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




PO13                                                     AO13.1                                                            An approved onsite sewage treatment system and
Visitor accommodation is provided with a level of        Visitor accommodation is:                                         land disposal area exists on site.
infrastructure and services that:                        (a) connected to the reticulated sewer infrastructure
(a) is appropriate to its location and setting;                network; or                                                 AO13.2 – Complies
(b) maintains environmental and public health; and       (b) where not located in a sewered area, the                      Existing rainwater harvesting device provides
(c) is commensurate with the needs of users.                   premises are connected to an onsite effluent                drinking water supply in accordance with NHMRC
                                                               treatment and disposal system.                              2011.
                                                         Editor’s Note—the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 sets
                                                         outs requirements for on-site effluent treatment and disposal.
                                                         AO13.2
                                                         Visitor accommodation is:
                                                         (a) connected to the reticulated water supply
                                                               infrastructure network; or
                                                         (b) where reticulated water supply is not available,
                                                               provided with an alternative drinking water supply
                                                               source (e.g. rainwater) that complies with the
                                                               Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
                                                               (NHMRC,2011)

Table 9.3.5.3.2 - Additional criteria for assessment - Tourist parks

Tourist Parks (including camping grounds)
PO14                                                     AO14.1                                                           Not Applicable
The tourist park is of a size and layout that ensures:   Outside the urban boundaries:
(a) it can accommodate the intended use, having          (a) site density does not exceed five camping or
     regard to varying styles and sizes of                    caravan sites per hectare; and
     accommodation;                                      (b) the total area of all buildings and roofed
(b) caravans and recreational vehicles can be easily          structures associated with the use does not
     manoeuvred onto or removed from sites;                   exceed 250m2.
(c) adequate separation is provided between
     occupants of sites and property boundaries to
     ensure visual and acoustic privacy for occupants;
     and
(d) guests have a level of residential amenity
     appropriate for short term stay.



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