App F - Code Table - Visitor Accommodation Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.5 Visitor Accommodation Code




(a)   has an indelible connection with the                  The Nature-based tourism accommodation is
      environmental, cultural heritage or scenic amenity    located within 1 kilometre and has a direct
      values of the site and these values are protected     association with:
      through the use;                                      (a) an area of environmental, natural or scenic
(b)   adopts construction methods that have minimal                significance such as a National Park, nature
      environmental impact;                                        refuge, nature reserve, mountain range, lake
(c)   is designed and operated in a manner that                    or waterway; or
      promotes the conservation of resources such as        (b) a publicly accessible recreational feature
      energy and water;                                            such as the Noosa Trail Network.
(d)   adopts best practice waste and recycling systems;     AO20.2
(e)   remains subordinate to rather than dominating the     Buildings and structures do not occupy more than
      natural features of the site with a site layout and   5% of the site area with no more than 1,000m2 of
      design that blends into the landscape; and            gross floor area.
(f)   contributes to the wellbeing of the natural areas     AO20.3
      and community in which it is located.                 Buildings take the form of small, separate
                                                            freestanding cabins.
                                                            AO20.4
                                                            The development supplies the equivalent of at
                                                            least 33% of its power needs through renewable
                                                            sources such as the installation of photovoltaic
                                                            cells.
                                                            AO20.5
                                                            The development harvests rainwater for use on
                                                            site meeting at least 75% of its water requirements.
                                                            AO20.6
                                                            Stormwater and drainage design ensures the
                                                            natural hydrology is not adversely impacted and
                                                            water is reused on site.
                                                            AO20.7
                                                            Development including access ways is generally
                                                            limited to areas already cleared of natural
                                                            vegetation.
                                                            AO20.8
                                                            The retention of existing mature trees is maximised
                                                            in order to retain the landscape character of the
                                                            area.
                                                            AO20.9


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