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

6.8.2             Innovation Zone Code

6.8.2.1 Application
This code applies to:
(a)   assessable development on land within the Innovation 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 Innovation zone code by the
      tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).

6.8.2.2 Purpose and overall outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the Innovation zone is to—
      (a)   identify land suitable for new and emerging uses and activities to provide opportunities for innovation and creativity; and
      (b)   facilitate new and emerging uses and activities that cannot readily be provided for in other parts of the local government
            area; and
      (c)   provide for uses and activities that promote knowledge creation and entrepreneurship in industry, research and
            development, science and technology.


(2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Innovation zone are as follows:
      (a)   Uses are facilitated that promote knowledge creation, education and entrepreneurial activity that diversify our economy such
            as science and technology, research and development and other innovative activities.
      (b)   Development includes advanced manufacturing technologies, servicing or research and analysis related to industries
            which are identified as priority sectors in the Noosa Local Economic Plan to enhance the local and regional economy.
      (c)    Retaining development capacity for innovative uses into the future.
      (d)   Development promotes public transport use, walking and cycling.
      (e)   Development responds to land constraints including topography, bushfire and flooding.
      (f)   Development displays a high standard of amenity in terms of built form, scale, character and landscape design.
Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance
outcomes can be met. Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are
considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding performance outcome.

Role and function            Table 6.8.2.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes                                                 Acceptable outcomes

Role and function
PO1                                                                  AO1
Development provides for a range of innovative, creative and         Development is aligned with and ensures employment
knowledge based industries and business activities that diversify    opportunities are offered in one or more the following priority
our economy and offers locally based employment opportunities.       sectors:
                                                                     (a)    digital economy;
Editor’s Note: examples of suitable industries above include:
                                                                     (b)    creative industries;
    additive manufacturing (3D printing)
     robotics and automation                                         (c)    knowledge industries;
     advanced materials                                              (d)    science, research and technology;
    artificial intelligence and machine learning
                                                                     (e)    environmental industries; and
     nanotechnologies
    biotechnologies                                                  (f)    education and training.



PO2
The business use or activity is of a scale and intensity compatible No acceptable outcome provided
with existing development nearby.


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