Appendix D - Code Response - Rural Residential Zone Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 6 Zones \ 6.8 Other Zones Category \ 6.8.4 Rural Residential Zone Code




For the purpose of Section 10 of the Building Regulation 2006 and Section 33 of the Building Act 1975, provisions relating to Setback, Building Height and Site Cover
in Table 6.8.4.3 below are alternate provisions to the QDC.

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.


6.8.4.3                       Assessment Criteria

Table 6.8.4.3.1 - Criteria for assessment

 Performance outcomes                                      Acceptable Outcomes                                     Comments

 Role and function

 PO1                                                       AO1.1                                                   Only AO1.2 is listed as an assessment benchmark
 Development provides for low density, semi-rural living   Development other than a dwelling house is              under Table 5.5.14.
 as well as compatible work from home opportunities,       inconspicuous and presents as a dwelling house.
 primary production and small scale visitor                AO1.2                                                   AO1.2
 accommodation, on large allotments with varying           The dwelling house may include one secondary            N/A
                                                                                                                   The development is for a shed and will not involve a
 levels of services.                                       dwelling with a maximum gross floor area of 65m2 and
                                                                                                                   secondary dwelling on the site.
                                                           no more than two bedrooms.
                                                           AO1.3
                                                           Any business operated on site including
                                                           accommodation is subordinate to the use of the
                                                           premises for a domestic residence.

 PO2                                                       AO2                                                     N/A
 Development does not result in the diminished             With the exception of a Dwelling house, a distance of   Not listed as an assessment benchmark under Table
 productive capacity of rural activities on adjacent or    not less than 100 metres is provided between any        5.5.14.
 nearby properties.                                        sensitive land use and land on an adjacent rural zone
                                                           property with over 4 hectares of land mapped as
                                                           Agricultural Land Conservation Area.

 PO3                                                       AO3                                                     ✓
 With the exception of one dwelling house or a             Only the residents of a dwelling house or community     The development is for a shed for use by residents


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