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

6.6                Recreation zones category
6.6.1              Recreation and Open Space Zone Code

6.6.1.1            Application
This code applies to:­
(a)   assessable development on land within the Recreation and Open Space 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 Recreation and Open
      Space zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).

6.6.1.2            Purpose and Overall Outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the recreation and open space zone is to provide for:­
      (a)   a variety of cultural, educational, leisure, recreation and sporting uses and activities, including, for example:
            (i)    parks, playgrounds or playing fields for the use of residents and visitors; and
            (ii)   parks, or other areas, for the conservation of natural areas; and

      (b)   facilities and infrastructure to support the uses and activities stated in paragraph (a).


(2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Recreation and Open Space zone are as follows:­
      (a)   Development provides for the open space, recreation, leisure and sporting needs of the Noosa Shire Community;
      (b)   A range of functional and accessible open space, including local, district and shire wide recreation parks and sporting
            fields are accessible for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors;
      (c)   Development does not impact on the function and use of open space for passive and active recreation, leisure and
            community activities;
      (d)   Development is of a scale and intensity appropriate to the location, existing infrastructure, access and provision of public
            transport;
      (e)   Development provides opportunities for the community to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, have social
            interaction and participate in active and passive recreation;
      (f)   Open space is protected from the intrusion of incompatible uses that may compromise or conflict with the primary use of
            the zone for low intensity recreation activities;
      (g)   Development is low scale and low impact and does not negatively impact on the supply, quality or enjoyment of open space
            for the Noosa Shire community;
      (h)   Clubhouses are considered where co­location with other clubs is not viable and the facility supports the ongoing use of the
            land for recreation purposes;
      (i)   Small scale function facilities are developed only in conjunction with, and incidental to, a community or recreation use on
            the site;
      (j)   Major sport, recreation and entertainment facilities only develop where there is a demonstrated community recreation
            benefit, the site is suitable and the associated impacts can be managed, and where it does not include a motor sport
            facility;
      (k)   Existing land used for tourist parks remain part of the range of low cost, low impact tourist accommodation across Noosa
            Shire;
      (l)   Indoor sport and recreation uses do not include an amusement parlour or a bowling alley;
      (m)   Ancillary structures such as shelters, amenity facilities, picnic tables, playgrounds and playing courts are provided where
            appropriate;
      (n)   Limited other uses such as food and drink outlets and periodic markets are ancillary to recreation uses and support the
            use and enjoyment of open space;
      (o)   Low impact telecommunication facilities and utility installations are compatible with, and do not impact on the supply,
            quality, useability and function of open space;


  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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