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9.4 Works Codes
9.4.1 Driveways and Parking Code
9.4.1.1 Application
(1) This code applies to assessable development identified as requiring assessment against the
Driveways and parking code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of Assessment).
(2) All provisions in this code are assessment benchmarks for applicable assessable development.
9.4.1.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Driveways and parking code is to ensure driveways and parking:
(a) are adequate to serve the access and parking needs of development; and
(b) are designed to protect the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Driveways and parking code are:
(a) Car parking spaces and associated manoeuvring areas are designed to be safe and functional
and meet the reasonable requirements of the particular land use.
(b) Adequate provision is made for the standing, parking, loading and unloading, access and
manoeuvring of service vehicles within the development site.
(c) Use of car share vehicles is encouraged as an alternative to private car use where affordable
rental premises are provided in or adjacent to well-serviced centres.
(d) The use of motor scooters and motorcycles are promoted as an alternative to cars within
urban areas, with appropriate parking provided for such vehicles.
(e) The use of bicycles and e-mobility devices are encouraged.
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(f) Appropriate parking and charging is provided for bicycles and e-mobility devices.
(g) The use of electric vehicles is encouraged.
(h) Charging facilities for electric cars are provided or facilitated for future installation.
(i) Driveways and parking areas do not adversely impact on existing public parking.
(j) Vehicular access does not impact adversely upon existing landscaping or native vegetation.
(k) Driveways and parking areas provide safe and efficient pedestrian and cycle access.
(l) Access, parking, servicing and associated manoeuvring areas do not detract from the
streetscape character, and are designed to discourage crime and antisocial behaviour.
(m) Driveways and parking areas avoid adverse impacts on the environment and the amenity of
the locality.
9.4.1.3 Assessment Criteria
Table 9.4.1.3 - Criteria for assessment
Comments
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Driveways
PO1 AO1.1 Can comply
Vehicular access does not Vehicular access is located and
adversely impact on: designed in accordance with the
(a) safety, capacity and current Australian Standards for
operations of the existing or Parking Facilities.
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planned road network, AO1.2 Alternate solution
cycleways or pedestrian Only one driveway crossover is Refer to report.
pathway systems; and provided.
(b) the existing character and Editor’s Note— Justification for
amenity of the streetscape additional driveways may need to be
supported by a detailed Traffic Study.
AO1.3 Can comply
Driveways have a maximum
grade in accordance with
Council’s standard requirements.
PO2 AO2.1 Can comply
Driveways and crossovers Design and construction of
(a) are suitable and safe for driveways, including across the
their intended use; and footpath, is in accordance with:
(b) match Council (a) Council Standard Drawings
infrastructure. as appropriate for the
particular type of
development as annotated
on the drawings: or
(b) for properties located at
number 1 through to 97
Noosa Parade, Noosa
Heads, with Council's
Project Specific Drawing
Number 500636 for the
Noosa parade corridor
upgrade.
AO2.2
The change of grades in Can comply
driveways and ramps is in
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accordance with Council’s
Standard Drawings.
PO3 AO3.1 Not applicable
The number of driveways across Design of multi-tenanted
pedestrian footpaths is developments include shared
minimised. driveways and parking areas.
AO3.2
Driveways are located so they Not applicable
abut existing driveways of
adjoining development where
practicable and reciprocal
easements are created to reduce
the sealed driveway width.
PO4 AO4 Not applicable
Vehicular access does not Footpath and kerb crossings are
adversely impact on the capacity, located clear of existing
operations and maintenance of stormwater inlet structures, water
the existing infrastructure. and sewerage infrastructure
fittings, any other exiting utility
infrastructure, existing
landscaping and vegetation.
PO5 AO5 Complies - no tree clearing
Vehicular access does not proposed.
adversely impact on the health
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and integrity of existing Vehicular access avoids
landscaping or native vegetation, disturbance to the tree protection
where possible. zone of trees on public land.
Parking and manoeuvring
PO6 AO6.1 Not applicable to the proposal.
Sufficient parking The number of car parking
(a) is provided having regard to spaces, motor cycle spaces,
the specifics of the use bicycle spaces and loading bays
including— is not less than the minimum
(i) the type and intensity number specified in Table 9.4.1.4
of land use; Minimum parking requirements
(ii) any existing parking including end of trip facilities.
available on the site; Editor's note— with regard to the
(iii) hours of operation; provision of end of trip facilities,
(iv) likely numbers of where there is a conflict with the
QDC MP 4.1 for major developments
users;
the QDC applies. For all other
(v) accessibility to the development Table 9.4.1.4 applies.
site by means other AO6.2
than private motor Not applicable to the proposal.
Where appropriate, motorcycle
vehicle; spaces can be provided on site in
(vi) the peak parking lieu of required car parking
demand periods of spaces, excluding industry
uses on the site; and activities, at the following rates:
(vii) the availability of (a) 2 motorcycle spaces
alternative car provided for 0.5 car parking
parking; and space; or
(b) is provided to
accommodate the number
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and type of vehicles and (b) 4 motorcycles spaces
motorcycles likely to be provided per 1 car parking
generated by the space; and
development. (c) up to a maximum of 4 car
parking spaces.
AO6.3 Not applicable to the proposal.
Secure and convenient parking
spaces for bicycles and other
micro-mobility devices are
designed and provided on site in
accordance with—
(a) AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking
Facilities; and
(b) Cycling aspects of
Austroads Guides
(AP-G88-14).
AO6.4 Not applicable to the proposal.
Bicycle spaces and end of trip
facilities need to be accessible to
all users.
PO7 AO7.1 Not applicable to the proposal.
The layout of the development Parking bays, manoeuvring
provides adequate, clearly areas, queuing areas, loading,
defined and easily accessible set down, pickup areas and
(a) on-site vehicle parking and driveways are designed in
manoeuvring areas; and accordance with the Australian
(b) loading and manoeuvring Standards for Parking Facilities.
areas for delivery and AO7.2
service vehicles. Development includes purpose Not applicable to the proposal.
designed spaces for motorcycles
and motor scooters, which are
easily identified from the
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driveway of the property and
located as close as practicable to
the entrance of the building on
site.
PO8 AO8.1
Parking and manoeuvring areas Parking, service areas and Not applicable to the proposal.
are designed to manoeuvring areas are setback a
(a) not unduly conflict with minimum of 2 metres from road
pedestrians; and frontages to allow for
(b) be sufficiently setback from landscaping, with the exception
road frontages to not of Walter Hay Drive, Eenie Creek
dominate the streetscape or Road and Holts Road frontages,
surrounding areas; where no development occurs
(c) allow for landscaping to within the landscaped frontage
reduce the visual impact of setbacks.
the parking, servicing and AO8.2 Not applicable to the proposal.
manoeuvring areas; In Centre zones, parking, service
(d) complement the future and manoeuvring areas are
planned character of the either integrated within or under
area; and buildings and sleeved by usable
(e) avoid development within floor space, or located to the rear
the Walter Hay Drive, Eenie of buildings.
Creek Road and Holts Editor's note— Refer to Figure
Road frontage setbacks. AP3-11A and Figure AP3-11B for
outcomes for car parking in centres.
AO8.3 Not applicable to the proposal.
Where practicable vehicle access
is from rear laneways.
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PO9 AO9 Not applicable to the proposal.
On-site car parking spaces are Car parking spaces are provided
identified and reserved for people for people with disabilities at the
with disabilities. rate specified in the current
Australian Standards for Parking
Facilities.
PO10 AO10
Access and egress points do not Vehicle manoeuvring areas are Can comply.
impact on the safety and provided so vehicles enter and
operations of the road system. 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
Parking areas are designed to At locations where pedestrian Refer site location plan within
(a) provide a progressive and vehicle conflicts are likely to cover letter. TBC by Council
reduction in speed between occur:
the external road and (a) sight distances of at least
internal parking spaces; 2.5 seconds of travel time
(b) ensure lower speeds near at the designated speed are
areas of high pedestrian provided;
activity through the use of (b) splayed corners on
appropriate road geometry structures are incorporated;
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or devices designed to limit (c) landscaping is designed to
speed; and allow clear views; and
(c) maintain sight distances (d) sign placement ensures
which are appropriate for that sight distance
the likely operating speeds requirements are not
in all areas of potential impeded.
pedestrian/vehicle and
vehicle/vehicle conflict.
PO12 AO12.1
A clearly defined pedestrian In large open carparks with Not applicable to the proposal.
network is provided that — greater than 200 car parking
(a) is located in areas where spaces, a pedestrian path
people will choose to walk; between parking spaces is
(b) ensures that pedestrian provided on every second aisle.
movement through car AO12.2
parking areas or structures For a minimum of 50% of car Not applicable to the proposal.
are along aisles rather than parking spaces, pedestrian
across them. access to buildings is not across
or through driveways, carparks,
setdown or manoeuvring areas.
PO13 No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable to the proposal.
Provision is made for pedestrian
and vehicular queues at conflict
points.
Not applicable to the proposal.
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PO14 AO14
Parking areas are lit to provide Lighting is provided in
security for night-time users. accordance with the Australian
Standard for Road Lighting -
Vehicular Traffic (Category V)
Lighting - Performance
Installation and Design
Requirements.
Not applicable to the proposal.
PO15 AO15
Site facilities encourage users End-of-trip facilities are
and employees to access the site maintained and accessible to all
by means of foot or bicycle users of the premises as part of
through provision of appropriate common property.
end of-trip facilities including
bicycle parking and
shower/change rooms.
Not applicable to the proposal.
PO16 No acceptable outcome provided
Development with the potential to
generate significant traffic and
parking impacts gives
appropriate consideration to
transport and land use issues.
Editor’s Note—A detailed Traffic
Impact Assessment Report may be
required.
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PO17 AO17.1 Not applicable to the proposal.
Parking and manoeuvring areas Development providing less than
are designed to ensure run-off is five car parking spaces is
treated to remove pollutants prior designed so that the driveway,
to leaving the premises. parking and manoeuvring areas
are formed to drain to
landscaped areas.
AO17.2 Not applicable to the proposal.
Development providing five or
more car parking spaces is
designed to incorporate
stormwater treatment methods to
remove water contaminants likely
to runoff from the general
operation of the of the driveway,
parking and manoeuvring areas.
Editor’s Note—Further details are
provided in the Water Quality and
Drainage Code.
PO18 No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable to the proposal.
Parking areas are designed to
ensure drainage without the use
of pumps or other electrical
apparatus.
PO19 AO19
Site layout and building design Below ground components of Not applicable to the proposal.
provides for soft landscaping to buildings, including carparks, do
be established. not extend beyond the above
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ground footprint to allow for the
provision of landscaping,
particularly within building
setbacks.
Travel demand measures
Note - Travel demand measures only apply to development incorporating
significant affordable rental premises
PO20 AO20 Not applicable to the proposal.
For residential or mixed use If at Noosa Junction, Noosa
development at Noosa Junction, Business Centre or Doonella
Noosa Business Centre and Street Tewantin, within 400
Tewantin, within 400 metres of a metres of a bus stop with a high
bus stop with a high frequency of frequency of buses, where all
buses, where all dwellings are dwellings are small dwellings and
small dwellings and at least 20% at least 20% of the residential
of the residential GFA is GFA is affordable rental
affordable rental premises, travel premises, development may
demand measures may be apply the following travel demand
incorporated where development: measures:
(a) accommodates sufficient (a) if for carsharing:
on-site parking having (i) one car share vehicle
regard to the number and reduces the minimum
type of vehicles and car parking rate by 4
motorcycles likely to be spaces, up to a
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generated by the maximum of three car
development; share vehicles;
(b) demonstrates the travel (ii) each car share
demand measures vehicle has a
proposed can be nominated car space
successfully managed over provided within
the life of the development; common property;
(c) provides car spaces on-site (iii) parking is not subject
for car share vehicles; to exclusive use
(d) demonstrates: under a Community
(i) the model of Management
carsharing proposed Statement; and
is sustainable for the (iv) provides an on-site
development and its carparking operational
location; and management and
(ii) for unbundled green travel plan
carparking, a incorporating the car
methodology is in sharing model;
place to allow efficient (b) if unbundled car parking is
reallocation of unused provided:
car parks; and (i) the reduction to the
(e) provides an on-site minimum car parking
carparking operational rate is equivalent to a
management and green maximum of 10% of
travel plan incorporating the the total unbundled
travel demand measure/s. spaces;
(ii) it remains within
common property and
not part of a dwelling
title;
(iii) it is not subject to
exclusive use under a
Community
Management
Statement; and
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(iv) a methodology is in
place that
demonstrates efficient
reallocation of unused
car parks.
Editor’s Note— A peer to peer
carsharing model is more likely to be
appropriate than a commercial
operator model.
Editor’s note—As an example of
unbundled carparking, if a
development requires a minimum of
20 car spaces and of those, 10 car
spaces are unbundled, a 1 space
reduction applies to the minimum car
parking rate of 20 spaces, resulting
in 19 spaces required to be provided
for the development
Table 9.4.1.4 - Minimum parking requirements including end of trip facilities
Column 1 Column 2
Use Requirements for parking of Comments
vehicles and end of trip
facilities
Notes -
1. Where the number of spaces required is not a whole number, the number
of spaces to be provided is the next highest whole number.
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2. Parking (car, motorcycle, bicycle) spaces where required ‘per m²’, is
calculated from gross floor area unless otherwise specified.
3. Should there be a conflict between parking rates, the higher parking rate
applies.
4. Any use not specified in Column 1 of this table shall provide sufficient
spaces to accommodate the number of vehicles likely to be parked at any
one time.
5. For a complementary use the car parking rate is as per the industry
activity rate.
Car parking
Accommodation activities
Caretaker's One space
accommodation
Community residence In accordance with the Planning
Regulation 2017
Dual occupancy Three spaces
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Dwelling house excluding Two spaces.
a secondary dwelling Editor’s Note—For clarification, three
spaces are required in total for a dwelling
house which includes a secondary
dwelling, otherwise two spaces are
required for the dwelling house only. One
space may be tandem.
Editor's note— while the planning scheme
does not require car parking spaces to be
covered, the desire to retrospectively cover
a parking space is not supported if site
cover and setback provisions are not met.
Dwelling house including Three spaces
a secondary dwelling Editor's note— One space may be in
tandem
Editor's note— while the planning scheme
does not require car parking spaces to be
covered, the desire to retrospectively cover
a parking space is not supported if site
cover and setback provisions are not met.
Dwelling unit One space per dwelling unit.
Home-based business If:
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(a) home hosted accommodation —
one space per guest bedroom; or
(b) otherwise—
(i) two spaces plus one space
per employee, or
(ii) where involving classes,
sufficient parking to
accommodate one car per
two attendees; and
(iii) client/customer parking may
be in tandem to resident
parking.
Note— spaces for Home-based businesses
are additional to that required for the
dwelling.
Multiple dwelling If small dwellings:
(a) within a centre zone—
(i) one space per small
dwelling;
(b) within all other zones—
(i) one space per small
dwelling; and
(ii) one visitor space per four
dwellings.
Note— for a small dwelling in a centre zone
the car parking rate above is also the
maximum.
If not small dwellings:
(a) two spaces per dwelling greater
than 100m²; and
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(b) one visitor space per four
dwellings.
Editor's Note—car parking may be
provided in tandem for dwellings which
require 2 spaces.
Nature-based tourism (a) one space per site/cabin/rooming
accommodation unit;
(b) one space per 10 sites; and
(c) one manager space
Party house One space per bedroom
Relocatable home park (a) one space per relocatable home;
(b) one space per two relocatable
homes for visitor and surplus
parking;
(c) one car wash bay per 100
relocatable homes or part thereof;
and
(d) provision for boat/trailer/caravan
storage
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Residential care facility (a) one space per four residential
care beds; and
(b) one space for an emergency
vehicle
Retirement facility (a) one space per dwelling;
(b) one space per five dwellings; and
(c) one space for emergency vehicle
Rooming accommodation (a) one space for a manager in
residence, if applicable; and
(b) one space per two bedrooms
Rural workers' (a) one space per accommodation
accommodation unit; or
(b) one space per dwelling
Short-term If for:
accommodation (a) motel/rural cabins/guest house—
(i) one space per
accommodation unit/cabin;
and
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(ii) one space per 10
accommodation
units/cabins
(b) dormitory style accommodation
e.g. backpackers
accommodation—
(i) one space per 12 guests
capable of being
accommodated; and
(ii) one space per staff
member; and
(iii) one space for a courtesy
shuttle bus
(c) dwellings—
(i) if a small dwelling—one
space up to two bedrooms
and two spaces for three or
more bedrooms; and
(ii) if not a small dwelling— two
spaces; and
(iii) one space per four
dwellings.
Tourist park (a) one space per caravan site/tent
site/cabin/erected tent site (e.g.
permanent tent);
(b) one space per 10 caravan
sites/tent sites/cabins/erected tent
sites; and
(c) provision for boat and trailer
storage area
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Business activities
Adult store One space per 20m2
Agricultural supplies store One space per 20m2
Bulk landscapes supplies (a) one space per 100m2; or
(b) five spaces whichever is the
greater
Food and drink outlet (a) one space per 20m2 of use area
and outdoor business area,
excluding kitchen and food
storage areas; and
(b) if including a drive-through,
queuing room for 10 vehicles
Editor’s Note— an outdoor business area
within the road reserve is not included in the
car parking calculation. However, the use of
the road reserve requires a separate written
approval from Council.
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Garden centre (a) one space per 60m2 of use area;
or
(b) five spaces whichever is the
greater
Hardware and trade One space per 50m2 of use area
supplies
Market (a) one space per stall (equivalent to);
and
(b) sufficient spaces for the intended
use.
Office If:
(a) located in the Major Centre Zone
in Noosa Heads or Noosaville:
(i) one space per 20m2 for the
ground floor; and
(ii) one space per 30m2 for the
second and third floors; or
(b) otherwise one space per 20m2
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Outdoor sales (a) one space per 50m2 of use area;
(b) one space per three
vehicles/boats/caravans/machinery
capable of being stored on site; and
(c) one wash bay
Sales office Four spaces
Service industry If within:
(a) an Industry zone—
(i) one space per 50m2 up to
500m2; and
(ii) one space per 100m2 in
excess of 500m2
(b) any other zone—
(i) one space per 20m2
Service station Four spaces
Editor's Note — these spaces are in
addition to spaces for queuing for refuelling
or parking required for any other uses on
site.
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Shop One space per 20m2
Shopping centre One space per 20m2
Showroom One space per 50m2
Veterinary service One space per 20m2
Community activities
Cemetery Sufficient spaces for the intended use
Child-care centre (a) one space per two employees;
and
(b) three spaces per one employee
space required (may be in
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tandem) for the set down and pick
up of children
Club One space per 20m2 of use area
Community care centre One space per 20m2
Community use
Crematorium (a) one space per 10 persons
capable of being seated, with a
minimum of 10 spaces; and
(b) one space per hearse
Educational If for:
establishment (a) a primary or secondary school
(State or private)—
(i) one space per employee;
and
(ii) one space per 30 students;
and
(iii) separate set down area/s
for cars and buses
(b) a college, university or technical
institute—
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(i) one space per employee;
and
(ii) one space per 10 students
of driving age; and
(iii) separate set down area for
buses
Emergency services (a) one space per employee; and
(b) additional spaces for the
intended use
Funeral parlour (a) one space per 10 persons
capable of being seated with a
minimum of 10 provided; and
(b) one space per hearse
Health care service One space per 20m2
Hospital (a) one space per three beds; and
(b) one space per two employees
including medical practitioners
and specialists; and
(c) emergency vehicle parking
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Place of worship (a) one space per 10 persons; and
(b) one space per 30m2
Entertainment activities
Bar One space per 20m2 of use area
Function facility One space per 20m2 of use area
Hotel One space per 20m2 of use area
Nightclub entertainment One space per 20m2 of use area
facility
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Theatre If for a film making or music recording
studio within an Industry zone—
(a) one space per 50m2 up to 500m2;
and
(b) one space per 100m2 in excess of
500m2
All other theatres—
(a) one space per 20m2 of use area;
or
(b) one space per three persons
capable of being entertained at
any one time whichever is the
greater
Tourist attraction (a) one space per 20m2 of use area;
or
(b) one space per three persons
capable of being entertained at
any one time whichever is the
greater
Industry activities
Editor's Note - For all Industry activities motorcycle spaces must be
provided in addition to vehicle spaces.
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Car wash (a) one space per 50m2 up to 500m2;
and
(b) one space per 100m2 in excess of
500m2
Extractive industry Sufficient spaces for the intended use
High impact industry (a) one space per 50m2 up to 500m2;
Low impact industry (b) one space per 100m2 in excess of
Marine industry
500m2; and
Medium impact industry
Research and (c) if for a site not located in the
technology industry Innovation Zone of—
(i) 1,000m2—1,999m2 a
loading bay for a single unit
truck 12 metres x 3.6
metres; or
(ii) 2,000m2—3,999m2 a
loading bay for a semi-trailer
of 15 metres x 3.6 metres;
or
(iii) 4,000m2 or more a loading
bay for a semi-trailer of 15
metres x 3.6 metres and on
site manoeuvring for a
semi-trailer; or
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(d) if for a site located in the
Innovation Zone a loading bay
sufficient for the intended use.
Transport depot Sufficient spaces for the intended use
Warehouse (a) one space per 50m2 up to 500m2;
(b) one space per 100m2 in excess of
500m2; and
(c) if for a site of—
(i) 1,000m2—1,999m2 a
loading bay for a single unit
truck 12m x 3.6m; or
(ii) 2,000m2—3,999m2 a
loading bay for a semi-trailer
of 15m x 3.6m; or
(iii) 4,000m2 or more a loading
bay for a semi-trailer of 15m
x 3.6m and on site
manoeuvring for a
semi-trailer
Infrastructure activities
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Park Sufficient spaces for the intended use
Rural activities
Animal husbandry Sufficient spaces for the intended use
Animal keeping
Aquaculture If within:
(a) an Industry zone—
(i) one space per 50m2 up to
500m2; and
(ii) one space per 100m2 in
excess of 500m2
(b) the Rural or Rural Residential
zone— sufficient spaces for the
intended use
Cropping Sufficient spaces for the intended use
Intensive animal industry
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Intensive horticulture If within:
(a) an Industry zone—
(i) one space per 50m2 up to
500m2; and
(ii) one space per 100m2 in
excess of 500m2
(b) the Rural or Rural Residential
zone— sufficient spaces for the
intended use
Permanent plantation Sufficient spaces for the intended use
Roadside stall One space
Rural industry (a) one space per 50m2 up to 500m2;
and
(b) one space per 100m2 in excess
of 500m2
Wholesale nursery (a) one space per 100m2; or
(b) five spaces whichever is the
greater
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Winery Sufficient spaces for the intended use.
Motor cycle spaces
Note - for the purpose of this Table, the term motorcycle includes
motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds.
Note - Motorcycle spaces are required and may be provided in lieu of the
required car spaces for the specific use excluding Industry activities where
motorcycle spaces must be provided in addition to car spaces.
Note - No motor cycle spaces are required if the activity/use is not specified
in Column 1 of this table.
Accommodation activity If:
(a) within a centre zone or the Tourist
Accommodation zone; or
(b) for Short term
accommodation—one space per
two dwellings, accommodation
units or guestrooms.
Business activity (a) one space per 100m2 or part
Community activity thereof of use area; and
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Entertainment activity (b) for Industry activities a maximum
Industry activity eight spaces provided.
Recreation activity Note- For Industry activities motorbike
spaces are required in addition to car
parking spaces.
Rural activity If for Aquaculture or Intensive
horticulture within an Industry zone—
(a) one space per 100m2 up to
500m2; and
(b) one space per 500m2 in excess of
500m2
Bicycle spaces (including micro-mobility parking)
Editor’s Note - Bicycle spaces are required in addition to vehicle and
motorcycle spaces required for the specific use.
Editor’s Note - No bicycle spaces are required if the activity/use is not
specified in Column 1 of this table.
Accommodation If within a centre zone—
activity (a) one space per two
dwellings/guestrooms/accommodation
units;
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(b) one and a half spaces per dwelling for
development where a reduction to the
minimum car parking rate is applied as
a result of unbundled or carsharing
arrangements.
If for Short term accommodation and not
within the Rural Residential zone or Rural
zone—one space per two
dwellings/guestrooms/accommodation units.
Business activity (a) one space per 50m2 up to
Community activity 500m2; and
Entertainment activity
(b) one space per 500m2 in excess
of 500m2
Industry activity (a) one space per 100m2 up to
500m2; and
(b) one space per 500m2 in excess
of 500m2
Recreation activity (a) one space per 50m2 up to
500m2; and
(b) one space per 500m2 in excess
of 500m2
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Rural activity If for Aquaculture or Intensive
horticulture within an Industry zone or
Industry precinct—
(a) one space per 100m2 up to
500m2; and
(b) one space per 500m2 in excess of
500m2
All uses where not in Where five or more bicycle parking
conflict with QDC MP4.1 spaces is required, end-of-trip cycle
for major developments facilities are provided at the following
rate—
(a) one locker per two bicycle
parking spaces; and
(b) one shower cubicle with ancillary
change room per ten bicycle
spaces or part thereof.
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