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




                                                                                                                         In these circumstances, the proposal represents a
                                                                                                                         smaller-scale and lower-intensity form of short-term
                                                                                                                         accommodation that is compatible with the preferred
                                                                                                                         character of the area and the intent of the zone.
PO4                                                       AO4.1                                                          AO4 – Complies with all AO’s
Visitor accommodation is located such that it preserves   Accommodation adjacent to or within 50 metres of an
the safety of guests and does not impact on the           existing electricity substation incorporates noise
function of infrastructure including:                     attenuation measures to mitigate noise impacts.
(a) the major road network;                               AO4.2
(b) the North Coast railway line;                         Buildings and structures (including swimming pools,
(c) existing and future electricity supply                sheds, tennis courts and outbuildings) are not
      infrastructure; and                                 constructed under overhead electricity transmission
(d) water supply and waste water treatment.               lines, or within electricity easements.
                                                          AO4.3
                                                          Accommodation
                                                          (a) within a designated transport noise corridor; or
                                                          (b) within 100 metres of an existing electricity
                                                                 substation—
                                                                 (i)   incorporates noise attenuation measures to
                                                                       mitigate noise impacts and;
                                                                 (ii) guests are not accommodated in
                                                                       lightweight shelters (such as tents, yurts,
                                                                       recreational vehicles, or relocatable
                                                                       dwellings).
                                                          Editor’s Note— The State Planning Policy Interactive
                                                          Mapping System can be used to find out if a property is
                                                          located in a designated transport noise corridor or close to
                                                          electricity infrastructure.
                                                          AO4.4
                                                          Accommodation within a water catchment area relies
                                                          on minimal clearing of natural vegetation, earthworks,
                                                          and movement of sediments or nutrients from the site
                                                          and any on-site disposal of effluent is to a secondary
                                                          treatment standard.
                                                          Editor’s Note— The water supply buffer area is shown on
                                                          the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Maps.
                                                          AO4.5


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