Noosa Plan Key Codes

building elements and forms that:
(a)    are consistent with the          AO21.2                                  Complies
       bulk and scale of                Elevations are no longer than 15
       buildings on adjoining           metres without articulation of at least
       and nearby land;                 0.75 metres and present subtle
(b)    break down the facade into finer changes in textures and materials to
       scaled components;               break up building facades.
(c)    provide strong visual
       relationships to the             AO21.3
       landscape,        natural        Frontages to public streets or other    Complies
       features and recreation          public or semi­public spaces are
       areas in the vicinity;           articulated with vertical elements to
(d)    create a pedestrian scale with emphasise a finer­grain and human
       visual interest;                 scale to the building frontage.
(e)   present subtle changes in
      colours,      textures     and AO21.4                                Complies
      materials to break up the Buildings incorporate:
                                      (a) variations in plan shape,
      building facades;
                                          such as steps, recesses,
(f)   integrate signage with the
                                          projections or splays:
      building design;
                                      (b) variations in the vertical
(g)   integrate      landscaping          profile, with steps or
      into the building design            slopes at different level;
      and car parking areas;
                                      (c) variations in the treatment
      and                                 and patterning of windows,
(h)   is well articulated with strong     sun protection and shading
      horizontal and vertical design      devices, or other elements of
      elements        providing    an     a façade treatment at a finer
      interesting streetscape; and        scale than the overall
(i)   complement           landform       building structure;
      changes and landscape
                                      (d) balconies, verandas or terraces;
      features, stepping down
                                          and
      sloping sites to minimise
                                      (e) planting, particularly on
      cut or fill.
                                          podiums,      terraces,    and
                                          low­level roof decks or
                                          incorporate other landscape
                                          elements such as green
                                          walls.

                                       Editor's note—refer to figure 6.4.4.5
                                       for design outcomes.
PO22                                                                           Complies where applicable
Buildings and other structures present No acceptable outcome provided
a high quality streetscape with design
elements and building forms that:
(a)    define the street and public
       spaces;
(b)    provide a consistent awning
       alignment      fronting    the
       street and public spaces;
(c)    contribute       to     the
       streetscape activity and
       vibrancy of the centre;
(d)    create pedestrian scale and
       visual interest;
(e)    contribute to their setting,
       including the skyline;
(f)    celebrate corner sites as
       key focal points that
       contribute positively to
       defining the street; and
(g)    provide areas outdoor dining
       and meeting opportunities on
       the ground level.
PO23                                                                           Not applicable
Buildings on corner sites define the No acceptable outcome provided
street intersection and          include