Item 9 Appendix H - Code Responses-1.1 · MCU22/0094

             (n) Landscaped open space accommodates the outdoor recreation needs of residents and visitors staying in the Shire.

Table 9.4.5.3 Criteria for assessment
                                                                                                    COMPLIANCE
         PERFORMANCE OUTCOME                             ACCEPTABLE OUTCOME                                                                RESPONSE
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 General Requirements
 Amenity                                      AO1                                                  YES           The landscape design provides visual amenity in keeping with
 PO1                                          Landscaping is designed, planted and                               the existing character of the site through the use of native
 Landscaped areas—                            maintained in accordance with PSP2                                 buffer planting around the site boundary’s, softening the
 enhance the visual amenity and natural       Landscaping.                                                       development when viewed from the street and neighboring
 landscape character of the site,                                                                                properties.
 streetscape and local area; retain natural   Editor’s Note— The quantity of landscaped open
                                              space, including landscaped buffers, required for
 landscape features; enhance buffer areas
                                              various land uses is specified in the relevant use
 around property boundaries; suit the         code.
 relative size and nature of the
 development and its setting; reduce the
 visual impact of large or bulky structures
 and fencing; screen incompatible land
 uses; conceal service, car parking and
 loading areas; and provide privacy
 between any dwellings or accommodation
 on and adjoining the site to a height and
 density appropriate to the scale of the
 development.
 Design                                       AO2.1                                                N/A           There are no existing trees on the site
 PO2                                          Existing site trees and landscape features
 Site layout and building and landscape       such as rock outcrops are integrated into
 design—                                      the development wherever possible.
      (a) provides for soft landscaping to    AO2.2                                                YES           Design will consider plant requirements and be designed
           be established in and around the   Below ground components of buildings,                              accordingly
           development; maximises the         including basement carparks, do not
           retention of large canopy trees;   extend beyond the above ground
      (b) minimises the extent of             footprint to allow for deep landscaping
           impervious paved areas;            particularly within building setback areas.