Appendix B - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



          functional and safe places to meet and recreate;           Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with roads
     f)   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;               servicing the linear parkland and lots located on the opposite side
     g)   facilitates the retention and protection of ecologically   of the road to the waterways.
          important areas, wetlands, waterways, drainage lines
          and native habitat areas, their associated                 AO18.5
          buffers, ecological linkages and other natural and         A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25% of the
          cultural features;                                         total allotment boundary of the park to provide
     h)   incorporates appropriate measures for stormwater           physical access and visibility.
          and flood management;
     i)   is cost effective to maintain; and                         AO18.6
     j)   is dedicated as public land in the early stages of the     Public open space has good connectivity for users via pedestrian
          subdivision.                                               and cycle paths.

                                                                     AO18.7
                                                                     Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing open
                                                                     space areas and to suit the type, setting and purpose of the
                                                                     particular park.

                                                                     AO18.8
                                                                     Active parkland in all areas other than the Low impact
                                                                     industry zone and Medium impact industry zone will contain
                                                                     embellishment in accordance with the Local Government
                                                                     Infrastructure Plan in Part 4 such as:

                                                                          a)   children’s play facilities catering for various ages
                                                                               including a soft fall surface where required and a shade
                                                                               cover over play equipment;
                                                                          b)   seating;
                                                                          c)   picnic table/s with seats; and
                                                                          d)   landscaping.

                                                                     Editor’s Note— Further detail on Landscaping is addressed in
                                                                     Part 9.4.5 Landscaping Code

PO19                                                                 AO19.1                                                                AO19.1 – AO19.3 – Not Applicable
Land provided for active recreation areas is of a physical           Active parkland is of a usable shape free of irregular boundaries.    The proposed development is not required to provide active
standard and condition suitable for the intended uses and is not                                                                           parkland.
subject to physical or other constraints including contamination,    AO19.2
environmental or biophysical constraints or legislative protection   Active parkland is located on land that is exclusive of—
that would encumber its use.