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Driveways and Carparking Code
DRIVEWAYS AND CARPARKING CODES
Driveways
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
General
O1 S1.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on Vehicular access is located and designed in Vehicular access is designed in accordance with the
safety, capacity and operations of the existing or accordance with AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic relevant standards. Please see traffic impact
planned road network, the proposed driveway, Engineering Practice requirements for sight distance assessment in Appendix G.
cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems. and Section 3 of AS2890.1 Parking Facilities;
AND
S1.2
Only one footpath crossing is provided24;
AND
S1.3 Complies with the Probable Solution
Driveways, other than within any setback have a The driveway has an appropriate grade.
maximum grade in accordance with Section 3 of
AS/NZS 2890.1
O2 S2.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Driveways and crossovers Design of the driveway across the footpath is in The driveway design is appropriate. Please see
a) are suitable and safe for their intended use; and accordance with Council s Standard Drawings 9002 traffic impact assessment in Appendix G.
b) match Council infrastructure. or 9005 as appropriate for the particular type of
development as annotated on the drawings;
AND
S2.2 Complies with the Probable Solution
Driveways are designed and constructed in The driveway design is appropriate. Please see
accordance with Council Standard Drawings 9014, traffic impact assessment in Appendix G.
9019, 9020, 9021, as appropriate for the particular
type of development as annotated on the drawings;
AND
24 Justification for additional driveways may need to be supported by a detailed Traffic Study. See PSP 1 for details.
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COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
S2.3 Complies with the Probable Solution
The change in grades in the Driveways and ramps is The driveway and ramps is provided at an
in accordance with Section 3 of AS2890.1 Parking appropriate grade.
Facilities.
O3 S3.1 Not Applicable
In commercial zoned areas, the number of driveways Design of multi-tenanted developments in commercial The site is not zoned for commercial purposes.
across pedestrian footpaths is minimised. zoned areas include shared driveways and parking
areas;
AND
S3.2
Driveways are located so they abut existing
driveways of adjoining development where
practicable and reciprocal easements are created to
reduce the sealed driveway width.
O4 S4.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on Footpath and kerb crossings are located clear of The footpath and kerb crossings are located
the capacity, operations and maintenance of the existing stormwater inlet structures, water and appropriately.
existing infrastructure; sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting
AND utility infrastructure, existing landscaping and
vegetation.
O5 S5.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on No solution provided The vehicular access roads and access points are
the integrity of existing landscaping or native located appropriately and will not significantly
vegetation. impact on landscaping and vegetation.
O6 S6.1 Not Applicable
Driveway run-off is filtered prior to leaving the For The proposed use is a multiple housing type 3.
premises. a) Ancillary dwelling unit, Multiple housing Stormwater will be filtered.
Types 1 or 2 if less than 5 carparking spaces,
Visitor accommodation Type 1 and Home
based business the driveway isformed to
drain to landscaped areas; and
b) for other uses grease and oil arrestors or
stormwater quality improvement devices are
incorporated into the design to treat run-off
prior to run-off exiting from the premises.
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COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
Service stations
O7 S7.1 Not Applicable
The layout of the site facilities and vehicular Where the site is situated at the intersection of two The proposed use is not a service station.
accesses result in unrestricted vehicle access and roads, separate entrances and exits are provided to
egress to the site. one or more of the adjoining roads.
O8 S8.1 Not Applicable
The use of land for a service station Any vehicular crossing over a footpath is The proposed use is not a service station.
a) does not impair traffic flow or road safety; a) not less than 8m in width; and
b) through the design and arrangement of b) located so the crossing is not less than 14m from
vehicular crossovers, facilitates safe and any other vehicular crossing on the same site;
convenient movement to and from the site; and
and c) not less than 12m from any road intersection.
c) provides adequate, safe and functional on-site
parking and manoeuvring areas.
Carparking and Maneouvring
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
Carpark design and layout
O9 S9.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Sufficient carparking is provided to accommodate The number of parking and loading bays is not less The number of car parking bays provided is in
the number and type of vehicles likely to be than the minimum number specified in Table 14-47 accordance with the planning scheme table 14-47.
generated by the development having regard to Vehicle Parking Requirements;
the specifics of the use including OR
a) the type and intensity of land use;
b) any existing parking available on the site; S9.2 As above
c) hours of operation; If insufficient carparking spaces are provided on-
d) likely numbers of users; site a monetary contribution is made to Council in
e) the peak parking demand periods of uses on accordance with Section 6 of PSP13 Contributions
the site; and in lieu of provision of off-street carparking.
f) the availability of alternative carparking.
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COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
O10 S10.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
The layout of the development provides adequate, Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing areas, The development generally complies with the
clearly defined and easily accessible loading, setdown and pickup areas and driveways relevant Australian Standards for car parking.
a) on-site vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas; are designed to the standards set out in Sections 2 Please see traffic impact assessment in Appendix
and and 3 of Australian Standard AS 2890.1 Parking G.
b) loading and manoeuvring areas for delivery Facilities (Part 1: Off-street Carparking) and AS 2890.2
and service vehicles Off-street Parking (Part 2: Commercial Vehicles);
AND
S10.2 Complies with the Probable Solution
The number of loading bays is not less than the The proposed development provides an ambulance
minimum number specified in Table 14-47. space which is in accordance with table 14-47.
O11 S11.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Parking areas are located where they will not Carparking areas are accessed from rear laneways Due to the orientation of the site, as well as the
unduly conflict with pedestrians and will not where practicable. existing vehicular access arrangements, it is not
dominate the streetscape. possible for car parking areas to be accessed from
the rear.
O12 S12.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Provision is made for a reasonable number of on Carparking spaces are provided for people with Car parking for disabled persons will be provided
site carparking spaces identified and reserved for disabilities at the rate specified in Section 2.4.5 of on-site.
people with disabilities. AS 2890.1 Parking Facilities (Part1: Off-street
Carparking).
O13 S13.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Access and egress points do not impact on the Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided in The vehicle manoeuvring is provided in
safety and operations of the road system. accordance with Section 3 of AS 2890.1 Parking accordance with the relevant Australian Standard.
Facilities (Part 1: Offstreet Carparking) so vehicles enter
and leave the site in a forward gear.
O14 S14.1 Complies with the Specific Outcomes
Development with the potential to generate No solution provided. The development has been found to be
significant traffic and parking impacts gives appropriately set out and arranged so as to not
appropriate consideration to transport and land generate significant traffic and parking impacts.
Use issues25. Please see traffic impact assessment in Appendix
G.
25 PSP 1 details information Council may request, including a detailed Traffic Impact Assessment Report.
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COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
O15 S15.1 Complies with the Probable Solution
Business Uses and Community Uses are Safe and convenient cycle access to and from the Cycle access is existing to the site.
designed and constructed to encourage users of site from the existing road and bicycle network, and
the development to access the site by means of safe bicycle movement within the site is provided;
foot or bicycle through provision of appropriate AND
end-of-trip facilities including bicycle parking and
shower/change rooms. S15.2 Not Applicable
Secure and convenient parking space for bicycles is The development is unlikely to generate the need
provided on site in accordance with Table 14-48 for bicycle parking given the age and infirm nature
Minimum requirement for bicycle parking and of residents. Sufficient area is provided on site
AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking Facilities; should bicycle parking be required. This can be
AND appropriately conditioned by Council.
S15.3 As above
Where at least 10 bicycle car parking spaces are
required in accordance with Table 14-48, end-of-
trip cycle facilities are provided at the following rate:
a) 1 locker per 2 bicycle parking spaces; and
b) 1 shower cubicle with ancillary change rooms per
10 bicycle spaces or part thereof, providing
facilities are either unisex or both males and
female facilities are provided.
AND
S15.4 As above
Bicycle parking spaces and cyclist facilities are
designed in accordance with AUSTROADS Guide to
Traffic Engineering Practice, Part 14 Bicycles, Section
10.
AND
S15.5 Complies with the Probable Solution
On-site pedestrian facilities such as seating and The development provides for seating and shade
shade are provided in developments for the for pedestrians.
convenience of persons walking to the site.
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COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
O16 S16.1 Can comply
Carparks are designed to ensure run-off is treated Grease and oil arrestors or stormwater quality The run-off from the car parking area will be
to remove pollutants prior to leaving the improvement devices are incorporated into the treated appropriately. Please see the stormwater
premises. design to treat run-off prior to it leaving the report.
premises.
O17 S17.1 Complies with the Specific Outcome
Carparking areas are designed to ensure drainage No solution provided. The development is provided with car parking
without the use of pumps or other electrical which drains freely.
apparatus.
O18 S18.1 Not Applicable
Site layout and building design provides for Below ground components of buildings, including The development has existing car parking below
soft landscaping to be established. car parks, do not extend beyond the above ground ground. There is no new car parking provided
footprint to allow for the provision of landscaping, below ground.
particularly within building setbacks.
Education Type 1, 2 or 3
O19 S19.1 Not Applicable
Carparking and setdown areas are designed Paved setdown areas are provided within the site; The proposed use is not an education type.
and located to facilitate their safe and efficient AND
use.
S19.2
For a minimum of 50% of carparking spaces,
pedestrian access to buildings is not across or
through driveways, carparks, setdown or
manoeuvring areas;
AND
S19.3
Carparking and setdown areas are visible from off-
site.
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