6. Code assessment

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




(b)   maintain visual amenity and streetscape            Inlets to bulk fuel storage tanks are located so tankers
      character;                                         stand wholly within the site and on level ground while
(c)   provide adequate separation to adjoining land      discharging fuel into tanks.
      uses; and
(d)   not cause an environmental nuisance to
      neighbouring properties.

PO22                                                     AO22.1                                                     N/A
Customer air and water facilities, and any automatic     Customer air and water facilities, and any car washing
mechanical car washing facilities, are located to        facilities are setback a minimum of 5 metres from any
ensure that:                                             residential property boundary.
(a) vehicles using or queuing to use such facilities     AO22.2
     are wholly within the site; and                     Where the buffer area adjoins a residential use the
(b) an adequate buffer area can be provided to any       boundary is screened and landscaped to reduce any
     adjoining residential use.                          negative amenity impacts.

PO23                                                     AO23.1                                                     N/A
The layout and design of the service station ensures     Sealed impervious surfaces are provided where
that on site operations do not cause any environmental   potential spills of contaminants may occur.
nuisance or harm or result in the release of untreated   AO23.2
pollutants.                                              Grease and oil arrestors or other infrastructure is
                                                         provided to prevent the movement of contaminants
                                                         from the site.

Amenity                                                  AO24.1                                                     N/A
PO24                                                     Where located within 150 metres of a residential use or
Service stations maintain and protect the amenity of     land included in a residential zone buildings are
neighbouring residential areas.                          constructed of non-reflective material, including
                                                         concrete, brick or timber.
                                                         AO24.2
                                                         Where the site adjoins a residential use or land
                                                         included in a residential zone:
                                                         (a) a 2 metre high solid screen fence is provided
                                                               along the common boundaries; and
                                                         (b) hours of operation are limited to between 7.00am
                                                               and 10.00pm.

Landscaping                                              AO25                                                       N/A
PO25

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