Appendix E - Local Code Response

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                   PROBABLE SOLUTIONS                                              ASSESSMENT

                  affecting the privacy or visual   S4.1 Fill material placed over services does not impose any

                  amenity of surrounding            additional surcharge loading on the service.

                  properties AND                    S4.2 Where excavation is carried out

O3 Finished surface levels ensure land is free          a) a minimum cover of 600mm is maintained around
draining.                                                   all utility infrastructure (to top, sides and base of

O4 Filling or excavation does not adversely                 services); or

affect sewer, stormwater or water utility               b) a retaining wall is provided to support the soil
infrastructure. Advisory note Council                       surrounding the service; AND
encourages building methods that avoid the
                                                    S4.3 Compaction with a vibrating roller is not carried out
use of fill, such as suspended floor
                                                    within 600mm of any utility infrastructure.
construction and stepping down slopes rather

than cutting and filling.
                                                    S5.1 Buildings or other structures within the Lake              S5.1 Complies
O5 Development does not adversely impact
                                                    Macdonald catchment (indicated on Figure 14-15) are
on the Lake Macdonald water supply                                                                                  Will comply as required.
                                                    located above the 98.5m AHD level.

Electricity supply infrastructure


O6 Uses and works maintain an adequate              S6.1 Buildings and structures (including swimming pools,        S6.1 Complies

safe distance from electrical infrastructure        sheds, tennis courts or outbuildings) are not constructed