B - Code Compliance

Tourist Accommodation Zone Code

   g) does not detract from the visual amenity of     AO14.5                                                          contribute to the existing streetscape and enhances
      adjoining properties such as the impact on      Development on corner sites address both streets by             the property’s visual amenity. Waste storage and
      views, access to sunlight or overlooking;       including openings, balconies and architectural features        other functional spaces such as ground floor laundry
   h) takes the form of small separate buildings,     to both frontages. Figure AP3-7A shows corner treatment         facilities are sited and designed to blend with the
      rather than large single bulky development;     for buildings requiring active street frontages such as         building’s architecture and landscaping, ensuring
   i) sits within a landscaped setting; and           Hastings Street, Thomas Street and Gympie Terrace.              they complement the overall design.
   j) visually screens site utilities or integrates   AO14.6
      them with the design of the development.        Development consists of small separate buildings rather
                                                      than large bulky buildings with no more than six units
                                                      attached in one plane.
                                                      AO14.7
                                                      Buildings incorporate both vertical and horizontal
                                                      articulation such that no unbroken elevation is longer
                                                      than 15 metres without a change in plane of at least 750
                                                      millimetres.
                                                      AO14.8
                                                      Subtle changes in colours, textures and materials are
                                                      used to break up the building facades and complement
                                                      the natural environment.
                                                      AO14.9
                                                      On site development incorporates landscaping in front
                                                      building setback areas and footpath areas that is in
                                                      character with existing or planned streetscape themes.

                                                      Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-5A for example of landscape
                                                      treatments.
                                                      AO14.10
                                                      Waste storage areas, clothes drying areas, letter boxes,
                                                      detached carports and external storage areas are sited
                                                      and designed to complement the architecture and
                                                      landscaping of the site.
                                                      AO14.11
                                                      For a dwelling house, development provides visual
                                                      interest to the street and the surrounding area through:
                                                          a) limiting the vertical distance between the ground
                                                               and the lowest suspended floor to no more than
                                                               3 metres;