2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 5 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 1-6 - Clean version

6.3.4             Tourist Accommodation Zone Code

6.3.4.1           Application
This code applies to:
(a)   assessable development on land within the Tourist accommodation zone as identified on the zoning maps contained within
      Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b)   acceptable development subject to requirements and identified as requiring assessment against the Tourist accommodation
      zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of Assessment).


6.3.4.2           Purpose and overall outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the Tourist accommodation zone is to provide for:
      (a)   short­term accommodation; and
      (b)   community uses, and small­scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support short­term accommodation and tourist
            attractions.

(2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Tourist accommodation zone are as follows:
      (a)   Development provides for a mix of medium to high density visitor accommodation in the form of resorts, hotels and short­
            term accommodation such as hostels and self­contained holiday units.
      (b)   Visitor accommodation in the urban areas is supported by a mix of business activities which create a vibrant atmosphere
            and complement and enhance the function and attractiveness of the area as a visitor destination. Cafes, restaurants,
            entertainment, function facilities and complementary shopping and personal services cater to the needs of visitors as well
            as Noosa Shire residents enjoying these areas.
      (c)   Business activities are ancillary to visitor accommodation and should be of a nature and scale compatible with the mixed­
            use character and coastal amenity of the area and not compromise the viability of the Noosa Shire centres network by
            introducing activities at a scale that should be accommodated within a centre. No business uses are appropriate on 215
            David Low Way, Peregian Beach.
      (d)   Development contributes to the economy of the Shire through the tourism and hospitality sectors and integrates with nearby
            public recreation and open space, promoting low impact nature and water­based recreation activities.
      (e)   In urban areas development incorporates a high standard of urban and landscape design that creates attractive, functional
            buildings and places with active or landscaped streetscapes whilst maintaining a human scale at street level.
      (f)   For the Noosa North Shore, development is low impact, low density and of a domestic scale within densely landscaped
            settings reflecting the seclusion and values of Noosa North Shore. Buildings are designed to be in character with the
            natural bushland setting of the locality with lightweight materials or colours that blend with the environment. Any business
            activities established in the zone servicing tourists have low environmental impacts and are related to recreational
            experiences offered in the locality such as nature­based tourism.
      (g)   Development incorporates a high level of residential amenity and safety and ensures that there is no unreasonable loss of
            amenity to surrounding premises.
      (h)   The design of development ensures car parking does not visually dominate street frontages and promotes and facilitates
            safe and accessible walking, cycling and public transport use where relevant.
      (i)   Development enhances the experience of the specific features and values that attract tourists to the locality including the
            Noosa River, beaches and national parks.
      (j)   Land adjacent to or in close proximity to Gympie Terrace, Noosaville offers ready access to the recreation opportunities of
            the Noosa River and vistas across the waterway.
      (k)   Native vegetation between buildings and in the public realm enhances the amenity and supports local wildlife.
      (l)   Development is supported by appropriate infrastructure and essential services and does not adversely impact on the
            continued operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or compromise future provision of planned
            infrastructure.
      (m)   Development sensitively responds to land constraints including topography, bushfire, flooding and storm surge where
            applicable.
      (n)   Development is designed to respond to the sub­tropical climate of Noosa Shire and maximise energy efficiency and water
            conservation and be resilient to future impacts of climate change.

  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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