B - Code Compliance.pdf

Landscaping Code

 a) provides for soft landscaping to be established in          Existing site trees and landscape features such as rock       The development retains all existing site trees and
    and around the development;                                 outcrops are integrated into the development wherever         landscape features, which are already integrated into
 b) maximises the retention of large canopy trees;              possible                                                      the design without the need for new plantings. The
 c) minimises the extent of impervious paved areas;             AO2.2                                                         site’s landscaping includes natural elements such as
 d) provides for suitable plant layouts and densities;          Below ground components of buildings, including               rock and timber, which are utilized in hard landscape
 e) facilitates the adoption of appropriate planting            basement carparks, do not extend beyond the above             features and retaining walls. Existing plants are well-
    techniques; and                                             ground footprint to allow for deep landscaping                established in mulched beds and do not require
 f) considers on-going maintenance requirements to              particularly within building setback                          extensive maintenance or watering systems,
    assure the establishment and ongoing survival of            areas.                                                        supporting efficient water management through
    plantings                                                   AO2.3                                                         alternatives to impervious pavements. Edges of
 g) reduces the impact of buildings and structures.             Alternatives to impervious pavement are provided and          different surfaces and gardens are clearly defined to
                                                                are located where landscaping and existing vegetation         assist with maintenance, and the use of natural
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-4A and Figure AP3-4B for     will benefit from increased infiltration of rainwater.        materials ensures low maintenance requirements.
appropriate landscaping outcomes for residential development    AO2.4
and Figure AP3-11B and Figure AP3-5A for landscaping outcomes   Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than
for centre development.                                         planted individually to provide for optimum growing
                                                                conditions and less maintenance.
                                                                AO2.5
                                                                Plants do not rely on extensive maintenance regimes
                                                                such as hedging.
                                                                AO2.6
                                                                Plants do not generally rely on watering systems,
                                                                however where necessary the design includes a
                                                                sprinkler or drip irrigation system that delivers water for
                                                                optimum plant growth and minimum evaporation.
                                                                AO2.7
                                                                Edges of different surfaces and gardens are defined to
                                                                assist with maintenance.
                                                                AO2.8
                                                                For retaining walls, rock facing or mass rock walls are
                                                                used rather than rendered block, concrete or other
                                                                urban style walls.
                                                                AO2.9
                                                                Timbers and other natural materials that reflect the
                                                                colours and textures of the landscape are
                                                                incorporated.