6. Code assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 2
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.4 Works Codes \ 9.4.1 Driveways and Parking Code




(c)   allow for landscaping to reduce the visual impact   where no development occurs within the landscaped
      of the parking, servicing and manoeuvring areas;    frontage setbacks.
(d)   complement the future planned character of the      AO8.2
      area; and                                           In Centre zones, parking, service and manoeuvring
(e)   avoid development within the Walter Hay Drive,      areas are either integrated within or under buildings
      Eenie Creek Road and Holts Road frontage            and sleeved by usable floor space, or located to the
      setbacks.                                           rear of buildings.
                                                          Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-11A and Figure AP3-
                                                          11B for outcomes for car parking in centres.
                                                          AO8.3
                                                          Where practicable vehicle access is from rear
                                                          laneways.

PO9                                                       AO9                                                       N/A- No new parking areas are proposed.
On-site car parking spaces are identified and reserved    Car parking spaces are provided for people with
for people with disabilities.                             disabilities at the rate specified in the current
                                                          Australian Standards for Parking Facilities.

PO10                                                      AO10                                                      N/A- No new parking areas are proposed.
Access and egress points do not impact on the safety      Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided so vehicles
and operations of the road system.                        enter and leave the site in a forward gear (excluding
                                                          Dual occupancy and Dwelling house located on local
                                                          roads) in accordance with the current Australian
                                                          Standards Australian Standards for Parking Facilities.

PO11                                                      AO11                                                      N/A- No new parking areas are proposed.
Parking areas are designed to                             At locations where pedestrian and vehicle conflicts are
(a) provide a progressive reduction in speed              likely to occur:
     between the external road and internal parking       (a) sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds of travel
     spaces;                                                     time at the designated speed are provided;
(b) ensure lower speeds near areas of high                (b) splayed corners on structures are incorporated;
     pedestrian activity through the use of appropriate   (c) landscaping is designed to allow clear views; and
     road geometry or devices designed to limit           (d) sign placement ensures that sight distance
     speed; and                                                  requirements are not impeded.
(c) maintain sight distances which are appropriate
     for the likely operating speeds in all areas of
     potential pedestrian/vehicle and vehicle/vehicle
     conflict.


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