MCU14/0045 & OPW14/0268: Appendix D - Residential Use Code

Appendix D: Residential Uses Code



PERFORMANCE CRITERIA                                      ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS                                     COMMENTS

Safety and security                                       S7.1 The building entrance is clearly identifiable and   Complies
O7 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4,                 visible from the street, footpath and driveway; AND      The building entrances are clearly identifiable and
buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to protect      S7.2 The internal path network has clear sightlines      visible from the streets.
the personal security and safety of residents by          to the dwelling entry and street access points; AND
allowing for natural surveillance.                        S7.3 Visitors have direct access to the entrance
                                                          without passing through private outdoor living areas.
Emergency access                                          No solution provided                                     Not applicable
O8 For Multiple housing Type 3, 4 & 5, site design
and layout ensures efficient access and egress for
emergency vehicles.
Basement drainage                                         S9.1 Enclosed car parking and manoeuvring areas          Complies
O9 Buildings and access works are designed and            are constructed at a level that permits the parking      The site will be filled to comply with flood levels. There
sited to protect persons and property in the event of a   area to drain from the site by gravity means, without    will be no basement level.
flood and power failure.                                  the need for mechanical pumping.
Separation of incompatible uses                           S10.1 Bedroom windows are at least 3m away from          Complies
O10 Development is designed to minimise noise             shared driveways or carparking areas of adjacent         All bedroom windows are at least 3m away from shared
carrying between dwelling units or accommodation          dwelling units or accommodation units.                   driveways or carparking areas of adjacent sites.
units by locating noise sensitive spaces such as
bedrooms away from noise generating areas of the
development, such as carparking areas or mechanic
plant and equipment or recreational facilities
Mechanical plant & equipment                              S11.1 Mechanical plant and equipment, including          Complies
O11 Mechanical plant and equipment associated with        pool and spa pumps, pool heaters, air-conditioning       Refer to the Building Design Plans in Appendix B for
Residential Uses are designed and located so as           units and refrigeration units are—                       detailed information.
not have an adverse impact on the visual amenity of       a) where located at ground level, screened by
the site or surrounding areas                             fencing 1.5m in height or dense vegetation of at
                                                          least 1.5m in width incorporating grouped trees and
                                                          shrubs with maximum separation distance of 1m
                                                          measured from the centre of the plant; and
                                                          b) for Multiple housing Type 2, 3 & 4 are visually
                                                          integrated into the line and plane of the building and
                                                          roof design and do not project beyond the height or
                                                          width of the building when viewed from the street
                                                          and adjoining properties.
Ancillary recreation uses                                 S12.1 If the use involves ancillary use of outdoor       Not applicable
O12 Ancillary recreation uses, such as outdoor tennis     courts including tennis courts, half courts and
courts and half netball courts, do not have an            netball courts—the use complies with the

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