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

6.4.1                Major Centre Zone Code

6.4.1.1              Application
This code applies to assessable development:­
(a)   within the Major centre zone as identified on the zoning maps contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b)   identified as requiring assessment against the Major centre zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of
      assessment).



6.4.1.2              Purpose and overall outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the Major Centre zone is to provide for a large variety of uses and activities to service a part of the Noosa Shire,
      including, for example, administrative, business, community, cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail uses or
      activities.
(2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Major centre zone are as follows:
        (a)   The major centres of Noosa Business Centre and Noosa Junction are the most significant centres for the Noosa Shire.
              These major centres service sub​regional catchments with complementary, not competing roles and functions thereby not
              compromising the viability of each centre.
        (b)   Development complements the higher order services at the principal regional activity centre at Maroochydore; which is the
              focal point for employment and services on the Sunshine Coast, with provision of high­order retail and hospitality functions
              and cultural and entertainment facilities catering to local and more distant communities, including the Noosa community.
        (c)   Major centres contain the highest order of community, retail and commercial functions including entertainment and
              business activities, as well as transport services in Noosa Shire.
        (d)   Development does not compromise the hierarchy of centres across the Noosa Shire, whether as a result of the impacts
              from individual developments or the potential cumulative impacts of multiple developments.
        (e)   Major centres contribute to a diversified local economy and provide key employment opportunities through a range of
              higher order commercial and enterprise activities in addition to core retail outlets that are founded on the needs of Noosa
              Shire.
        (f)   Major centres provide a variety of retail uses including shopping centres, full­line supermarkets, specialty retail shops, food
              and drink outlets such as cafes and restaurants, personal services, local offices and a range of entertainment activities.
              Noosa Business Centre contains a higher order of retail than Noosa Junction with a shopping centre anchored by a single
              full​size discount department store and a full line supermarket. Complementary retail uses include large format retail
              showrooms and a separate small format supermarket. Noosa Junction complements the Noosa Business Centre with
              specialty retail stores, supermarkets and a variety of entertainment uses such as restaurants, bars, cafes and cinema,
              catering to the local community and visitors.
        (g)   Entertainment activities contribute to the economic activity and vibrancy of the major centres both day and night.
        (h)   Major centres develop as hubs for medical and specialised educational services.
        (i)   Higher density living in mixed​ use developments provide for diversity in housing choice, reduced commuting pressures
              and create activated streets in a safe environment with opportunities for both day and night time casual surveillance.
        (j)   Development is located and designed to maximise activity along a primary street frontage and maintain a human scale
              and pedestrian focus at street level. Development located in:
              (i)     Noosa Business Centre, incorporates a contemporary main street character and pedestrian scale of development
                      with activated street frontages as a key feature of the Village mixed use precinct; and
              (ii)    Noosa Junction maintains and enhances the existing traditional main street character by contributing to the
                      established development form throughout the centre;
        (k)   Major activity centres are serviced by efficient and effective transport networks including accessibility by walking and cycling.
        (l)   Development creates vibrant and safe activity centres, with attractive and functional buildings and streets with integrated
              high amenity landscaping, open space and public places.
        (m)   Centres are designed and operated to avoid adverse impacts on the amenity of nearby residential neighbourhoods and
              create a pleasant community feel.



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