Appendix C - Code Response - Low Density Housing Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.1 Low Density Housing Code




                                                           (c)   400 metres walking distance, via a sealed
                                                                 pathway, of a Translink bus stop.

 Building design and services

 Service and utilities                                     AO5.1                                                            Only AO5.2 & AO5.3 are listed as an assessment
 PO5                                                       If located within the urban boundary, the dwelling is            benchmark under Table 5.5.14.
 Development is provided with:                             connected to reticulated water supply, sewerage,
 (a) a level of infrastructure and services that is        stormwater drainage and telecommunications                       AO5.2
      appropriate to its setting and sufficient for the    infrastructure networks (where available to the lot).            ✓
      intended use;                                        Editor’s Note—the urban boundary is indicated on the zone        The site is not serviced via water mains
 (b) an effluent treatment and disposal system that        maps contained within Schedule 2.                                infrastructure and will utilise on-site rainwater tanks
      does not have an adverse effect on ecologically      AO5.2                                                            as per the prescribed minimum requirements.
      important areas or water quality; and                Where there is no reticulated water supply, the
 (c) adequate onsite water storage to support the          premises is serviced with a rainwater tank with the              AO5.3
      efficient use of water and is adequate for           following minimum water supply capacity:                         ✓
      everyday use of the occupants.                       (a) for dwellings with no more than 3 bedrooms —                 The site is not serviced via sewer mains
                                                                  45,000 litres; or                                         infrastructure and will utilise an on-site effluent
                                                           (b) for dwellings of more than 3 bedrooms or where               disposal system.
                                                                  including a secondary dwelling on the same
                                                                  premises — 60,000 litres.
                                                           AO5.3
                                                           If located on a lot where reticulated sewerage is not
                                                           available to the lot, the dwelling is connected to an on-
                                                           site effluent treatment and disposal system.

 Landscaping                                               AO6                                                              ✓
 PO6                                                       Soft landscaping is provided and retained to a                   The development for a shed will still retain soft
 Buildings and structures allow for sufficient space for   minimum of 20% of the site area.                                 landscaping to a minimum of 20% of the site area.
 outdoor activities, garden areas and screening to
 surrounding land uses.

 Car parking                                               AO7                                                              ✓
 PO7                                                       Car parking is provided in accordance with Table                 The development is for a shed and will assist in
 Sufficient car parking is provided to accommodate the     9.4.1.4 of the Driveways and parking code.                       providing additional on-site car parking which the site
 number of vehicles likely to use the site.                Editor's note— while the planning scheme does not require        already satisfies.
                                                           car parking spaces to be covered, the desire to
                                                           retrospectively cover a parking space is not supported if site
                                                           cover and setback provisions are not met.


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