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

Performance outcomes                                                 Acceptable Outcomes

Sloping sites and ridgelines
PO15                                                                 AO15.1
The landscape character and visual amenity quality of hill slopes    To protect scenic amenity and other landscape qualities,
and ridgelines are retained and buildings and structures:            buildings, structures and associated accessways are not
(a)   are visually responsive to the natural topography of the site, constructed on land with a slope greater than 25%.
      sitting within the landscape rather than dominating it;
                                                                     AO15.2
(b)   step down slopes or use suspended floor construction,
                                                                     On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the uppermost edge of a hill
      minimising cut and fill and avoiding benching of the site;
                                                                     slope:
(c)   allow for retention of natural vegetation that assists in             roof lines are generally parallel with contours of the land;
                                                                     (a)
      screening or visually softening development; and
                                                                     (b)    roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15 degrees; and
(d)   incorporate materials, finishes and colours that
      complement the natural setting and integrate with the          (c)    buildings do not protrude above the height of prevailing
      landscape and skyline.                                                vegetation.

                                                                     Editor's note­ refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure 6.9.1B. and Figure
                                                                     AP3­3B.

                                                                     AO15.3
                                                                     Cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to natural
                                                                     ground surface.

                                                                     Editor’s Note— On visually prominent hill slopes or ridgelines
                                                                     residential buildings should be predominantly finished in colours
                                                                     and materials that blend well with the colours and hues of the
                                                                     surrounding vegetation and landscape without causing glare or
                                                                     reflection. Broad expanses of a single colour are less desirable
                                                                     and where possible should be broken up by other colours or
                                                                     design elements. Shades in the violet, blue, green and yellow­
                                                                     green side of the spectrum, as well as greys or browns, should be
                                                                     appropriate with whites or bright colours restricted to trimmings.
                                                                     For agricultural buildings, colours and textures that blend with the
                                                                     natural setting are preferred however if not practical, buildings
                                                                     should at least be well maintained and/or visually screened.


Noosa Trail Network              Table 6.8.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes                                                 Acceptable Outcomes

Noosa Trail Network
PO16                                                                 AO16.1
A comprehensive network of bridle trails and pedestrian and          Development includes linkages to or between existing or future
bicycle linkages is established, enhanced and protected              components of the Noosa Trail Network, as indicated on the
incorporating road reserves, State forests, Council owned land       Strategic Framework Infrastructure Map
and private lands consistent with the lifestyle and outdoor
recreation needs of Noosa Shire’s residents and visitors.            AO16.2
                                                                     Development does not have an adverse impact on the access
                                                                     functions of the Noosa Trail Network.




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