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




 loadings from vehicles and the use of pavers is           Editor’s Note—Examples of the types of pavers to avoid
 avoided.                                                  include clay, concrete and permeable pavement products.

 Surface water                                             AO11                                                             N/A
 PO11                                                      Driveways have a minimum grade of 1% away from                   The development is for a shed only.
 Driveways are designed to:                                any adjoining buildings and are formed to drain to
 (a) prevent water from ponding or entering buildings;     landscaped areas.
 (b) provide an opportunity for filtering of stormwater
      prior to it leaving the site; and
 (c) not reduce the stormwater carrying capacity of
      roadways.

 Protection of infrastructure                              AO12                                                             N/A
 PO12                                                      Driveways are located not less than 1.0 metre from               The development is for a shed only.
 Driveways do not damage or interfere with the location,   stormwater infrastructure.
 function of, or access to Council infrastructure.         Editor’s Note—If the driveway covers or is within 1.0 metre
                                                           of stormwater infrastructure, an operational works application
                                                           to Council for a non-standard driveway is required.

 Streetscape and effect on traffic network                 AO13.1                                                           N/A
 PO13                                                      Areas adjoining driveways disturbed as a result of the           The development is for a shed only.
 The visual impact of driveways on the streetscape and     driveway construction are grassed or planted to
 surrounding area is minimised and significant adverse     minimise visual impact and stabilise the soil.
 impacts on the traffic network are avoided.               AO13.2
                                                           Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree
                                                           protection zone of trees on public land.

 Driveway Location                                         AO14.1                                                           N/A
 PO14                                                      Only one driveway and crossover is provided.                     The development is for a shed only.
 Driveways and crossovers are located so they do not       AO14.2
 impede the safe and efficient use of the road network.    Where the premises has frontage to more than one
                                                           formed and sealed road and the roads have differing
                                                           orders in the Road Hierarchy, the driveway and cross-
                                                           over is provided on the frontage with the lower order.
                                                           AO14.3
                                                           For corner lots, driveways and crossovers are located
                                                           in accordance with Council's standard drawings.
                                                           AO14.4
                                                           If in the Rural zone or Rural Residential zone, the


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