Appendix D - Table 9.4.5.3 Landscaping Code · OPW16/0303.02

Performance outcomes                        Acceptable Outcomes

   4. provides for suitable plant layouts   and existing vegetation will benefit from
      and densities;                        increased infiltration of rainwater.

   5. facilitates the adoption of
                                            AO2.4
      appropriate planting techniques;
                                            Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather
      and
                                            than planted individually to provide for
   6. considers on-going maintenance        optimum growing conditions and less
      requirements to assure the            maintenance.
      establishment and ongoing survival
      of plantings                        AO2.5
                                          Plants do not rely on extensive maintenance
   7. reduces the impact of buildings and
                                          regimes such as hedging.
      structures.

                                            AO2.6
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-         Plants do not generally rely on watering
4A and Figure AP3-4B for appropriate        systems, however where necessary the
landscaping outcomes for residential        design includes a sprinkler or drip irrigation
development and Figure AP3-                 system that delivers water for optimum
11B and Figure AP3-5A for landscaping       plant growth and minimum evaporation.
outcomes for centre development.
                                            AO2.7
                                            Edges of different surfaces and gardens are
                                            defined to assist with maintenance.