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




9.3.5                        Visitor Accommodation Code

9.3.5.1                      Application

This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as requiring assessment against the Visitor
Accommodation code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).


9.3.5.2                      Purpose and overall outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the Visitor Accommodation code is to ensure visitor accommodation is appropriately located, designed and operated in a manner which meets
      visitor needs, protects and enhances landscape values, protects the amenity of surrounding premises and avoids conflicts with surrounding uses.
(2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Visitor Accommodation Code are:
      (a) Visitor accommodation is compatible with and benefits from Noosa Shire’s natural environmental values.
      (b) Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in coastal areas and in the hinterland.
      (c) Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively responds to site characteristics.
      (d) Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity and natural landscape values of its setting.
      (e) Visitor accommodation does not deplete housing stock for permanent residents;
      (f)    The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or landscape fabric of its particular locality.
      (g) Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents.
      (h) Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to carry out agricultural pursuits.
      (i)    Visitor accommodation provides high quality amenities and facilities commensurate with its setting, the types of accommodation supplied and the length of
             stay accommodated.
      (j)    Visitor accommodation forms a key element of the local tourism industry.
      (k) Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.

FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted development that complies with
the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application
for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).

FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance outcomes can be met.
Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding
performance outcome.



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