Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme

6.2 Zone codes

6.2.1 Low density residential

6.2.1.1 Application

This code applies to development where the code is identified as applicable in a table of assessment. When using this code, reference should be made to section 5.3.2 and where applicable, section 5.3.3 located in Part 5.

6.2.1.2 Purpose

The purpose of the Low density residential zone is to provide for predominantly detached dwelling houses within existing suburban areas supported by some community uses and small–scale services and facilities that cater for local residents. Development is low rise, consistent with the low density character of the region's existing suburban areas.
The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
1. A range of housing, predominantly detached dwelling houses and some dual occupancy, on appropriate lot sizes.
2. Buildings are of a scale, height and size that reflect a low density suburban character and create an attractive streetscape.
3. Development maintains a high level of residential amenity having regard to traffic, noise, dust, odour, lighting and other locally specific impacts.
4. Development is supported by transport infrastructure that is designed to provide and promote safe and efficient public transport use, walking and cycling.
5. Development responds to land constraints, including but not limited to bushfire, flooding and minimising changes to natural topography.
6. Development is supported by necessary community facilities, open space and recreational areas and appropriate infrastructure to support the needs of the local community.
7. Small scale non–residential uses may only be supported where such uses directly support the day to day needs of the immediate residential community, complement local residential amenity and do not undermine the viability of nearby centres.
8. Residential development is protected from the impacts of any nearby industrial activities, transport corridors, infrastructure, installations and major facilities.
9. Natural features such as creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, vegetation and bushland are retained, enhanced and buffered from the impacts of development. Any unavoidable impacts are minimised through location, design, operation and management requirements.
The purpose of the zone will also be achieved through the following additional overall outcome for the following precinct:
1. Calliope neighbourhood precinct:
  1. Lot sizes are consistent with the semi-rural setting and are larger than lot sizes elsewhere in the Low density residential zone in other urban areas.

6.2.1.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.1.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Performance outcomes	Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation
PO1 Development: is ancillary to the primary use, and provides adequate open space for the caretaker.	AO1.1 No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.
AO1.2 The caretaker's accommodation unit is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.
AO1.3 Private open space area is provided which: is directly accessible from a habitable room, and where a balcony, a verandah or a deck, has a minimum area of 15m2 with a minimum horizontal dimension of 1.25m.
Use – Sales office
PO2 The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.	AO2.1 Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.
AO2.2 The site coverage of the building is a maximum of 50% of the site area.
AO2.3 There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.
AO2.4 The use operates between: 8am and 6pm Monday to Saturday 9am and 1pm on Sunday.
Built form (if involving building work)
PO3 Buildings: are low rise do not create unreasonable overshadowing on adjoining residential properties, and do not adversely impact on the low density residential character and amenity of the area. Note—Setbacks for Dwelling house and Dual occupancy in this zone are regulated in the Queensland Development Code. Shadow diagrams must be prepared that demonstrate compliance with this performance outcome where building height exceeds the corresponding acceptable outcome. These diagrams must address the impacts of overshadowing between the hours of 9am to 3pm on 21 June.	AO3.1 Building height does not exceed 8.5m and 2 storeys above ground level.
AO3.2 Maximum site cover is 50% or where a dual occupancy 40% of the total site area.
Residential density
PO4 Development reflects the low density character of the area.	AO4.1 Residential density is a maximum of: one dwelling house (including 1 secondary dwelling) per lot, or one dwelling per 400m2 where a dual occupancy.
AO4.2 Where a dwelling house, any secondary dwelling is: a maximum of 80m2 GFA located within 10m of the main building linked to the main building by a defined footpath in the most direct route possible.
Design and streetscape
PO5 Driveways must not visually dominate the street frontage.	AO5 Vehicle access is provided through a: single driveway for a dwelling house one paired driveway for dual occupancy (where not on a corner lot).
For all assessable development
Design and amenity
PO6 Landscaping is provided to enhance the appearance of the development, screen unsightly components, create an attractive on–site environment and provide shading. Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO7 Development facilitates the security of people and property having regard to: opportunities for casual surveillance and sight lines exterior building design that promotes safety adequate lighting appropriate signage and wayfinding minimisation of entrapment locations, and building entrances, loading and storage areas that are well lit and lockable after hours. Note—Applicants should have regard to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO8 Design elements contribute to an interesting and attractive streetscape and building through: the provision of projections and recesses in the façade which reflect changes in internal functions of buildings, including circulation variations in material and building form modulation in the façade, horizontally or vertically articulation of building entrances and openings corner treatments to address both street frontages elements which assist in wayfinding and legibility, and elements which relate to the context including surrounding buildings, parks, streets and open spaces.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO9 Roof form assists in reducing the appearance of building bulk by: articulating individual dwellings, and incorporating variety in design through use of roof pitch, height, gables and skillions.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Effects of development
PO10 Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that: any hazards to people or property are avoided any earthworks are minimised the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised the retention of existing vegetation is maximised, and there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO11 All uses are located, designed, orientated and constructed to: minimise noise, dust, odour or other nuisance from existing lawful uses minimise nuisance caused by noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by the state–controlled road and rail network in the vicinity of land in the low density residential zone.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Use – Shop or Food and Drink Outlet (where using an existing non–residential building)
PO12 Development is low impact and: limited in scale and size complementary to local character and amenity directly supports the day to day needs of the immediate residential community located on a site which must adequately accommodate activity needs and space requirements, and does not undermine the viability of nearby centres.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO13 Development does not adversely impact on residential amenity.	AO13 The use operates between: 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday, and 7am and 1pm on Sunday.

Performance outcomes

Acceptable outcomes

Use – Caretaker's accommodation

PO1

Development:

is ancillary to the primary use, and
provides adequate open space for the caretaker.

AO1.1

No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.

AO1.2

The caretaker's accommodation unit is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

AO1.3

Private open space area is provided which:

is directly accessible from a habitable room, and
where a balcony, a verandah or a deck, has a minimum area of 15m2 with a minimum horizontal dimension of 1.25m.

Use – Sales office

PO2

The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.

AO2.1

Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.

AO2.2

The site coverage of the building is a maximum of 50% of the site area.

AO2.3

There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.

AO2.4

The use operates between:

8am and 6pm Monday to Saturday
9am and 1pm on Sunday.

Built form (if involving building work)

PO3

Buildings:

are low rise
do not create unreasonable overshadowing on adjoining residential properties, and
do not adversely impact on the low density residential character and amenity of the area.

Note—Setbacks for Dwelling house and Dual occupancy in this zone are regulated in the Queensland Development Code. Shadow diagrams must be prepared that demonstrate compliance with this performance outcome where building height exceeds the corresponding acceptable outcome. These diagrams must address the impacts of overshadowing between the hours of 9am to 3pm on 21 June.

AO3.1

Building height does not exceed 8.5m and 2 storeys above ground level.

AO3.2

Maximum site cover is 50% or where a dual occupancy 40% of the total site area.

Residential density

PO4

Development reflects the low density character of the area.

AO4.1

Residential density is a maximum of:

one dwelling house (including 1 secondary dwelling) per lot, or
one dwelling per 400m2 where a dual occupancy.

AO4.2

Where a dwelling house, any secondary dwelling is:

a maximum of 80m2 GFA
located within 10m of the main building
linked to the main building by a defined footpath in the most direct route possible.

Design and streetscape

PO5

Driveways must not visually dominate the street frontage.

AO5

Vehicle access is provided through a:

single driveway for a dwelling house
one paired driveway for dual occupancy (where not on a corner lot).

For all assessable development

Design and amenity

PO6

Landscaping is provided to enhance the appearance of the development, screen unsightly components, create an attractive on–site environment and provide shading.

Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.