Use – Caretaker's accommodation ​

PO1

Development:

1. is ancillary to a non–residential use on the same site
2. provides adequate open space for the caretaker, and
3. does not compromise the low density, semi–rural or village character of the immediate area.

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:

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

Building height (if involving building work)

PO2

Buildings are:

1. low rise and visually unobtrusive, and
2. located and designed to reflect the low density or village character of the area.

AO2

Building height does not exceed 8.5m.

Residential density

PO3

Development reflects the low density character of the locality.

AO3.1

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

AO3.2

Subject to compatibility of the site to sustainably dispose of effluent onsite, residential density is a maximum of:

1. one dwelling per allotment where a dwelling house (including one secondary dwelling), or
2. one dwelling per 400m2 where a dual occupancy, and
3. where connection to a sewage system is not possible, sustainable effluent disposal on each allotment.

AO3.3

Where a dwelling house, any secondary dwelling is:

1. a maximum of 80m2 GFA
2. located within 50m of the main building
3. linked to the main building by a defined footpath in the most direct route possible.

Scale

PO4

Non–residential development:

1. occurs at a scale which provides for the day to day convenience needs of township residents and hinterland areas
2. does not impact on the viability of the region's centres
3. does not compromise the low density village character of the locality, and
4. does not include large format, land consumptive commercial uses.

AO4

GFA of the following uses does not exceed:

1. 500m2 for shop or shopping centre
2. 250m2 for agricultural supplies store, bulk landscape supplies, garden centre, hardware and trade supplies and health care services
3. 150m2 for:
   1. Food and drink outlet
   2. Club
   3. Community use
   4. indoor sport and recreation
   5. Market
   6. Office
   7. Place of worship
   8. Service industry
   9. Veterinary services.

Amenity

PO5

The amenity of any adjoining residential uses is not unreasonably affected as a result of non–residential activity.

AO5

Where non–residential development adjoins a residential use, hours of operation are limited to 7am to 7pm.

PO6

Development provides adequate buffering and screening from any adjoining residential premises so that the privacy and amenity of residential premises are not adversely affected.

AO6.1

Where non–residential development adjoins residential premises, a 1.8m high solid screen fence is provided along all boundaries shared with residential premises.

AO6.2

Plant and air–conditioning equipment is screened from view of the road or adjoining residential premises.

Land use ​

PO7

Non–residential uses:

1. are located in clusters adjoining other non–residential uses on the town's main street
2. reinforce a main street character and streetscape.

Design and amenity ​

PO8

Non–residential development provides adequate separation, buffering and screening from any adjoining residential premises so that the privacy and amenity of residential premises are not adversely affected.

AO8

Where non–residential activities adjoin residential premises, a minimum boundary side and rear setback of 3m is required for any:

1. buildings
2. temporary structure including markets
3. active outdoor use areas
4. site access points
5. car parking areas
6. servicing or outdoor storage areas.

PO9

Development has a high quality appearance and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape.

PO10

Development maintains a high level of amenity within the site and minimises impacts on surrounding areas, having regard to:

1. noise
2. traffic and parking
3. visual impact
4. odour and emissions
5. lighting
6. access to sunlight, and
7. privacy.

Note—Applicants may be required to engage specialists to provide detailed investigations into the above matters in order to demonstrate compliance with this performance criterion.

PO11

Development is located, designed, orientated and constructed to:

1. minimise noise dust, odour or other nuisance from existing lawful uses including rural and industrial uses
2. minimise nuisance caused by noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by the state–controlled road and rail network in the vicinity of the land.

PO12

Development is designed to achieve safety for all users having regard to:

1. maximising casual surveillance and sight lines
2. avoiding personal concealment and entrapment locations
3. exterior building design that promotes safety
4. adequate lighting
5. appropriate signage and wayfinding, and
6. building entrances, parking areas, loading and storage areas that are well lit and have clearly defined access points.

Note—Applicants may find useful guidance in the Queensland Government's Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.

PO13

Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that:

1. any hazards to people or property are avoided
2. any earthworks are minimised
3. the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised
4. the retention of existing vegetation is maximised
5. damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided, and
6. there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.

​PO14

Development that fronts the Bruce Highway provides an entry statement which incorporates artwork and landscaping along the full frontage relevant to the history and character of the Township.

Use – Short term accommodation and tourist park ​

PO15

Development is of a scale that does not compromise the low density and village character of the locality.

AO151

Development of short term accommodation where a:

1. motel does not exceed 15 motel units
2. backpackers establishment does not exceed 30 beds.

AO15.2

Development for a tourist park does not exceed 50 park sites including 10 holiday cabins.

PO16

Development provides adequate separation from any adjoining residential premises so that the privacy and amenity of residential premises are not adversely affected.

AO16

Where a tourist park adjoins residential premises, the minimum setback to any communal buildings is 10m.

Use – Service station ​

PO17

Buildings and structures allow for the safe operation of the Service station.

AO17

All buildings and structures, including equipment associated with the service station operation are setback as follows:

1. 10m from the front boundary
2. 3m from the side and rear boundaries.

PO18

Retail components are ancillary to the Service station use.

AO18

The maximum area of retail GFA including any Food and drink outlet is 150m2.

Use – Child care centre ​

PO19

Development is:

1. compatible with neighbouring uses
2. complementary to local character and amenity
3. supports the day to day needs of residents
4. located on a site which must adequately accommodate activity needs and space requirements.

PO20

Where a child care centre, development minimises:

1. the hazards of heavy traffic
2. introduction of non–local traffic into minor, residential streets, and
3. on–site conflict between children's activities, pedestrian movement, vehicle movement and car parking.

AO20.1

The use is not accessed from:

1. arterial/sub–arterial routes, or
2. an access street or access place.

AO20.2

Parking spaces are located so that children are not required to cross the driveway or vehicular access way to reach the building.