permit for Reconfiguration of Lots by
Boundary Realignment (3 Lots into 3 Lots), involving land described as      How does the proposal comply with the Overall Outcome/s
Lots 480 and 481 on MCH524 & Lot 528 on MCH1930, situated at Happy          or Specific Outcome/s?
Jack Creek Road, Ridgewood Qld 4563.

                                               MARY RIVER CATCHMENT LOCALITY CODE
8.9 Effects of Use
Amenity                                             No solution provided.   Complies.
O1 Uses are located, designed and operated to
avoid significant adverse changes to the light,                             The amenity of the Rural allotments will not be negatively impacted by the
air quality, noise, accessibility or other                                  proposed development, as the proposal remains in character with the
conditions enjoyed by users of associated,                                  surrounding rural allotments.
adjoining or nearby uses.

Scenic amenity                                      No solution provided.   Not applicable
O2 Important scenic vistas including those to
and from Mt Cooroora, Mt Pinbarren and Mt
Cooran are protected and uninterrupted to
maintain aesthetic and cultural values of the
natural landscape.

Major Road Networks                                 No solution provided.   Not applicable.
O3 The function of, and visual amenity and
character surrounding the major road network,                               The subject site does not front a major road network.
including Reserve Street, Summit Street,
Pomona–Kin Kin Road, Louis Bazzo Drive,
Greenridge–Pinbarren Road and Traveston–
Cooran Road is protected and enhanced.

8.10 Built Form
Density                                             No solution provided.   Not applicable
O4 The density of development within the site
area—                                                                       The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only.
a)      is     compatible   with    surrounding
development;
b) does not exceed—
i. for the Semi-Attached Housing Zone— 1
dwelling unit per 500m2 of site area; and
ii. for the Village Mix Zone— 1 dwelling unit per
lot; and
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iii. for the Community Services Zone within the
town of Pomona—320 persons per hectare
exclusively for the purposes of Residential Aged
Care and 160 persons per hectare for any other
form of Retirement & Special needs housing;
and
c) has a low site impact to enhance the
opportunity     to    maintain     natural   site
characteristics, including native vegetation and
natural landforms.

Height                                              S5.1 Buildings and other structures have a     Not applicable
O5 Buildings and other structures—                  maximum building height of—
a) are low rise and present a building height       a) if in the Rural or Rural Settlement Zone—   The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only.
consistent with structures on adjacent land;        8m, or 9m where the pitched roof but no
b) do not exceed a maximum height of 2              other part of the building or structure
storeys;                                            exceeds 8m; or
c) do not visually dominate the street,             b) if in the Industry Zone—10m
surrounding spaces or the existing skyline;         c) in all other zones—8m.
d) preserve the amenity of surrounding land,
including existing sunlight to neighbouring
properties;
e) respect the scale of the surrounding
vegetation; and
f) ensure that development responds to the
topography and minimises cut and fill (eg. by
stepping down the slope or using suspended
floor construction).

Setbacks                                            S6.1 Buildings and structures comply with      Not applicable
O6 Buildings and other structures are               the minimum building setbacks identified in
appropriately designed and sited to—                Schedule 1 - Minimum Boundary Setbacks.        The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only.
a) provide amenity for users of the premises as
well as preserve the visual and acoustic
amenity of adjoining and nearby land uses;
b) preserve any existing vegetation that will
buffer the proposed building from adjoining
uses;
c) allow for landscaping to be provided
between buildings; and
d) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of
buildings and landscape elements within the
street.

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Site cover & gross floor area & plot ratio          No solution provided.                      Not applicable
O7 The site cover, gross floor area and plot
ratio of buildings and other roofed structures—
a) results in a building scale that is compatible                                              The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only.
with surrounding development;
b) does not present an appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
vicinity of the site;
c) maximises the retention of existing
vegetation and allows for soft landscaping
between buildings;
d) allows for adequate area at ground level for
outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes
drying and other site facilities; and
e) facilitates onsite stormwater management
and vehicular access.

O8 Site cover does not exceed—
a) for a class 1 or class 10a structure within
the Detached Housing Zone, —
i for a single storey building - 50%; or
ii for a building of 2 or more storeys - 50% on
the ground floor and 30% for the upper
storey(s), or 40% for all storeys for a building
of 2 or more storeys;
b) for other classes within the Detached House
Zone - 40%; or
c) for the Semi-Attached Housing Zone–40%.

O9 For Multiple housing Type 2 buildings
have a maximum plot ratio of 0.45:1.

O10 For Multiple housing Type 3, Visitor
accommodation         Type   4    and    the
accommodation      unit  component   of   an
Entertainment and dining business Type
3—the maximum gross floor area is equivalent
to the maximum allowable population in
persons multiplied by 40m2.

O11 For the Village Mix Zone, plot ratio does
not exceed 1.0:1.



Flooding and drainage                               S12.1 For new buildings or structures or   Not applicable

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O12 Buildings and other works are designed          additions of more than 50m2 gross floor
and sited to—                                       area to an existing building or structure,       The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only.
a) provide flood free access to premises and        floor levels for habitable rooms are—
flood free habitable areas;                         a) for areas where minimum floor levels are
b) allow only minor, short term and infrequent      available—not less than the specified level;
flooding of non-habitable areas;                    b) for areas where flood modelling is
c) ensure carparking areas can be adequately        available—a minimum of 500mm above the
drained;                                            modelled flood level; and
d) ensure drainage does not adversely impact        c) for areas where flood modelling is not
upon other premises; and                            available, a minimum of 500mm above the
e) ensure filling or excavation does not            highest known flood level;
adversely impact upon other premises by—
i. causing ponding of water on the site or          AND
nearby land;                                        S12.2 Where Council infrastructure is
ii. increasing flooding, which adversely affects    available—
the safety or use of any land upstream and          a) any drainage (from buildings and land)
downstream; and                                     flows to that infrastructure; and
iii. adversely affecting the flow of water in any   b) the infrastructure has the capacity to
overland flow path.                                 accept any additional loading;

                                                    AND
                                                    S12.3 Car parking and maneuvering areas
                                                    are constructed at a level that permits the
                                                    parking area to drain from the site by
                                                    gravity means, without the need for
                                                    mechanical pumping; or
                                                    S12.4 Basements for residential uses have
                                                    flood immunity above the Q100 where
                                                    alternative means to mechanical pumping
                                                    are used to achieve such immunity; or
                                                    S12.5 Basements for non-residential uses
                                                    have flood immunity above the Q100 that
                                                    may be achieved by means of mechanical
                                                    pumping where the mechanical feature is
                                                    installed with adequate holding tanks and
                                                    an alternative back up power source.

Sloping sites                                       S13.1 Buildings are of split level design that   Not applicable.
O13 On sloping sites, buildings and structures      step down the slope or have a suspended
are designed to maximise the use of natural         floor construction; (See Figure 8.1 below)       The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only.
slope and minimise the need for cut and fill.       AND
                                                    S13.2 Cut or fill is less than 2m in depth;
                                                    AND
                                                    S13.3 The distance between the ground
                                                    and the lowest part of the floor of the

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                                                    building does not exceed 3m.
                                                    Figure 8.1—Design for sloping sites
                                                    (suspended floor)




Roof form                                           S14.1 With the exception of Industrial         Not applicable
O14 Roof forms—                                     buildings, the main roof of the building has
a) contribute positively to the local skyline;      a roof pitch no less than 5 degrees and has    The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only.
b) complement the low rise character of the         minimum 600mm eaves to at least 75% of
locality;                                           the perimeter of the building;
c) use simple traditional roof designs, such as     AND
hipped, gabled and skillion; and                    S14.2 Buildings and structures do not
d) do not create opportunities for residents to     include rooftop terraces.
overlook the private open space areas of
neighbouring properties.

8.11 Environment, Conservation and Recreation
Environment and cultural heritage values            No solution provided.                          Complies
O15 There are no significant adverse effects on
biodiversity, native vegetation, native fauna       Advisory note                                  The proposed development does not result in any adverse effects on
habitat, landscape quality, water quality or        PSP24    –    Effluent  Disposal   details     biodiversity, native vegetation, native fauna habitat, landscape quality or
cultural heritage values, including those related   requirements for the design and siting of      water quality.
to—                                                 effluent disposal systems where located
a) changes to natural drainage;                     outside   a    sewerage    service  area.
b) disturbance of the remnant vegetation or         Compliance with PSP24 will be considered
wetland systems;                                    as part of Council’s assessment of the
c) management of landslide and fire risk;           plumbing and drainage application.
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off
site;
e) unmanaged public access;
f) effluent disposal64;
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour;
and
h) disturbance of buildings and features,
including natural features of cultural heritage
significance.

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Open space network                                  S16.1 Open space corridors and existing        Not applicable.
O16 An integrated open space network is             native vegetation in areas indicated in
established,     enhanced      and      protected   Schedule 5 – Map 4 are protected from
throughout the locality to—                         fragmentation   and  encroachment    by
a) provide for both passive and active              development.
recreational pursuits;
b) provide connectivity for pedestrians,
cyclists, and horse riders;
c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;
d) protect watercourses and drainage lines;
e) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
f) form a scenic backdrop for residential
development.

Noosa Trail Network                                 S17.1 No solution provided                     Not applicable.
O17 A comprehensive network of bridle trails        S18.1 Development includes linkages to or
and pedestrian and bicycle links is established,    between existing or future components of
enhanced and protected incorporating road           the Noosa Trail Network, as indicated in
reserves, State forests, Council owned land and     Schedule 5 – Map 3;
private lands consistent with the lifestyle and     AND
outdoor recreation needs of Noosa’s residents       S18.2 Development does not have an
and visitors;                                       adverse impact on the access functions of
                                                    the Noosa Trail Network as indicated in
AND                                                 Schedule 5 – Map 3, including severing of
O18 Existing and future pedestrian, bridle trail    existing or future linkages; or
or bicycle linkages are retained as part of a       S18.3 Alternative linkages to those
Shire wide trail network.                           indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 3 are
                                                    provided;
                                                    AND
                                                    S18.4 Linkages to the Noosa Trail Network
                                                    are designed and constructed in accordance
                                                    with—
                                                    a) Australian Standard 2156.1 Walking
                                                    Tracks Part 1: Classification and Signage to
                                                    a minimum of a Class 4 Standard; and
                                                    b) Australian Standard 2156.2 Walking
                                                    Tracks Part 2: Infrastructure Design.

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Pedestrian and bicycle pathways                  S19.1 Pedestrian and bicycle pathways are       Not applicable.
O19 Safe and convenient pedestrian and           provided and retained where indicated in
bicycle pathways are provided and retained       the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15;    The site is located in a rural area and the proposed development comprises
between      and     around key   destinations   AND                                             only a reconfiguring of lot boundaries.
including—                                       S19.2 Contributions toward pedestrian and
a) within Pomona, including the Pomona State     bicycle pathways are provided in accordance
Primary School, Pomona State High School, the    with the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part
town centre, showgrounds and sport and           15.
recreation facilities; and
b) within Cooran, including Cooran State
Primary School, sporting and associated
facilities at Railway Road and Bridge Street,
and the village centre.

Division 18 - Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Village Mix Zone
8.19 Consistent Uses
O34 The following defined uses and use           No solution provided.                           Not applicable
classes are consistent uses and are located in
the Village Mix Zone—                                                                            The subject site is included within the Rural Zone.
a) Commercial business;
b) Entertainment and dining business
Types 1 or 2;
c) Entertainment and dining business Type
3 if located on Lot 1 RP68598, Pomona
d) Home-based business Type 1 or 2;
e) Industrial business Type 1 or 2, where
located on the north-eastern side of Factory
Street, Pomona or within the village of Cooran
f) Retail business Types 1 or 2, where
located on land fronting Station Street, the
southern side of Memorial Avenue or the
eastern side of Reserve Street, Pomona, or
within the village of Cooran;
g) Retail business Types 6 or 7;
h) Education Types 1, 3 or 4;
i) Wellbeing Type 2;
j) Ancillary dwelling unit; and
k) Visitor accommodation Type 4.

8.20 Inconsistent Uses
O35 The following defined uses and use           No solution provided.                           Not applicable
classes are inconsistent uses and are not
located in the Village Mix Zone—
a) All Agricultural Uses;

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b) Entertainment and dining business Type
3 if not located on Lot 1 RP68598, Pomona;
c) Home-based business Type 3;
d) Industrial business Types 1 or 2 where
located within Pomona but not on the north-
eastern side of Factory Street;
e) Industrial business Type 3;
f) Retail business Type 1 or 2 where located
within Pomona but not the southern side of
memorial Avenue on land fronting Station
Street or the eastern side of Reserve Street;
g) Retail business Type 3, 4, or 5;
h) Education Type 2;
i) Emergency service;
j) Open space;
k) Wellbeing Types 1, 3 or 4;
l) All Infrastructure Uses;
m) Detached house;
n) Community residence;
o) Multiple housing; and
p) Visitor accommodation Types 1, 2 or 3.

8.21 Effects of Use
Amenity                                             No solution provided.                      Not applicable
O36 Uses are located, designed and operated
to—
a) provide focal points for the community and
visitors;
b) relate to the rural setting and context of the
town or village; and
c) attract visitors to the town or village;

AND
O37 The small country town service function of
the zone is retained and enhanced.

Mixed use development                               S38.1 Business deliveries are undertaken   Not applicable
O38 Mixed-use development incorporating             only between the hours of 7am to 7pm;
dwelling units or accommodation units is            AND
operated to ensure—                                 S38.2 Business Uses operate only
a) Business Uses do not have any adverse            between the hours of 7am to 10pm, 7 days
impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents;         a week, except Friday and Saturday where
and                                                 Entertainment and dining business uses
b) Residential Uses do not limit the business       may operate until midnight.
opportunities of the site.

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Business functions and active building             No solution provided.                          Not applicable
fronts
O39    Uses   on     the  ground     floor are
predominantly Business Uses or Community
Uses accessible to the general public;

AND
O40 In Pomona,

a) uses fronting the southern side of Memorial
Avenue, Station Street and the eastern side of
Reserve Street provide for Retail business
Type 1 or Type 2 with outdoor sitting and
eating areas at ground level to encourage
community       interaction    and   a   vibrant
streetscape;
b) uses fronting the southern side of Memorial
Avenue, Station Street and the eastern side of
Reserve Street maintain and do not fragment
the continuity of retail shopfronts;
c) land west of Reserve Street and north of
Memorial Avenue is primarily for Commercial
business uses and does not include Retail
business Type 1 or Type 2 uses or
Industrial Business uses; and
d) land on the north-east side of Factory Street
is primarily for Industrial Business uses and
does not include Retail business Type 1 or
Type 2 uses.

8.22 Built Form
Streetscape & character                            S41.1 Buildings are compatible with            Not applicable
O41 Buildings and other structures present a       existing buildings including Federation and
high quality streetscape with building elements    Art Deco styles, without necessarily
and forms that—                                    mimicking such styles, through—
a) are consistent with the bulk and scale of       a) timber frame construction;
buildings on adjoining and nearby land;            b) suspended slab construction on stumps;
b) contribute to the historical village context    c) features such as balcony elements,
through the use of Federation and Art Deco         sunhoods to window and wall openings and
building styles in Pomona and the Federation       simple roof designs such as gabled or
building style in Cooran;                          hipped;
c) present subtle changes in textures and          d) the main public entrance visually
materials to break up building facades;            emphasised in the centre of the ground floor

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d) create pedestrian scale and visual interest;     façade;
e) integrate signage with the building design;      e) detailing and articulation for horizontal
and                                                 emphasis including awnings, parapet walls
f) integrate landscaping into the building          and balconies; and
design and car parking areas.                       f) providing a minimum of 50% transparent
                                                    glazing to shopfronts.

Residential entry and pedestrian access             No solution provided.                          Not applicable.
O42 For uses which include a residential
component, the development provides for—
a) separate identifiable residential entries;
b) clearly defined and safe pedestrian access to
dwelling and accommodation units, that are
appropriately lit, visible to others and directly
accessible to dwellings from areas likely to be
used at night; and
c) clear identification of what is private versus
public space through the use of such features
as low walls, changes in surface texture or
other landscape treatment.



Materials and finishes                              No solution provided                           Not applicable
O43 Buildings and other structures use
materials and finishes that—
a) complement the rural heritage character and
integrate   with    the   surrounding  natural
landscape; and
b) comprise a mix of lightweight and textured
external building materials, such as timber
cladding and corrugated iron roofs.

Street awnings                                      S44.1 Street awnings—                          Not applicable.
O44 Street awnings are designed and located         a) are provided along the full frontage of
to—                                                 the building and cover the footpath;
a) provide continuous weather protection to         b) are set back 1m from the kerb;
pedestrians;                                        c) are water proof;
b) maintain the continuity and style of adjacent    d) are cantilevered;
awnings, especially in relation to height, scale,   e) include timber posts set back not less
form and materials;                                 than 1m from the kerb
c) contribute to an attractive streetscape          f) use an awning slope of within 15 degrees
environment;                                        of adjacent awnings; and
d) promote an active building front by              g) are no more than 500mm higher or lower
encouraging pedestrian use of the street;           than adjacent awnings that are less than
e) provide a feeling of enclosure and human         2m away; or

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scale for pedestrians so as to contribute to the   h) are no higher than 3m in height.
“sense of place”; and
f) have an adequate clearance distance from
the kerb to prevent obstruction.

Car parking                                        No solution provided.                 Not applicable.
O45 Provision is made for safe car parking at
the rear of buildings, with shared driveways to
minimise the number of driveways interrupting
the flow of pedestrians along the footpath.

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                                                      RECONFIGURING A LOT CODE
  Application for a Development Permit for Reconfiguration of Lots by Boundary Realignment (3 Lots into 3 Lots), involving
 land described as Lots 480 and 481 on MCH524 & Lot 528 on MCH1930, situated at Happy Jack Creek Road, Ridgewood Qld
                                                           4563.

            Specific Outcomes                                    Probable Solutions                        How does the proposal comply with the Overall Outcome/s
                                                                                                                              or Specific Outcome/s?
14.183 Lot Size and Dimensions

 O1    Lots have the appropriate                S1.1 If for reconfiguration other than community         Not applicable
      37                                        title subdivision, Council will require the following—
 area    and dimensions to provide                                                                       The proposed development is for a boundary realignment only. All
 for—                                                                                                    lots maintain a suitable rural allotment size.
                                                a)      Minimum lot area and minimum average
 a)    the intended use and, if not                     width consistent with the relevant provisions
       intended to be used by the Council               of Table 14-68; and
       or State for community                    b)     If for residential development—
       infrastructure, conservation                      i)      the minimum house site area is not
       purposes or public utilities                              less than that specified in Table 14-
       including road widening are not                           69; and
       less than the minimum sizes             if not in a sewerage service area an effluent disposal
       specified in Table 14-68; and           area is provided.
 b)    if for residential development—
        i)       a house site area of not
                 less than that specified in
                 Table 14-69; and
        ii)      if not within a
                 sewerage service area,
                 an effluent disposal
                 area;
 c)    if for community title subdivision,
       the minimum lot sizes for the
       intended use are not less than
       identified for the relevant zone
       specified in Table 14-68;
 d)    siting and construction of
       buildings to minimise risk of
       soil erosion, landslide, flooding
       and bushfire;
 e)    siting and construction of
       buildings to minimise

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       detrimental impacts of effluent
       disposal and water quality
       impacts;
 f)    retention of natural environmental
       values, including native
       vegetation;
 g)    retention of cultural features and
       protect views to cultural
       features;
 h)    minimisation of earthworks or
       retaining walls associated with
       building construction on sloping
       sites;
 i)    private and public open space and
       on-site
       landscaped areas; and
convenient vehicle access and on-site
parking, loading and manoeuvring areas.
14.184 Noosa North Shore Locality
O2      No additional lots are created within   No solution provided.                                    Not applicable.
the Noosa North Shore Locality.
14.185 Lake Macdonald Water Supply Catchment Area
O3       No additional lots are created         No solution provided.                                    Not applicable.
within the Lake Macdonald Water Supply
Catchment identified on Overlay Maps
OM3.5 and OM9.5.
                 38
14.186 Lot layout
 O4     Subdivision of land for residential      S4.1 Lots are arranged to front streets and             Complies
 development provides for a                      public open space;
 neighbourhood with a strong and                                                                         The Reconfiguration of a Lot proposal has been sensitively designed
 positive identity through—                      AND                                                     with regard to the natural characteristics of the subject site and the
                                                                                                         surrounding rural environment. No rear lots are proposed.
                                                 S4.2 Rear lots have views over public open
 a)    legible streets and open space
                                                 space;
       networks;
 b)    integrating prominent site                AND
       features, including landmarks,           S4.3 Lots intended for urban settlement are located
       native vegetation and views              within 1km of retail or commercial uses or land within
       into the design;                         a commercial zone.
 c)    the location of community, retail
       and commercial facilities at focal
       points either within convenient
       walking distance for residents

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        where the development is urban
        settlement or within reasonable
        vehicular proximity;
 d)     the location of lots intended for
        urban settlement within
        proximity of retail and
        commercial facilities;
 e)     shared use of public facilities by
        adjoining communities;
 f)     enhancement of personal
        safety and minimisation of
        potential for crime, vandalism
        and fear by maximising
        opportunities for casual
        surveillance of public spaces;
        and
establishment of a sense of place.
 O5     House site areas are—                   No solution provided.                                  Not applicable.

  a)    located at least 50m from any                                                                  The development comprises only a realignment of boundaries to
         land including within a national                                                              create useable rural titles.
         park, conservation park, state
         forest reserve, nature refuge,
         coordinated conservation area
         or wilderness area; and
not located on steep slopes.
O6       Lots for residential development are   S6.1 A variety of lot sizes and shapes is provided     Not applicable
designed to ensure variety in residential       within the subdivision.
streetscapes.
O7 The street network—                          S7.1 Where involving the construction of a new road,   Not applicable.
                                                road planning and design
 a)     has design features, which              supports the hierarchy and functional                  The development does not propose new road.
        convey the primary function of          aspects identified in Sections 2 and 3 of
        each type of street and                 PSP5 Engineering Design Standards –
        encourage driver behaviour,             Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
        speeds and traffic volumes that
        are safe and appropriate to that         AND
        function;
 b)     provides a high level of internal        S7.2 Road and pathway planning and design is in
        accessibility both within the site       accordance with, in order of precedence—
        and to external sites and
        appropriate external connections         a)    Noosa Integrated Local Transport Plan;
        for vehicles, pedestrian and             b)    Queensland Transport’s Shaping Up
        cycle movements;                         c)    Queensland Design Code for Residential

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c)   deters through-traffic from                 Streets;
     residential areas and creates safe    d)    AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic
     conditions for local road users,            Engineering Practice;
     pedestrians and cyclists;             e)    Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design
d)   incorporates street junctions and           Standards- Roads, Drainage and
     access to lots that are located             Earthworks;
     and spaced to facilitate safe and     f)    The Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
     convenient vehicle movements;               Development Plan; or
e)   provides for street widths and        g)    A combination of the principles in these
     lengths that optimise the cost              documents;
     effectiveness of the network and
     the provision of public utilities;    AND
f)   provides for road reserve widths      S7.3 The achievement of multiple connections for
     not less than the minimum             all roads and streets (excluding culs-de-sac) within
     identified Section 2.3 of PSP5        the subdivision and to adjoining subdivisions;
     Engineering Design Standards –
     Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;       AND
g)   minimises the extent of
     earthworks required by                S7.4 Road networks provide connectivity between
     being sympathetic to the              residential areas, both internally and to adjoining
     terrain;                              sites, using access roads
h)   has no significant adverse            AND
     effects on habitat corridors or
     areas of significant native           S7.5 The length of a cul-de-sac does not exceed
     vegetation;                           200m in urban areas and 500m in rural areas;
i)   does not create noise
                                           AND
     attenuation difficulties;
j)   incorporates pedestrian and cyclist   S7.6 The layout uses street and road design,
     crossings at intersections or where   including variations in carriageway width, as a
     required to access high activity      traffic calming measure to encourage lower traffic
     nodes and public transport;           speeds. (Note: Carriageway widths are identified
k)   has regard to the potential           in Section 2.3 of PSP5 Engineering Design
     for conflict between vehicles,        Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks.)
     pedestrians and cyclists; and
l)   incorporates on-road cycling          AND
     facilities.                           S7.7 On-road cycling treatment is utilised to
                                           provide safe and continuous movement of cyclists
                                           along a roadway such as--

                                           a)    sealed shoulders;
                                           b)    wide kerbside lane;
                                           c)    exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;
                                           d)    advisory treatments such as Bicycle

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                                                        Awareness Zone;
                                                 e)     shared parking / bicycle lane;
                                                 f)     contra flow bicycle lane; or
                                                 g)     bus/bicycle lane; AND
                                                S7.8 The provision of bicycle lanes at intersections is
                                                generally in accordance with AUSTROADS Part 14,
                                                section 5 and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
                                                (MUTCD) Part 9.

O8    The development contains a                 S8.1 Subdivision design and layout provides for           Not applicable.
pathway system that encourages                   walking and cycling routes designed and constructed
walking and cycling and provides a safe          in accordance with—
environment for users, and is--
                                                 a)    Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design
a)    a stable, smooth surface,                        Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
      including across driveways,                b)    AUSTROADS Parts 13 and 14; and
      sections and joins;                        c)    The Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
b)    easily maintained;                               Development Plan;
c)    of a width and longitudinal                AND
      gradient to cater for
      projected usage                            S8.2 If within 1km of the Pathways Network
d)    inclusive of clear sight-lines for safe    identified in the Priority Infrastructure Plan in
      use;                                       Part 15, the subdivision design and layout
                                                 includes pathways—
e)    be free of any obstructions
      such as fences, signage                    a)    located in accordance with the Pathways
      and bollards.                                    Network identified in the Priority Infrastructure
                                                       Plan; or
                                                 b)    linking to the Pathways Network identified in
                                                       the Priority Infrastructure Plan;
                                                 AND

                                                 S8.3 Pedestrian routes are planned to provide
                                                 clear, safe connections between residential, open
                                                 space, transit stops and retail areas, and are
                                                 located along, or are visible from, streets or other
                                                 public spaces;

                                                 AND

                                                 S8.4 Primary pedestrian routes border the
                                                 frontages of residential, public parks and
                                                 business uses;

                                                 AND

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                                       S8.5 Pedestrian routes through parking lots or at
                                       the rear of lots are avoided;

                                       AND

                                       S8.6 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is
                                       designed and constructed to—

                                       a)    have sign posting, particularly where they are
                                             commuter and recreational paths, and
                                             incorporate pavement markings and line work in
                                             accordance with AUSTROADS Part 14 Bicycles,
                                             Section 9;
                                       b)    have navigational signs generally in accordance
                                             with the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control
                                             Devices Bicycle Directional Signage Guidelines,
                                             and Australian Standard 1742.9: 2000 Manual of
                                             Uniform Traffic Control Devices Bicycle Facilities;
                                       c)    be clearly delineated by pavement markings
                                             and warning signs when an on- road bicycle
                                             lane;
                                       d)    incorporate kerb ramps at all intersections and
                                             designated crossings;
                                       e)    have refuge islands on all roads with
                                             median strips;
                                       f)    have holding rails for cyclists at the
                                             intersection of district collector, sub- arterial
                                             and arterial roads that are positioned in
                                             accordance with Australian Standard
                                             1742.9:2000 – Manual of Uniform Traffic
                                             Control Devices Bicycle Facilities, and
                                             AUSTROADS Part 14 Bicycles Section 9;
                                       g)    have marked bicycle lanes, bicycle; AND
                                             awareness zones or storage boxes; and
                                       h)    Include lighting to pedestrian and cycle
                                             pathways to local government requirements and
                                             in accordance with Australian Standard 1583.1
                                             Road Lighting

                                       i)    – Pedestrian area (Category P) lighting.
O9 The subdivision layout is           S9.1 Where there is no relevant approved master             Not applicable
designed to facilitate linkages with   plan, concept plan, or site analysis plan, subdivision
adjoining sites in the immediate       design incorporates future road, street, cycleway           All necessary network connections already established.
area.                                  and pedestrian path and open space connections to
                                       adjoining sites.

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 O10 Where the lots are to be used for     No solution provided.                                Not applicable.
 Industrial business or Commercial
 business uses, the layout provides for
 appropriate buffer areas, to mitigate
 possible impacts on nearby residences
 or other noise sensitive uses.
 O11 For lots in the Rural Settlement      No prescribed solution.                              Not applicable.
 Zone—a sealed access to the nearest
 urban settlement is available.                                                                 The subject site is not located in the rural settlement zone.
14.187 Water supply for fire fighting
 O12 An adequate and accessible water      S12.1 For development in a water service area,       Not applicable.
 supply is provided for fire fighting      water mains within the development shall comply
 purposes.                                 with the:                                            As the allotments are in a rural area (i.e. no water service), existing
                                                                                                onsite dams and water tanks provide for adequate supply of water
                                           a) Queensland Water Resource Commission -            for fire fighting purposes.
                                                 Guidelines for Planning and Design of Urban
                                                 Water Supply Schemes; and
                                           Australian Standard 2419 and the Water Providers
                                           Network Model Criteria;
                                           AND
                                           b) S12.2 Facilitate the connection of fire
                                                 services that comply with the requirements
                                                 of the Building Code of Australia.
14.188 Energy efficiency
 O13 The street and lot orientation        S13.1 For Community Title Development or urban       Not applicable
 facilitates the construction of energy    residential development each lot contains a
 efficient buildings that respond to the   rectangular house site area where the long axis
 local climate conditions.                 faces true North or is no more than 20 degrees off
                                           true north and has minimum dimensions of—
                                                                           2            2
                                           a) if the lot is between 450m and 599m - 10m x
                                                  15m; or
                                                                           2
                                           b) if the lot is less than 450m - 9m x 15m.
                                           AND
 AND                                       S13.2 Community Title Development lots are
                                           generally rectangular in shape and have a
                                           maximum slope of—

                                           a)   1 in 10 (10%); and
                                           b)   1 in 20 (5%) when measured from the front to
                                                 the rear of the lot.

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 O14 For residential development, the
 subdivision design provides for the           S14.1 No Solution provided
 maximum practicable number of lots
 with house site areas that—

 a)    maximise solar access to the
       north in winter;
 b)    minimise solar access to the
       east and west in the summer;
 c)    maximise access to any
       prevailing summer
       breezes; and
 d)    minimise exposure to
       prevailing winter winds.
14.189 Infrastructure
 O15 Each lot is capable of being              S15.1 All lots are connected to power supply and       Complies
 serviced by appropriate levels of—            telecommunications services;
                                                                                                      As mentioned under Section 3.1.7 of this report, the subject site is
 a)    water supply;                           AND                                                    located within a rural area and is provided with the following
 b)    reticulated sewerage;                                                                          infrastructure services: -
 c)    stormwater drainage;                                                                                    A reticulated supply of electricity;
                                                                                                               A reticulated supply of telecommunications;
 d)    power supply; and
                                                                                                               On-site water supply; and
 e)    telecommunications;                                                                                     On-site effluent disposal treatment systems.
                                               S16.1 For lots in urban settlements—power
                                               supply and communications infrastructure are
 O16 The design and provision of public        provided underground;
 services and utilities, including sewerage,
 water, electricity, street lighting and       OR
 telecommunication services—
                                               S16.2 For lots elsewhere—power supply and
                                               communications infrastructure are provided
 a)    meets the needs of users;
                                               underground unless—
 b)    ensures health, safety and
       convenience of the community;           a)    located in the Rural Zone or Rural
 c)    protects         the         natural          Settlement Zone and where not in a
       environmental values of the site              Bushfire Hazard Area as defined on
       and surrounds, including visual               Overlay Maps OM1.4-OM9.4;
       amenity and native vegetation;          b)    new low voltage lines can be strung from poles
 d)    are cost effective over their life            carrying existing high voltage lines; or
       cycle;                                  c)    no extensions to the existing reticulation
 e)    minimises adverse impacts to the              network is necessary; or
       environment (including the              d)    it is necessary to cross a body of water; AND
       amenity of the local area) in the

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      short and long term; and
                                             S16.3 Street lighting is provided in accordance with
f)    ensures that the existing              Section 3.19 of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards –
      systems are upgraded or                Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
      relocated to be capable of
      supporting the proposed                AND
      development;
                                             S16.4 For lots not within a sewerage service area—the
                                             lot has sufficient area and other attributes to ensure
                                             sustainable on-site sewerage
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                                             disposal ;


                                               Advisory note

                                               PSP24 – Effluent Disposal details requirements
                                               for the design and siting of effluent disposal
                                               systems where located outside a sewerage
                                               service area. Compliance with PSP24 will be
                                               considered as part of Council’s assessment of
                                               the plumbing and drainage application.


                                              S17.1 Components of the essential network
                                              infrastructure that are likely to fail or may result in
                                              contamination when inundated by flood water –
                                            a) comply with Table 13.12; or
                                            b) are designed and constructed to exclude water
                                            inundation or infiltration and resist hydrostatic and
                                            hydrodynamic forces as a result of inundation.



O17 Essential network infrastructure
(e.g. electricity, water supply, sewerage
and telecommunications) maintains
effective function during and immediately
after flood events.
Electricity supply infrastructure                                                                       Not applicable

O18 Uses and works maintain a safe           S18.1 Building footprints are situated clear of
distance from electrical infrastructure      any power easements on-site;
including substations, overhead power
lines, power poles and transformers.         AND

                                             S18.2 Building footprints are not less than 50m
                                             from an existing fenced electricity substation.

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14.190 Earthworks and stormwater management
 O19 Stormwater run-off is managed             No solution provided                               Not applicable
 so as not to cause any adverse impacts
 on the built or natural environment
 including changes in quality, quantity or
 location of stormwater discharges.
 O20 Filling or excavation only occurs         No prescribed solution.                            Not applicable
 where it does not adversely impact
 on—

 a)    watercourses, drainage lines and
       wetlands; or
 b)    vegetation on land identified on
       Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1-
       OM9.1; or
 c)    water levels on properties elsewhere.
14.191 Landscaping and visual amenity
 O21 Land development responds to              S21.1 The natural landform and landscape are not   Complies.
 the distinctive landscape character of        modified to accommodate the development.
 the site by utilising the natural                                                                The proposed development will not modify the natural landform.
 features of the site, which include—

 a)   watercourses and drainage lines;
 b)   significant trees;
 c)   understorey vegetation;
 d)   rock outcrops; and
 e)   views.
 O22 Native vegetation, including              S22.1 Buffers of existing native vegetation        Not applicable
 individual mature trees are retained,         around site boundaries and environmentally
 protected, maintained and                     sensitive areas are retained and reinforced
 supplemented, with particular                 through additional planting;
 consideration given to—
                                               AND
 a)   roadsides;
                                               S22.2 For reconfiguring in the Rural Zone and
 b)   the amenity of adjoining land uses;
                                               Rural Settlement Zone—
      and
 c)   the protection of environmentally        a)    a 10m landscaped buffer area is provided
      sensitive areas.                               along road frontages;

                                               b)    clearing and disturbance to vegetation is
                                                     minimised around road works, laying of

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                                                  services and utilities and construction of
                                                  property entrances;
                                            c)    revegetation of disturbed areas occurs after
                                                  completion of works; and
                                            d)    planting of clusters of trees along the road
                                                  reserves to form a tree canopy cover is provided
 O23 Buildings and other structures do      S23.1 All lots include a building envelope that          Not applicable
 not have a significant adverse impact      enables buildings and structures to be sited so they
 upon the visual amenity of surrounding     do not—
 areas.
                                            a)     protrude above ridgelines; or
                                            b)     result in the unnecessary removal of
                                                   vegetation from the site.
14.192 Open space and environmental protection
 O24 Public open space provides for a       S24.1 Active Parkland or open space linkage to           Not applicable.
 diverse range of passive and active        Active Parkland is provided in accordance with the
 quality recreational opportunities         Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15;
 including sport to meet the outdoor
 recreational needs of the community.       OR

                                            S24.2 Park contributions are paid in accordance with
                                            the applicable infrastructure charging instrument.


                                            S25.1 A park has direct road frontages of a
                                            minimum of 25% of the total allotment boundary of
                                            the park to provide physical access and visibility;
 O25 Public open space is
 designed and located to—                   AND
 a)    be safe and easily accessible;       S25.2 Land intended for public open space
 b)    contribute to the legibility,        complements existing adjacent and surrounding
       accessibility and character of the   open space areas and physical linkages to these
       locality;                            areas are provided;
 c)    create attractive environment
                                            AND
       settings and focal points;
 d)    enable the retention and             S25.3 Open space is provided adjacent to
       protection of significant            watercourses, with roads servicing the linear
       vegetation, wetlands,                parkland and lots located on the opposite side of
       watercourses, drainage lines and     the road to the watercourse;
       other native habitat areas, their
       associated buffers and               AND
       linkages/corridors and natural and
       cultural features; and               S25.4 Public open space has good connectivity for

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e)    be cost effective to maintain .     users via pedestrian and cycle paths.

O26 Land provided for active              S26.1 Active parkland is of a compact shape free of        Not applicable.
recreation areas is of a physical         irregular boundaries; AND
standard and condition suitable for the
intended uses and is not subject to       S26.2 Active parkland is located on land that is
physical or other constraints including   exclusive of—
contamination, environmental or
biophysical constraints or legislative    a)    flood inundation below the 20% AEP (1:5
protection that would encumber its use.         year ARI level);
                                          b)    land affected by stormwater or overland
                                                flow discharge from adjacent allotments;
                                          c)    drainage reserves and detention basins,
                                                which cannot be shown to safely and
                                                effectively contribute to the network of
                                                parks and open space areas;
                                          d)    land with a slope, or subject to cut and fill with
                                                a batter slope, that exceeds a slope of 1 in 67
                                                (15%);
                                          e)    areas of land less than 15m wide, such as
                                                access and service and utility easements;
                                          f)    land required to serve primarily as a buffer
                                                area to any existing development or major
                                                transport corridor; and
                                          g)    power easements;
                                          AND

                                          S26.3 At least 10% of the total open space provision
                                          for active parkland is exclusive of flood inundation
                                          below the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI level or the
                                          highest recorded flood level, whichever is the
                                          greatest;

                                          AND
                                          S26.4 Recreational facilities (including playgrounds,
                                          pergolas, barbeques etc.) are setback a minimum of
                                          30m from the top of the bank of any watercourse
                                          and 10m from the top of the bank of any drainage
                                          line.
O27 Active parklands will provide a       27.1 Active parkland in all areas except industrial        Not applicable.
diverse range of recreational             areas will contain embellishment in accordance with
opportunities for all age groups and      the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15 such as:
are designed as attractive and
enjoyable, functional and safe places     a)    children’s play facilities catering for various

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 to recreate and meet.                               ages;
                                               b)    a soft fall surface where required;
                                               c)    a shade cover over any play equipment;
                                               d)    picnic table/s with seats;
                                               e)    seating; and
                                               f)    landscaping;
                                               AND

                                               27.2 Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically
                                               pleasing open space areas and to suit the type, setting
                                               and purpose of the particular park.
 O28 The natural environmental and             S28.1 Land in the Open Space Conservation                 Not applicable
 cultural values of land in the Open           zone is retained in one contiguous lot.
 Space Conservation Zone are not
 adversely affected by subdivision, and
 land in freehold tenure in this zone is not
 subdivided.
 O29 Lands with high biodiversity              S29.1 Lands with high biodiversity values are             Not applicable.
 values which warrant conservation             transferred to public ownership.
 status are formally protected for the
 long term.
 O30 Buffers are provided incorporating        S30.1 A buffer of no less than 5m is provided to all      Not applicable.
 development setback/s from the stream         development adjacent to either Stream orders 1, 2
 that will ensure that the development         or 3 where not within the Riparian Buffer Area on the
 does not result in a negative impact upon     Biodiversity Overlay Maps (with the buffer measured
 the long-term viability of the stream.        from the centreline of the stream).
14.193 Road and rail corridors
 O31 Lots for residential development          S31.1 Lots intended for residential development           Not applicable.
 are not subjected to high traffic noise       are separated by a minimum of—
 levels from the major road network or                                                                   The subject site is not situated in the vicinity of any major transport
 rail corridors.                                a)     40m from the property boundary of                 networks.
                                                       roads within the major road network;
                                                       and
                                                b)     80m from the property boundary of rail
                                                       corridors;
                                               OR

                                               S31.2 Development in the vicinity of road
                                               corridors meets the following external design
                                               criteria for roads in the major road network—
                                               54dB(A)L10 (18hours) based on predicted traffic
                                               volumes ten years hence;

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                                            OR

                                            S31.3 Development in the vicinity of rail
                                            corridors meets the following external design
                                            level noise criteria—

                                             a)     65dB(a), assessed as the 24hour
                                                    average equivalent continuous A-
                                                    weighted sound pressure level; and
                                             b)     87dB(A), assessed as a single event
                                                    maximum sound pressure level.
14.194 Access easements
 O32 Access easements are in                S32.1 Access easements are designed in                Not applicable
 appropriate locations for safe access      accordance Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5
 and egress, and supply appropriate         Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
 widths and levels of service for the       Drainage and Earthworks.
 number of vehicles that will utilise
 them.
14.195 Traffic
 O33 Traffic generated by the               S33.1 Any required upgrading of external roads to     Not applicable
 development is within the acceptable       the necessary standard to cater for the expected
 capacity of external roads and does not    traffic numbers is undertaken.
 have an adverse impact upon the
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 functioning of the road network .
14.196 Noosa Trail Network
 O34 A comprehensive network of             S34.1 The proposal includes linkages to existing or   Not applicable.
 trails is established incorporating road   planned components of the Noosa Trail Network
 reserves, State forests, Council owned     (refer Schedule 5, Map 2—Noosa Trail Network);        The subject site is not located in the vicinity of the Noosa Trail
 land and private lands consistent with                                                           Network.
 the lifestyle and outdoor recreation       OR
 needs of the Shire’s residents and
                                            S34.2 The proposal includes linkages between
 visitors.
                                            existing or planned components of the Noosa Trail
                                            Network (refer Schedule 5, Map 2—Noosa Trail
                                            Network).
 O35 The proposal does not have an          S35.1 Existing or potential pedestrian, horse trail   Not applicable.
 adverse impact on the Noosa Trail          or bicycle movement linkages are retained or
 Network.                                   enhanced; or                                          The subject site is not located in the vicinity of the Noosa Trail
                                                                                                  Network.
                                            S35.2 Alternative linkages are provided;
                                            AND

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                                            S35.3 Linkages and associated infrastructure are
                                            designed, located and constructed in accordance
                                            with—

                                            a)    Australian Standard 2156.1 Walking Tracks
                                                  Part 1: Classification and Signage to a
                                                  minimum of a Class 4 Standard; and
                                            b)    Australian Standard 2156.2 Walking
                                                  Tracks Part 2: Infrastructure Design.
14.197 Cooroibah Locality
 Protection of existing residential                                                             Not applicable.
 amenity, road safety and access            S36.1 Each new allotment in the Rural Settlement
 points                                     Zone has 1ha free of flood hazard or biodiversity
                                            values as indicated on overlay maps OM2.1 and
 O36 The existing residential amenity       OM2.3;
 of the estate is maintained without
 impacting on the natural landform          AND
 and landscape;
                                            S36.2 House site areas on adjoining lots are
                                            separated by not less than 50m.


                                            S37.1 Shared driveways are provided;
 AND
                                            AND
                                            S37.2 No additional driveways are provided from
 O37 The number of access points            McKinnon Drive
 providing access to lots from McKinnon
 Drive is maintained or reduced.
 Community Title Development
14.198 Residential Uses
 O38 Community title subdivision only       No solution provided.                               Not applicable.
 occurs if there is a current development
 approval for the site approving one or
 more of the following uses—

 a) Detached house; or
 b) Multiple Housing; or
 c) Visitor accommodation Type 3 or
       4.
 Location and access to services                                                                Not applicable.

 and facilities O39 Community title         S39.1 The development site is within 1km of land
                                            in the Neighbourhood Centre Zone, Business Centre

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 subdivisions only occur—                    Zone, Shire Business Centre Zone or Village Mix
                                             Zone;
 a)   where they are located within
        easy walking distance of             AND
        services and facilities;
                                             S39.2 The development is in one of the
 b)   in the Semi-attached Housing
                                             following Localities--
        or Attached Housing Zones;
 c)   where they are consistent with the     a)    Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality; or
        character of the Locality they are
                                             b)    Eastern Beaches Locality; or
        located in;
                                             c)    Mary River Catchment Locality; or
 d)   if appropriate house site
                                             d)    Noosa Heads Locality; or
        areas can be
        accommodated;                        e)    Noosaville Locality; or
 e)   where they are supplied with           f)    Tewantin and Doonan Locality; AND
        adequate infrastructure to
                                             S39.3 Each residential lot can be connected
        meet the needs of users;
                                             to Unity Water’s water and sewerage
 f)   where they minimise adverse            networks;
        effects on the environment;
 g)   if they are of suitable shape          AND
        and slope to minimise
        constraints to development;          S39.4 Residential lots are generally rectangular in
        and                                  shape and have a maximum slope of—
 h)   if they are of sufficient              a) 1:10 (10%) across the lot; and
        area to provide
        reasonable amenity for
                                             b) 1 in 20 (5%) from the front to rear of the
                                                    lot.
        users.
14.199 Business Uses
 Location                                                                                          Not applicable.

 O41 Community title subdivisions            No solution provided.
 intended for
 Business Uses only occur in the—

 a)   Shire Business Centre Zone; or
 b)   Business Centre Zone; or
 c)   Industry Zone; or
 d)   Neighbourhood Centre Zone; or
 e)   Visitor Mixed Use Zone.
 Provision of services and facilities                                                              Not applicable.

 O42 Adequate areas on site are              No solution provided.
 provided for vehicular parking,
 private and communal open space,

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