B - Code Compliance

Visitor Accommodation Code

   e) there is no adverse impact on the safety, AO19.2
      efficiency and functioning of the road Guests:
      network.                                      a) are      accommodated         in     self-contained
                                                        recreational vehicles containing fresh water, grey
                                                        water and black water storage;
                                                    b) supply their own accommodation; and
                                                    c) stay no more than four consecutive nights.
                                                AO19.3
                                                Safe vehicular access to and from the site for heavy
                                                vehicles is provided in accordance with Council’s
                                                standard drawings.

                                                   Editor’s Note— Proponents should enquire as to the appropriate
                                                   standard based on the particular road and the specific proposal.
Nature-based tourism (where including accommodation)
PO20                                                  AO20.1                                                     AO20.1 to AO20.13 – Not Applicable
Nature-based tourism:                                 The nature based tourist accommodation is located The development does not involve accommodation
   a) has an indelible connection with the within 1 kilometre and has a direct association with:                 for Nature-based tourism.
       environmental, cultural heritage or scenic         a) an area of environmental, natural or scenic
       amenity values of the site and these values            significance such as a National Park, nature
       are protected through the use;                         refuge, nature reserve, mountain range, lake or
   b) adopts construction methods that have                   waterway; or
       minimal environmental impact;                      b) a publicly accessible recreational feature such as
   c) is designed and operated in a manner that               the Noosa Trail Network.
       promotes the conservation of resources such AO20.2
       as energy and water;                           Buildings and structures do not occupy more than 5% of
   d) adopts best practice waste and recycling the site area, providing that no site has more than
       systems;                                       2,000m² of gross floor area.
   e) remains subordinate to rather than AO20.3
       dominating the natural features of the site For self-contained accommodation such as cottages or
       with a site layout and design that blends into cabins site density in the Rural or Rural Residential zone
       the landscape; and                             does not exceed one cabin per hectare.
   f) contributes to the wellbeing of the natural AO20.4
       areas and community in which it is located. For a retreat, lodge or guest house not consisting of self-
                                                      contained accommodation, a maximum of two guest
                                                      rooms are provided per hectare of site area.