Appendix D - Code Assessment · RAL22/0006

          4.   is well distributed and contributes to the          existing adjacent and surrounding open space areas
               legibility and character of the specific town,      and physical linkages to these areas are provided.
               village or locality;
          5.   creates attractive settings and focal points for    AO18.4
               the community, designed as attractive and           Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with
               enjoyable, functional and safe places to meet       roads servicing the linear parkland and lots located on
               and recreate;                                       the opposite side of the road to the waterways.
          6.   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;
          7.   facilitates the retention and protection            AO18.5
               of ecologically important areas, wetlands,          A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25%
               waterways, drainage lines and native habitat        of the total allotment boundary of the park to provide
               areas, their associated buffers, ecological         physical access and visibility.
               linkages and other natural and cultural features;
          8.   incorporates appropriate measures for               AO18.6
               stormwater and flood management;                    Public open space has good connectivity for users via
          9.   is cost effective to maintain; and                  pedestrian and cycle paths.

 is dedicated as public land in the early stages of the            AO18.7
 subdivision.                                                      Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing
                                                                   open space areas and to suit the type, setting and
                                                                   purpose of the particular park.

                                                                   AO18.8
                                                                   Active parkland in all areas other than the Low impact
                                                                   industry zone and Medium impact industry zone will
                                                                   contain embellishment in accordance with the Local
                                                                   Government Infrastructure Plan in Part 4 such as:

                                                                             1.   children’s play facilities catering for
                                                                                  various ages including a soft fall surface
                                                                                  where required and a shade cover over
                                                                                  play equipment;
                                                                             2.   seating;
                                                                             3.   picnic table/s with seats; and
                                                                             4.   landscaping.

                                                                    Editor’s Note— Further detail on Landscaping is
                                                                    addressed in Part 9.4.5 Landscaping Code
PO19                                                               AO19.1                                                      Not applicable.
Land provided for active recreation areas is of a physical         Active parkland is of a usable shape free of irregular
standard and condition suitable for the intended uses and is       boundaries.
not subject to physical or other constraints including
contamination, environmental or biophysical constraints or         AO19.2
legislative protection that would encumber its use.                Active parkland is located on land that is exclusive of—