B - Code Compliance

Tourist Accommodation Zone Code

                                                       The southern side of Beach Road, east of Maximillian
                                                       Road: -
                                                           a) Frontage – 20 metres;
                                                           b) Other boundaries – 20 metres
                                                       AO13.2
                                                       Within urban boundaries all cabins, caravans,
                                                       recreational vehicles or tent sites are set back:
                                                           a) 12 metres from the road frontage; and
                                                           b) 5 metres from any other site boundary

                                                       Alternative provision to the QDC
Design
PO14                                                   AO14.1                                                        AO14.1 to AO14.11 – Complies
Development:                                           Building design incorporates design elements to add           The proposed conversion of an existing Multiple
   a) incorporates a high standard of architectural    visual interest and amenity (such as windows, sun shading     Dwelling unit to a self-contained holiday unit. The
       and landscaping design and creates              devices, balconies, varying railing treatments or a change    development does not alter the external face or
       attractive and functional buildings, streets    of building material).                                        footprint of the building. The existing building
       and places.                                                                                                   incorporates design elements such as recessed
   b) addresses and enhances the streetscape by        Editor's note— refer to figure 6.3.2.4 and figure 6.3.2.5     balconies, large windows, and varied materials,
       incorporating articulation and individual       AO14.2                                                        enhancing visual interest and complementing the
       design elements that add visual interest to     Development on site has the main pedestrian entrance surrounding environment. The pedestrian entrance is
       the development;                                easily recognisable from the street.                          integrated with the internal circulation area, ensuring
   c) provides non-discriminatory access where         AO14.3                                                        safety.
       floor levels are raised to meet flood           Where fronting Gympie Terrace or Thomas Street spaces
       immunity;                                       between the building and the road reserve is not used for The building maintains an appropriate scale,
   d) enables direct visual connection between the     car parking or vehicular manoeuvring.                         avoiding a bulky appearance. Both vertical and
       street, footpath and interior of the building   AO14.4                                                        horizontal articulation, along with changes in
       where located on Hastings Street, Gympie        Where floor levels are raised to accommodate flooding recessed sections, ensure no unbroken elevation
       Terrace or Thomas Street;                       or projected sea level rise the building design must be exceeds 15m, adding depth and visual interest.
   e) makes the most of corner sites by addressing     designed to engage with the footpath by having an Subtle variations in colours, textures, and materials
       both frontages;                                 external terrace within the front setback area that is set at further break up the building’s mass, integrating well
   f) has a form and architectural scale that does     an intermediate level between the footpath and the main with the natural environment.
       not dominate the streetscape or the             ground floor that is suitable for outdoor trading, dining,
       surrounding properties;                         seating or display of goods. An example is shown in Existing landscaping within the front setback areas
                                                       Figure 6.3.4.5                                                and along boundaries, featuring tropical vegetation