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

6.8.4             Rural Residential Zone Code

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


6.8.4.2 Purpose and overall outcomes
(1)   The purpose of the Rural residential zone is to provide for residential uses and activities on large lots, including lots for which
      Council has not provided infrastructure and services.
(2)   The overall outcomes sought for the Rural residential zone are as follows:­
      (a)    The Rural residential zone provides a high level of amenity for permanent residents.
      (b)    Development is low density and semi­rural in nature with houses on large lots being the dominant form of development.
      (c)    Non­residential activities are limited to small­scale activities that are compatible with and do not impact on the rural
             residential character and amenity of the zone.
      (d)    Home­based businesses are facilitated where the nature, scale and intensity of the activity is compatible with the low
             density rural residential character and amenity of the surrounding locality.
      (e)    Small scale home hosted guest accommodation does not impact on the amenity or lifestyle of nearby residents.
      (f)    Development is reflective of, and responsive to, the physical and environmental constraints of the land, preserving
             environmental and topographical features and respecting land constraints including steep slopes, bushfire and flooding.
      (g)    Natural features such as creeks, gullies, waterways and wetlands are retained, managed and enhanced where possible.
      (h)    Development maintains and enhances the significant scenic and landscape values of the area including native vegetation.
      (i)    Development does not reduce the vegetated open space and rural landscapes that frame distinct towns and villages.
      (j)    Development does not adversely impact on the ongoing operation of agriculture or other rural activities on adjacent
             properties.
      (k)    Development does not adversely impact on the continued operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or
             compromise the future provision of planned infrastructure.
      (l)    Development is located, designed and operated to be responsive to Noosa Shire’s sub­tropical climate and minimises the
             consumption of energy and water.


  Alternate provisions to the Queensland Development Code
  For the purpose of Section 10 of the Building Regulation 2006 and Section 33 of the Building Act 1975, provisions relating to Setback,
  Building Height and Site Cover in Table 6.8.4.3 below are alternate provisions to the QDC.


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.


Table 6.8.4.3 Criteria for assessment

Role and function            Table 6.8.4.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes                                                  Acceptable Outcomes

Role and function




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