1. Medium Density Residential Code

6.3.2 Medium Density Residential Zone Code
Alternate provisions to the Queensland Development Code
For the purpose of Section 10 of the Building Regulation 2006 and Section 33 of the Building Act 1975, nominated provisions in Table 6.3.2.3 below are
alternate provisions to the QDC

Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment
Role and function Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)

Performance Outcomes                                 Acceptable Outcomes                                Comment
Role and function
PO1
Development provides for medium density dual         No acceptable outcome provided                     Complies – The proposal is for a mixed-use
occupancy and multiple dwellings in a range of                                                          development consisting of 3 multiple dwelling units
dwelling sizes and styles, which meet the needs of                                                      on the first floor and office space at ground. The
current and future resident populations including                                                       proposal seeks to establish 3 small dwelling units
small households, older persons, people on low                                                          (i.e. less than 100m2). The proposed units will each
incomes and people with special mobility needs.                                                         have 2 bedrooms and have been designed to
                                                                                                        provide greater housing choice in the existing
                                                                                                        village precinct. The small dwellings are considered
                                                                                                        to be suitable to cater to the needs of current and
                                                                                                        future populations. The nature of the proposed
                                                                                                        mixed use development with the residential being
                                                                                                        located on the first floor, may preclude those
                                                                                                        persons with special mobility needs.
PO2
Alternative models of housing including housing for No acceptable outcome provided                      Complies – As noted above, the development is a
people with special needs are appropriate where                                                         2-storey mixed use development, which provides