6. Code assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 2
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.7 Business Activities Code




                                                          Editor's note— Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure AP3-5A
                                                          for examples of landscaping and design outcomes for
                                                          outdoor dining areas in streets.

PO9                                                       AO9                                                        Complies – The development built form complies
Adequate clearways and head clearances allow safe         Roof structures over outdoor dining areas have a           with existing approved and compliant plans.
movement for users of the premises.                       minimum clearance height of 2.1 metres.

Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)

Performance outcomes                                      Acceptable outcomes                                        Comments

Landscaping

Design of commercial and retail spaces                    No acceptable outcome provided                             Complies – The development landscaping complies
PO10                                                                                                                 with existing approved and compliant plans.
Landscaping softens building bulk and creates a
casual, pleasant setting for site users and the broader
community by:
(a) adopting landscape solutions that reduce the
     visual impact of building bulk;
(b) providing canopy trees and ancillary shade
     structures;
(c) using shrubs and garden beds to clearly define
     public spaces and pedestrian walkways;
(d) providing areas for public art, where appropriate;
(e) providing outdoor areas with seating;
(f)  using screen planting to conceal service and
     loading areas;
(g) making provision for outdoor dining areas where
     appropriate, that integrate well within the
     streetscape;
(h) providing adequate screening along the
     perimeters of the development;
(i)  avoiding the use of formal planting design for
     frontage works; and



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