Response to code requirements REC17/0013

                   optimise the cost effectiveness of the network
                   and the provision of public utilities;                   e)        Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering
          f)       provides for road reserve widths not less than                     Design Standards- Roads, Drainage
                                                                                      and Earthworks;
                   the minimum identified Section 2.3 of PSP5
                   Engineering Design Standards - Roads,                    f)       The Noosa Cycling and Walking
                  Drainage and Earthworks;                                           Network Development Plan; or
      g)          minimises the extent of earthworks required               g)     'A combination of the principles in
                  by being sympathetic to the terrain;                               these documents;
                                                                           AND
      h)          has no significant adverse effects on habitat
                  corridors or areas of significant native                 S7.3 The achievement of multiple
                  vegetation;                                              connections for all roads and streets
                                                                           (excluding culs-de-sac) within the
      i)           does not create noise attenuation difficulties;
     j)            incorporates pedestrian and cyclist crossings           subdivision and to adjoining subdivisions;
                                                                           AND
                   at intersections or where required to access
                   high activity nodes and public transport;               S7.4 Road networks provide connectivity
     k)            has regard to the potential for conflict                between residential areas, both internally
                  between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists;              and to adjoining sites, using access roads
                  and                                                      AND
     I)           incorporates on-road cycling facilities.                S7.5 The length of a cul-de-sac does not
                                                                          exceed 200m in urban areas and 500m in
                                                                          rural areas;
                                                                          AND
                                                                           S7.6 The layout uses street and road
                                                                           design, including variations in carriageway
                                                                          width, as a traffic calming measure to
                                                                          encourage lower traffic speeds. (Note:
                                                                          Carriageway widths are identified in Section
                                                                          2.3 of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards
                                                                          - Roads, Drainage and Earthworks.)
                                                                          AND
                                                                        S7.7 On-road cycling treatment is utilised
                                                                       to provide safe and continuous movement of
                                                                       cyclists along a roadway such as-
                                                                       a)     sealed shoulders;
                                                                       b)     wide kerbs ide lane;
                                                                       c)     exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;
                                                                      d)     advisory treatments such as Bicycle
                                                                             Awareness Zone;
                                                                      e)     shared parking I bicycle lane;
                                                                      f)     contra flow bicycle lane; or
                                                                     g)      buslbicycle lane;
                                                                     AND
                                                                     S7.8 The provision of bicycle lanes at
                                                                     intersections is generally in accordance with
                                                                     AUSTROADS Part 14, section 5 and Manual
                                                                     of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
                                                                     Part 9.
 08 The development contains a pathway system
that encourages walking and cycling and provides a                   S8.1 Subdivision design and layout
safe environment for users, and is--                                 provides for walking and cycling routes
a)     a stable, smooth surface, including across                    designed and constructed in accordance
                                                                     with-
      driveways, sections and joins;
b)    easily maintained;                                             a)          Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5
c)             of a width and longitudinal gradient to cater                     Engineering Design Standards-
               for projected usage                                               Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
d)             inclusive of clear sight-lines for safe use;          b)          AUSTROADS Parts 13 and 14; and
e)             be free of any obstructions such as fences,           c)          The Noosa Cycling and Walking
               si na e and bollards.                                             Network Development Plan;
                                                                     AND


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