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

                                             are used rather than materials which
                                             require regular treatment or
                                             maintenance.
Street Trees                                 AO3.1                                                YES   Existing street trees are to be retained
PO3                                          A minimum of 2 street trees are provided
Street trees within road reserves provide    per lot or every 8 metres of frontage,
effective canopy shading having regard to    whichever is the greater.
the size and scale of the road reserve and   AO3.2                                                N/A   Existing street trees are to be retained
the location of services and other           Street trees are planted a minimum of
structures.                                  1m from the back of the kerb in the road
                                             reserve verge and are of a species that
                                             do not impact on services.
PO4                                          AO4                                                  N/A   Existing street trees are to be retained
Street trees in towns and villages, are      Where a street or locality has an
consistent with the existing streetscape     identified character derived from existing
character.                                   vegetation, similar or identical species
                                             are used.

                                             Editor’s Note— character trees may be exotic
                                             species not endemic to the area such as Jacaranda,
                                             Poinciana or Fig trees.
Safety and security                          AO5.1                                                YES   Planting and fencing have been utilized to define public and
PO5                                          Landscaping features like planting,                        private spaces, along with arbors and feature trees
Landscaping is designed and located to       changes of material and texture,                           highlighting entry points into the site
maximise the safety and security of public   pedestrian shelter, changes of level,
and private areas by—                        artwork, signage, low walls, seating and
    (a) clearly defining the boundaries      the like define desired movement areas
         between private and public          and delineate public and private areas.
         spaces;
    (b) promoting casual surveillance of     Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure
                                             AP3-5A
         buildings and public areas from
         the street and other public areas   AO5.2                                                YES   Low planting and trees with clear trunks will be used in
         for personal security reasons;      Landscaping allows adequate visibility for                 carparks and anywhere else that requires visibility through
    (c) avoiding concealment spots;          casual surveillance of public and semi-                    planting for safety and security purposes
                                             public spaces.