2020-07-16 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Final Noosa Plan 2020 Parts 1-3

 increasing the potential demand for small and medium­sized office space or shared business floor space. To meet this demand flexible
 commercial and industrial floor space of various sizes and types for a more diverse, intelligent and creative economy are encouraged to
 support the identified priority industry sectors. Mixing office, retail and even onsite residential uses or child​ minding facilities are
 encouraged.

 The high number of small home­​based businesses operating in residential and rural areas is an important component of the local
 economy providing opportunities to start up and expand businesses within the home until business needs warrant relocation to
 industrial or commercial premises. The potential impacts of home­based businesses on neighbouring residential amenity and the local
 environment are required to be minimised through managing noise levels, numbers of visitors and traffic volumes, as well as
 minimising environmental disturbance.


 Industrial areas and uses

 Industrial areas have experienced incremental encroachment from non​industrial uses such as retail, entertainment and residential
 uses, as well as storage premises. Given the limited availability of land for industrial purposes in the Noosa Shire, core industrial uses
 and support services are protected from further unnecessary encroachment and impacts that may threaten their function, viability and
 expansion. To meet changing needs for mixed­use industrial spaces, the integration and co­location of a variety of industrial uses are
 provided for. Limited non​industrial uses and some innovative and creative enterprises are to be accommodated in defined precincts
 along Venture Drive, the western side of Gateway, Lionel Donovan Drive and Hofmann Drive, Noosaville, as well as in Cooroy, Pomona
 and Kin Kin industrial areas. Food outlets are only to be provided where subordinate and directly associated with bona fide industrial
 uses. Offices are only to occur where they are small in scale, associated and subordinate to an industrial use on the same site or trade
 related. Showrooms are to be trade­related, small in scale and in proximity to Eumundi­Noosa Road, Noosaville. Industrial areas are
 unsuited to residential living. Caretaker dwellings are acceptable if small and they meet a demonstrated business need for someone to
 be resident on site. In the coastal urban areas from Tewantin to Peregian Beach, there are sufficient premises built or approved for
 storage of goods. Expansion of storage facilities in the hinterland areas may be allowed for if demand is demonstrated.


 Agriculture and rural–based activities

 Agriculture is an important industry sector for the local and regional economy and employment. Agricultural land, identified in
 the Agricultural Lands Overlay Maps in Schedule 2, is protected from encroachment from urban and rural residential development and
 other incompatible activities that would compromise productivity. A diverse range of sustainable agricultural opportunities is encouraged
 and takes advantage of Noosa's clean, green credentials and lifestyle. Sustainable agricultural production is focused on the adoption of
 best management practices, including sensible use of chemicals, ethical treatment of animals and appropriate vegetation management,
 sediment and erosion control and water quality protection. Livestock enterprises are generally limited to pasture fed, free range
 operations or aquaculture. Intensive or high impact rural uses can lead to environmental harm or nuisance through increased noise,
 traffic, lighting, use of chemicals or generation of dust or odour. Rural uses that pollute the air, groundwater and surface water are not
 likely to be supported.

 The development and economic growth of rural­based activities are important. The retention and introduction of agricultural activities,
 where environmental impacts can be successfully managed, contribute to local food production and assists in defining the character of
 the Shire. The opportunity to conduct part­time, small scale, high value agriculture is a significant lifestyle attractor to rural areas. This
 growth is balanced with the need to protect the natural resources upon which these industries rely including the land, water, forests,
 minerals, plants and animals. The success of many industries is underpinned by the quality and accessibility of the natural resources
 within the rural landscape. These natural resources provide a wide range of ecosystem services to the community. Natural assets
 including water and soil quality and fertility are protected to ensure their long term sustainable use and management.

 Agriculture will need to adapt to a changing climate and be flexible and innovative in the face of changing conditions over time. The
 evolution of traditional agriculture and the emergence of new sectors are supported by encouraging opportunities for value​adding to
 occur before agricultural produce leaves the farm gate or leaves the region. This includes ancillary rural industries to support production,
 investment and diversification e.g. on​farm processing, farm gate sales, cooking schools and value­adding food production, as well as
 agri​tourism, low impact home stays, rural and nature­​based accommodation, retreats, and lifestyle and leisure experiences.


 Tourism

 Tourism is a key sector of the Noosa economy and will continue to be so into the future. Key visitor areas include Hastings Street,
 Gympie Terrace, Noosa River, Tewantin Marina, Noosa National Park, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa North Shore and the
 hinterland.




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