B - Code Compliance.pdf

Landscaping Code

                                                          AO2.10
                                                          Timbers which are allowed to fade to grey and metals
                                                          that are designed to rust are used rather than materials
                                                          which require regular treatment or maintenance.
PO3                                                       AO3.1                                                              AO3.1 to AO3.2 - Not Applicable
Street trees within road reserves provide effective       A minimum of 2 street trees are provided per lot or                The development does not involve new plantings or
canopy shading having regard to the size and scale of     every 8 metres of frontage, whichever is the greater.              alterations to street trees. The existing landscaping
the road reserve and the location of services and other   AO3.2                                                              remains consistent with the local character and retains
structures.                                               Street trees are planted a minimum of 1m from the                  the site's natural vegetation.
                                                          back of the kerb in the road reserve verge and are of
                                                          a species that do not impact on services
PO4                                                       AO4                                                                AO4 - Not Applicable
Street trees in towns and villages, are consistent with   Where a street or locality has an identified character             The development does not involve new plantings or
the existing streetscape character.                       derived from existing vegetation, similar or identical             alterations to street trees. The existing landscaping
                                                          species are used.                                                  remains consistent with the local character and retains
                                                                                                                             the site's natural vegetation.
                                                          Editor’s Note— character trees may be exotic species not endemic
                                                          to the area such as Jacaranda, Poinciana or Fig trees.
PO5                                                       AO5.1                                                   AO5.1 to AO5.9 - Complies
Landscaping is designed and located to maximise the       Landscaping features like planting, changes of          The existing landscaping is retained and effectively
safety and security of public and private areas by—       material and texture, pedestrian shelter, changes of    defines movement areas, delineates common open
 a) clearly defining the boundaries between private       level, artwork, signage, low walls, seating and the likespaces, and allows for casual surveillance by
     and public spaces;                                   define desired movement areas and delineate public      maintaining adequate visibility. The development does
 b) promoting casual surveillance of buildings and        and private areas.                                      not involve any works, such as the introduction of solid
     public areas from the street and other public                                                                front fences. Street trees and verge widths maintain
     areas for personal security reasons;                 Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure AP3-5A appropriate canopy clearances, and landscaping
 c) avoiding concealment spots;                           AO5.2                                                   ensures safe vehicle sight lines at driveways,
 d) maintaining safe sight distances to and from road     Landscaping allows adequate visibility for casual enhancing overall safety and functionality.
     and building corners, car park entrances and         surveillance of public and semi-public spaces.
     driveways;                                           AO5.3
 e) maintain safe sight distances at planting bed ends    Landscaping including fences, walls, outdoor furniture
     within car parks;                                    and artworks are designed to avoid blind spots or
 f) designing to discourage graffiti;                     places of concealment.
                                                          AO5.4
                                                          Blank solid front fences are avoided and where a solid
                                                          wall is required elements such as a vertical garden,