Appendix A - Code Assessment · MCU22/0207

4. uses materials, finishes and colours                       footings rather than slab on
   that complement the natural setting                        ground construction.
   and integrate with the landscape
   and skyline.

                                          AO20.2                                               Not applicable
                                          On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the             Development is not on steep land.
                                          uppermost edge of a hill slope:

                                                   1. roof lines are generally parallel with
                                                      contours of the land;
                                                   2. roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15
                                                      degrees;
                                                   3. buildings do not protrude above the
                                                      height of prevailing vegetation; and
                                                   4. undercroft areas exceeding 1.5
                                                      metres in height are screened with
                                                      landscaping or battens.

                                          Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-3B
                                          AO20.3                                            Not applicable
                                          On sloping sites slab on ground construction is Development is not on steep land.
                                          avoided to minimise building bulk and benching of
                                          the site. Split-level buildings with small
                                          floorplates are used as an alternative. Post and
                                          beam construction or suspended floor or pole
                                          footings        may        be        appropriate.

                                          Editor's note—refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure
                                          6.9.1B