Att 4 - Updated Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 8 Overlays \ 8.2 Overlay codes \ 8.2.3 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code




PO8                                                       AO8.1                                                     PO8 – Complies
Firebreaks and fire access tracks provide:                Where development involves the creation of a new          The existing firebreaks, cleared setbacks and access
(a) adequate access for fire fighting and other           road and lots, a firebreak is provided by providing a     arrangements provide adequate access for
      emergency vehicles; and                             cleared road reserve not less than 20 metres wide and     firefighting and other emergency vehicles, and also
(b) adequate access for the evacuation of residents       maximum gradient of 12.5% around the perimeter of         provide for the safe evacuation of occupants and
      and emergency personnel in an emergency             the subdivision, between the created lots and             emergency personnel in the event of a bushfire.
      situation.                                          surrounding vegetated lands.
                                                          OR                                                        The proposal does not involve any new building
                                                          AO8.2                                                     work, new road creation, new lots, or new access
                                                          Fire access tracks are provided between the created       tracks. Rather, the short-term accommodation is to
                                                          lots and surrounding vegetated land that:                 occur within an existing approved small dwelling that
                                                          (a) have a cleared minimum width of 6 metres;             already benefits from established setbacks,
                                                          (b) have a maximum gradient of 12.5%;                     managed open space around the building, and an
                                                          (c) provide unbroken access for fire fighting vehicles;   existing access arrangement capable of
                                                          (d) provide passing bays and turning areas;               accommodating emergency response.
                                                          (e) are located within an access easement that is
                                                                granted in favour of Noosa Council and the          In those circumstances, the proposal maintains an
                                                                Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.                 appropriate bushfire safety outcome without the
                                                          AO8.3                                                     need for additional physical works.
                                                          Bushfire management measures are carried out on the
                                                          subject property and not any adjoining property.          AO8.1 – Not applicable
                                                                                                                    This acceptable outcome is not relied upon.

                                                                                                                    AO8.2 – Not applicable
                                                                                                                    This acceptable outcome is not relied upon.

                                                                                                                    AO8.3 – Complies
                                                                                                                    Bushfire management measures are carried out on
                                                                                                                    the subject property and do not rely on adjoining
                                                                                                                    land.

                                                                                                                    The planning material confirms that the existing
                                                                                                                    managed open spaces and cleared setbacks on the
                                                                                                                    site act as effective firebreaks and facilitate safe
                                                                                                                    emergency access.

                                                                                                                    No additional clearing or off-site mitigation measures
                                                                                                                    are required as part of the proposal.


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